Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. Writing doesn’t have that much meaning without a human audience.

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Writing Instructors Essay English 206

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2025

I know–many consider online services that write papers for you as a hard no, but let’s talk about that. Thats why students look for ways to make the process easier, and one of the smartest moves is using a term paper writing service. Avoiding last-minute panic Nobody writes their best work at 3 AM the night before its due.

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Assignments Writing Essay Critical Thinking 134

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

The texts are paired with Think Questions and writing prompts that I can use or adapt. 4 In-class Flip with Vocabulary, Writing, and Grammar. For years I have been using the flipped classroom model to flip my vocabulary, writing, and grammar instruction. StudySync has freed me from the limitations of our school book room.

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Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 8, 2015

They can read whatever they want…graphic novels, biographies, popular young adult books or science fiction. Below is a brief overview of the assignment. I’ve also included a link to a Google document with a detailed explanation of the assignment for any teacher interested in using it! SSR Book Club Style Chat .

Reading 420

Reading Assignments English Writing 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 29, 2016

This year I transitioned from teaching English classes in isolation to co-teaching English, science, and technology with another teacher in a pilot program called N.E.W. She is only in her second year of teaching and she is credentialed in English and science. 2 Sharing the Load. Teaching is an exhausting profession.

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Teaching English Feedback Assignments 386

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. Teachers can assign different scenarios, allowing students to test hypotheses and analyze their results, promoting inquiry-based learning. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments?

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High School High School Science Textbooks 193

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. This strategy activates thinking throughout a reading task.

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Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

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. I’ve built project playlists, close-reading playlists, and writing playlists.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2018

Kids love to tell and share stories, but writing nonfiction is different, because they have to take concepts or events and not only understand them, but convey that information in writing. They need to convey their understanding of concepts in writing, and teachers must help students build writing skills.

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Writing Feedback Special Education Middle School 172

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

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. For instance, on a recent assignment, some of the homework that came in didn’t sound like typical student work he was used to.

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Assignments Instructors Writing History 148

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings. This novel by S.

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Reading Assignments English Math 324

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

One student, Johnny, is a talented artist but reads and writes well below grade level. His catchphrase is “Oh, writing isn’t my thing.” We need low-stakes, shareable writing assignments to break the ice, so I use micro-writing exercises as often as possible. A quick scan of the room makes it easy to understand why.

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Writing Assignments English Essay 168

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving.

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Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 316

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. It seems as if a quick scan of one of the assigned pages is the best effort.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 89

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Boiling Lesson Design Down to a Science Her small team of five isn’t trying to reinvent the library of civics content. Often these are assignments, exercises and drills that resemble what one may find in a textbook. Summed up this way, the learning science principles involved in Composer might seem rather simple.

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Science Teachers History Learning 210

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2020

Start with reading, then add some writing and math,” says Hilary Scharton, VP of K-12 Strategy for Canvas. “Kids can do lots of age-appropriate science ‘experiments’ at home just cooking with mom or dad. Next steps could be replicating what happens in your face-to-face class online.

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Students Assignments Math Writing 357

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

BIOZONE has just published an exciting new AP Environmental Science title (in print and eBook) dedicated to addressing the College Board’s new APES Course & Exam Description (2019). Our writing team have put their heart and soul into making it as engaging and as cutting edge as we can get it.

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Science Exams Coaching Writing 145

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2017

But Mayfield’s true passion is language—particularly writing. He also spent time consulting for high profile companies like CTB McGraw-Hill and College Board, which wanted to learn more about student writing. One thing that I’m working very hard to change is the baseline premise that writing is a high-stakes thing.

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Achievement Writing Essay Language 165

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.” For instance, 29 percent of students said: “Let me do assignments on topics that interest me if they are relevant to what we are learning.” They might write an essay, compile a slideshow presentation, or create a video, for instance.

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 348

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.

Assignments 124

Assignments History Art Ethics 124

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

This post will introduce you to some quick tips for writing a research paper along with the importance of samples. Simple Steps for Research Paper Writing and the Importance of Samples Research papers are academic writings that offer rigorous analysis, evaluation, assessment, and interpretation of a specific topic.

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Study 158

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. What it does mean is that we must assume that they might.

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Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 337

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

“I love teaching and helping kids grow,” she added, “but I hate that writing instruction takes up hours and hours of my life.” A 2016 study of 3rd to 8th grade educators found that only 55% of teachers said they enjoy teaching writing. 9% of writing assignments in grades six to eight include long form writing.

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Writing Teaching Education Feedback 156

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You can create quizzes for the books your students are reading and assign collections to your students. WIthin the lessons there is a wide variety of ideas presented from SEL lessons, to art lessons, to science lessons and so much more. They get to practice their reading skills, but writing skills as well.

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Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 339

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that the company has acquired Generation Genius, a trusted educational streaming platform for K-8 science and math videos, activities, and lessons. Rollman, an Emmy-winning childrens TV executive.

Math 145

Math Science Quizzes Writing 145

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The textbook that Delmar Larsen assigned his students was full of errors, and he knew it. It was 2007, and Larsen was teaching a physical chemistry for life sciences course at the University of California at Davis. I can write a physical chemistry for life sciences textbook,” says Larsen.

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Textbooks Writing Accessibility Peer Review 165

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Topics include science, math, computer science, equity and inclusion, art, esports, and more. Older students could recreate houses, villages, or other structures that figure prominently in assigned readings. Students write a book talk script and use a green screen app to record their book talk. “I App Smash with Flip.

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Education Social Studies Writing Science 294

eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Key points: Dyslexic students often incur additional stress in the classroom Using different learning tools and regular communication can help students’ comfort levels See related article: The intersection of the science of reading and edtech Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school.

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Reading Syllabus Learning Intelligence 306

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Computer Science Education Week is once again on the horizon, taking place this year on Dec. All the excitement around computer science education will come to naught if teachers are ill-prepared to take the next step, and know how to channel the excitement into teachable moments. 3-10, 2018. Here are some key takeaways.

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Science Language Languages Curriculum 161

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Topics include science, math, computer science, equity and inclusion, art, esports, and more. Older students could recreate houses, villages, or other structures that figure prominently in assigned readings. Students write a book talk script and use a green screen app to record their book talk. “I App Smash with Flip.

Education 284

Education Social Studies Writing Science 284

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.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 70

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

They’ve been conditioned to sit in assigned seats, take notes, and listen quietly. If we need to transfer information, like science notes, vocabulary, and writing tutorials, we use the flipped classroom model so students can control the time, place, and pace of their own learning. School, we do not have a seating chart.

Learning 354

Learning Lecturing Assignments Participation 354

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Could students use generative AI tools like ChatGPT to cheat and cut corners on an assignment? Educators find it socially acceptable for a student to hire a tutor to help them write their college admission essay. We also accept the fact that, many times, a parent helps build their 4th-grader’s science fair project. ABSOLUTELY.

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Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 294

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Before I was a science teacher, I was a chaplain and my experience doing chaplaincy work at a jail, at a hospital and with hospice patients have shaped my teaching. Some letters were tough to read, with students writing, “I hate this class,” or “your homework caused a lot of fights in my home.”

Assignments 162

Assignments Students Feedback Grades 162

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

It covers reading, writing, vocabulary, language, math, fact fluency, number sense, and science. The program automatically assigns lessons to students based on their skill level, ensuring that students practice the skills they need to work on without spending time on skills they’ve already mastered.”.

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Curriculum Skills Elementary School Elementary School 274