Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. Their approach contrasts with classic reading comprehension questions, which students typically respond to after completing a reading assignment. It is also an opportunity to identify any areas of confusion or questions that still exist.

Activities 546

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 26, 2015

Teachers can easily differentiate instruction assigning articles written at a range Lexile levels to different groups of students within a single class. Once teachers create an account and set up their classes, they can assign articles and collect student data. Students can add comments to the articles they’ve been assigned.

Reading 374

Reading Assignments Art History 374

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Most of my students immigrated to the United States within the last year, and all of them were English learners, thus making it difficult for them to complete the activity. Unfortunately, the sentiment within my supervisor’s response is not unique to the curricula design for English learners.

English 191

English Culture Language Languages 191

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. “I believe I deserve a B in English because I 1) _, 2. _, and 3.” ” It’s a fair question.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Esther considered the question, sitting in a small room with Ms. 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. A system in which many of their teachers, myself included, speak only English.

English 201

English Languages Language Teachers 201

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.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

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 Language Languages 167

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2021

It sounds at first like a typical assignment for a high school English class. We tackle those questions on this week’s EdSurge Podcast. Then comes the unusual part: some of the students will be provided a $1,000 check to give to the person they select. So is this just some sort of gimmick or publicity stunt?

Assignments 173

Assignments Essay Students English 173

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. They give themselves a score between 1-4 to indicate where they believe they are on the road to mastering this skill given the work they did on this specific assignment.

Grades 420

Grades Assignments Skills English 420

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The guide contains examples of how some educators are teaching with ChatGPT, along with a series of frequently-asked questions that may help guide teachers as they seek to strike a balance between accepting AI’s presence and an over-reliance on such tools. You can take these ideas and make them your own.”

Teaching 281

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 281

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Teachers ask questions to encourage students to dig deeper, and then provide the variety of texts they need to conduct their research most effectively. I would recommend listening to podcast episodes before assigning them to make sure they’re age-appropriate.) This novel by S.

Reading 327

Reading Assignments English Math 327

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

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S.

English 84

English Language Languages Assignments 84

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. Users can talk live or share recorded messages with a single person or a group of people.

Exams 325

Exams Feedback Assignments English 325

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

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

I point to each station’s location and review the assigned seating chart. Note: I don’t usually assign seats at the independent teacher-led station because that is where I will be.) Because students do not need to get out any materials when they transition, I set the transition timer to 20 seconds. What is your favorite movie?

Coaching 339

Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

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

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. They should ask questions like, does this website have an author? When students move on to the Close Read assignment, there is a vocabulary review activity. Is the website affiliated with a company or organization?

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As educational AI research tries to keep up with AI development, questions remain surrounding the impact of AI use on student motivation and overall learning. These questions are particularly significant for students of color, who consistently encounter more systemic barriers than their white peers ( Frausto et al.,

Motivation 333

Motivation Essay Learning Beliefs 333

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The question asked was: “Why does Anne hide Peter’s shoes?” That was the joking term that my fellow English teachers and I came up with to describe what we were seeing. Technically, the student is correct–Anne hides Peter’s shoes because she is bored and tired of being cooped up in the small apartment she is forced to hide in.

Writing 281

Writing Students Communication Critical Thinking 281

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments. As students work through assignments on the platform, they must answer all questions in a given problem set correctly before proceeding. You only learn when youre asking the good questions, Catalano noted.

Coaching 261

Coaching Math Students Assignments 261

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. Happy holidays, and thank you for tuning into our 2018 countdown!].

English 243

English Evaluation Students Assignments 243

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2025

Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments? “As AI tools and products for educational purposes become more prevalent, studies should track their use among educators. Kaufman , Ashley Woo , Joshua Eagan , Sabrina Lee ,and Emma B.

Teachers 249

Teachers Math Science English 249

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI’s rise in popularity has brought with it questions about ethics, skills students will need for workplace success, and how to balance negatives with positives when it comes to teaching with this new generative tool. Here are five insights around AI in education: What is the best AI tool for teachers? How can AI be used in teaching?

Ethics 298

Ethics Education Internet Essay 298

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? Does it represent my voice?

Writing 206

Writing Instructors Essay English 206

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). Read our blog about why English teachers will love Gale In Context: Literature. Gale, part of Cengage Group, believes in the power and joy of learning.

Critical Thinking 246

Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 246

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

While I envisioned teaching that challenged students to question and connect their learning to larger social issues, the expectations placed on me as an educator were quite different. I still remember a parent emailing and asking me, “Why can’t you just teach English?” This tension was palpable in my daily work.

Teachers 205

Teachers English Schools Questions 205

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In these preteen years, I never understood why my parents questioned how much time I spent on my phone. I fell in love with English and U.S With a Chromebook by their side all day, they will often Google answers to any and all questions, including those that ask for their thoughts and analyses.

Teachers 302

Teachers Schools Reading History 302

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. Bragg described his duties as “back-seat driving”—synthesizing, challenging, questioning, and giving feedback.

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Featuring short videos in English and Spanish that are paired with ready-to-use instructional activities, this exciting new content brings compelling natural science phenomena alive for students.   Randomized questions. To support academic integrity, randomized questions ensure each student is assigned unique problems to work on.

Student Engagement 235

Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 235

Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

I spend a lot of time thinking about how monolingual teachers can support multilingual students and I am actively searching for ways to reduce the isolation my students experience as they begin learning English, and to build a sense of belonging for students in my classes. My students shifted to English as I uttered words in Spanish.

Languages 201

Languages Language English Learning 201

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. IXL’s end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish.

Math 258

Math Achievement English Evaluation 258

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

However, the goal of the station rotation model, specifically and blended learning more generally, is to provide students with opportunities for agency , including selecting the questions they choose to answer and working at their own pace. The process itself is simple: The teacher provides a list of questions for students to discuss.

Discussions 247

Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2017

Lau Elementary, of our 690 plus students, 68 percent are English language learners (ELLs). The tech tools offer a practical introduction to and a reinforcement of requisite skill-sets for our students, who are English learners and native speakers alike. Comprehension questions for many of the digital books are provided.

Technology 188

Technology Teachers English Language 188

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Whether educators are teaching students from their classrooms or at home, they can maintain a high-quality science program, engage students online in three-dimensional learning, and continue to support English language arts and math. A video is included for teachers to walk through these with the students. Finally, I’ve Been Wondering!

Science 246

Science Curriculum Middle School Middle School 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

For example, one of Olivieri-Barton’s projects involved students at Fountain Valley outsourcing video production to a class in another country for a team assignment. To find out, they ask each other questions with “yes” or “no” responses. Are you in South America? And so forth.

Elementary School 259

Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking Communication 259

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Ray Salazar has been teaching high school Journalism and English in Chicago Public Schools for over twenty years. Instead, he crafted an entirely new curriculum that he felt would better resonate with students, a series of reading and writing assignments that looked at the stages of grief. “I We are where we are.

Education 213

Education Assignments Testing Study 213