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 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Note : This station rotation series pictured above is designed for a 6th grade English Language Arts class. Create an assignment in your learning management system (LMS) and post the slideshow overview with instructions. Amy Tobener-Talley teaches ELA, ELD, and Digital Technology at a dual-immersion language school in Sonoma County.

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Blended Learning Teachers Assignments Language 521

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pierre, my high school English teacher who embodied social-emotional mastery before there was such a thing. For example, one of our high schoolers, James, isn’t doing his assignments in World History class. In math, James could be tasked to analyze basketball stats, or in English, he could write an essay on his favorite athlete.

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Teaching English Students History 304

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. But complaining about students isn’t the answer, Cohn and other teaching experts say. Instead, college instructors need to change how they assign and communicate their homework assignments.

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Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 200

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2017

They want to know exactly how I have managed that as a high school English teacher. Below is an example of a station rotation lesson for my 9th and 10th English class. I also coach teachers who teach traditional 50-minute classes and they have a four station two-day rotation. Click To Tweet.

Grades 420

Grades Blended Learning Essay Feedback 420

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. The supervisor responded to my concerns by saying, "Well, the good thing is that you will always know more than the kids you teach. They don't know anything."

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English Culture Language Languages 191

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

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

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is using NotebookLM and Gemini for curriculum review and district guidance.

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Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 196

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Because I clearly saw the value of not assigning homework elementary level, I had to take a closer look at why I was assigning homework at the high school level. Despite having clear motivations for assigning homework, I always worried I gave students too much homework. We share 60 students in two adjoining rooms for 4.5

Assignments 420

Assignments Motivation Reading High School 420

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 8, 2015

My 90 minute English class begins with 15 minutes of silent sustained reading every day. Below is a brief overview of the assignment. I’ve also included a link to a Google document with a detailed explanation of the assignment for any teacher interested in using it! SSR Book Club Style Chat .

Reading 420

Reading Assignments English Writing 420

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.” They begin with a claim.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 26, 2015

Interested in more technology tips to help you teach the Common Core? My book Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology will be published in June 2015 by Corwin. Once teachers create an account and set up their classes, they can assign articles and collect student data. Just in time for summer reading!

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Reading Assignments Art History 374

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. Yet, reading is like any skill that we can improve with practice.

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Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 19, 2014

I was not prepared for the level of enthusiasm, excitement, and creativity that was generated by this assignment. Despite teaching in a low-tech classroom, I’ve enjoyed challenging my students to “make” and create using everyday items. It has been exciting to experiment with tactile learning in an English classroom!

Essay 420

Essay Exams English Assignments 420

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. Should more qualified ESL teachers be available to teach STEM? million students, or about 9.4

English 167

English STEM Language Languages 167

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Barriers to Effective Transfer and Application of Learning Assigning the same task to all students without offering any choices can significantly hinder the effective transfer and application of learning. Can you suggest creative assignments for grade students to express their learning about ?

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History Art Physical Education Essay 382

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2021

It sounds at first like a typical assignment for a high school English class. We’re talking to teenagers and teaching them a moment of empathy.” Then comes the unusual part: some of the students will be provided a $1,000 check to give to the person they select. It doesn't have to be the thousand dollars,” she added.

Assignments 173

Assignments Essay Students English 173

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

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. Before using StudySync, I was limited to the texts available on my campus in our school library.

English 382

English Writing Assignments Reading 382

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

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Share assignments digitally; ? MMSD is deeply committed to accelerating the achievement of all our scholars,” said Cynthia Green, MMSD Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. MMSD’s investment will provide its teachers the ability to utilize the ELA curriculum to: ? ABOUT KIDDOM.

Art 241

Art Languages Language English 241

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

eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

Florida Funders Invests In ChalkTalk, Personalized Learning Program for Real-Time Instruction, Designed to Shape The Future of Teaching & Training. But In the future, ChalkTalk will be the go-to place for anyone who wants to teach (or learn) anything in real-time, whether in-person or remotely To learn more, visit www.chalktalk.com.

Teaching 263

Teaching Testing Curriculum Math 263

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I vividly remember my English teacher, Mrs. Grant, bringing a stack of 20 well-read copies of A Wrinkle in Time out from the closet for everyone in the class. Which is why middle school English teachers like Carrie Friday at Southwest Middle School in Palm Bay, Florida are using the book club model instead.

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English Middle School Middle School Reading 259

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.

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Teaching Students Learning English 218

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

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I found the sections titled “Track Progress Transparently,” “Teach Students to Self-Grade,” and “Cloud-based Archives” particularly helpful in planning for this year. To prepare for grade reporting, my teaching partner and I met individually with each student to agree on an appropriate grade.

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.

English 279

English Evaluation Students Assignments 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s especially true when it comes to writing assignments: With poor writing skills, students can’t deal with essays and other homework the way they need to get a good grade. Ask them to write short stories Teachers know that students don’t like writing assignments, especially those with strict requirements and deadlines.

Writing 290

Writing Skills Essay Language 290

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Interested in more technology tips to help you teach the Common Core? My book Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology will be published in June 2015 by Corwin. Just in time for summer reading! Editing your own work is one of the biggest challenges that any writer faces.

Writing 335

Writing Plagiarism Assignments English 335

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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Innovative educators and students are finding new ways to integrate AI into teaching and learning every day. This English teacher created a project-based scenario : The students were attorneys for a law firm, and the teacher is their client, bringing them this challenge: She is thinking about investing in ChatGPT.

Instructors 327

Instructors English Assignments Intelligence 327

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. Teachers using StudySync can take the Building Background activities in the First Read lessons and create collaborative research assignments for students learning remotely. You can check them out here.

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. Three years later, Malekpour, who teaches in Queens, doesn’t think twice about assigning and grading in-class work that requires a device. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters.

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Accessibility Teachers History Instructors 260

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2024

When ChatGPT emerged a year and half ago, many professors immediately worried that their students would use it as a substitute for doing their own written assignments — that they’d click a button on a chatbot instead of doing the thinking involved in responding to an essay prompt themselves. And it’s still a concern.

Writing 208

Writing Teaching Essay Languages 208

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. While the instructions are presented here in English, the activity should be conducted in the target language—whether Spanish or another language being taught. Instructions: 1. 3 (2014): 438-447.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 86