Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubric Criteria Research on a problem Solution design Communication and collaboration California English Language Arts Writing Standards Grade 7 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. This helps them to focus their efforts on the skills and knowledge that are most important.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 545

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2020

As educators, we often hear about the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to our students. At Laurel Springs School , an online K-12 education provider, we have mastered the art of teaching in an online classroom. In an online academic environment, the focus on critical thinking skills is amplified.

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Critical Thinking Skills Teaching Art 234

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? These activities can also be used to encourage collaboration and communication as students work with peers, which can result in the development of interpersonal skills.

History 380

History Art Essay Physical Education 380

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

What will students understand (content knowledge) or be able to do (skills) at the end of the lesson or learning cycle? 2 Assess Prior Knowledge. Other students may not have any prior knowledge on a topic. Teachers can use a variety of strategies to assess prior knowledge in class or online.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2022

The loss of my unci , a lifelong educator, my namesake, and one of the most important teachers in my life, and in the lives of many others, has prompted me to think even more deeply about how important it is for Indigenous Knowledge Systems to be not only included, but honored and affirmed in classrooms.

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Knowledge Teaching Education Interdisciplinary 217

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Learning must prioritize the application, not retention, of information and skills in a real-world setting. YummyMath asks students to apply math to real-world situations involving food, sports, weather, movies and entertainment, and art. Community of Practice. Participation.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Art Projects: In the visual arts, students often work on projects that require creativity, experimentation, and refinement. Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language. Teachers can use this one-on-one or small group time for a range of tasks.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 479

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The global health crisis forced students out of the physical classroom and into a new virtual world for nearly two grades, and their initial homework and test scores reveal a significant decrease in knowledge transfer, social skills, and core learning habits across a variety of subjects.

Curriculum 363

Curriculum Interdisciplinary Art STEM 363

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. These skills–often referred to as soft skills, but also known as durable skills for their importance in the workplace–are a focus of 21st-century classrooms.

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STEM Education Laboratory Art 325

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). Gale In Context: Literature helps broaden and deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the material.”

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Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge that future generations will possess. Generation Alpha will likely be the most technically innovative generation in history, but what will they do with that knowledge? How can we harness their skills to create world-changing technologies?

History 300

History Feedback Art Learning 300

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2019

PLTW creates an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. We want to help students develop transportable high-demand skills: to communicate, collaborate, think creatively, and have ethical reasoning skills. Think about the arts.

STEM 279

STEM Learning Art Ethics 279

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 197

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

have opened the first of 20 planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics) centers in the Republic of Ghana. To succeed in our rapidly-changing world, students need to learn to think for themselves, to continually acquire new knowledge, and to work as a team. About Intelitek.

Interdisciplinary 306

Interdisciplinary Instructors Art Interactive Learning 306

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Perhaps … it’s not just about the skills we bring to the table. An example might be a school bringing in local employers whose employees can mentor students, introducing them to new skills, resources, or experts related to their field of work. And although African American/Black workers account for only 5.7 percent of the U.S.

Skills 213

Skills Schools Motivation Study 213

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. It guides students from simple to complex skills, adapting to individual student needs and offering explicit instruction with real-time feedback.

Secondary Education 258

Secondary Education Grades Art Language 258

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rita Mortenson, the educational technology coach for Verona Area High School in Wisconsin, uses Google Arts and Culture. Google Arts and Culture offers over 1,600 experiments and counting. With Kandinsky Music, students can explore art while experimenting with color and emotions.

Education 306

Education STEM Art Culture 306

eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2021

As we prepare students for college, career, and life, it’s vital that we foster skills that will ensure students are successful. When I was a gifted English Language Arts teacher, I used project choice boards for all my units. As educators, we’ve heard about the importance of the “21st century 4 C’s” to our students’ future success.

Middle School 325

Middle School Middle School Students English 325

Edsurge

JULY 8, 2020

Written in partnership with New Schools Venture Fund, the report sought out practices that lead to positive outcomes for students learning skills, such as goal setting, relationship building and independence. The outcomes are clear —students who have learned social-emotional skills attain greater academic success than those who have not.

Skills 218

Skills Evaluation Knowledge Distance Learning 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2025

Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. These activities encourage hands-on learning and spark curiosity, making art a natural gateway into the exciting world of STEM. What is STEAM and Why Does Art Matter in STEM?

