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

APRIL 27, 2021

Assignment Checklist. These are often the same things that teachers outline in the initial description of the assignment, task, or project. For example, English teachers may have expectations around font size and type, spacing, indentation, quotes, and citations. but to avoid making notes on the other student’s work.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. Below are my 5 favorite technology tools and online resources for designing the online learning stations in my English classroom. #1 I’ve written extensively about the benefits of using the Station Rotation Model with students.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

I encourage teachers to think about the purpose of the work students are doing and evaluate whether it makes sense for them to invest their time and energy grading that work. Too often, teachers assign work that students complete in isolation. The students were evaluated on the model they designed and on their explanation.

Grades 419

Grades Assignments Evaluation Coaching 419

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

Many English Learners (ELs) across the United States have gone months without exposure to the academic English they require for success in school and that they would normally receive in formal education settings. Classes were randomly assigned to one of the two programs. PowerUp users gained an average of 24.9

English 236

English Reading Blended Learning Distance Learning 236

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Odette guided Esther as she wrote her answers in English. “I She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers.

English 202

English Language Languages Teachers 202

Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

If a teacher uses percentages, then the student may not even understand why a particular assignment impacted their overall grade in the way it did. Ironically, students are rarely asked to evaluate their work and reflect on what is says about their learning. That’s a problem. Grades shouldn’t be a surprise.

Grades 420

Grades Assignments Skills English 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This week I was invited to join an ongoing conversation with a small group of English teachers using Voxer. Extend PBL (project based learning) assignments beyond the classroom so group mates can connect and work asynchronously. Gather reading samples from students to evaluate their reading level and share with parents.

Exams 325

Exams Feedback Assignments English 325

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields continues to surge , a significant population of potential workers is being left out of these career opportunities: English learners. How is an English learner defined, and should there be better entry and exit supports? million students, or about 9.4

English 167

English STEM Languages Language 167

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In an effort to do all three of these things– creating transparency, teaching self-assessment, and archiving work online– AND keep parents in the loop, my teaching partner and I developed a Google Document for the first unit of the year with 10 focus standards for each class–English, science, and technology.

Grades 420

Grades Feedback English Evaluation 420

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2018

After one year as library media specialist and three years teaching English, I’ve learned some of the ins and outs of teaching research inside and beyond the English classroom. In general, students find comfort in tackling difficult assignments in small groups. Start them young. Encourage collaboration and communication.

English 279

English Evaluation Students Assignments 279

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Students, on the other hand, learn how to critically evaluate information and learn about biases when they analyze information coming from generative AI sources. Teachers can spend more one-on-one time with students when they use AI to quickly complete tedious tasks.

Instructors 319

Instructors English Assignments Intelligence 319

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

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2025

Students reported feeling more prepared and reflective before reading a single assigned text. They then posted their image and evaluated how well they felt it captured what they held in their imaginations. Of those, 24 are earning A’s or B’s and consistently completing their assignments. The results were eye-opening.

English 149

English Syllabus Ethics Students 149

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

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pierre, my high school English teacher who embodied social-emotional mastery before there was such a thing. Data generated by this brief questionnaire helps our educators screen, assess, guide intervention planning, monitor progress and evaluate outcomes related to SEL. For me it was Ms.

Teaching 294

Teaching Students English History 294

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Instead of banning AI, educators can design assignments that leverage these tools. For instance, students must evaluate the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated information, distinguishing between helpful insights and misleading content. Using AI tools for editing and feedback while ensuring students critically evaluate suggestions.

Ethics 327

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 327

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2018

After one year as library media specialist and three years teaching English, I’ve learned some of the ins and outs of teaching research inside and beyond the English classroom. In general, students find comfort in tackling difficult assignments in small groups. Start them young. Encourage collaboration and communication.

English 253

English Evaluation Students Assignments 253

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The evaluation of IXL Math’s impact meets the required rigor of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 and What Works Clearinghouse standards for evidence-based interventions. Half of the classrooms were assigned to the treatment group and used IXL Math to supplement instruction, while the remaining students continued learning as usual.

