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

AUGUST 12, 2017

I’ve blogged about grading for mastery of skills instead of the accumulation of points and ditching my traditional grade book in favor of an ongoing assessment document. I identify target skills and assess these critical skills over the course of the grading period. Grade Interviews. They begin with a claim.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

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.

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Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 200

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Personalized learning and student resources are the focus in the Ottawa Catholic School Board , where teachers use Gemini to give students differentiated experiences for needs such as special education, English as a second language (ESL) and advanced learners.

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Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 196

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2020

may have fallen critically behind in the basic skills they need to become good readers and be successful in school. The HearBuilder online, research-based, foundational literacy program provides an excellent way for students to build their early education and literacy skills. It is perfect to assign to students online.

Skills 246

Skills Disabilities Learning Disabilities Language 246

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

Too often, teachers assign work that students complete in isolation. 1 Grade Individual Skills & Enter Those Assessment Scores Separately. If my students wrote an informative paragraph about a topic or issue, I would evaluate that paragraph for specific standard-aligned skills.

Grades 419

Grades Assignments Evaluation Coaching 419

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? These activities can also be used to encourage collaboration and communication as students work with peers, which can result in the development of interpersonal skills.

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History Art Physical Education Essay 382

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. The classes met two to three days per week and provided students with extra time to work on literacy skills.

English 214

English Reading Blended Learning Distance Learning 214

Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

Grades did not necessarily reflect mastery of grade-level skills. 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. Grades and the development of skills should be an ongoing conversation between the teacher and student.

Grades 420

Grades Assignments Skills English 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 29, 2016

This year I transitioned from teaching English classes in isolation to co-teaching English, science, and technology with another teacher in a pilot program called N.E.W. She is only in her second year of teaching and she is credentialed in English and science. 2 Sharing the Load. Teaching is an exhausting profession.

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Teaching English Feedback Assignments 386

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.

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English Culture Language Languages 191

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

When I work with elementary teachers, one of the biggest challenges they face is the wide range of reading skills in their classrooms. Most of the teachers I coach at the elementary level are using the Station Rotation Model during their English language block. This allowed students to self-pace through the various activities.

Coaching 403

Coaching English Participation Assignments 403

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

Yet, reading is like any skill that we can improve with practice. Their approach contrasts with classic reading comprehension questions, which students typically respond to after completing a reading assignment. The more effectively they engage their higher-order thinking skills, the more likely they are to make meaning as they read.

Activities 546

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

This method uses inquiry-based observation skills to determine an artist’s intention and message. Lura noted that her students recognized that they also used these “life skills” in other areas, like providing evidence in English or giving an explanation in math. Art for Communication Skills. Art for Different POVs.

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Art Skills Students Coaching 228

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 19, 2016

I’ve had several teachers request concrete examples of the types of stations I design for my high school English class. Now, I can choose from hundreds of texts and assign different texts to students at different reading levels. The lessons built around the texts are dynamic and develop vocabulary, reading, and writing skills.

English 382

English Writing Assignments Reading 382

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. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

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Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 246

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 201

English Languages Language Teachers 201

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

English 315

English Education Language Languages 315

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

. ” My goal was to shift the conversation away from the accumulation of points and, instead, focus on the development of skills. Although I appreciated the immediate change that took place when I began grading based on my students’ ability to master specific skills, I knew I wanted to go even further this year as I began N.E.W.

Grades 420

Grades Feedback English Evaluation 420

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!

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Growing up, I was the class vice-president; the de facto leader of every group project ever assigned; elementary and high school valedictorian; and the captain of my sports teams. While I may have checked the technical skill boxes, I fell short on the ‘soft’ skills. Those are absolutely critical skills.”. I’m not alone.

English 324

English STEM Motivation Communication 324

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Higher-order thinking skills are essential for success, so we should use edtech to drive that thinking Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the education landscape. Memorization and other lower-order skills represented at the bottom of Bloom’s Taxonomy or Level One of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge wheel are part of the learning process.

Skills 212

Skills Students Assignments Essay 212

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. There are so many skills that students must synthesize to engage in successful research. Start them young. Encourage collaboration and communication.

English 279

English Evaluation Students Assignments 279

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

To help students build confidence while mastering critical reading skills, Curriculum Associates has launched the supplemental Magnetic Reading program for Grades 3–5. Magnetic Reading works seamlessly with i-Ready® Assessment, which provides data-driven insights about each student’s skill level.

Reading 208

Reading Curriculum Skills Culture 208

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This week I was invited to join an ongoing conversation with a small group of English teachers using Voxer. Here are some ideas for using Voxer to help connect students in a meaningful way and practice both their speaking and listening skills. Users can talk live or share recorded messages with a single person or a group of people.

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Exams Feedback Assignments English 325

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pierre, my high school English teacher who embodied social-emotional mastery before there was such a thing. His goal: Creating a place where all students graduate from school with the skills, attitudes, and values necessary to anchor their success in work, life, and their social-emotional well-being. For me it was Ms.

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Teaching English Students History 304

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

I would recommend listening to podcast episodes before assigning them to make sure they’re age-appropriate.) Another point of entry for students is learning about the experiences of their peers, so when I taught eighth grade, I always assigned The Outsiders. This novel by S.

Reading 327

Reading Assignments English Math 327

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. For students to hone these critical research skills, they need to practice conducting online research. When students move on to the Close Read assignment, there is a vocabulary review activity.

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. For instance, 29 percent of students said: “Let me do assignments on topics that interest me if they are relevant to what we are learning.”

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 348

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Reducing friction for non-English speakers: Dr. Anthony Kaziboni, the Head of Research at the University of Johannesburg, teaches students who mostly don’t speak English outside of the classroom. He encourages his students to use ChatGPT for translation assistance, to improve their English writing, and to practice conversation.

Teaching 281

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 281

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2017

Most English classes still include Shakespeare from time to time. This is a great place for students to brush up on their skills and gain confidence before they start putting their skills into practice. Reading will always be an important part of learning, especially in the English classroom. Shakespeare In Bits.

English 234

English Students Assignments Attention 234

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. Instead of banning AI, educators can design assignments that leverage these tools. However, effective use of AI demands critical thinking.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 333

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. There are so many skills that students must synthesize to engage in successful research. Start them young. Encourage collaboration and communication.

English 243

English Evaluation Students Assignments 243

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Differentiated instruction is essential, but time constraints, large class sizes, and varying skill levels make personalized learning difficult. Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments.

Coaching 261

Coaching Math Students Assignments 261

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

That was the joking term that my fellow English teachers and I came up with to describe what we were seeing. The question asked was: “Why does Anne hide Peter’s shoes?” 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.

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Writing Students Communication Critical Thinking 281

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 143

English Art Languages Language 143

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2018

Based on this insight, we conducted another study this year to dig into this notion of creative problem solving: What does it mean, what are the sub-skills, and what are the gaps and barriers that exist? We discovered a disconnect between the needs of tomorrow’s workforce and what students are learning in the classroom today.

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English Skills Assignments Study 227