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

JUNE 12, 2019

A simple approach is to think about the what, how, and why of a lesson, assignment, or project and give students the opportunity to answer one of those questions. Can you allow students to decide what aspect of a subject or topic they want to focus on for a lesson, assignment, or project?

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Assignments Students Blended Learning Motivation 420

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. 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.

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Fairness Testing Grades Essay 189

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 328

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning Companion TM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the latest AI-powered innovation designed to improve test scores, boost student confidence and reduce anxiety. students confirming they don’t give themselves enough time to study for their tests.

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Testing Exams Textbooks Students 141

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Self-assessing Practice and Review Too often, when teachers assign review and practice in class or for homework, the responsibility for checking the accuracy of that work falls on the teacher. As a result, students miss out on the opportunity to recognize their strengths, identify their limitations, and target areas for growth.

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Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 426

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!

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Before I adopted phenomena-based instruction, most of the questions students asked were some variation on, “Is this going to be on the test?” They were focused on whether they would have to memorize this fact or that process to pass a test. and, “Tell your partner what you can explain about your driving question so far.”

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Science STEM Testing Questions 328

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As educational AI research tries to keep up with AI development, questions remain surrounding the impact of AI use on student motivation and overall learning. These questions are particularly significant for students of color, who consistently encounter more systemic barriers than their white peers ( Frausto et al.,

Motivation 332

Motivation Essay Learning Beliefs 332

Faculty Focus

MARCH 18, 2025

While many of our conversations have focused on what generative AI means for student assignments and learning outcomes, there’s another question faculty are askingoften individually and quietly: How can we leverage AI in our own academic and administrative work? Then, share the assignment prompt.

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Assignments Testing Course Design Writing 80

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

While those aren’t tested on standardized tests, it’s a necessary and important piece of what students and learners need when they get out into the workforce. When educators are comfortable with engineering, The engineering design process is a cycle that begins with a question: 1. Ask a question 2.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Lecturing 311

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Last week it dawned on me that I can assign homework to be completed in pairs and groups virtually. Not only did students complete the assignments, but they were excited about it. Third, I would assign partners or groups during our synchronous sessions or post them in Google Classroom. The results? A smashing success!

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Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 317

eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2023

Grading is time consuming, however, and more grading-related questions are popping up in the news these days. Are students allowed to retake tests on which they did not do well? Students may choose to what degree they engage with an assignment to earn an A, B, or C, for example.

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Grades Teachers Instructors Exams 269

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You can create quizzes for the books your students are reading and assign collections to your students. For the older grades, there are videos where teachers can add comprehension questions to check for understanding. Then it provides questions to check comprehension. I have been able to use it at every level I have taught.

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Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 339

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

It allows you to create or search pre-made question sets and host a variety of games that students can join. Students answer multiple-choice questions on their devices while seeing fun memes, leaderboards, and progress bars. Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

Gamification 306

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It’s common for students to feel a little anxious before a test or presentation. Related : 5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety Effective ways to help students reduce stress and anxiety. The student is overwhelmed, and test anxiety is often a trigger. Anxiety is not necessarily bad. Physical signs.

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Students Achievement Motivation Disabilities 351

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Unlike traditional tests, Wakelet empowers students to demonstrate understanding in a personalized and reflective way. Reviewing their collections provides a richer, more comprehensive view of their understanding than a standard test would. It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 287

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A first-year seminar provides a perfect structure for this assignment, but it could be used in a variety of courses. In this first-year seminar course students get the usual instruction on learning strategies, but more importantly they complete an assignment in the seminar called a Strategy Project Assignment.

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Exams Assignments Study Evaluation 105

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The guide contains examples of how some educators are teaching with ChatGPT, along with a series of frequently-asked questions that may help guide teachers as they seek to strike a balance between accepting AI’s presence and an over-reliance on such tools. You can take these ideas and make them your own.”

Teaching 278

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 278

Faculty Focus

MARCH 18, 2025

While many of our conversations have focused on what generative AI means for student assignments and learning outcomes, there’s another question faculty are askingoften individually and quietly: How can we leverage AI in our own academic and administrative work? Then, share the assignment prompt.

Assignments 69

Assignments Testing Course Design Writing 69

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. Build a culture of curiosity and encourage questioning An environment that encourages curiosity and allows students to ask questions and explore concepts they’re genuinely interested in can significantly enhance engagement.

Middle School 333

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 333

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.

Assignments 108

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 108

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

While this may make some educators cringe, the reality is that test-enhanced learning, or testing as an aid to learning, has evidence of effectiveness dating back nearly 100 years ( Roediger III, McDaniel, & McDermott, 2006 ). The Testing Effect and LMS Technology.

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Quizzes Technology Hybrid Courses Mobile Devices 226

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself).

Ethics 339

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 339

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 138

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These forms of feedback often focus on assignments and homework prior to college, where feedback becomes scarce. In contrast, medical school can overwhelm students with detailed information, like longitudinal reports on multiple-choice question performance throughout the year.

Multiple Choice Questions 277

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 277

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2019

Quizizz – I love this tool the best because it tests accuracy instead of speed. Cooperative activities: Question game. Some teachers use Tic Tac Toe sheets for weekly homework assignments. My students love this game because it allows them to earn (fake) money. Games that don’t require tech: Dice games. Scavenger hunts.

Middle School 279

Middle School Middle School Learning Languages 279

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry. before I even ask.

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Education Schools Math Science 312

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Students are assigned a tech-integrated project and are faced with limited resources and inadequate workspaces to use the latest tools. It’s no surprise that many teachers are hesitant to assign project-based and technology-integrated lessons knowing that the physical state of the building doesn’t support their efforts.

Teachers 240

Teachers Assignments Students Participation 240

Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

Read & Post: Read & post homework assignments every day. Give ample time for students to both record the information & ask questions. Rank & Order: Have students number each assignment in order of “attack”, e.g. what is to be done first, second, third, etc. Color Coding: Highlight any tests (e.g.

Students 79

Students Assignments Testing Reading 79

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

In college, assignments were purposeful, designed to deepen my understanding of the material rather than simply reinforce rote memorization. These assignments provided valuable opportunities to fail, seek help, and ultimately grow from the experience. These assignments werent just practice. The struggle was the entire point.

Failure 183

Failure Assignments Education Secondary Education 183

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he crafted an entirely new curriculum that he felt would better resonate with students, a series of reading and writing assignments that looked at the stages of grief. “I Studies show that the pandemic caused a drop in test scores in reading and math, with the students who were already struggling showing the largest declines.

Education 211

Education Assignments Testing Study 211

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.

Assignments 91

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 91

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There are many ways to tackle this question and no right response. They may not have all the answers or know what to do all the time, but building their capacity means they have the means and resources to seek assistance, find answers, and finish assignments. Learners can answer an essential question or review questions.

Student Engagement 306

Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 306

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

When Ray was my student, I decided to test out gamifying my Greek Mythology Unit by creating a new Edmodo class, chunking the content into small groups, and providing my students with a paper game board to support the blended learning within the unit. The video can be delivered to students via a Post to your Edmodo class or as an assignment.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. The more important question is, when will these tools become ubiquitous in schools? First, outside-in.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325