eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The most-cited applications included providing feedback on student work, creating professional development materials, supporting writing and content generation, creating course content, and enhancing accessibility for students with special needs. Coaches cite technical challenges as well.

Coaching 200

Coaching Ethics Academic Integrity Plagiarism 200

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 88

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 88

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2022

Turnitin has long been the go-to resource for uncovering plagiarism in student work, but there are reasons why that may not be a good choice for you or your students. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has made the workload even heavier, many instructors have felt how awful it is to use an unreliable plagiarism checker.

Plagiarism 158

Plagiarism Essay Instructors Peer Review 158

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APRIL 30, 2024

AI writing helpers’ real-time feedback on grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and argument structure is their crucial draw. This change reduces writing assignment stress and time pressure, improving productivity and learning. Student work can become confused with AI-assisted content, raising worries about plagiarism and authenticity.

Writing 187

Writing Essay Ethics Plagiarism 187

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010).

Plagiarism 123

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 123

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Composer allows teachers to create assignments and then closely observe the entire process their students follow, from gathering information to writing and revising. Putting clear parameters on the AI-plagiarism conversation keeps the focus on the process of developing an idea into a completed paper or presentation. “At

Writing 161

Writing Ethics Plagiarism Academic Integrity 161

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2019

A company best known (and sometimes rebuked) for its plagiarism checker has just received one of the biggest checks in the education technology industry. In 2014 the company acquired Ephorus, a Europe-based plagiarism detection tool, and Lightside Labs, which provides automated feedback on student writing.

Plagiarism 167

Plagiarism Writing Grades Instructors 167

Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Unfortunately, education has become no exception to this gig economy lifestyle: it is not uncommon for students to plagiarize content from the internet, or turn to a third party to complete their school papers and assignments—a practice that threatens the value of education as a transformational enterprise.

Internet 154

Internet Plagiarism Instructors Assignments 154

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

One new feature, Grade Sync, will automatically send grades from assignments done in Teams to the school’s student information system (SIS). Managing and grading assignments in Microsoft Teams. Image credit: Microsoft) In addition, an update to the Teams mobile app will let teachers grade assignments from iOS and Android phones.

Curriculum 154

Curriculum Plagiarism Assignments Fairness 154

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AUGUST 23, 2021

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. plagiarism. Building Digital Citizens. Certificate.

Instructors 31

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 31

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JANUARY 27, 2021

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Teaching 195

Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

By incorporating feedback from seasoned writers, students can refine their papers to meet higher academic standards and develop a deeper understanding of effective writing techniques, ensuring they produce impressive and impactful work. Relevance: Ensure the thesis is relevant to the assignment question and adds value to the discussion.

Essay 159

Essay Writing Skills Plagiarism 159

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2018

Here’s a slightly Orwellian way to check whether your students may have plagiarized part of their essays: the Chrome extension Draftback , which plays back the revision history of any Google doc you can edit—down to the keystroke.

Essay 167

Essay Plagiarism Coaching Learning Disabilities 167

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. plagiarism. Building Digital Citizens. Certificate.

Instructors 158

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 158

Faculty Focus

JUNE 20, 2023

Lessons learned and suggested practices When I first started teaching many years ago, I was not sympathetic to those who plagiarized. I saw it as if they either cheated or didn’t cheat, and if they did, they received a zero on the applicable assignment, and I reported the incident to the university. writing format materials (i.e.,

Academic Integrity 105

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Assignments Writing 105

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

based educational software company best known for its plagiarism-detection tools. Provide feedback that works. West-Smith is impassioned about the importance of appropriate feedback, which she says must be timely, relevant, accessible—using language that the student understands, and actionable. Turnitin , an Oakland, Calif.-based

Writing 141

Writing Teaching Essay Feedback 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Internet 159

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 159

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Blended Learning 159

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 159

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JULY 24, 2020

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Students join a Google Classroom-based class and meet weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. plagiarism. plagiarism. Building Digital Citizens.

Authentic Assessment 108

Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Instructors Writing 108

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Survey data from Best Colleges reveals that as of March this year, 22 percent of students admitted using ChatGPT to complete an assignment or exam, with 57 percent indicating they intend to use AI tools for future coursework. Or how they might feel if their instructor used ChatGPT to provide feedback on their assignments?

Minute Papers 134

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 134

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Blended Learning 125

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 125

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments.

Instructors 99

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 99

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. plagiarism. plagiarism. Building Digital Citizens.

Plagiarism 92

Plagiarism Internet Fairness Instructors 92

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Part 2 discusses how you can redesign assignments using the TRUST model to serve as a pedagogical tool. Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI. You can redesign assignments to address many of these issues. Students want to know why they are being asked to do what you have assigned them to do.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Part 2 discusses how you can redesign assignments using the TRUST model to serve as a pedagogical tool. Redesigning assignments can reduce the potential for cheating with AI. You can redesign assignments to address many of these issues. Students want to know why they are being asked to do what you have assigned them to do.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. INTASC 1, 6. cyberbullying. digital commerce.

Internet 117

Internet Authentic Assessment Writing Plagiarism 117

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Survey data from Best Colleges reveals that as of March this year, 22 percent of students admitted using ChatGPT to complete an assignment or exam, with 57 percent indicating they intend to use AI tools for future coursework. Or how they might feel if their instructor used ChatGPT to provide feedback on their assignments?

Minute Papers 119

Minute Papers Instructors Students Assignments 119

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Blended Learning 103

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 103

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2019

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. plagiarism. Building Digital Citizens. Certificate.

Instructors 90

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 90

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2019

You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Student joins a Google Classroom-based class and meets weekly with instructor to discuss class activities and assignments. plagiarism. Building Digital Citizens. Certificate.

Instructors 92

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 92

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

In addition, Top Hat has also made its assessment and homework tools free, allowing instructors to create homework assignments based upon the resources they adopt in the marketplace Letting go of a paid subscription plan also means potentially letting go of revenue.

Textbooks 84

Textbooks Plagiarism Instructors Quizzes 84

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 21, 2018

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Education 99

Education Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 99

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2020

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Internet 88

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 88

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Through this process of teaching, getting student feedback, and revising my materials, I learned that my initial information literacy focus was too narrow. Several students thought an Associated Press piece was plagiarized because they saw it printed in multiple news sources and couldn’t identify the author. motivated reasoning).

Teaching 130

Teaching Evaluation Discussions Plagiarism 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

plagiarism. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Devise a variety of assignments to address all learners’ needs. cyberbullying. digital commerce. internet safety.

Blended Learning 90

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 90

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Through this process of teaching, getting student feedback, and revising my materials, I learned that my initial information literacy focus was too narrow. Several students thought an Associated Press piece was plagiarized because they saw it printed in multiple news sources and couldn’t identify the author. motivated reasoning).

Teaching 111

Teaching Evaluation Discussions Plagiarism 111