Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Students know there will be consequences if they are caught cheating, but they weigh them against the consequences of not achieving. This establishes a baseline of each students writing style, vocabulary, and skills. The time put Ruiz in 11th place.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

I see the 80/20 rule has an on-going process in which the next time I teach the same course, my goal is to move towards achieving 90% of desired outcomes. In turn, we can immediately utilize new information to further our faculty assessment reports, professional development, academic writings, and research publication.

Lecturing 54

Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge Laboratory 54

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly.

Schools 212

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 212

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Students will need the keyboard for most computer tasks, from typing searches into Google to writing papers. Students need to be proficient in the following productivity tools for tasks like presentations, data analysis, and writing assignments. This is where they can write essays and reports, craft short stories, or take class notes.

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

Use of AI in schools, the order states, demystifies this powerful technology but also sparks curiosity and creativity, preparing students to become active and responsible participants in the workforce of the future and nurturing the next generation of American AI innovators to propel our Nation to new heights of scientific and economic achievement.

Intelligence 215

Intelligence Schools Science Math 215

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

But achieving that goal isn’t easy. According to one of our Grade 6 teachers, Shannon Diven, her students could read but could not pull out details from the text to expand answers, explain answers, or to develop a piece of writing around the text (basically, reading comprehension). The instructor can leave comments for students (i.e.,

Reading 419

Reading Technology Feedback Instructors 419

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

I would like to see teachers balance the time they spend on instruction with the time they spend facilitating learning and providing feedback as students attempt to do something with that instruction. The challenge for teachers is figuring out how to create the time and space necessary to prioritize feedback. Blended learning can help!

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I spent countless hours guiding them through the writing process, giving feedback, and encouraging them to think critically. AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing.

English 294

English Writing Teaching Essay 294

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Writing is often difficult for educators to teach, challenging for students to do, and hard for administrators to monitor and evaluate. The software automates and accelerates many aspects of the writing-evaluation process, though each teacher’s grading and feedback also remain crucial parts of the process.

Writing 286

Writing Distance Learning Evaluation Feedback 286

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. It provides them with their own dashboard of real-time feedback.

Writing 255

Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 255

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

eighth gradersstruggle with long-form writing on tests and classwork. Not only does this affect their ability to communicate effectively, it also affects their reading skills, because writing and literacy are closely linked. Writing improves students reading fluency. According to one analysis ,half of U.S.

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Writing Learning Coaching Reading 280

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2017

But Mayfield’s true passion is language—particularly writing. He also spent time consulting for high profile companies like CTB McGraw-Hill and College Board, which wanted to learn more about student writing. One thing that I’m working very hard to change is the baseline premise that writing is a high-stakes thing.

Achievement 164

Achievement Writing Essay Languages 164

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher.

Evaluation 118

Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 118

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. So, introducing AI was relatively easy because my students were used to the writing process and going through revisions.

Writing 204

Writing Students Art English 204

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Relatedness is trickier to achieve when students are learning online. Ask them for feedback! If students choose how they engage with information, review concepts, work on tasks, or share their learning, they are more likely to feel competent in those endeavors. I would love to hear what you observe and hear from students.

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Can students regulate their behaviors, actions, emotions, or thoughts to achieve goals? Each of these attributes is thought to improve both academic achievement and motivation. Key Process Necessary to Develop Self-regulation Skills.

Blended Learning 543

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

When I was in college, I started writing a holiday newsletter to include with my Christmas cards. As I began to write, I realized that 2020 for me was a year of extremes. These goals are hard, if not impossible, to achieve with traditional, teacher-led, whole group lessons. 4 Ask students for feedback.

Learning 544

Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Unlike text-based online spaces, which may be more challenging for younger learners or students who struggle to articulate their ideas in writing, FlipGrid allows students to share their ideas in a video recording. Engagement is a complex puzzle composed of many pieces, including interest, agency, access, relationships, feedback, etc.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

Essay 167

Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher.

Evaluation 95

Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 95

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ll break it down into small, achievable steps, from brainstorming ideas to turning them into something tangible. Photo by Glen Noble on Unsplash Embrace Your Inner Storyteller Think about what sparks your desire to write. Identify your audience Are you writing for fellow teachers? Writing for students?

Writing 174

Writing Feedback Intelligence Curriculum 174

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Preventing students from using AI can often limit their abilities to achieve and feel good about themselves, Clark said. Teachers should ensure students are using AI as a thought partner and for instant feedback, not simply to obtain answers to questions. How do we help students thrive in a rapidly evolving AI-driven world?

Ethics 333

Ethics Feedback Evaluation Assignments 333

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 272

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 272

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I would write the day’s learning objectives and agenda on the board and spend each class period moving my students as a unit through a series of learning activities. Both of these perceived benefits are important to acknowledge and explore. Yes, designing a single experience for the entire class is absolutely easier.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

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

JUNE 11, 2024

Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next academic year. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff.

Achievement 296

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 296

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Because we know that becoming a successful writer is crucial to a student’s overall trajectory at school , work , and as a citizen , teachers must identify the tools that can best support writing instruction including the overlapping processes of drafting, review, and revision.

Feedback 130

Feedback Peer Review Beliefs Writing 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

Essay 157

Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cover every concept with effective literacy instruction Literacy rates among the nation’s youngest learners remain below pre-pandemic levels, and limited instructional time and larger class sizes make it difficult for educators to boost achievement.

Secondary Education 256

Secondary Education Grades Art Languages 256

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Instead of spending valuable class time on lecturing, teachers can focus on providing targeted feedback, conducting informative polls, leading small group instruction, scaffolding learning, and tailoring learning opportunities to individual student needs. Simply showing an instructional video is not enough.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2023

As a case in point, Project Topeka featured an automated essay scoring tool that provided grades 6–8 students with individualized line-level feedback on argumentative essays responding to six different prompts. However, a majority also told us that students were confused about how to respond to the feedback. See Exhibit 1.)

Writing 147

Writing Essay Teachers Feedback 147

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

It’s like a digital Picasso, but instead of painting, it might be writing essays, producing music, or even generating feedback on students’ work. Enter generative AI, stage right, ready to transform this dream into a tangible, achievable goal. Exciting, right? But, can it really help in a classroom setting?

Essay 246

Essay Learning Styles Feedback Intelligence 246

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

It covers reading, writing, vocabulary, language, math, fact fluency, number sense, and science. In addition, a custom dedicated parent portal gives parents a window into their child’s progress, and teachers can set daily or long-term goals for their students to achieve. grade levels after an average of 26 hours using MobyMax.

Curriculum 274

Curriculum Skills Elementary School Elementary School 274

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades. These real-time insights ensure students work on the specific skills they need to develop, whether it’s phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, or writing.

Science 317

Science Reading Gamification Motivation 317

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2022

Schools are confronting vast achievement gaps among students and an exhausted teaching force. After nearly two decades of teaching, leading, researching and writing—all with a focus on personalized learning—Smith is taking another step forward in his life’s mission to better understand students and help them learn.

Achievement 167

Achievement Teachers Learning Blended Learning 167