eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2025

Because this type of vision loss affects tasks that require detailed focus, such as reading, writing, and recognizing faces, students with central vision impairment often face unique challenges that can affect their overall school experience.

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Assistive Technology Students Textbooks Reading 210

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

It can be intentionally designed to help students develop mindsets such as creative problem-solving, flexibility, initiative, empathy, embracing ambiguity, communication, and reflection. These aren’t just assignments. This means scaffolding teamwork, building communication skills, and offering different ways to contribute.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Rooted in interaction and real-world application, the communicative approach prioritizes meaningful engagement over rote memorization, helping students develop fluency in natural, immersive ways.

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 96

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

You can also weave in Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences to figure out how your students best express themselves; some shine when they write, others when they build, act, or code. This helps foster skills that go way beyond the project itselfskills like communication, empathy, and teamwork.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Rooted in interaction and real-world application, the communicative approach prioritizes meaningful engagement over rote memorization, helping students develop fluency in natural, immersive ways.

Languages 65

Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Keep writing prompts on hand 6. Decide how you’ll communicate with students, caregivers, and admin 8. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade?

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Elevate k12

JUNE 30, 2025

It provides noncredit-bearing instruction that is directly aligned to students’ academic IEP goals , typically in areas like reading, writing, or math. It is not designed to address functional, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, or transitional goals. SDI is intentionally focused on academic instruction tied to IEP goals.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. This establishes a baseline of each students writing style, vocabulary, and skills. The time put Ruiz in 11th place.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. Students will need the keyboard for most computer tasks, from typing searches into Google to writing papers. Students will likely tackle many assignments in Microsoft Word.

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Skills Internet Students Assignments 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. Rank & Order: Have students number each assignment in order of “attack”, e.g. what is to be done first, second, third, etc. Homework agendas are used in schools everywhere.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

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. With the right tools, you’ll have them grasping notes with ease.

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Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Virtual Whiteboards: These online tools replicate the traditional classroom whiteboard—and in some cases, students can even write or draw on them too. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Establish Clear Communication Routines: Help your child understand how and when to seek help.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. The activity is designed for students to communicate and work together, so your students will enjoy discussions and movement while working on their vision board templates.

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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.

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Students Math Assignments Learning Styles 74

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair? Should students be allowed to use AI on their homework assignments? Bring in debate topics after a persuasive writing unit.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2017

For decades, schools have been scaling up the technology incorporated into the classroom, from small computer labs designed to teach basic computer skills to student-assigned tablets for more complex, daily assignments (and occasional play). However, this is misleading for two reasons. Next page: Classroom technology myths 3-5).

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Technology Textbooks Assignments Writing 283

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing.

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 321

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

They mirror the shortcomings of communication via texting. Was early exposure to texting crimping our students’ ability to write correctly? To engage in the critical thinking process that underpins the ability to write? Texting quickly becomes the dominant space for written communication in their lives.

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Writing Students Communication Critical Thinking 271

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. How to know if a student uses AI to cheat on written assignments? We know that technologies affect how people read, write, and think. ChatGPT generates original texts.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Academic Integrity 291

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 Languages 546

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 278

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

Key points: Educators should clearly communicate rules and expectations for AI It’s also worth keeping an open mind and learning a bit more about how AI tools work The discussion around the influence of AI writing on education has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year.

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Writing Plagiarism Ethics Assignments 291

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ninth-grade English was a paradox for me—both the best and worst year for helping me learn to write. 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.

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Writing Failure Essay English 291

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. Johnson, a writing instructor and chair of the writing center at Madison Colleg “It all sort of feels bundled together,” Cohn says. Teaching The Why Sarah Z.

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Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 199

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. Assignment Checklist. These are often the same things that teachers outline in the initial description of the assignment, task, or project. Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. Peer Review Using Rubrics.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. Writing doesn’t have that much meaning without a human audience.

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Writing Instructors Essay English 205

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

They may express and communicate what they know or can do in different ways. You can allow them to write an argumentative essay, 2) prepare and engage in a live debate with a classmate, or 3) record an argumentative speech. Writing these descriptions is the most challenging part of designing a standards-aligned rubric.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

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. I’ve built project playlists, close-reading playlists, and writing playlists.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In the absence of face-to-face classes, teachers can communicate they care about their students’ progress by providing them with feedback on their work. If students are working on a formal writing assignment or project, teachers can schedule 5-minute feedback sessions with individual students.

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

How to use Digital Quick Writes This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom.

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Writing Gamification Critical Thinking Learning Styles 173

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

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History Physical Education Art Essay 382

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

produce a piece of writing, record a video explanation, create a flowchart or concept map, design a multimedia slide deck). They can use Google Classroom to create an assignment and “make a copy” for each student. Below is a quick video tutorial walking you through the parts of this choice board.

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Learning Assignments Universal Design Feedback 546

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2020

These risks, nevertheless, can be mitigated through shared experiences and the maintenance of interpersonal communication. As it relates to children, through the integration of collaborative assignments as part of a pandemic pedagogy, schools can play an important role in supporting student resilience.

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Social Studies Critical Thinking Students Art 334

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. I thought, “What the heck? Let’s give this station rotation model a try!”

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

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. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433