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. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

If students are going to develop as learners, then they need to track their progress, reflect on their specific skills, and identify areas that need more time, attention, and improvement. Too often students become overwhelmed by all of the work teachers assign and lose sight of what they would like to achieve.

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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. After graduating, Farley entered a program to become a speech-language pathologist. He had a front-row seat to a career that would allow him to pursue his two greatest passions: language and learning.

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Language Languages Teachers English 206

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Wiggins says the best feedback is: Goal-oriented or referenced: Feedback should clarify the goals of the assignment or task, guiding students toward a clear desired result or outcome. It avoids language that might confuse learners. Then they click publish, and the assignment will appear in Google Classroom for students!

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development?

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

In addition, they may have issues with focus, language, and social skills, all of which can make homework time challenging for both the youngster and their parents. Set aside dedicated study time, designate a quiet space, and make a visual schedule for completing assignments.

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Assignments Students Math Motivation 292

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” Some teachers do not assign homework. Despite these potential pitfalls, flipped instruction retains its value even when videos are not assigned for homework.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2018

I’m not sure if teachers dreaded faculty meetings more than I did, but while standing in an auditorium filled with tired-looking faculty after a long day of teaching, I sometimes had this thought: If I did a dance or paused unsuspectingly, would that gain their attention, even if only for a moment?

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Technology Social Studies Art Languages 256

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

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English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning. STEM storytelling combines language arts with STEM, enhancing students’ understanding of scientific impact through a historical or personal lens.

Middle School 331

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 331

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Completing hands-on tasks or projects to evaluate their skills, collaboration, and attention to task requirements. In that case, the teacher can move around the room observing students and circling language on the rubric to informally assess their participation in the discussion or their understanding of the content.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

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 class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need. Every student maintains a daily agenda where teachers jot down assignments, reminders, and important updates.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

While aesthetically pleasing, these may be a distraction to some students , such as those with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. . Educators must consider additions to assignments to ensure they are accessible for all students. Seating arrangements also matter.

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Accessibility Learning Attention Assignments 163

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I see the difference having the freedom to be creative for an assignment has on students when they aren’t thinking about it impacting their GPA. Children’s books are designed to grab the attention of the reader and keep it. That was James Holzhauer , and he is the third highest winning contestant ever on the show.

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Students History Essay High School 339

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Teachers can’t slow down the lesson plans for the entire class to accommodate a few struggling students, and can’t provide individualized attention to all the students who need it to stay on track. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

Teaching 325

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I told my supervisor the design and language used in the activity were not accessible to my students. Given Spanish was my home language, I said mesero. All assignments are scaffolded in groups while students translate questions and vocabulary into languages they can read and write.

English 190

English Culture Languages Language 190

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Upon the release of ChatGPT in the fall of 2022, we noticed that some of our students had suddenly become “experts” at synthesizing research and organizing their term papers, often resulting in perfect scores on their written assignments. This technology can be reversed too, assisting English-speaking students in foreign language acquisition.

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Education English Students Languages 212

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Take dual-language learning as an example. It has been shown that dual-language learning leads to developmental gains for English language learners (ELLs). What is less well known is that it also benefits native English speakers who score higher on tests and socio-emotional competencies when enrolled in dual-language classrooms.

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English Languages Language Beliefs 218

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Using Wakelet, school librarians can work with librarians in their district–or even across the state or country–to draw attention to important resources in the library, offer research tips, and motivate students. Translation technologies can be included for students and parents whose native language is not English.

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Schools Languages Language Reading 246

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The STAR project randomly assigned students to either small classes (13 to 17 students per teacher) or large classes (22 to 25 students per teacher). For a student, individual attention can make the difference between effectively developing skills and just coasting along. More positivity reported about participating in learning.

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Achievement Students Instructors Ethics 264

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.

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Schools Math Testing Intelligence 267

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow. Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Morrow had met Ruiz while she was riding the subway during that race.

