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Class Companion: Instant AI Coaching and Feedback

Catlin Tucker

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. Teachers still play a central role, inputting assignments, selecting or creating rubrics, and determining how many attempts a student has to submit an answer.

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Key qualities of a principal coach

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While it might seem like some people are simply cut out to be strong leaders, I believe with coaching more districts can develop administrators ready for the complexity of leading a building. The value of a principal coach Principal coaches can make a big difference, especially now.

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With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

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Last year in New York City Public Schools, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (FDR) teachers started using a real-time AI math coaching platform from Edia to give students instant access to math support. Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments.

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How to build relationships with instructional coaches

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Instructors often don’t know how to accept help from the instructional coaches, even when they would like to. Instructional coaches can positively impact these relationships, but the trust must be in place for it to occur. Instructional coaches can positively impact these relationships, but the trust must be in place for it to occur.

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Virtual Coaching Videos: Answering Your Questions

Catlin Tucker

I am excited to announce the launch of a new video series on YouTube called “Virtual Coaching.” That’s the goal of my new video series, “Virtual Coaching.” ” I want to answer your questions, tapping into my experiences and resources as a teacher, coach, and professional learning facilitator.

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Students, educators feel positive about AI’s impact, but fear its misuse

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Still, AI adoption and use remains high, with 70 percent of surveyed students reported that they use AI at least occasionally for their assignments. In addition to feeling they are shortcutting learning, 50 percent of students report not knowing how to get the most benefit from AI in their studies.

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The Station Rotation Model: Tip #1 Maximize Learning and Minimize Distractions with Assigned Seats

Catlin Tucker

As a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and now site administrator, I have curated several easy-to-implement tips to help teachers effectively implement and manage the station rotation model with even the most energetic classes. These numbers corresponded with the seat numbers at the student-led independent and collaborative stations.