Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

It provides immediate and ongoing feedback to both the teacher and the student. Making formative assessment data accessible to students is essential to foster a learning environment that prioritizes autonomy, self-regulation, and reflection. However, formative assessment data can be useful for teachers and students.

Metacognitive Skills 482

Metacognitive Skills Universal Design Blended Learning Evaluation 482

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. The new NCTQ report, State of the States 2022: Teacher and Principal Evaluation Policies , presents data and analysis on policies from all 50 states and D.C.

Evaluation 173

Evaluation Teachers Feedback Achievement 173

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Students need to get comfortable thinking about their learning and evaluating the development of specific skills. Sustaining Effort and Persistence.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

Recent research supports this approach–a 2025 systematic review published in the EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research found that AI-powered adaptive learning systems significantly enhance accessibility and social-emotional development for students with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

Multidisciplinary 285

Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 285

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 96

eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2015

Latest Gallup Poll reveals that many public school parents are not in favor of using student performance in teacher evaluations. The Gallup Poll released Sunday found 55 percent opposed linking teacher evaluations to their students’ test scores.

Evaluation 189

Evaluation Teachers Testing Students 189

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? An easy-to-use platform for teachers to handle the entire loop from creation to feedback can be the answer to saving time and energy. There’s a feedback option for every teacher—and every student!

Feedback 162

Feedback Evaluation Motivation Education 162

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

Reading 244

Reading Accessibility Learning Elementary School 244

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

A network of small public high schools in New York City is exploring whether artificial intelligence can change the way teachers receive feedback about their classroom instruction. Proponents say it could save lots of time for instructional coaches and expand access to feedback that improves the quality of teaching.

Intelligence 329

Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 329

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Language translation : Gen AI can translate educational materials for diverse language needs, making learning more accessible and inclusive. The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Try asking a Gen AI chatbot such as ChatGPT to customize text to a specific reading level.

Metacognitive Skills 339

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

Built to help educators and academic institutions identify AI-generated text in student-written submissions, Turnitin’s AI writing detection capabilities are integrated into existing Turnitin systems and accessible through learning management systems, and does not require additional steps for current Turnitin educator users to access.

Writing 297

Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 297

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002). Sojka et al.

Feedback 102

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 102

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2024

Help is coming, but not necessarily in the ideal way: with ESSER funding running out , districts are re-evaluating the impact and scope of edtech solutions. Evaluating the impact of edtech solutions is a logical thing to do. District leaders need to regularly evaluate who is using the solutions they’re investing in.

Evaluation 290

Evaluation Feedback Students Achievement 290

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

While digital literacy is about accessing and sharing information through digital tools, data literacy is about making sense of the information those tools produce and using it wisely. Students, too, interact with data daily, whether analyzing graphs in math class or using feedback from educational platforms to guide their learning.

Ethics 278

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 278

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Maybe you were curled up by the fire, reading a good book, and perhaps considering how you were going to integrate feedback, change up your courses, and add some jazz, flavor, and maybe a little bit of spice to your courses. So, I facilitated peer-to-peer workshops.

Feedback 111

Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For instance, students must evaluate the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated information, distinguishing between helpful insights and misleading content. Enhancing accessibility AI tools can make learning more inclusive. Using AI tools for editing and feedback while ensuring students critically evaluate suggestions.

Ethics 333

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 333

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Districts are accessing 1,400 edtech tools per month on average, and cybersecurity attacks in our nation’s schools are also increasing. For example, in Colorado, the state law requires the ability to “request and evaluate remote learning technology,” while the U.S. At the same time, we wanted to maintain local decision-making.

Evaluation 259

Evaluation Feedback Communication Online Learning 259

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Using a powerful and proprietary computer algorithm, WriQ automates and standardizes the assessment of student writing against national norms, evaluating each student’s writing across a number of criteria. As a result, teachers are able to quickly assess writing proficiency and provide students with specific and personalized feedback.