Math 256

Math Achievement English Evaluation 256

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2024

. – Today 95 Percent Group LLC , the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education approved its 95 Phonics Core Program ®, 95 Literacy Intervention System , and Sound Wall Classroom Kit as recommended English Language Arts Supplemental Resources.

English 139

English Art Language Languages 139

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Instead of finding one novel for a whole class to read, I’m often helping English teachers find engaging books for 26 different students–and that’s just one class. Creative collaboration with “book tastings” We’ve all heard of wine and cheese tastings, but I’ve started inviting English classes to “book tastings.”

English 287

English Reading Science Elementary School 287

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. They must guide the AI, evaluate its outputs, and make creative decisions to ensure their work remains authentically theirs. Such discussions help students see AI as a helpful tool, but not an infallible one.

English 257

English Critical Thinking Writing Language 257

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

This methodologically sophisticated research builds on the fact that Denver and New York City both assign students to schools in ways that allow the researchers to mimic the conditions of a randomized trial. In these districts, students can opt for any school in the district, but some schools are oversubscribed.

Schools 252

Schools Students Assignments Testing 252

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. So where does AI leave the writing center?

Writing 205

Writing Instructors Essay English 205

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2017

That’s 150 essays they would have to read and respond to for every writing assignment they give. Using Revision Assistant has allowed South Kitsap teachers in all disciplines to give students more frequent writing assignments, without adding more work to their already-full plates. …with Groundbreaking Technology.

Writing 189

Writing Technology Essay Feedback 189

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

It is also designed to help teachers create instructions for assignments and review student performance. Student performance in math and English language arts on spring state test scores in 2023 went up by 2 percentage points from the prior year, highlighting slow academic recovery after the pandemic. Learn more about our funding here.)

Schools 268

Schools Math Testing Intelligence 268

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

According to Rocky Bragg, a high school English teacher in the district, this policy has created some havoc. Many teachers watched their students brush off assignments and disappear from class. In cases where Bragg did have a role, like generating discussion questions, they were assigned by his students.

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This enables the instructor to assign coursework that keeps their students moving forward on their unique learning path. ALEKS gives instructors the flexibility to assign homework, share curated content such as videos, review student progress and provide support anytime, anywhere.

High School 272

High School High School Schools Instructors 272

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The classes encourage students to push the boundaries of what it means to complete an assignment and conduct research—which sometimes challenges faculty to “evaluate code-based projects even if they’re not the kind of projects they would complete themselves,” Anderson says. Anderson says.

Art 213

Art Interdisciplinary History Essay 213

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

High School 210

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 210

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

To mitigate the risks inherent in trying out a potentially ineffective product, we suggest the time and effort spent evaluating the evidence should be proportional to the amount of time students will spend using the product. Reviewing research studies to determine effectiveness can be a complex process.

Study 216

Study Testing Students Peer Review 216

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Students in my freshman English class have incredible stories to tell, but they aren't always eager to share them. two years ago and has been developing his English language skills over time, but is repeating the course after struggling through it last year—and his confidence is shattered.

Writing 168

Writing Assignments English Essay 168

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Its learners receive all of their core academic content–English, history, social studies, and math–through mastery-based online courses. The grading model in electives is also different–closer to a workplace evaluation than to conventional points earned on assignments and tests.

Interdisciplinary 286

Interdisciplinary Education High School High School 286

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2022

These tools can also help instructors track whether and how students are studying and completing assignments. Leaders of the project aim to evaluate products twice a year and then update the site accordingly. history surveys.

STEM 187

STEM Instructors Study History 187

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Traditionally, student assessment is based on the educator’s evaluation of the student’s efforts, but now more than ever, educators understand the importance of taking a more holistic, personalized approach to instruction and assessment—one that encourages relationship-building and helps students own their learning. The lesson? What worked?

Education 189

Education Achievement English Hybrid Learning 189

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. To me, the AI that is currently being developed is to English teachers what the calculator was to math teachers during the age of the slide rule.

Language 148

Language Languages Art Teachers 148

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Metacognition involves planning, monitoring, and evaluating ones understanding and strategies, which helps students become more aware of their learning processes and make adjustments for improvement (Hacker, Dunlosky, & Graesser, 2009). Can you tell me how you approached this assignment? and Che Guevara.

Essay 169

Essay Ethics Feedback Language 169