Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Art Projects: In the visual arts, students often work on projects that require creativity, experimentation, and refinement.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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. So, introducing AI was relatively easy because my students were used to the writing process and going through revisions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

From their desks, they can encounter masterpieces from diverse time periods and traditions, helping them appreciate art as a universal language and a reflection of the human experience. Empowering student voice and identity Art-based learning gives ELLs the confidence to speak and the freedom to explore.

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Languages Language Art English 191

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. Teachers do not need to write lengthy comments on student work to justify a grade.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Their initial list of options included: “Tech-Free Teaching Blocks” — Select specific class periods across different subjects where all phones are collected in a secure charging station at the start of class. They generated a list of possible changes and then honed in on a few that they want to test this spring.

Schools 191

Schools Students Feedback Participation 191

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine. Despite their best efforts, teachers feel like they cannot be successful in teaching and reaching all students. I suggest teachers work with the online group first.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The word research appears 80 times in the English language arts section of the Common Core Standards. However, in many classes research is relegated to the research paper–a formidable piece of writing that most students do not enjoy. Got Credibility – Teach students how to evaluate online resources. Available NOW ! .

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Evaluation English Art Language 420

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. I’ll share how I used AI to teach, what I didn’t use, how quickly I rolled it out, and tips for success. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. What should we use?

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2020

It’s an art competition unlike most others. Her submission, titled, “Victim Turned Villain,” is intended to “be a teaching moment,” she says. Mashing the arts and math is core to Desmo’s belief that education is interdisciplinary by nature, and subjects should be taught as such. Math isn’t just the regurgitation of formulas.

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Art Math Curriculum Beliefs 218

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. By implementing this hands-on approach, I hoped that the students would not only deepen their own STEAM understanding, but also gain the confidence and inspiration to effectively teach these critical subjects to their future students.

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Teaching Teachers STEM Syllabus 281

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Click To Tweet In my role as a coach, I had the opportunity to facilitate an articulation day with a group of middle school English language arts teachers. As I researched articulation strategies, I found “5 Ins and 5 Outs” mentioned in a Teaching Channel video. 2 Teachers interpret the standards differently.

English 420

English Language Languages Coaching 420

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Inspired by past educators, Aida Hadzovic has built a reputation for innovative teaching strategies for English. EdSurge: How did using AI tools in your classroom change your approach to teaching writing? Aida Hadzovic English Language Arts Teacher, Brooklyn School District Hadzovic: At first, to be honest, I was hesitant.

Writing 190

Writing English Interdisciplinary Languages 190

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. I’ll share how I used AI to teach, what I didn’t use, how quickly I rolled it out, and tips for success. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. What should we use?

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Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 28, 2024

I teach third grade, when young readers typically transition from developing readers to fluent ones, and it’s at this stage that they’re ready to begin to analyze texts on a deeper level. Whether you teach ELA or another content area, chances are your students read in your class. What I mean is I’m looking for annotations.

Art 145

Art Teaching Feedback Reading 145

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Comprising the Premium RP Series, Mainstream RM Series, and Entry-Level RE Series, the interactive displays feature state-of-the-art yet intuitive tools to enhance learning comprehension, engagement, and collaboration for in-person, virtual, and hybrid classrooms.

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Art Education Classroom Management Lecturing 259

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While the fears of cheating have definitely been legitimate, have you actually tried writing an essay using just AI? Using AI still requires work, and in fact, it often leads to a deeper understanding of the subject matter because you are the one who has to teach AI what to do and say.

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Internet Essay Students Art 336

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

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Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Implement and Assess: Implement the chosen options in your teaching practice and assess their effectiveness in helping students apply and transfer their learning. Review and Customize: Review and customize the chatbot’s suggestions to meet your classroom context and student needs.

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I want them to play sports, get lost in great books, collect bugs in our backyard, and engage with one another creating art projects, choreographing dance numbers, and playing good old fashioned board games. She is currently writing a book (true story!) My child wanted to teach other people by creating a dynamic presentation.

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Critical Thinking Writing Attention Art 418

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly.

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Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 222

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In an art class, a middle schooler drew a picture of her bedroom with colored pencils. For some students, art classes during the pandemic were a welcome escape; for others, they were a critical release—an opportunity for self-expression at a time of extreme stress and isolation.

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Art Students Participation Math 187

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2025

Yet, in the art room, where images are the universal language, his talent shines, allowing his classmates to see his strengths, not just his struggles. The arts give students opportunities to express themselves, their ideas and their feelings in creative ways. In addition, I was placed in an art class.

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Art English Language Languages 184

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

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Education Essay Culture Math 130

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 205

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Exhibit leadership in teaching and living as a digital citizen. Teach Writing with Tech. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools.

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Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2023

AI tools have rapidly entered Language Arts classrooms. The proliferation of AI tools has outpaced efforts to understand how AI’s presence might change teaching practices or the role of the teacher. How do teachers view and position AI tools in their teaching? argument coherence) for teachers.

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Grades Teaching Teachers Essay 176

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2022

Two current efforts designed by academics for use in teaching draw on extended reality tools that invite users to actively participate in scenes from works like “Romeo and Juliet.” Wherefore art thou Romeo?” It’s such an embodied art form.” Shakespeare was meant to be performed.

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Teaching Art Beliefs English 197

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions. According to Amy Patterson, Chief Program Officer at Urban Arts, “We’re not just teaching video games.

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Ethics Science Game-Based Learning Motivation 136

eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reading, writing, math, art, movement—everything should be taught holistically. We’re also huge believers in hands-on learning: we have about 25 different animals in each building to help us teach life science. The same is true of teaching skills like robotics, coding, and computational learning. It has to happen early.

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Science Art Language Languages 338

Edsurge

APRIL 11, 2023

The pandemic has led to big questions about the value of higher education, and that has been especially true of liberal arts colleges. add caption here Perhaps the best example is a book written by two longtime professors called “The Post-Pandemic Liberal Arts College: A Manifesto for Reinvention.” Is that not what’s happening?

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Art History Accessibility Study 180

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The aspect of teaching that is hard to replicate in the online environment is the teachers’ ability to collect informal data by merely listening and observing. How can we effectively weave formative assessment into the design and facilitation of learning regardless of the teaching and learning landscape? #1

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Learning Knowledge Discussions Feedback 543

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

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?

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Art STEM Math Critical Thinking 136

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

That moment changed how I viewed teaching. Teaching students to ask the right questions The art of questioning is transformative–not just for AI use but for fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning. Teach students to avoid vague or overly broad questions. For example, instead of asking What is pollution?

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Questions Critical Thinking History Essay 309

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2020

Collaborative song writing and art. At the end of a unit on environmental issues in my freshman Global Studies course, students are typically tasked with writing and performing rap lyrics from the vantage point of teenagers from the future (e.g.

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Social Studies Critical Thinking Students Art 341

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2023

My English literature teacher inspired me to write a book. After all, they celebrate our students’ wins and teach them lessons through their mistakes every day of the school year. Dean shared his teacher’s valuable guidance: “Robert Dominiak was an art teacher who was a mentor to me.

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Teachers English Art Math 297