Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2024

This fall, after a restless night overthinking an assignment for my upcoming class and drinking three cups of not-strong-enough coffee, I added the final touch on my latest assignment for students in my World History II class. I like to think of this shift as a transition from content-based to issues-based curriculum.

Assignments 204

Assignments Essay History Social Studies 204

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

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.

Student Engagement 253

Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 253

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. For instance, it would take me hours to give students the feedback that grammar programs now provide in seconds.

Language 148

Language Languages Art Teachers 148

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

From the beginning, we have always relied on student and teacher feedback to help us build and improve Paper,” said Philip Cutler, Paper co-founder and CEO. Unlimited Feedback with Paper’s New Asynchronous Review Center. Upload your resume and cover letter for feedback, or get job interview prep support from an expert.

Essay 256

Essay Feedback Math Assignments 256

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

myON spoke with administrators, teachers, library-media specialists, and students throughout the development process to ensure their feedback was incorporated within the new design and features. The feedback from our school, district and community partners, whose input guided our work, has been overwhelmingly positive.”.

Gamification 259

Gamification Essay Learning Feedback 259

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Nufio, a senior and Spanish major at Denison University, is one of hundreds of students testing out a new way to manage courses and communication at the small liberal arts institution outside Columbus, Ohio. They also have a calendar view with synced information for all of their courses and due dates for assignments.

Art 153

Art Testing Assignments Learning 153

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. ChatGPT involvement was limited to feedback and suggestions.

Essay 333

Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 333

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.

Coaching 339

Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

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?

Curriculum 294

Curriculum Failure Essay Art 294

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 129

Feedback Peer Review Writing Beliefs 129

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

Founded in 2016, Writable offers tools and templates that scaffold the writing and feedback process to help students become stronger writers. For teachers, Writable’s web-based tool offers customizable templates for common writing assignments (such as an argumentative or cause-and-effect essay, or a personal narrative).

Writing 112

Writing Feedback Peer Review Plagiarism 112

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2018

When I taught middle-school English language arts and science, I remember taking over a classroom that had an old cabinet filled with science class materials, including bags of mini-marshmallows and boxes of toothpicks. Instant and ongoing feedback. Apparently, students had used these items to create models of water molecules.)

Writing 197

Writing Feedback Special Education Middle School 197

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. We often hear students complain about busy work and we want to make sure that we are explicit in giving meaning to any assigned task. For longer activities, it is beneficial to break the assignment into smaller, more manageable chunks.

Assignments 96

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 96

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.

Teachers 310

Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 310

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

The partnership will provide teachers the ability to utilize the ELA curriculum on Kiddom’s platform to share assignments digitally, communicate with students, and deliver personalized feedback on submissions, while prioritizing student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies.

Blended Learning 130

Blended Learning English Art Language 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 78

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 78

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. Try using it to simplify some of the things that you're spending a lot of time on, like writing directions to assignments.

Writing 204

Writing Students English Art 204

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but I decided to take a more playful and hands-on approach for this group of students. We would conclude each class with an observation/ feedback session, allowing the pre-service teachers to share their experiences and learn from each other.

Teaching 273

Teaching Teachers STEM Syllabus 273

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

It is also designed to help teachers create instructions for assignments and review student performance. Student performance in math and English language arts on spring state test scores in 2023 went up by 2 percentage points from the prior year, highlighting slow academic recovery after the pandemic.

Schools 268

Schools Math Testing Intelligence 268

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I teach middle school English Language Arts at St. Peer editing here usually consists of working with partners, swapping writing assignments and making suggestions. But over time I’ve found many middle schoolers are not equipped to critique an essay that meets the expectations of the assignment. Just Google it.”

Culture 167

Culture Feedback Writing Assignments 167

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 64

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 64

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Some of my favorite ways include using video for self-reflection and for peer feedback. 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.

Education 305

Education Schools Math Science 305

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 65

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 65

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. We often hear students complain about busy work and we want to make sure that we are explicit in giving meaning to any assigned task. For longer activities, it is beneficial to break the assignment into smaller, more manageable chunks.

Assignments 76

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 76

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their assignments and teaching methods to adapt to a fresh batch of AI features that students will enter classrooms with in the fall. Previously, only an older version of the tool, GPT-3.5,

Lecturing 216

Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

They can be used to provide feedback, co-author, narrate and even host asynchronous meetings. Steve Muth Muth: The moment we launched, we got flooded with all of this feedback, all coming from teachers. This one student was given an assignment to evaluate a piece of art, and they did it, but they did it wrong.

Feedback 192

Feedback Assignments History Evaluation 192

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

High School 209

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 209

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2017

I went to a liberal arts college and spent most of my undergrad years not focusing particularly closely on the computer science coursework, but instead focusing on different areas of political science, of English. Those students get the access to feedback and support, and other students don't. Provide feedback early and often. "I

Achievement 164

Achievement Writing Essay Language 164

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

By incorporating elements like instant feedback and leaderboards, they create a learning environment that encourages participation. Digital Art Platforms Digital art platforms are unlocking creative potential in students like never before.

High School 167

High School High School Gamification Quizzes 167

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

The teacher-led station frees the teacher to work with small groups differentiating instruction, modeling strategies and skills, guiding discussion, and providing feedback on work in progress. The second response will indicate which learning activities can be assigned as individual, self-paced tasks.

Blended Learning 265

Blended Learning Curriculum Learning Coaching 265

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also allows teachers to give real-time, one-on-one feedback without singling out a student in front of the class. For example, if a student is working on an essay in a language arts class and is way off track, the teacher can pop a message on their screen that says, "Hey, this paragraph looks off-topic, try focusing on."

Teachers 199

Teachers Students Special Education History 199

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Each session includes expert video screencasts, classroom video clips, readings and resources, and assignments that will help participants create a strong foundation of communication within the classroom. K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll. Read more.

Teaching 186

Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 186

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Small group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Abromaitis was particularly excited about how she was able to use Hapara’s Workspace to structure and differentiate the resources and assignments for her students. Moreover, while students are sitting in class working on their assignments, Abromaitis can give instant feedback to them individually. add relevant descriptions.

Student Engagement 160

Student Engagement English Assignments Feedback 160

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

These face-to-face classes provide a counterpoint to the flexibility and independence of the digital core curriculum, where subjects like math and language arts are taught, which allows students to apply what they learn online in collaborative, project-based learning experiences. Use of outside spaces wherever possible.

Hybrid Learning 216

Hybrid Learning Blended Learning Schools STEM 216

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

For instance: Teachers can offer real-time feedback and customized learning plans tailored to individual needs. Students benefit from tailored assignments and feedback suited to their unique learning styles. Tailored lesson plans and real-time feedback cater to individual student needs. That can go beyond K-12 education.

Education 167

Education Feedback Communication Teaching Methods 167