Writing 252

Writing Gamification Evaluation Motivation 252

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

Today’s education leaders have unprecedented access to edtech products, but there’s no clear way to determine a product’s quality or effectiveness for learning. The Teacher Ready Evaluation Tool provides educators and edtech decision-makers a standardized way to evaluate an edtech product’s classroom usability.

Evaluation 121

Evaluation Testing Feedback Achievement 121

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002). Sojka et al.

Feedback 90

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 90

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Furthermore, the district aimed to standardize AV technology across all campuses, ensuring equal access to high-quality resources regardless of each schools fundraising capabilities. As a multipurpose campus hub for career development, higher education access, and community engagement initiatives, The OC thrives on versatility.

Evaluation 290

Evaluation Feedback Interactive Learning Accessibility 290

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

A science-backed and scalable solution for this mental health challenge is to provide students with an anonymous questionnaire that provides personalized feedback and supportive resources in the areas of mental health, well-being, social support, and psychosocial areas relevant to school persistence and achievement.

Science 294

Science Counselling Students Feedback 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

data catalog) Assign data stewards to draft and manage data processes and workflows Define a governing strategy or protocol to support decision making around emerging case data needs, including security and access Adopt data processes and workflows that support the implementation of data interoperability projects. ideal timeline, budget, etc.)

Confidentiality 301

Confidentiality Evaluation Feedback Culture 301

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When teachers devote extensive time to explaining, unpacking, modeling, and guiding, it robs them of the time they need to support and provide feedback as students grapple with complex concepts or apply specific strategies and skills. This shift necessitates a critical examination of existing instructional models.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Fairness 419

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Test-optional and test-blind admissions in recent years could mean a radical expansion of access to selective colleges. As a result, students are equitably receiving the feedback they need, particularly those coming from under-resourced communities or multi-lingual learners who may benefit from additional scaffolding.

Education 296

Education Testing Feedback English 296

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students and educators alike engage in information literacy, acquiring the ability to critically evaluate online information, conduct research, and discern credible sources. Digital access: Digital access addresses the equitable availability and use of digital technologies. What is an example of digital literacy in education?

Ethics 257

Ethics Students Evaluation Communication 257

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

QM’s robust framework, encapsulated in the QM Rubric, evaluates various facets of online course design through eight categories, including learning objectives, alignment, assessment strategies, instructional materials, learner interaction, course technology, learner support, accessibility, and usability.

Feedback 118

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The situation is made even more challenging by the lack of suitable feedback mechanisms to help teachers understand who is struggling in class and to help them quickly find the root cause of the student’s challenges. Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework.

Teaching 326

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 326

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

Learning 257

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 257

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

In fact, each contributor in our community is a copyright owner who chooses to freely license his or her own work,” said Jake Orlowitz (User: Ocaasi (WMF)), head of the Wikipedia Library, the program dedicated to helping editors access reliable sources to improve Wikipedia.

English 277

English Knowledge Evaluation Feedback 277

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live. Self-Assessment : Students can use a rubric to evaluate their understanding of the concepts learned from the video.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

QM’s robust framework, encapsulated in the QM Rubric, evaluates various facets of online course design through eight categories, including learning objectives, alignment, assessment strategies, instructional materials, learner interaction, course technology, learner support, accessibility, and usability.

Feedback 108

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 108

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. To summarize, while hybrid learning models offer promising solutions, their success hinges on thoughtful execution and consistent evaluation.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. Challenge teaching assumptions : Through peer feedback and reflection, faculty can identify and modify ingrained teaching habits to enhance student engagement.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 97

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

The new offering provides a comprehensive and personalized college application experience by combining hands-on expert guidance from dedicated advisors with robust virtual task management, communication and feedback tools. With the platform, a greater number of students will have access to the best resources regardless of where they live.

Technology 236

Technology Coaching Essay Feedback 236

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2021

Because the portal can be accessed online, teachers can use it to support SEL both in the classroom and during distance learning. SEL assessments help teachers understand students’ strengths and needs so they can plan individual and school-wide interventions and evaluate student progress.

High School 246

High School High School Skills Education 246