Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Institutional leaders play a pivotal role in championing AI adoption by fostering trust, ensuring transparent communication, and making informed decisions. Building trust requires: Transparency in Communication : Leaders should articulate the “why” behind AI initiatives, addressing both opportunities and risks.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Institutional leaders play a pivotal role in championing AI adoption by fostering trust, ensuring transparent communication, and making informed decisions. Building trust requires: Transparency in Communication : Leaders should articulate the “why” behind AI initiatives, addressing both opportunities and risks.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Lastly, student feedback should be incorporated into the design and refinement of flipped classroom practices.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Lastly, student feedback should be incorporated into the design and refinement of flipped classroom practices.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Earlier this year, I administered a survey to my students, asking them to evaluate my classroom management skills and provide feedback on our classroom. Authority, on the other hand, is when I decide what lessons to assign to students, or when they must read silently to themselves or aloud to the class. They are for everyone.

Multiple Choice Questions 115

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

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 group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. In a classroom focused on avoiding errors and completing tasks, students may see the purpose of a math assignment as completing items 1-17 without any errors so it can be checked and graded. Im here to help!

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Discussing topics with peers, investigating problems and solutions, working together in teams, and finding their own preferred methods for completing an assignment lets students take charge of their learning. Ask them for help Some reluctant learners feel like they don’t belong in a classroom community.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Fostering Community and Connection While online learning may look different from the traditional school environment, that doesn’t mean your child has to feel disconnected. Establish Clear Communication Routines: Help your child understand how and when to seek help.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Keep a record of what services were impacted, how they were maintained or modified, and what communication was provided to families. Review whether each student’s IEP matches the current instructional model, staffing assignment, and support minutes they are receiving. Prioritize solutions that reduce lift on your internal teams.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Languages Language 94

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

According to the survey , 69 percent of families prefer daily (48 percent) or weekly (21 percent) communication, yet only 52 percent are currently receiving updates at that frequency. Academic achievement and behavior must be evaluated separately and communicated distinctly. Leverage technology as part of your communications strategy.

Grades 158

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 158

Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Between assignments, end-of-year projects, sports practices, and planning for summer, things can become chaotic quickly—not just for teachers and students but also for parents. Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments.

Students 74

Students Math Assignments Learning Styles 74

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Complete with 34 slides including blank, customizable slides, a form for peer feedback, and a set of teacher notes for implementation, this no-prep activity is a great way to practice CCSS for speaking and listening. Should students be allowed to use AI on their homework assignments? Do online friends count as real friends?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Peer Feedback Choice Board. Assignment Checklist.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers have in their “teaching toolbelts” for guiding learners toward mastery. Without feedback, students do not have a clear sense of what they are doing well, what they need to focus on, and what they can do to improve.

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has to support students in achieving standards-aligned goals. Feedback also Provides clarity on learning goals and expectations.

Feedback 423

Feedback Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Beliefs 423

Teach Hub

MAY 20, 2025

It combines your electronic gradebooks with attendance, communication tools, lesson plans, and even admissions and billing if your school needs that. It lets you send progress reports easily and gives you flexibility with grade scales, custom comments, and assignments. The gradebook itself is very visual and easy to navigate.

Teachers 90

Teachers Assignments Grades Feedback 90

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubrics identify specific criteria relevant to the assignment, along with corresponding levels of performance that allow for more precise grading. When teachers provide students with the rubric at the start of any assignment or task that will be assessed, the rubric serves as a roadmap. How does using rubrics benefit students?

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Languages 545

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

They may express and communicate what they know or can do in different ways. Instead of assigning all students a single subject or issue to focus on for their argument, you can provide a list of topics and encourage students to select one of interest. Example: Craft a Strong Argument. can also be used as a self or peer-assessment tool.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. x Interested?

Assignments 166

Assignments Grades Feedback Evaluation 166

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Giving regular feedback to roughly 100 middle and high schoolers has been my greatest challenge as an English and writing teacher, and it hit home for me sometime in 2013. My challenges with the feedback load were officially impacting my health and family life. Students were getting the feedback they needed faster.

Feedback 218

Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to complete assignments because they are meaningful, interesting, and rewarding, not because they are worth points. I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. It is exhausting.

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 10, 2015

Now, I get to experience how Google Classroom makes it easier to communicate with students, manage student work and provide meaningful feedback. Keeler and Libbi cover everything from going paperless to organizing assignments to collecting data. I had no idea how Google Classroom worked.

English 413

English Feedback Assignments Communication 413

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

These characteristics are also critical to a high-functioning learning community where students enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency. Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly. Making mistakes is a normal part of the learning process.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Achievement Coaching 506

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As I said in an earlier blog about using the principles of Universal Design for Learning to guide the design of blended and online learning experiences, this choice allows students to select a strategy for communicating their ideas that is comfortable for them. This makes the workflow more manageable for teachers.

Learning 546

Learning Assignments Universal Design Feedback 546

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. This practice is called early-term feedback. In general, faculty and instructors are really responsive to student feedback. Collecting feedback can be as easy as passing out index cards.

Feedback 191

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 191

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This has been accompanied by a growing demand for educators to provide quality feedback in a timely manner. Krystina Wood As a 13-year veteran at Toledo High School in Toledo, Washington, Wood was looking for a way to improve her feedback loop with students. It makes me a better teacher and helps me communicate better to my students.

Feedback 191

Feedback Math Teachers Students 191

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Create a channel for students to communicate directly with you while they are working in breakout rooms. A clear line of communication from groups in breakout rooms to the teacher will minimize frustration and help the teacher assist students as they navigate tasks. for a unit or text.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

All students in a class should complete the same assignments. Encourage communication and collaboration among students. If leaders and teachers value communication and collaboration among students, the mental image that comes to mind when we think of a classroom will include chatter, noise, movement, and flexible seating arrangements.

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

Communication from teachers to both students and parents has always been important in K-12 education. But in the tech-dependent era of distance and hybrid learning, clear and consistent communication—about grades, assessments, learning targets and a host of other school-related matters—may now be more important than ever.

Communication 148

Communication Distance Learning Feedback Assignments 148

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

As I support teachers struggling to navigate the demands of the concurrent classroom, I find myself continually returning to the station rotation model as a strategy to design and facilitate learning for this challenging teaching assignment. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

They can’t get enough of communicating and playing on their devices, and through trial and error I have found ways in which you can tap into that desire to interact with technology and bridge that into their learning. Start giving your students real time feedback. My teenage students love technology.

Motivation 326

Motivation Students Communication Feedback 326

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Maybe you were curled up by the fire, reading a good book, and perhaps considering how you were going to integrate feedback, change up your courses, and add some jazz, flavor, and maybe a little bit of spice to your courses. Now that we’ve got all of that settled, let’s travel forward in time to the winter of 2022.

Feedback 111

Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111