Art 136

Art STEM Math Critical Thinking 136

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key points: Crafts can help students develop skills needed to succeed in the 21st century 4 key findings on student engagement More gifted students need accelerated paths For more on deeper learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Who doesn’t love arts and crafts?

Evaluation 277

Evaluation Critical Thinking Learning Knowledge 277

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How Utah educators use IXL’s award-winning platform With thousands of adaptive skills aligned to Utah’s Core State Standards , IXL provides comprehensive coverage of math concepts and applications so that educators know exactly what students should work on to meet key benchmarks.

Math 291

Math STEM Learning Art 291

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Schools and universities have discovered that esports can also introduce students to science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) careers. Efforts like Good in Gaming are establishing pathways for gamers to develop their STEAM knowledge and skills needed to translate them into a career.

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Interdisciplinary Art Math Knowledge 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Educators throughout the state can now administer the diagnostic as a beginning-of-year and mid-year assessment to measure students’ overall grade-level proficiency in math and English language arts based on Virginia’s Standards of Learning.

Math 241

Math English Art Language 241

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The deal provides 83 elementary schools and 17 high schools with access to IXL’s award-winning program to supplement instruction in math and English language arts. IXL is built on over 8,000 interactive skills that are highly targeted and adjust to each student’s level of understanding. How IXL provides personalized learning.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

Achievement 246

Achievement English Math Art 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Esports: Gateway to Careers in Arts, Media and Entertainment: Esports goes beyond just competitive gaming. This session will share how the skills gained in producing an esports event can be the foundation for careers in live event production, media production, marketing, animation/VFX, and much more. . – 11:45 a.m.;

Ethics 317

Ethics Critical Thinking Fairness Knowledge 317

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2021

As we prepare students for college, career, and life, it’s vital that we foster skills that will ensure students are successful. When I was a gifted English Language Arts teacher, I used project choice boards for all my units. As educators, we’ve heard about the importance of the “21st century 4 C’s” to our students’ future success.

Middle School 278

Middle School Middle School Students English 278

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As a result, teachers gained tech skills during the pandemic, with nearly half of teachers saying their ability to use technology had “improved a lot” during the 2020-21 school year, according to a survey of 386 teachers by the EdWeek Research Center.

Hybrid Learning 300

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Testing Art 300

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2018

To ensure the transition is successful, schools must work to give their students the skills and knowledge they will need when they enter college or the 21st-century workplace. Arts, Culture & Design. High school graduation is one of the big milestones of life. Regardless of the destination, the transition is a major one.

High School 276

High School High School Schools Art 276

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2020

Although insufficient decoding skills are typically thought to be the reason for weak comprehension skills among students, research has revealed that in many cases, an area of pronounced weakness for struggling readers is vocabulary.

Language 275

Language Languages Art Knowledge 275

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. In the “connect” phase, students anchor new information or ideas to their prior knowledge, making unfamiliar content more accessible and resonant.

Metacognitive Skills 333

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 333

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

In many situations, students will work on these projects for weeks or months at a time, which helps them develop deeper content knowledge when attempting to answer complex questions and resolve real-world problems. It’s important to teach students the art of effective collaboration when using the PBL approach.

Critical Thinking 321

Critical Thinking Teaching Methods Communication Skills 321

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. This was particularly true for educators in specialized subject areas, such as visual & performing arts and computer science & technology. Use prior knowledge as a base for new information.

Student Engagement 300

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2022

As a result, teachers gained tech skills during the pandemic, with nearly half of teachers saying their ability to use technology had “improved a lot” during the 2020-21 school year, according to a survey of 386 teachers by the EdWeek Research Center.

Hybrid Learning 300

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Testing Art 300

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

Artful annotation inspires them to record their responses in their own unique ways. Andrea Castellano Irene Yannascoli High School Process: Collaborative Annotation Whether at the secondary or elementary level ( click here to jump up to elementary), the art of annotation is in making it meaningful. Responsive annotation does just this.

Art 145

Art Teaching Feedback Reading 145

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Offered by Lexia ,a Cambium Learning Group brand , and grounded in the science of reading, both professional learning programs empower educators with the knowledge and skills they need to strengthen students literacy skills. The Lexia LETRS Suite provides practical support with tools that are available 24/7online and in print.

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Education Reading Language Languages 258