Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Students who spent formative years learning online may be too nervous to raise a hand in class or have trouble paying attention. Then there’s the sudden temptation of ChatGPT and other new AI tools, which can make cheating on assignments easy and often undetectable. Teaching The Why Sarah Z.

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Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 200

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

I feel like I can give more attention to my students and projects using AI rather than spending my whole afternoon or weekends working on the planning. A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning.

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Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 193

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

I wanted to shift the conversation from points to the development of skills. I wanted students to take ownership of their progress and skill development. That’s why my students spend time each week reflecting on the skills they are developing in our class. I do not believe grades should happen to students.

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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory. For instance, the University of Murcia integrated chatbots into their learning management system to provide real-time feedback on assignments, resulting in a 30% improvement in students understanding of course material [4].

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Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 167

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. Then, class time is dedicated to practice and application, which has traditionally been assigned as homework for students to complete independently.

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Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

When I volunteer in my children’s elementary classrooms (1st and 3rd grade), I am struck by how frequently the teacher finds time to work directly with small groups of students to offer additional support, review concepts, assess understanding, and practice skills. At the secondary level scenes like this are less frequent.

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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. This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. 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.

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Twenty-two heads snapped up to attention. Okaaaay,” I called them to attention. “I He was pointing to the assignment and explaining the directions quietly to the new student. Shift individual assignments into collective activities. Focus on care, not skills. The timer went off. Adams, what are we doing today?”

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Skills Teaching Essay Students 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Higher-order thinking skills are essential for success, so we should use edtech to drive that thinking Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the education landscape. Memorization and other lower-order skills represented at the bottom of Bloom’s Taxonomy or Level One of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge wheel are part of the learning process.

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Skills Students Assignments Essay 212

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

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. It seems as if a quick scan of one of the assigned pages is the best effort.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 89

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 290

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Yet, many teachers find it challenging to connect with learners as they navigate the demands of teaching online, on a hybrid schedule, or in the concurrent classroom where their attention is divided between in-class and online students. Small-scale playlists may focus on introducing students to a particular concept or skill.

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Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

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. Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 325

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support. This frees up teachers to plan better lessons and spend quality time with students who need one-on-one attention. This combination of technology and personal attention helps students stay engaged with their learning.

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 328

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

With infinite information at their fingertips, how do we equip this new type of student with the skills to interpret, problem solve, and think critically about the information they encounter when we are not always the ones delivering it to them? How do I use design thinking?

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Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 303

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. For our purposes, we are going to say that student engagement is the ability for a teacher to draw the attention or interest of students for the sake of learning. So how do you do that?

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Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 304

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2022

Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD include difficulty sustaining attention, completing assigned tasks at school (often including homework), physical restlessness, strain in social relationships and appearing off task due to daydreaming. Teachers are often familiar with the associated behaviors of ADHD.

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Attention Assignments Activities Skills 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.

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Study Skills Motivation Critical Thinking 147

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

From the three-paragraph essay to one that lives up to the purpose of essays is a big leap both scholastically and skills-wise. StateOfWriting is a platform that provides expert guidance on personal statement writing, significantly enhancing your writing skills.

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Essay Writing Skills Plagiarism 158

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

His goal: Creating a place where all students graduate from school with the skills, attitudes, and values necessary to anchor their success in work, life, and their social-emotional well-being. Teachers can model responsible decision making, positive relationship building and other important SEL skills in their everyday interactions.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2017

It was assumed that students were being lazy, not paying attention, or being disruptive because they were badly behaved, not because they were infuriated. This is a great place for students to brush up on their skills and gain confidence before they start putting their skills into practice. Google Play Books. Australian Help.

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English Students Assignments Attention 231

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. formal writing assignment, performance task, project).

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Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

More than 48 percent of those queried believe that hard skills will become less important and soft skills, such as reasoning and creativity, will increase in demand, according to the survey, conducted in March by Philadelphia-based Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

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High School High School Ethics Plagiarism 300

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

This may include offering additional time for assignments, providing visual aids, or using assistive technology. Today, a staggering nearly one in 10 children have a developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

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Disabilities Special Education Schools Students 284

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2023

–them making it almost impossible to explain their ideas for an assignment. That is one reason graphic novels are becoming so popular–telling a story or thoughts with a blend of images and words The drawback is finding a photograph that fits the assignment requirements in a legal, copyright-appropriate manner.

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Skills Art Attention Achievement 148

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This approach not only boosts engagement but also prepares students for a future where creative thinking and problem-solving are indispensable skills. This shift from standardized assignments to personalized projects can make learning more engaging and relevant for each student. In just a few years, AI skills have become essential.

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Multiple Choice Questions Assignments Intelligence Skills 204

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Because ELs come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, their English language skills may vary widely. This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs.

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English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Help students develop time management and organizational skills. Prepare syllabus and assignment due dates carefully and well in advance so that students know what to expect and when. By breaking up your course into smaller, separate modules you make it easier for students to retain knowledge and pay better attention to your lesson.

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Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. This also allows students to have more flexibility in their schedule so they can work on assignments at their own pace, or take a break if they need to.

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Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 282

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

The next social-emotional skill is responsible decision-making. What strategies might help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Research suggests that when students are better able to make thoughtful and constructive decisions, this skill positively impacts: A student’s academic success.

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Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

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. Integrity describes a commitment to ensure ones completion of a task accurately represents the knowledge and skills one actually possesses.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 88

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. It can facilitate collaboration among students in different locations through intelligent matchmaking based on skills and interests.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 323

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2019

Studies show that physical activity boosts our memory and thinking skills , and other benefits to physical activity include better sleep, reduced stress, and increased self esteem. Use your students as inspiration by assigning tasks around the classroom or by doing simple exercises as a group. Get motivated together!

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Motivation Attention Evaluation Assignments 256

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2017

Some students will dig deeper and truly use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find an answer, but others may give up, convinced that they just can’t do it. These skills are usually embedded in their daily teaching environment, but there is no guarantee that students use them effectively to attain their goals.

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Teachers Critical Thinking Motivation Students 195

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My children are assigned to watch online videos and answer questions about them in an online form. No doubt, this assigned screen time probably comes from a good place. Key social, emotional, and intellectual skills are lost when this happens. Their grades reflect their responses.

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Distance Learning Assignments Questions Reading 278