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.

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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.

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Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

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.

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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.

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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.

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Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 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

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.

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

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.

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Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 187

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.

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Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

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 187

Feedback Math Teachers Students 187

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.

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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

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.

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Motivation Students Communication Feedback 328

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

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.

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Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Giving feedback in university courses allows for the provision of supportive ideas for improvement, elaboration, and/or heightened thinking as students prepare for job factors outside of their university preparation. Feedback Literacy.

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Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. The platform’s customization options enable me to design assignments that cater to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational experience.

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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

4 Communicating about Progress. Teachers feel immense pressure to communicate with parents about student progress. I encourage teachers to shift the responsibility of communicating with parents to students. I provided templates to guide their communication to parents. 5 Playlists & Conferencing.

Metacognitive Skills 336

Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Coaching Feedback 336

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Every month, my Advanced English teacher, Mr. Johnson, assigned our class one of the classics of English literature and expected us to demonstrate what we had learned with an accompanying essay. Mr. Johnson was willing to provide feedback on drafts. But the real reason why is probably not what you’re thinking.

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Writing Failure Essay English 300

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? An easy-to-use platform for teachers to handle the entire loop from creation to feedback can be the answer to saving time and energy. There’s a feedback option for every teacher—and every student!

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Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 156

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.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Within HMH’s connected literacy solution, Writable ’s new GenAI capabilities increase the impact teachers can have by engaging more students with targeted feedback and motivating better writing in the moment. This approach to AI is teacher-guided, allowing teachers to incorporate AI-suggested feedback and scores into their instruction.

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Plagiarism Teachers Feedback Essay 246

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process. Adobe Express: Adobe Express allows students to record video responses to prompts, making it a good choice for educators looking to assess verbal communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 287

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Last week it dawned on me that I can assign homework to be completed in pairs and groups virtually. Not only did students complete the assignments, but they were excited about it. Second, I communicated directly with parents. Here are some ideas for using assigned virtual partnerings and groupings with your students.

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Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 318

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. Formative Assessment Data: Regular formative assessments can provide immediate feedback on student understanding and mastery of specific skills. For example, a teacher might design a station rotation with six stations.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Whether it’s multiple times a week or every day, using communication tools such as discussion boards or announcements will help keep students from feeling isolated. Encourage substantive feedback from students, to students. Check for questions frequently and provide timely feedback on progress. Establish good course practices.

Education 279

Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key. Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. If we want to create learning environments where students can thrive, we need to foster learning environments where students can learn effectively.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. The process of integrating feedback from QM course reviews into the course templates is systematic and reflective: a.

Feedback 121

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 121

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Classrooms are up and running again, and technology still provides us a means to communicate. Example: Teachers can run polls via computer and instantly gain feedback on classroom task design. Teachers can communicate instructions audibly or visually. Discover more examples of UDL in a classroom.

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Universal Design Learning Feedback Communication 286

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An online whiteboard is a great solution for collaborative work because it provides a centralized canvas where members communicate with one another visually. Paymo provides a centralized workspace where teacher teams clarify roles within their group, assign tasks to individuals, and track progress over time.

Teachers 332

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. Collaborative Activities Collaborative learning activities are a great way to assist students to think critically, communicate effectively, consider the thoughts and perspectives of others, and work together to solve problems.

Assignments 108

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 108

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2019

I want the student to tell me when he or she is upset or has a question about an assignment. Provide opportunities to give feedback to students—not just grades. Provide opportunities to give feedback to students—not just grades. This is a great way to build critical- and creative-thinking as well as communication skills.

Feedback 280

Feedback Students Writing Questions 280

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Give focused, actionable feedback to support progress. Teachers can assign students an individual playlist or strategically pair or group students on a shared playlist to encourage communication and collaboration. These teacher checks can be used to: – Provide additional instruction, modeling, or guided practice.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Real-time assessment tools Digital assessment tools give teachers immediate feedback about student comprehension, enabling quick adjustments to lesson plans and teaching strategies. Project-based collaboration Digital workspaces streamline group assignments with built-in project management capabilities.

Gamification 248

Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 248