k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

These AI-powered assistants serve as perpetually available guides, providing instant feedback, adaptive challenges, and personalised pathways through educational content. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

Education 150

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

These aren’t just assignments. We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades. One of the participating students put it this way: “We weren’t just creating a marketing campaign; we were solving a real-world problem that mattered. That made all the difference.”

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

Accessibility 94

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 94

Teach Hub

JUNE 27, 2025

Break Down Complex Tasks Big assignments can feel overwhelming, especially for students who are already behind. Provide Personal Feedback Telling a struggling student how they are doing, and if they need to try harder, doesn’t always help them improve. What struggling learners need is specific feedback they can use to actually improve.

Teaching 94

Teaching Failure Students Feedback 94

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Rather than using AI as a shortcut to complete assignments, students must develop strong prompting skills that enhance their analytical and problem-solving abilities. Educators can incorporate assignments that require students to verify AI responses, identify bias, and analyze conflicting perspectives. Mollick, Ethan.

Critical Thinking 79

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 79

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. At our institution, low-tech and familiar options like phone calls and photos worked well to meet students’ needs for immediate feedback with a low level of stress.

eLearning 67

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Rather than using AI as a shortcut to complete assignments, students must develop strong prompting skills that enhance their analytical and problem-solving abilities. Educators can incorporate assignments that require students to verify AI responses, identify bias, and analyze conflicting perspectives. Mollick, Ethan.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 116

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. At our institution, low-tech and familiar options like phone calls and photos worked well to meet students’ needs for immediate feedback with a low level of stress.

eLearning 66

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 66

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

For example, you may need to be as specific as “Create an analytic rubric with 100, 90, 80, 70, and 0 as the levels of performance using the following expectations for the assignment (paste directions and outcomes). Use AI to assist you with generating clearer and more concise messages.

Critical Thinking 97

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 97

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Students are more likely to approach me with questions about assignments and while working on class activities with their peers.

English 134

English Language Languages Assignments 134

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Each assignment has 1-10 points, with a total of 100 points. In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. I especially wanted students to understand that the final assignment was anything but.

Grades 72

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 72

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Lastly, student feedback should be incorporated into the design and refinement of flipped classroom practices.

Critical Thinking 86

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 86

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Lastly, student feedback should be incorporated into the design and refinement of flipped classroom practices.

Critical Thinking 93

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 93

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

Its great for in-class use and also works well as a homework assignment. Plus, they give teachers instant feedback on student understanding. It offers interactive activities and visual representations to keep students engaged. The site rewards progress with certificates and achievements. Math doesnt have to be a dreaded subject.

Math 88

Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 88

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Not only is it okay to stop grading every single assignment , but there’s also a smarter way to ensure your students are learning and growing: self-checking student work. Immediate feedback is powerfuland when you build it into the work itself, you dont have to be the only source of it. What Is Self-Checking Student Work?

Students 52

Students Peer Review Math Assignments 52

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Earlier this year, I administered a survey to my students, asking them to evaluate my classroom management skills and provide feedback on our classroom. Authority, on the other hand, is when I decide what lessons to assign to students, or when they must read silently to themselves or aloud to the class. They are for everyone.

Multiple Choice Questions 115

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions. Actionable Tip : Draft an ethical AI charter and solicit campus-wide feedback. Actionable Tip : Evaluate outcomes against predefined KPIs.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. In a classroom focused on avoiding errors and completing tasks, students may see the purpose of a math assignment as completing items 1-17 without any errors so it can be checked and graded. Im here to help!

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Each semester, the surveys were refined based on student feedback and changing classroom dynamics. Flexibility in format and modality such as recorded lectures, alternative assignments, or extended deadlinesmade students feel supported, capable, and seen. Textbook format and cost mattered.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

For example, you may need to be as specific as “Create an analytic rubric with 100, 90, 80, 70, and 0 as the levels of performance using the following expectations for the assignment (paste directions and outcomes). Use AI to assist you with generating clearer and more concise messages.

Critical Thinking 111

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 111

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Discussing topics with peers, investigating problems and solutions, working together in teams, and finding their own preferred methods for completing an assignment lets students take charge of their learning. Giving students active learning roles in student-centered classrooms lets them engage in ways they may not have before.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Encourage Feedback and Conversation: Feedback is key to growth, both for students and teachers. Encourage your child to listen to teacher feedback; if they feel something isn’t working, teach them how to share that respectfully.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Small group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

So my question became, “How do I encourage my students to read in a way that lights a fire for them, so that they don’t see it as just another torturous reading assignment from their dumb teacher?” Student Feedback At least once a semester, I survey my students to see how it’s going.

Reading 75

Reading English Grades Attention 75

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Review whether each student’s IEP matches the current instructional model, staffing assignment, and support minutes they are receiving. Review your staffing assignments across core subjects (ELA, math, science, social studies) to ensure each teacher is certified in the subject and grade level they’re teaching.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Language Languages 94

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

He later moved on to joining the older kids in their engineering project, but it began with this process of habit creation through practice and adjustment based on feedback from the environment.

Writing 75

Writing Attention Feedback Assignments 75

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.

Students 74

Students Math Assignments Learning Styles 74

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. States that paid the highest salaries were Washington ($72.3k), California($73.2k), and New York ($76.4k).

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Should video game creators focus more on player feedback when developing new games? You’ll also get three customizable covers perfect for group assignments, novel studies, and independent projects. Should schools limit the amount of homework they assign? Should students be allowed to design their own school schedules?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Critically examine any behavioral data, such as tardiness, absences, or late or incomplete assignments that may be factored into academic grades or progress reports. Decouple behavior from academic achievement. And dont forget: involve students.

Grades 158

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 158

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Complete with 34 slides including blank, customizable slides, a form for peer feedback, and a set of teacher notes for implementation, this no-prep activity is a great way to practice CCSS for speaking and listening. Should students be allowed to use AI on their homework assignments? Do online friends count as real friends?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers get real-time feedback, can analyze class or individual progress instantly and make data-driven decisions. Teachers assign digital content tailored to each student. At the end of the day, teachers review learning data, provide digital feedback and plan the next round of instruction. Were making progress.

Beliefs 108

Beliefs Feedback Culture Math 108

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Every test score, attendance log, learning app, or digital assignment generates data. Students, too, interact with data daily, whether analyzing graphs in math class or using feedback from educational platforms to guide their learning. Teachers use data dashboards to track student progress.

Ethics 295

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 295

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect. Peer Feedback Choice Board.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers have in their “teaching toolbelts” for guiding learners toward mastery. Without feedback, students do not have a clear sense of what they are doing well, what they need to focus on, and what they can do to improve.

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

It’s the perfect time to ask your students for feedback. Employing a simple feedback strategy like “keep, start, stop” helps you quickly take the temperature of the class and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the rest of the year is as productive and positive as possible. Explain the WHY or value.

Feedback 460

Feedback Students Reading Assignments 460