Engaging the 21st-Century Learner: Classroom Strategies to Increase Engagement and Rigor

Transform Student Engagement with Proven Classroom Strategies

Drawing on extensive research that demonstrates how students naturally gravitate toward acquiring new information, this on-site professional development (PD) training equips educators with evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement, motivation, and academic rigor.

Today’s students, raised in a digital world, thrive in interactive, meaningful, and student-centered learning environments. To boost engagement and participation, educators must implement research-backed strategies that make learning personalized, relevant, and immersive. This training provides practical, classroom-ready techniques that foster active learning, curiosity, and motivation. By moving beyond traditional teaching methods, educators will create dynamic, hands-on experiences tailored to the unique needs of 21st-century learners, resulting in higher engagement, improved academic outcomes, and a more vibrant classroom culture.

Why Engagement Matters

• Less than half of students feel engaged in school (Gallup survey).
• Many teachers struggle with disengaged, distracted students, impacting learning outcomes.
• Research shows that actively engaged students retain more information and perform better academically.

Student engagement is the key to deeper learning, stronger academic performance, and a more fulfilling teaching experience.

Earn Professional Development (PD) Credits

Teachers who complete the “Engaging the 21st Century Learner” PD Training will earn valuable PD credits while enhancing their teaching approach.