Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

For the last two years, I have published several blogs detailing my journey away from traditional grading and assessment practices. I do not believe grades should happen to students. goals they have for the grading period and describe their action plan for achieving these goals. The purpose of this shift was three-fold.

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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

With the time it takes to score and give feedback on student work deterring many writing teachers from assigning lengthier writing tasks, and with the long turnaround time most students wait to receive grades and feedback, there is significant timesaving and learning potential in an AI helping grade student work.

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Grades Essay Teachers Feedback 175

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. After graduating, Farley entered a program to become a speech-language pathologist. He had a front-row seat to a career that would allow him to pursue his two greatest passions: language and learning.

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Language Languages Teachers English 201

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Instead of being assigned a book they must read, students are given a menu of books to choose from and the teacher groups them according to their book selection. Each section prompts students to examine the characters, themes, and language of their texts. Even though the books are different, the skills they are developing are the same.

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Coaching Motivation Reading Assignments 408

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Instead of assigning all students a single subject or issue to focus on for their argument, you can provide a list of topics and encourage students to select one of interest. reduces the time teachers spend grading because they simply mark the language on the rubric and do not have to write additional feedback to justify a score.

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Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 520

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

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. It’s so important that Esther spoke up about this.

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English Language Languages Teachers 194

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up. Raña is not against the idea of using natural language processing on student assessments.

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Fairness Testing Grades Essay 189

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on. Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments.

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Coaching Math Students Assignments 297

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

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Writing Skills Essay Language 286

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2021

In his 21 years of teaching, Jesse Stommel says he has never put a grade on a piece of student’s work. What I actually found was I changed my own grading approach significantly in the midst of the pandemic. They offered some variation of pass/fail rather than letter grades, with the objective of cushioning the impact on students’ GPA.

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Grades Instructors Evaluation Attention 218

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 312

English Education Language Languages 312

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).

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 97

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2019

As a middle school Spanish teacher, my #1 goal is to have my students fall in love with learning a language the way I did in middle school. When learning a second language, it’s important to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Some teachers use Tic Tac Toe sheets for weekly homework assignments. Play games.

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Middle School Middle School Learning Languages 279

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Students who generally struggle to read at grade level could engage with this assignment in ways equal to their classmates who read at or above grade level. Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging.

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 396

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school for Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through 12th grade that is accredited by the Middle States Association. This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. Gizmo is an interactive STEM learning experience for grades 3-12.

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Teachers Learning Science STEM 311

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

An estimated 26 million students have learning differences, including tens of thousands of students with dyslexia, a neurological condition that affects reading and related language-based processing skills. Another advantage is that more of her students turn in their assignments on time. Here’s how. The power of technology.

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Learning Reading Assignments Students 279

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. Related Resources: Teaching Partner, Grading Assistant or Substitute Teacher? I gave them permission to question the technology as well.

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Languages Language Art Teachers 148

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2020

As a result, teachers can be reluctant to assign many essays that require students to produce multiple drafts or provide extensive comments on early drafts of students’ writing. These systems employ natural language processing technologies to provide automated feedback messages to students to guide their revisions.

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Evaluation Writing Essay Teachers 274

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2019

Multimedia presentation tools can reduce student anxiety by encouraging a creative approach that not only builds design and tech skills but also can turn an intimidating final assignment into a fun experience. Grades: 2–12. Grades: 3–12. Grades: 6–12. Grades: 8–12. Grades: 8–12. Shadow Puppet Edu .

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Languages Language Elementary School Elementary School 270

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.

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Reading Assignments English Math 325

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers.

English 273

English Blended Learning Language Languages 273

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

As part of the recent rush to comment on ChatGPT, this article is not weighing in on the ongoing ethical debates, nor is it offering a comprehensive how-to guide, but rather simply sharing one professor’s initial use of the AI tool and how it successfully accomplished the learning objectives and expectations for one course assignment.

