eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These forms of feedback often focus on assignments and homework prior to college, where feedback becomes scarce. This raises an essential question: What kind of feedback information is genuinely useful for students? This idea is well understood in grading, but not as so in feedback to students.

Multiple Choice Questions 274

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 274

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

I asked a variety of questions about their perception of the instruction and assessment practices we had shifted to, the types of feedback they received and how they felt about the class. This was the toughest feedback I have ever received, but it helped me define the problem so I could figure out what to do about it.

Feedback 167

Feedback Culture Science Teaching 167

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Our education community across the country is still working to overcome setbacks in student achievement and learning progress , all while facing ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism, teacher shortages and burnout, and a noticeable increase in student mental health and behavioral concerns. Decouple behavior from academic achievement.

Grades 156

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 156

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Engagement is a complex puzzle composed of many pieces, including interest, agency, access, relationships, feedback, etc. Perhaps the best strategy for achieving higher levels of student engagement is to continually ask the question, “Who is at the center of learning? for a unit or text.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2017

EdSurge chatted with Mayfield—who, by the way, is included in the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2017—to learn more about his thoughts on the importance of providing students with authentic writing opportunities and why he feels the seemingly simple act of writing can impact all students and help close the achievement gap in education.

Achievement 165

Achievement Writing Essay Language 165

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. So how do they achieve this? The Widget Library.

Feedback 162

Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 162

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

What do we hope to achieve? What are you assigning and why? What is the learning objective or value of each assignment? What are you spending time providing feedback on? Are students using your feedback to improve the quality of their work? What is our purpose? What drives us? What are we passionate about?

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” Some teachers do not assign homework. Despite these potential pitfalls, flipped instruction retains its value even when videos are not assigned for homework. Simply showing an instructional video is not enough.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

From kindergarten through college, teachers know that writers need guided practice, substantive feedback, and opportunities for deep revision. From kindergarten through college, teachers know that writers need guided practice, substantive feedback, and opportunities for deep revision.

Feedback 134

Feedback Peer Review Writing Beliefs 134

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Last week it dawned on me that I can assign homework to be completed in pairs and groups virtually. Not only did students complete the assignments, but they were excited about it. Third, I would assign partners or groups during our synchronous sessions or post them in Google Classroom. The results? A smashing success!

Assignments 318

Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 318

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The program automatically assigns lessons to students based on their skill level, ensuring that students practice the skills they need to work on without spending time on skills they’ve already mastered.”. The program automatically identifies students’ skill gaps with find-and-fix technology that targets instruction to each child’s needs.

Curriculum 274

Curriculum Skills Elementary School Elementary School 274

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2022

high school class has 30 students, according to research from the National Council on Teacher Quality, and while each student learns in their own way, practice and specific feedback are repeatedly shown to be effective in modern classrooms. Achieving both aims at once sounds like a tall order, but adaptive learning technologies help to do…

Learning Technologies 215

Learning Technologies Technology Education Feedback 215

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Paymo provides a centralized workspace where teacher teams clarify roles within their group, assign tasks to individuals, and track progress over time. Tricider is a free online tool that simplifies the decision-making process and makes it more equitable by allowing users to leave plenty of feedback.

Teachers 332

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Students engage with the material through interactive simulations, audio lessons, visual presentations, or text-based resources, as teachers monitor both individual growth and class-wide achievement patterns. Teachers use these detailed insights to make informed decisions about grouping strategies and intervention plans.

Gamification 217

Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 217

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2022

Schools are confronting vast achievement gaps among students and an exhausted teaching force. We also need to help teachers be more effective by taking this data and building a feedback loop on how kids are doing so teachers can make instructional decisions in the classroom. McGraw Hill Plus does this.

Achievement 168

Achievement Teachers Learning Blended Learning 168

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, approximately one-third of 4th and 8th graders can’t read at the “basic” achievement level – the test’s lowest level. The tool listens to students as they read aloud and provides immediate feedback, individualized support, and measurable success.

