Engagement

Reflecting on the Past: The concept of the “Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive (ICAP) Theory Of Student Cognitive Engagement” is new to me, but it may offer benefits.

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Reflecting on the Past: The concept of the “Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive (ICAP) Theory Of Student Cognitive Engagement” is new to me, but it may offer benefits.

(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here)     As regular readers know, I’ve been a long-time advocate and practitioner of “active” learning (see The Best Research Demonstrating That Lectures Are Not The Best Instructional Strategy). Another study has just been … Read more

Best Companies for Promoting Employee Engagement

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Best Companies for Promoting Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is crucial for the success of a company. It is what drives employees to perform their tasks to the best of their ability, increases productivity, and fosters loyalty to the organization. While competitive salaries are important, they are often not enough to engage staff effectively. Engagement requires a range of strategies that focus … Read more

Maximizing Efficiency and Engagement with Intelligent Onboarding Solutions

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Maximizing Efficiency and Engagement with Intelligent Onboarding Solutions

Employee onboarding is a crucial process for organizations looking to improve performance, engagement, retention, and cost savings. One of the key decisions to make when planning a comprehensive strategy is selecting the right employee onboarding software. There are a variety of options available, each with its own benefits that can be used independently or as … Read more

Insights from district leaders on year-long family engagement

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Insights from district leaders on year-long family engagement

Key points: The “Meet the Teacher” events have taken place. The supply lists have been checked off. The classroom rules have been stapled into take-home folders. School is officially back in session–and family engagement is strong. This is important: Research shows when parents and caregivers are involved in their children’s schooling, students show higher academic … Read more

Exploring the Intersection of Psychology and Public Engagement with Dr. Ken Carter

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Exploring the Intersection of Psychology and Public Engagement with Dr. Ken Carter

Dr. Ken Carter is a Psychology Professor and the Founding Director of Emory’s new Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement. He joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about bridging the gap between academic research and the public through new initiatives to help academics translate their work for general audiences. Ken shares his own path … Read more

Top Companies for Employee Engagement Training Collaboration

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Top Companies for Employee Engagement Training Collaboration

The Best Employee Engagement Training Companies To Help You Increase Employee Satisfaction According to a Gallup study, about $8.8 trillion is lost each year due to employee disengagement. Employee engagement training programs bear financial significance, but creating a culture that promotes deep commitment and motivation is far from easy. Pay raises may be appreciated, but … Read more

HMH Introduces Innovative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool for Enhanced Whole Class Instruction

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HMH Introduces Innovative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool for Enhanced Whole Class Instruction

HMH Classcraft™, an adaptive learning company, has introduced a new AI Summarization tool that allows teachers to quickly assess student comprehension and adjust instruction accordingly. This tool, powered by generative AI, analyzes open text responses from students working in small groups or individually, providing educators with a summary of student performance and feedback recommendations. Using … Read more