Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. Teens in the survey were also concerned about how using AI might affect their ability to develop critical thinking skills, says Jennifer Rubin, a senior researcher at foundry10 who helped lead the study.

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

This approach aligns with research on how students develop passion, purpose, and essential skills for college success and workplace engagement. These aren’t just assignments. We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades. That made all the difference.”

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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Determining fact from fiction will be a skill that dedicated educators will train their students to harness in the work they complete.

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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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Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Determining fact from fiction will be a skill that dedicated educators will train their students to harness in the work they complete.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Create Your Own Verse   Each group writes a new verse that matches the song’s style and rhythm. They may ask ChatGPT for assistance: “Help us write a new verse for this song in the same style.”

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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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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

You can also weave in Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences to figure out how your students best express themselves; some shine when they write, others when they build, act, or code. This helps foster skills that go way beyond the project itselfskills like communication, empathy, and teamwork.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. Here is one example from an AI reflective assignment that I tried out in my classes, followed by some other actionable strategies you may want to try out.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Has a student been missing for more than 2 days? Dr. Jennifer P.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Has a student been missing for more than 2 days? Dr. Jennifer P.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

All you need is designated time in your class, the right writing materials, and a prompt that really inspires them. This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) ” You’ll also find tips for getting middle schoolers to write in every class. Yes, even math!

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Create Your Own Verse   Each group writes a new verse that matches the song’s style and rhythm. They may ask ChatGPT for assistance: “Help us write a new verse for this song in the same style.”

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Consider these definitions that I share in my book, AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders : Cheating is using a tool or resource to misrepresent ones knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for a task.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Keep writing prompts on hand 6. Keep writing prompts on hand Some 8th graders claim they don’t like writing, but we all know those 8th graders just haven’t found the right prompt yet!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

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Organized Classroom

MAY 16, 2025

They encourage students to become increasingly responsible for their own learning, develop time management skills, and develop of overall organizational skills. Read & Post: Read & post homework assignments every day. They also don’t waste valuable time mulling over more difficult assignments. each night.

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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. What makes someone admirable?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

The University of Maryland reports that music boosts social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Turn students into rhythm detectives This fun and sneaky rhythm game sharpens auditory skills, focus, and observation. This quick, engaging activity boosts body awareness, motor skills, timing, and teamwork.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. It’s a simple, effective strategy that not only improves reading skills, but also increases reading stamina.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Assign roles within each group to help students stay focused. Strengthen Observation Skills with Nature-Based Tasks Nature is one of the best teachers when it comes to building observation skills. When students are working together in an open space, they often feel less pressured and more creative.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Virtual Whiteboards: These online tools replicate the traditional classroom whiteboard—and in some cases, students can even write or draw on them too. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. It’s an easy way for your child to follow along as problems are solved or instructions are explained.

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Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits

JUNE 1, 2025

Differentiated Skill Pages for Math and Literacy Looking for a simple, effective way to keep learning engaging throughout the school year? The Monthly Skill Pages Bundle was created with busy teachers in mind, offering differentiated skill pages for K-2: Seasonal math and literacy. Try these skill pages for free with your class.

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Cal Matters

JULY 16, 2025

Asking for help Christian Alba said he has never turned in an AI-written assignment. And while he hasn’t asked ChatGPT to write any papers for him, he has turned to the technology when a blank page and a blinking cursor seemed overwhelming.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

I also enjoy writing very much. While I don’t write my own stories frequently, I love drafting new ideas for written pieces. They also provide a detailed rubric for how work will be graded on each assignment, which is super helpful in maintaining the quality of work I need for the grade I want. My favorite genre is fantasy.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 12, 2025

Story starters for any grade level are a great way to practice writing skills. I remember being in 4th grade, and loving creative writing lessons with my teacher. What If Story Starters Writing prompts can be quick or lengthy. You can assign one prompt per week that is due by the end of the week.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. This is a great activity for either the beginning or end of the semester, and it works well for building students’ social-emotional skills. Make your display meaningful and useful by hanging up your students’ vision boards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2025

They fuel curiosity in STEM experiments, add depth to creative assignments, and soften the hum of devices with natural charm. A cluster of sunflowers can anchor a geometry lesson, as students measure angles with rulers and apps, blending analog and digital skills. Flowers fit seamlessly into tech-driven education.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Between assignments, end-of-year projects, sports practices, and planning for summer, things can become chaotic quickly—not just for teachers and students but also for parents. Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Fiesta Mexicana Speech Therapy Language Boom Deck Hispanic Heritage by Talking About Talking-Speech Therapy Grades: PreK-3rd Speech therapy students use a Hispanic Heritage-themed Boom Learning activity to practice important language skills, such as sequencing, spatial concepts, and expanded utterances.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

And though my lack of education hasn't hurt me none I can read the writing on the wall. It's at this point in my typical morning that I begin writing a blog post that will appear right here. I write about all sorts of things, but what I mostly write about is early childhood. I've written since 2009.

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Jodi Durgin

MAY 25, 2025

Writing Project is a wonderful way for students to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day-themed writing paper available in various templates to allow for easy differentiation to meet the needs of all students. Learn more about this shamrock writing and craft resource below! This Lucky Me! This project includes St.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Students can answer the riddle in a daily journal or chat with a partner before you start the day’s lesson, letting them settle in and practice using important critical thinking skills. Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes. He was born in 2005 B.C.E.

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Jodi Durgin

JUNE 8, 2025

Patrick’s Day while practicing both writing and crafting skills. This project includes two page toppers that can be used to add a polished finish to students’ writing projects. Patrick’s Day-themed writing paper is available in several templates, which makes it easy to differentiate for students of varying skill levels.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Encourage engaging debates with weird and light-hearted topics Less-serious topics engage students and help them practice public speaking skills through a low-stakes activity. Should students be allowed to use AI on their homework assignments? Should high school focus on digital skills more than academic skills?

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Jodi Durgin

JUNE 22, 2025

The application asks for personal information, such as the applicant’s leprechaun name and age (can be hundreds of years old), as well as details about their skills and experience, like how they would go about finding a pot of gold. This creative exercise allows students to use their imagination while practicing writing skills.

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