Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Barriers to Effective Transfer and Application of Learning Assigning the same task to all students without offering any choices can significantly hinder the effective transfer and application of learning. Can you suggest creative assignments for grade students to express their learning about ?

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2020

As it relates to children, through the integration of collaborative assignments as part of a pandemic pedagogy, schools can play an important role in supporting student resilience. Collaborative song writing and art.

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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!

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments. STEM storytelling combines language arts with STEM, enhancing students’ understanding of scientific impact through a historical or personal lens.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

Combining PBL with makerspaces (also called maker education) gives educators an infinite number of projects, assignments, and activities that engage students and truly immerse them in learning. Mental health: Research shows that being creative through the arts helps heal the mind and body. The best part? Why maker education?

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

To keep creativity at the forefront of the educational spectrum, while also fostering “hard skills” like STEM, it is important to emphasize the arts–the “A” in STEAM education. Let’s examine why the arts are such an important component to STEM curriculum: Because It Allows for Learning by Design.

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STEM Education Art Schools 236

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. You are still a thinking and feeling human being! You should never give up your voice and replace it with AI.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place—has announced a host of exciting updates to the company’s award-winning services. To support academic integrity, randomized questions ensure each student is assigned unique problems to work on.

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Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 244

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This enables the instructor to assign coursework that keeps their students moving forward on their unique learning path. ALEKS gives instructors the flexibility to assign homework, share curated content such as videos, review student progress and provide support anytime, anywhere.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Research has found multiple benefits of integrating science and math instruction , as well as science and English language arts instruction , such as increasing student understanding, strengthening critical-thinking skills, and helping students acquire STEM skills they need for postsecondary success.

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Science Technology STEM Education 242

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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. In the end, the goal isn’t for AI to take over teaching, but to give teachers the time and energy they need to do what they do best.

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Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 316

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Tips for implementing this practice: Let students know what is expected throughout the day or on certain assignments—setting this up at the beginning of the school year is crucial. This was particularly true for educators in specialized subject areas, such as visual & performing arts and computer science & technology.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 93

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

If you have school-age children like we do, you’ve probably heard the following question after a particularly challenging homework assignment or classroom project: When am I going to use this in the real world? And they need employability skills — like critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

In response, I’ve adapted my teaching approach to make assignments more interactive. By weaving technology and art into my lessons across the curriculum, I am tapping into more modalities of learners and gaining more interest. As a result, many of them seem to crave constant stimulation and entertainment to stay engaged.

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Education Schools Math Science 311

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

When a history major and a religious studies major read the same homework assignment, they bring different perspectives to the reading, and therefore illuminate the subsequent class discussions that benefit from heterogeneous viewpoints. All 70 students chose a different focus that they felt a strong, personal connection to.

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Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus 89

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

This strategy provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding while developing self-direction and critical thinking skills that are valuable far beyond testing season. #2 2 Design a Review Choice Board Flip the script on review season by having students design the review experience.

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Testing Learning Critical Thinking Essay 195

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Every student maintains a daily agenda where teachers jot down assignments, reminders, and important updates. At AEF Schools, these students arent overlookedtheyre understood.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Communication is key in classrooms, and recent 21st century initiatives describe the importance of students understanding the reasoning of others and engaging in meaningful conversations using critical thinking. K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll.

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Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 183

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

They also added what they won’t do with [AI-assisted text generators] in the pledge, such as I won't use [AI-assisted text generators] for homework assignments and presentations. The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. They used it in a future city project.

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Education Learning Intelligence Coaching 197

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

And although the medium used to write can take many forms other than words on paper, the foundations of good writing are the same in any platform—critical thinking and analysis, structure, voice, tone, and audience. Some criteria I use to develop assignments include: student agency. engagement and passion.

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Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

These apps come in all shapes and sizes, catering to various subjects including math, language arts, science, and social studies. For instance, ABCmouse offers an extensive curriculum with more than 10,000 learning activities that cover reading, math, art, music, and much more.

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Elementary School Elementary School Middle School Middle School 147

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here are seven I use during the pre-Thanksgiving season: ASCII Art Comics Holiday Widget Team Challenge Thanksgiving Poll Thinking Games Themed ASCII Art Time required: Less than one class ASCII Art is the graphic design technique of creating images by typing the letters, numbers, and symbols defined by ASCII Standards.

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Activities Learning Art Failure 172

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

Students benefit from tailored assignments and feedback suited to their unique learning styles. Such extensive resources empower them to conduct independent research and develop critical thinking skills essential for their future academic endeavors. They also transform how teachers collaborate and develop professionally.

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Education Feedback Communication Teaching Methods 167

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

However, as the conversations in the faculty offices turned to AI and the students’ use of the tool, we were worried students in our undergraduate courses would use AI to generate all assignments and their learning would essentially cease. Students are expected to generate and submit original, personally composed tasks for each assignment.

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Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 128

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Students learn to think beyond the parameters of passing an exam. They open up their brains to deeper critical thinking. This year, students were assigned states and asked to write an eight-measure melody corresponding to their assigned states. Music unleashes creative powers in the classroom.

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Teaching Teaching Philosophy Assignments Exams 133

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

She supports students in exploring their gifts and interests through projects and encourages educators to start by substituting a traditional assignment with an opportunity to create. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills.

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Peer Review Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Communication 176

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2023

I had been teaching for nearly 30 years when I discovered that I had failed to instruct my students in the basics of critical thinking. Students don’t necessarily internalize basic critical thinking skills just by taking our courses. Identify the thinking challenges embedded in your assignments.

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Assignments Students 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2023

I had been teaching for nearly 30 years when I discovered that I had failed to instruct my students in the basics of critical thinking. Students don’t necessarily internalize basic critical thinking skills just by taking our courses. Identify the thinking challenges embedded in your assignments.

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Assignments Students 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. Should students be allowed to use AI on their assignments?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

It teaches the basics of critical thinking, research and academic writing. Year by year, these adults have gathered threads of wisdom, which the university now invites them to weave into the great tapestry of the liberal arts. She was preparing to audition for a performing arts scholarship. It was positive.

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Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 176

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use technology to drive authentic writing activities and project-based learning.

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Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 195

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2025

We each were assigned a mentor who played our respective instruments and we were welcomed as artists and musicians. While my other peers listened to Tyga and Usher, we connected over a love of jazz standards and came together to listen to the masterful solos of Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey and McCoy Tyner.

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Students Discussions Learning Styles Critical Thinking 175

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Here are seven I use during the pre-holiday season: ASCII Art. ASCII Art is the graphic design technique of creating images by typing the letters, numbers, and symbols defined by ASCII Standards. For example, they may decide to assign experts on each category or make everyone a generalist. Thinking Games.

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Activities Learning Failure Essay 174

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. 9% of writing assignments in grades six to eight include long form writing. I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. by The Education Trust, 2015. So what can we do?

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Writing Teaching Education Feedback 155