Flipped Learning May Fail Without Guidance What New Research Says About Student Engagement Excellent Educator, 3(10), 5-6, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A recent study proposed a new “guided flipped learning” model designed to improve traditional flipped classrooms. Researchers found that many students struggle with: The new guided model added: Results showed stronger: WHY THIS MATTERS […]
Do Students Participate More When Teachers Control Less? What New Research Says About Motivation and Classroom Participation Excellent Educator, 3(10), 3-4, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A recent study explored how teachers’ motivating styles and student-teacher relationships influence classroom participation among adolescents. The findings showed that: Learning motivation also acted as a bridge between teaching style
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Can Teachers Teach Emotional Regulation While Emotionally Exhausted? What New Research Says About Educator SEL Excellent Educator, 3(10), 1-2, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A recent paper argues that educator social-emotional learning (SEL) involves far more than teaching students empathy or emotional skills. Teachers themselves function as: The research highlights that teachers with stronger SEL competencies
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Does Screen Time Kill Concentration? Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 9, Page: 1 Summary of Leonhardt et al. (2025) Academic Insights This scoping review of 33 studies examines how recreational screen use relates to concentration and learning among individuals aged 6–25. The findings indicate a small but consistent association between higher screen use and concentration
Is Technology Reshaping the Developing Brain? Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 9, Page: 2 Summary of Clemente-Suárez et al. (2024) Academic Insights This review synthesizes over 150 studies to examine how digital device usage influences children’s cognitive development, including attention, memory, and executive function. The findings highlight a dual effect: interactive and educational technologies can
Beyond the Screen: The Hidden Health Risks for Kids Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 9, Page: 3 Summary of Kar et al. (2025) Academic Insights This review examines how screen time affects children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Evidence suggests that higher levels of screen use are associated with outcomes such as reduced physical
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Are Short Reels Rewiring Student Attention? Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 9, Page: 4 Summary of Haliti-Sylaj & Sadiku (2024) Academic Insights This study explores how short-form video consumption (e.g., reels) relates to attention span and academic performance among university students. Findings indicate a negative correlation between frequent exposure to fast-paced, short videos and sustained
Screen Time and Early Childhood Development Excellent Educator, Volume: 3, Issue: 9, Page: 6 Summary of Panjeti-Madan & Ranganathan (2023) Academic Insights This review examines screen time effects across cognitive, language, physical, and socio-emotional domains in young children. Findings indicate mixed outcomes, with both benefits and risks depending on exposure patterns. Excessive screen time is
