eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, building upon the program’s proven instructional approach while offering a multitude of enhancements designed to meet the needs of today’s classroom. NEW YORK, Sept.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

After a professional development session for my teacher education program, I met with my supervisor to express a concern about a required program activity for my students. I told my supervisor the design and language used in the activity were not accessible to my students.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

York found that TeachFX listened to her very carefully, and generated a detailed feedback report on her specific teaching style. I rarely ever get feedback on my teaching style. These students often tended to be white and fluent in English. With that feedback, Phipps brought down the ratio of teacher-to-student talk to 50:50.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Giving regular feedback to roughly 100 middle and high schoolers has been my greatest challenge as an English and writing teacher, and it hit home for me sometime in 2013. My challenges with the feedback load were officially impacting my health and family life. Students were getting the feedback they needed faster.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

My classroom is composed of a handful of honors level students, English language learners, and several students with IEPs and 504 plans. It allows me to focus on targeted instruction, modeling, real-time feedback, and skills development. It’s challenging to support so many students at different levels.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

For example, an argumentative writing standard for English Language Arts reads, “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.” The Whole Group Rotation The entire class rotates between online and offline learning activities as a unit.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. This reflective activity encourages them to think metacognitively about their learning. They begin with a claim.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ninth-grade English was a paradox for me—both the best and worst year for helping me learn to write. Every month, my Advanced English teacher, Mr. Johnson, assigned our class one of the classics of English literature and expected us to demonstrate what we had learned with an accompanying essay.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2025

These aren’t online tools or books, but mental conscripts that will get you where you want to be with more efficiency and less pain: The Secret to Learning English and Other Foreign Languages Faster Mastering a new language can be a transformative journey, opening doors to new cultures, opportunities, and personal growth.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In an effort to do all three of these things– creating transparency, teaching self-assessment, and archiving work online– AND keep parents in the loop, my teaching partner and I developed a Google Document for the first unit of the year with 10 focus standards for each class–English, science, and technology.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

The committee built on the districts existing criteria which already included usability, data privacy and alignment with goals by adding new elements: AI capabilities, language support for English learners and accessibility features for students with disabilities. If students arent engaged, it doesnt matter how much we paid for it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

Learning a second language is a challenge, whether it be English, Russian, or any of the hundreds of world languages we find across the globe. You’ve come to the right place if you want to improve your English language skills. You can freely express your concerns and questions when you learn English through private tutoring.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

For example, to become better writers, readers, and critical thinkers, Quill.org offers low-income students an AI-powered literacy tutor that provides students real-time coaching and feedback on literacy activities that pair nonfiction reading with informational writing.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Achieve3000 , a provider of online reading and literacy tools, announced it has acquired Seattle-based Actively Learn , which also provides a suite of online reading materials and instructional supports aimed at helping students build literacy and critical-thinking skills. And the U.S. market makes up 95 percent of its users.

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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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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. Teachers must strive to make the experience engaging and interactive.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

BUDAPEST/LOS ANGELES (October 1, 2021) – An acclaimed and multi award-winning English As A Second Language (ESL)appin daily use with over 20,000 classrooms across Europe is launching in the US. BOOKR Class presents storybooks in a highly engaging format to focus on reading in English. Experiential learning is the future of education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

ChatGPT is likely the first to come to mind, but AI is woven into so many tools and helps automate tedious tasks, connects student progress with personalized recommendations, and improved PD feedback. The discussion around the influence of AI writing on instruction has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. Acknowledging both the importance of writing and the challenges it presents, we recently introduced an innovative activity in our Intermediate Spanish class. However, not all students were entirely satisfied with the experience.

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Languages Language Writing Communication 124

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

Almost all the respondents (94%) in Lexia’s feedback survey said that the programs enhanced their ability to use research-based practices. More than 4,500 emergent bilingual students at 229 schools used the Lexia® English Language Development (Lexia English) program to support their English language development.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

By developing the course template to meet QM standards, UF CJC Online aims to create a more engaging and effective learning environment so students have clear learning objectives, appropriate assessments and learning activities, and high-quality instructional materials.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

In order to stay relevant in today’s college classrooms within our fast-paced and ever-evolving world, professors must be ready to utilize instructional tools of all kinds to actively engage students in authentic learning experiences that take them beyond the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Many teachers begin the year with community-building activities designed to help students form interpersonal relationships with their peers. Yet, teachers may not actively participate in these community-building activities, which results in members of the class getting to know each other but not necessarily getting to know the teacher.

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Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

Onboard Students with SEL-focused Activities Because this is the first time students practice reading and following directions at the independent and student-led collaborative stations, the task of each station is SEL-focused, not content focused. Through student feedback, I have improved my stations to help meet individual needs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Use these fun activities to highlight the importance of Earth Day including discussion questions, a coloring sheet, vocabulary cards, and more. See over 200 resources designed to uncover students’ STEM skills to activate future solution seekers. Subaru of America, Inc.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Featuring short videos in English and Spanish that are paired with ready-to-use instructional activities, this exciting new content brings compelling natural science phenomena alive for students.   10 new learning games from Arcademics. Randomized questions.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

By developing the course template to meet QM standards, UF CJC Online aims to create a more engaging and effective learning environment so students have clear learning objectives, appropriate assessments and learning activities, and high-quality instructional materials.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

Finally, the Commissioner of Education assessed the state and district reviewer evaluations, public feedback and cost of the materials before giving approval. K-12 English language arts materials were the focus of the 2020-2021 year. Members of the public were also able to review the materials online for two weeks.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Because Edia has the same lessons and activities built into its system, learning concepts are reinforced for students. On Edia’s platform, an AI coach reads students’ work and gives them personalized feedback based on their mistakes so they can think about their answers, try again, and master concepts.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

English Language Proficiency Standards ( ELPS ) are integrated throughout in a way that requires students to think critically, understand and learn new concepts, process complex academic material, and interact and communicate in English within the science classroom. An equipment list is provided.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Key points: Tech tools can create more engaging and effective learning experiences A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 How multimedia and interactive tech transform engagement For more news on digital tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In 2010, I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

Blended learning merges active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline, giving students more control over the when, where, and how of their learning journey. Which learning activities would benefit from variable time on task? Which learning activities can be enhanced through peer interaction and support?

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), its more than an expressive outlet. Through creative activities, students build vocabulary, develop critical thinking, and practice expressive language, all while immersing themselves in global art and culture.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. Acknowledging both the importance of writing and the challenges it presents, we recently introduced an innovative activity in our Intermediate Spanish class. However, not all students were entirely satisfied with the experience.

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Languages Language Writing Communication 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The STEM gender gap remains an area of much-needed attention that we, as educators, can actively work on improving in our daily lessons. Support for People Learning English as a Second Language AI offers people who are learning English new and improved avenues for more effective communication.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2018

Of course, some developers release early versions of their products to get feedback from new users. Does the tool support active, experiential learning? Can students get constructive feedback, advice, and helpful hints? Does it seem like actual teachers were involved in the product’s design and development?

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