Academic Integrity 88

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 88

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2024

The unusual idea seems in some ways like a publicity stunt to call attention to a the academic major it offers in artificial intelligence — and local TV news stations pounced on the notion that nonhuman classmates would be participating side-by-side in hybrid college classes with T-shirt-clad young people.

Intelligence 213

Intelligence Syllabus Feedback Assignments 213

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2024

And the limited professional development opportunities available to FFNs are often inaccessible, due to factors such as costs, scheduling and language barriers. Since February, Stephanie, the home visitor assigned to Bravo, has been visiting her and Tadeo twice a week. Sometimes it’s just bringing in new opportunities.”

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Evaluation Knowledge Attention Activities 208

Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2023

Also during that period, teachers with a high share of students classified as English learners were more likely to report that their students regularly struggled to understand lessons, complete assignments and get help from an adult. And research from the U.S. But Socol says more detailed information about these kinds of efforts is needed.

Schools 190

Schools Learning English Achievement 190

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

For the final research assignment, I choose to explore the disproportionate rates of suicide among Native American youth—an issue that impacts nearly all tribal communities, including my own, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart, who coined the terms Historical Trauma and Historical Trauma Response.

Culture 205

Culture Teaching Knowledge Coaching 205

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2019

Christy Stanley Christy Stanley: When one of our instructional coaches brought the program to our attention a few years ago, we had already identified a need to better prepare students for digital reading. We also have a good handful of world language teachers who utilize it. I can have text translated into myriad languages.

Reading 150

Reading Teachers Learning English 150

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

The company’s website was written in Chinese and marketed to students who did not speak English as their first language. Australia is paying a lot more attention to this than any other country in the world,” says Tricia Bertram Gallant, director of the Academic Integrity Office at the University of California at San Diego.

Plagiarism 163

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Attention 163

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Both struggle to pay attention regardless of how innovative and engaging are the lesson plans. It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. I’ve been there often.

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Activities Learning Art Failure 172

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Both struggle to pay attention regardless of how innovative and engaging are the lesson plans. It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing, literacy, and language. Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. I’ve been there often.

Activities 174

Activities Learning Failure Essay 174

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2019

Now, I’ve got their attention, and students start thinking, ‘Wow, this science stuff is interesting. Or an English language learner could translate it into one of 40 different languages.Say I’m assigning an article that gives an overview of the causes and effects of World War I to my U.S.

Curriculum 167

Curriculum Teachers Achievement Textbooks 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2018

And innovation does not result from filling in multiple choice bubbles or finding the right set of synonyms to parrot back what you skimmed in last night’s assigned reading—it comes from applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. Today’s education technologists are exploring both approaches.

Textbooks 147

Textbooks Evaluation Feedback Languages 147

Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

Audio content can grab students’ attention in a way that using textbooks alone can’t. It also helps them understand and interpret language in different contexts. By listening to native speakers, students better understand the small details and flow of the language, which can be hard to learn from written text alone.

Learning Styles 115

Learning Styles Learning Assignments Critical Thinking 115

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Thankfully, technological advancements have led to the development of digital tools designed specifically to captivate high school student’s attention and enhance their learning experiences. By incorporating these tools into classroom assignments, students get hands-on experience planning and executing projects, mirroring real-world tasks.

High School 167

High School High School Gamification Quizzes 167

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be easily distracted, making it hard for them to finish homework and other tasks. This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating. Reminder/Time Management Apps Keep Students on Track.

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Assistive Technology Technology Gamification Disabilities 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Suddenly, lessons on the physics of energy were tied to teaching kids how to be theme park engineers, and language arts and math lessons were anchored in running and marketing a profitable startup. She noticed her students were more engaged, and there were other benefits too.

Counselling 215

Counselling Middle School Middle School Testing 215

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Artificial Intelligence–AI–has been around a long time, but caught everyone’s attention with the launch of generative AI, ChatGPT, and DALL-E. Automated Grading: AI can automate the scoring of assessment tests, homework, essays and other assignments. This saves teachers time, while giving students quicker feedback.

Education 184

Education Essay Critical Thinking Intelligence 184