Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful?

Assignments 62

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 62

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

CPS uses NotebookLM for clear communication and understanding around the district’s guidance and policies, ensuring they’re following district mandates. Students also use Gemini for real-time academic help, such as asking follow-up questions and details about a particular topic.

Education 230

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 230

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Elianis: Before using the tool, I couldnt ask questions or talk to other students in the classroom. an EB student.

English 130

English Languages Language Assignments 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. What’s the root cause of the disconnect?

Syllabus 95

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 95

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Therein lies a paradox I have struggled with in my career: How can I continue to teach students that questioning authority is not only okay, but sometimes necessary, while maintaining a position of authority myself? Martin began explaining a concept to the class when I raised my hand and questioned, “Why do we have to learn this?

Multiple Choice Questions 113

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Students build communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities by stepping into different roles. For example, If youre teaching a unit on community helpers, create a mini post office, grocery store, or hospital. How to Implement: Pick a thought-provoking question related to a book, historical event, or current issue.

Activities 81

Activities Learning Students Critical Thinking 81

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

For example, private practice environments powered by chatbots or simulations can offer students a space to make mistakes, ask questions, and rehearse ideas without fear of embarrassment. This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students.

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

For example, private practice environments powered by chatbots or simulations can offer students a space to make mistakes, ask questions, and rehearse ideas without fear of embarrassment. This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students.

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

It’s certainly something that I hear all all the time and there’s no question that people being aware of. So I think it wasn’t that long ago we thought of student accounts as being pretty innocuous and it wouldn’t be unusual for a school system to assign easily guessable username and password to a student.

Education 214

Education Local Government Internet Questions 214

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. Inquiry about integrity begins with the question Does this work accurately represent the students skills and understandings?”

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

You can also ask survey questions like “What should I know about you before the school year starts?” That placement makes it easy for them to avoid answering questions, sleep in class, or chat with friends without you noticing. Then you can get to know them yourself!

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Decide how you’ll communicate with students, caregivers, and admin 8. Establishing classroom organization by listing learning objectives, assignment due dates, and upcoming tests in your classroom lets you (and your students) stay one step ahead of the schedule. Don’t forget admin in your communications!

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

These are a great chance for your child to ask questions, get clarification, and interact with their teachers, just like in a physical classroom. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Support One-to-One Meetings: Some students are more comfortable asking questions in private rather than during group sessions.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

They serve as an excellent means of communication between home and school. Read & Post: Read & post homework assignments every day. Give ample time for students to both record the information & ask questions. They also don’t waste valuable time mulling over more difficult assignments. Awesome Agendas: 1.

Students 70

Students Assignments Testing Reading 70

Teacher Mood

JUNE 11, 2025

It helps you: Stay organized without relying on Wi-Fi Track changes over time Spot missing assignments at a glance Handle mid-year program changes with less stress Let’s take a closer look at some real-life teacher situations where a paper gradebook saves the day. Situation 1: “Is This Assignment Missing?” You’re standing at your desk.

Grades 52

Grades Special Education Assignments Testing 52

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Oversight for Special Education is shifting to the Department of Health and Human Services, raising urgent questions about IDEA enforcement and IEP accountability. Keep a record of what services were impacted, how they were maintained or modified, and what communication was provided to families. Document everything.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Language Languages 94

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. These platforms enable teachers to create and deliver course materials, post assignments, review work, and host discussion forums—all in one place—for students and parents.

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Assigned seats in a grid pattern aren’t your only option for an engaging classroom setup anymore! It encourages whole-group communication, which promotes the idea that every voice matters. There are endless possibilities for seating layouts in your classroom, and each has its own benefits.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Music Circle Time Special Education, Autism, Preschool & Speech Therapy Activity By Supporting Special Learners Grades: PreK-K Use classic tunes like the ABC Song and The Ants Go Marching to help students build communication and social skills through rhythm and repetition. Just pull it up, play, and let the music-themed movement begin.

Activities 52

Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? 19 Longer Journal Writing Prompts for High School For a deeper dive into your students thoughts, assign longer journal prompts for high school. Do you wish your parents would ask you more questions about your day, or fewer questions?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Primary Punch

JUNE 26, 2025

We paired the communication board with the magnetic blocks for this activity. We point to the communication board while playing. For the peg board game, each player was assigned a color of pegs. Let me know if you have any questions or have new ideas that we could use! These bricks are very similar to legos.

Language 52

Language Languages Communication Science 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Keep students engaged with a collection of fun debate topics and “would you rather” questions for high school students that they’ll enjoy talking about. Should students be allowed to use AI on their homework assignments? Allow students to take turns moderating debates when they’re not assigned a topic.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2021

Often, the students in class monopolize the teacher’s time and attention because they can raise a hand or blurt out a question. As I work with teachers in this challenging teaching assignment, we set up a two-part protocol for questions. If that doesn’t work, then they can ask the teacher a question.

Questions 456

Questions Students Attention Assignments 456

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

With remote learning still going strong, students now rely on virtual engagement with their teachers when they need questions answered and assignments clarified. With the appropriate tools and tech access, instructional assistance from afar can be academically beneficial, and digital student-teacher communication can work.

Communication 314

Communication Teachers Students Assignments 314

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed. It is not merely a vehicle to disseminate resources or collect assignments. 1 Think of Your LMS as Your Online Classroom.

Teaching 545

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Too often, a teacher’s questions in a video conferencing session are met with long silences. ” First, it is important to remember that participating in a real-time discussion is scary and feels like a risk for students who are shy, anxious, or need more time to process the questions. Facilitating Online Discussions.

Discussions 546

Discussions Participation Questions Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

” I disagree, especially when it comes to assignments designed to provide students with opportunities to review concepts and practice specific skills. Second, asking students to do something meaningful with their work creates accountability and can motivate them to complete assignments. Each student completes the assignment.

Teachers 544

Teachers Motivation Assignments Students 544

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 546

Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Within the principle of action and expression, there are three guidelines: 1) physical action, 2) expression and communication, and 3) executive functions. For example, students who are unable to type can use voice-to-text tools to compose responses to questions or complete written assignments inside of Google Documents.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Textbooks 546

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Then there’s the sudden temptation of ChatGPT and other new AI tools, which can make cheating on assignments easy and often undetectable. Instead, college instructors need to change how they assign and communicate their homework assignments. Some students don’t understand how important assignments are, Beckett says.

Instructors 200

Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 200

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Give students a straightforward task with step-by-step directions to minimize confusion and questions when kids are in the breakout rooms. Ask students to produce something, even if they merely capture their ideas or questions on a Jamboard or Padlet Wall. Encourage self-assessment. for a unit or text.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

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. The benefit of assigning video instruction for homework is that students can control the time, place, and pace of the learning experience when they watch the video at home.

Blended Learning 469

Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 469

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

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

I fear schools will revert to what is comfortable and what aligns with existing mental models instead of questioning the status quo, taking inventory of the lessons learned this year, and paving a new path forward. All students in a class should complete the same assignments. Encourage communication and collaboration among students.

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

Teachers are questioning how the instructional strategies they have used in the past will work if students are coming to school on a modified schedule or if they are learning online. It creates smaller learning communities within the larger class. It encourages communication and collaboration among students. virtualSR.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Communication Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. They responded in kind, asking questions, making comments, and leaning into the learning. Will they have an opportunity to voice opinions or ask questions? Let’s give this station rotation model a try!”

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535