Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. x Interested?

Assignments 167

Assignments Grades Feedback Evaluation 167

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Teachers working with younger students or second language learners can create a choice board with sentence frames to provide students with additional support as they give each other focused feedback. Assignment Checklist. Each option in the choice board could be composed of fill-in-the-blank statements that students complete.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

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.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Teachers Assignments Language 521

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Booklist Assignment. The Booklist Assignment is designed to help students select a book they’ll enjoy. Reading and Response Assignment. As you build a reading culture, you can assign the “Reading and Response” as classwork, homework, or a combination of the two.

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Culture Reading Assignments Blended Learning 499

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 227

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. Share assignments digitally; ?

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Art Languages Language English 246

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment.

Writing 328

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

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.

English 194

English Languages Language Teachers 194

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

Ability to maintain one calendar for teachers who share the same students, which helps to avoid assigning “big assignments” like assessments and essays at the same time. She currently teaches Language Arts and Technology at a bilingual public middle school. Events must be copied by hand.

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Essay Assignments Writing Middle School 545

Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. Nearly 4,500 students are eligible to receive direct language support services this year in Hamilton County Schools, the district where I teach in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Languages 194

Languages Language English Learning 194

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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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Languages Language Teachers English 199

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

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Languages Language Communication English 134

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

I can mix and match individual texts or access entire units complete with ELD supports for students at various language proficiencies. Instead of marching lockstep through information as a class, I will assign a video for homework and use class time for practice. 2 Vocabulary.com.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Most of the teachers I coach at the elementary level are using the Station Rotation Model during their English language block. We assigned that deck to the students via Google Classroom, which made a copy of the book club template for each student participating in the book club. ElemBookClubDirections. ElemBookClubTemplate.

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Coaching English Participation Assignments 403

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 409

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

.” Looking closer at North Carolina, Pitt County Schools adopted a color-coded AI use system to help students determine if their use of AI tools is acceptable, or if a given assignment is best completed in an AI-free manner.

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Ethics Schools Intelligence Assignments 337

eSchool News

JULY 23, 2021

Students use Drawp creativity tools to add drawings, voice recordings, text, and photos to assignments. Teachers use Drawp to create, distribute, collect, and give written or verbal feedback on assignments. For iOS and Android.

Hybrid Learning 312

Hybrid Learning Students Assignments Feedback 312

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

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective. This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory. Similarly, platforms like QuizBot and Buddy.ai

Education 167

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 167

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Preoperational stage (2-7 years old) During the preoperational stage, children begin to use language and think symbolically, but their thinking is still intuitive and egocentric. In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential.

Cognitive Development 300

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 300

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Wiggins says the best feedback is: Goal-oriented or referenced: Feedback should clarify the goals of the assignment or task, guiding students toward a clear desired result or outcome. It avoids language that might confuse learners. Then they click publish, and the assignment will appear in Google Classroom for students!

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

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

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. Students received a score based on various criteria, but that was never the final score for the assignment.

Languages 148

Languages Language Art Teachers 148

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

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

Too often students become overwhelmed by all of the work teachers assign and lose sight of what they would like to achieve. Their ongoing assessment document links to rubrics aligned with each skill so students can read the language of a 1, 2, 3, and 4 to accurately assess where they are regarding their development.

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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

As a Language Arts teacher, I’ve found that one of the skills my students need to improve is their basic research skills. I find this program to be helpful because I can assign a group of students via Google Classroom videos to watch and take notes on. Then, once I assign the content, I can see who watched the video.

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Skills Assignments Students Art 317

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments. As students work through assignments on the platform, they must answer all questions in a given problem set correctly before proceeding. Edias platform also serves as a self-reflection tool of sorts for students.

Coaching 297

Coaching Math Students Assignments 297

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.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

One of the most accessible practices on this list might be collaborative assignments and projects. We often hear students complain about busy work and we want to make sure that we are explicit in giving meaning to any assigned task. For longer activities, it is beneficial to break the assignment into smaller, more manageable chunks.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 109

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.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

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. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 81

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

In addition, they may have issues with focus, language, and social skills, all of which can make homework time challenging for both the youngster and their parents. Set aside dedicated study time, designate a quiet space, and make a visual schedule for completing assignments.

Assignments 293

Assignments Students Math Motivation 293

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. The short answer is “no.”

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

These AI tools help students fine-tune their essays before they connect with a live tutor or before they submit their assignments to teachers. Duolingo , a popular language-learning app, has literally been using AI for years. Students can create their own animations to transform their assignments into engaging classroom presentations.

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Feedback Essay Writing Learning Styles 334

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.

Middle School 279

Middle School Middle School Learning Language 279

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development? How do they plan to utilize the space? What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? What did they do well?

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535