Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2025

They do try, as Holly Distefano has seen in her middle school English language arts classes. But there may be a solution on the horizon, one that will help ensure students have to put more effort into their schoolwork than entering a prompt into a large language model. Kids aren’t as sneaky as they think they are. she says. “We

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Assignments English Essay Teachers 196

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2020

For instance, we know that the interactive nature of foreign language instruction makes it particularly complicated subject to recreate from home. To help, Lingvist is offering its platform of online language learning tools free of charge until July 31, 2020. The process takes only seconds and assigning it to your classroom is easy.

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Languages Language Learning Tools Syllabus 195

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

For example, in my coursework, I introduce a collaborative, screen-free robotics activity that aligns with the ISTE Standards for Students. Teams document their final code with a photograph before progressing to the next part of the activity. ISTE Standard for Students 1.1 ISTE Standard for Students 1.4.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning Communication 177

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

Language barriers can have a profound impact on these students academic performance, classroom engagement and social connection. 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.

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English Languages Language Assignments 122

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

If you want to effortlessly become an expert in a new language, you’re probably too late. And yet, adults regularly set out to study a second (or third, or fourth) language. But technology-enabled tools that aim to deliver language instruction at scale are also building incentives into their systems to help learners make more progress.

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Motivation Languages Language Learning 214

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Most of the teachers I coach at the elementary level are using the Station Rotation Model during their English language block. This allowed students to self-pace through the various activities. Students rotate through a series of online and offline stations designed to develop their reading skills. ElemBookClubDirections.

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Coaching English Participation Assignments 403

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 89

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In early education, incorporating sensory activities and interactive play can greatly benefit infants and toddlers. Additionally, engaging them in interactive play activities (i.e., In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 300

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.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. Nearly 4,500 students are eligible to receive direct language support services this year in Hamilton County Schools, the district where I teach in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Languages Language English Learning 199

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective. Students no longer passively consume information – they engage in active dialogue with responsive systems that continuously optimise the educational experience.

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Education Knowledge Learning Feedback 167

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

.” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Given that variability, it makes sense that not all students would need to spend time engaged in the same learning tasks or activities.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Students who generally struggle to read at grade level could engage with this assignment in ways equal to their classmates who read at or above grade level. Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging.

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

Ultimately, I want students to take an active role not only in their learning but also in the assessment of their progress as a learner. Too often students become overwhelmed by all of the work teachers assign and lose sight of what they would like to achieve. Click To Tweet This is easier said than done.

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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

If you’ve been tasked (or voluntold) to run this activity, here are six activities that will tech-infuse participants: Debate. language usage. how to understand domain-specific language associated with technology, i.e., ‘cloud’. Then, they assign tasks to group members that include: learn the tool.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

In addition, they may have issues with focus, language, and social skills, all of which can make homework time challenging for both the youngster and their parents. Set aside dedicated study time, designate a quiet space, and make a visual schedule for completing assignments.

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Assignments Students Math Motivation 293

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Because Edia has the same lessons and activities built into its system, learning concepts are reinforced for students. Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments. Edias platform also serves as a self-reflection tool of sorts for students.

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Coaching Math Students Assignments 301

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development? This workflow positions the learner as the active agent in the experience. How do they plan to utilize the space?

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2019

As a middle school Spanish teacher, my #1 goal is to have my students fall in love with learning a language the way I did in middle school. When learning a second language, it’s important to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Cooperative activities: Question game. Communication activity. Play games.

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Middle School Middle School Learning Languages 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

If a learning activity helps you become someone of value in your social group—if it earns you the respect and belonging you crave—you’ll throw yourself into it. They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. These are not marginal improvements.

Motivation 241

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 241

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 19, 2024

Although this strategy could be done independently or collaboratively, online or offline, I preferred having students work offline with a partner as a maker space activity during a station rotation lesson. You can also use a “would you rather” strategy to give students a meaningful choice for this assignment.

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Writing Knowledge Coaching Communication 374

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. A great option also is to program one of the widgets for an Hour of Code activity. classes This is a fun team activity to assess student knowledge on a topic.

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Activities Learning Art Attention 172

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach. Discover ways to integrate Hispanic Heritage Month activities into your school day and honor the contributions of Hispanic leaders, artists, athletes, and icons worldwide.

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Activities Culture English Languages 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. A great option also is to program one of the widgets for an Hour of Code activity. This is a fun team activity to assess student knowledge on a topic. Team Challenge.

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Activities Learning Attention Failure 174

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate.

Middle School 333

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 333

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level.

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. For instance, 29 percent of students said: “Let me do assignments on topics that interest me if they are relevant to what we are learning.”

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 348

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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English Education Languages Language 312

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

It offers lessons, resources, a digital library, and hands-on activities. This program also provides the educator with the ability to assign the same science article to students to read, but at their reading level. They have started to design lessons with alternate languages and most resources are customizable.

Teachers 311

Teachers Learning Science STEM 311

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

I point to each station’s location and review the assigned seating chart. Note: I don’t usually assign seats at the independent teacher-led station because that is where I will be.) Because students do not need to get out any materials when they transition, I set the transition timer to 20 seconds.

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Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Language and Composition, your students are learning to evaluate persuasive writing and identify propaganda, because these are key information literacy skills. There’s a wealth of media within the platform to help you activate prior knowledge, develop assignments and create interactive lessons on any topic. Government or A.P.

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High School High School Skills Schools 312

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Languages 62

Languages Language Instructors Culture 62

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Observations with a Checklist: Simply observing our students at work can provide valuable insights into their behaviors, interactions, and level of understanding during classroom activities. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

User-friendly (more specifically, student-friendly): It’s important that the feedback is communicated to students in language they can understand. This question prompts students to articulate the learning goal or objective for a particular task or assignment. Focused and Specific: Specificity in feedback is vital.

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Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

I would recommend listening to podcast episodes before assigning them to make sure they’re age-appropriate.) Another point of entry for students is learning about the experiences of their peers, so when I taught eighth grade, I always assigned The Outsiders. This novel by S.

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Reading Assignments English Math 325