Intelligence 305

Intelligence Gamification Reading Achievement 305

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving. When the pressure to achieve exceeds the fear of being caught, students easily rationalize why cheating is a logical, justifiable choice (Challenge Success, 2021). Affirm students at the starting line.

Academic Integrity 88

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 88

EdTech Magazine

JULY 20, 2022

high school class has 30 students, according to research from the National Council on Teacher Quality, and while each student learns in their own way, practice and specific feedback are repeatedly shown to be effective in modern classrooms. The average U.S.

Learning Technologies 202

Learning Technologies Technology Education Feedback 202

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services. The process of integrating feedback from QM course reviews into the course templates is systematic and reflective: a.

Feedback 119

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 119

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 299

Confidentiality Evaluation Feedback Culture 299

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

CORE’s OERA course is a 10-week intensive professional learning experience rooted in the science of reading and focused on accelerating reading achievement. Instructors will provide support to participants through feedback and dialogue. Details about the new program are available at [link].

Teachers 258

Teachers Coaching Textbooks Participation 258

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Recently, Pivot’s product team added several new enhancements to the service including the additions of: Responsive feedback, which provides each student with targeted and specific feedback based on their answers. To support academic integrity, randomized questions ensure each student is assigned unique problems to work on.

Student Engagement 237

Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 237

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

Accessibility 92

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 92

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Some of my favorite ways include using video for self-reflection and for peer feedback.

Education 311

Education Schools Math Science 311

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Each assignment has 1-10 points, with a total of 100 points. In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. I especially wanted students to understand that the final assignment was anything but.

Grades 70

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 70

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Students are more likely to approach me with questions about assignments and while working on class activities with their peers.

English 84

English Language Languages Assignments 84

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services. The process of integrating feedback from QM course reviews into the course templates is systematic and reflective: a.

Feedback 109

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 109

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2017

We’ve seen educators do incredible things with G Suite for Education tools: creatively teach classroom material, collaborate with students, and design innovative assignments to achieve meaningful outcomes. To be as accurate with feedback as possible, educators can now use decimal points when grading assignments in Google Classroom.

Quizzes 199

Quizzes Teachers Mobile Devices Assignments 199

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It can help teachers save a tremendous amount of time on administrative tasks like researching and developing lesson plans, creating rubrics for assignments, and communicating with parents–time that can be refocused on students instead. AI has the power to revolutionize education.

Accessibility 309

Accessibility Ethics Learning Fairness 309

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Quizizz allows for both live games and homework assignments, so students can practice at their own pace.

Gamification 306

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI can make this dream achievable, using data to understand each student’s progress and needs and adjusting the curriculum accordingly. AI offers the potential for virtual tutoring, a helper that can answer students’ questions, guide them through assignments, and provide targeted feedback without requiring the teacher’s constant input.

Teachers 316

Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 316

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Share assignments digitally; ? Communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions; ? MMSD is deeply committed to accelerating the achievement of all our scholars,” said Cynthia Green, MMSD Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

Art 243

Art Language Languages English 243

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

The success rate of online learning versus traditional classroom learning is a topic of ongoing research, with various studies examining factors such as academic achievement, retention rates, and student satisfaction. What is the success rate of online learning? Subsequent studies have provided mixed findings.

Learning Styles 241

Learning Styles Laboratory Learning Online Learning 241

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2017

Some programs allow teachers to create assignments and comment on them through the platform of the program, where each student has an individual account and can see his or her assignments; to help assess the student throughout the learning process. Two Unique Assessment Tools. Two Unique Assessment Tools.

Quizzes 209

Quizzes Mobile Devices Essay Assignments 209

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

Internet 306

Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 306

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Based on feedback from the companys school-based partners, these updates make teaching and learning even more relevant, engaging, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products. Additional updates will follow throughout the year.

Education 225

Education Math Middle School Middle School 225