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Assignments History Art Ethics 124

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

“MobyMax … finds the holes in my students’ academic experience and fills them, contributing to a rock-solid foundation,” said Tim Swanson, a second-grade teacher who is also the school’s technology coach. grade levels after an average of 26 hours using MobyMax. Swanson uses MobyMax as part of a rotation in his classroom.

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Curriculum Skills Elementary School Elementary School 274

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

myView Literacy © 2025 is a core English Language Arts (ELA) program for grades K-5 that empowers teachers and transforms students. Teachers can also provide students with targeted adaptive assignments on specific skills or standards. We couldn’t do that before.”

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Achievement Math Reading Education 258

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2020

With the onset of the COVID virus, millions of PreK to Grade 5 students across the U.S. HearBuilder is used in Preschool and Elementary School, Response to Intervention (RTI), Title 1, English language learner, Head Start, and Homeschool settings. It is perfect to assign to students online. About Super Duper Publications.

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Skills Disabilities Learning Disabilities Languages 246

Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

In my mind, the purpose of learning was to get good grades. Grades were everythingsymbols of success and a source of validation. I continued this pattern in college, focused solely on grades and making my parents proud. Feedback-Only: No Points I do not attach points to any assignments. But when I graduated, I felt lost.

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Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 101

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.

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English Art Language Languages 141

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

These skill-building, multi-player games help students build critical skills in math, language arts, and social studies in a fun and entertaining way.   To support academic integrity, randomized questions ensure each student is assigned unique problems to work on. 10 new learning games from Arcademics.

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Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 257

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

As the administrator for multilingual programs at Beaverton Public Schools in Beaverton, OR, I oversee 5,000 English language learners (ELLs) speaking more than 95 different languages. While many of our ELLs speak Spanish as a second language, Arabic and Japanese round out the top three. Laptops are an educator’s lifeline.

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English Language Languages Feedback 218

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

It requires processing incoming applications, assigning students to programs or schools, and managing waitlists. Managing lotteries – the process in which students apply for high-demand specialty programs or schools – is challenging. The larger and more complex a school lottery system is, the more challenging it is to oversee.

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Schools Assignments Grades Languages 246

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2019

After all, it’s a universal language and it applies to so many areas of life. Dani Kremer, 4th-grade teacher, Center Point Urbana Primary School (IA). It is humanly impossible for me to do this with every assignment every day for 150+ students, but this program does.”. Math gets a bad reputation for no good reason.

Math 275

Math Middle School Middle School Assignments 275

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Just as we teach the alphabet, structure, vocabulary and syntax, we must teach the language of computers. In many schools, computer science instruction is assigned to teachers based on availability rather than expertise. The courses support computing from basic skills to advanced theory, serving grades K-12.

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Science Ethics Education Students 102

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. By integrating AI into storytelling, we can empower students to generate ideas, build confidence, and create compelling narratives, all while developing their language skills.

English 263

English Critical Thinking Writing Languages 263

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

With Stacks customizable themes, configurable drag-and-drop layouts, social media integrations, granular user roles and multi-language support for more than 60 languages, libraries are now able to create online content with ease. An enhanced interface for instructors offers streamlined grading on- and offline.

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Mobile Devices Instructors Feedback Math 209

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The goal of the study was to determine IXL Math’s efficacy on students in grades 3-5. 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. About IXL Currently used by 15 million students and in 95 of the top 100 U.S.

Math 258

Math Achievement English Evaluation 258

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

NEW YORK — Tutor.com , one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced today that it has been selected by the South Orange & Maplewood School District to provide round-the-clock online tutoring for students in grades 3 through 12 at no cost to them.

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Quizzes Achievement Students Social Studies 243

eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Online learning, for example, requires constant connectivity–should the network go down, students will have no way of accessing learning materials or turning in assignments. In some cases, educators may be unable to complete fundamental tasks such as taking attendance or using grading systems.

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Technology Schools Failure Internet 286