I’m a high school teacher, and I’m trying to figure out how to really use technology effectively in my classes. I see some teachers letting kids just watch videos all the time, and others who barely touch a computer. Neither seems ideal, and frankly, I’m not seeing huge engagement boosts in my own classroom despite…
Okay, so, my school district is thinking about moving to a more virtual learning environment, but I’m really worried about student engagement. I’ve seen a lot of kids, even in normal classrooms, just completely check out. How do you keep students focused and participating when they’re learning from home? Specifically, I’m wondering about practical strategies….
Okay, here’s the question with added context, as if I were the person who originally asked it: I’m a teacher (high school, specifically), and I’ve noticed a lot of my students seem really sluggish and unmotivated, especially in the afternoons. Attendance has also been slipping, and when they are in class, they’re often disengaged –…
Okay, so I’m taking a completely online course this semester, and it’s so different from my in-person classes. I’m worried about how well I’m actually going to do. I keep hearing about "student engagement" and how important it is, but I don’t really understand how it affects my grades or overall learning experience specifically in…