eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

When asked for their best advice when it comes to AI and math education, for example, 61 percent of educators polled suggested that students view AI as a mentor or study partner rather than a crutch, while nearly half (49 percent) see value for students in using AI for help with the process of learning math concepts, rather than to give answers.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Because I clearly saw the value of not assigning homework elementary level, I had to take a closer look at why I was assigning homework at the high school level. Despite having clear motivations for assigning homework, I always worried I gave students too much homework.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature as a series of bullet points that many students used as a replacement for actually doing the reading. Today, that sure seems quaint.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Where to Find Case Studies?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

When it comes to connecting with your colleagues, I’ve seen teams of teachers commit to a book study as a way to connect and learn. Do they feel the work assigned is interesting, engaging, and relevant? They are navigating the experiences, assignments, routines, and workflows that we are assigning and using.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3]. Unlike traditional educational models, where feedback loops stretch across days or weeks, virtual tutors close these loops in seconds.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While 34 percent of educators report using AI very frequently to draft or review assignments, only 24 percent of students do the same, highlighting a significant trend in AI adoption and sentiment within the educational landscape. The insight comes from the 2024 AI in Academia Study by Copyleaks.

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2021

One such technology, developed by Mote Technologies , is a Google Chrome extension enabling teachers to leave voice notes and feedback on documents, assignments, and emails via Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Docs, and more. Thanks to the likes of Clubhouse, voice apps are extremely popular right now.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Although intended to tailor academic rigor to students’ level of preparation, the study findings suggest that this practice may be counterproductive by reinforcing risky behaviors that students pick up from their peers. The findings of the UCLA study are not surprising because AVID educators invest so much in their students’ lives.”.

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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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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 even constructed entire units of study in a playlist to allow students to move through it at a pace that works for them.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2020

As it relates to children, through the integration of collaborative assignments as part of a pandemic pedagogy, schools can play an important role in supporting student resilience. These risks, nevertheless, can be mitigated through shared experiences and the maintenance of interpersonal communication. Collaborative song writing and art.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

instruction, scaffolds, practice, assignments). Teachers can create a playlist around a unit of study, a formal writing assignment, or a project. Benefits of the station rotation model: Create smaller learning communities within the larger class. Spend time working directly with small groups of students.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2025

At the end of this article, you’ll feel good about giving both sides of this discussion a voice: Why a Term Paper Writing Service Is the Best Way to Assist with Your Assignments Some assignments are manageableyou knock them out in an hour, no stress. The Best Way to Get Assignment Help Not all writing services are the same.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 6, 2025

The focus of this article is to share examples of AI input prompts to generate case studies as a learning tool to help students learn course topics and learning outcomes. Case studies provide opportunities for students to learn and/or reinforce what they have already learned. Make sure the case study is real-world relevant.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

The categories students create and the labels they assign to each category provide insight into their thinking. What big ideas would they expect to explore studying this unit, reading this text, or working through this project? My students worked in breakout rooms using a Jamboard to organize and label their words.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students.

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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 317

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

At this point in the school year, you have had time to establish classroom routines, nurture your relationships with students, and design and facilitate entire units of study. It’s the perfect time to ask your students for feedback. Model the process and/or analyze exemples. Despite the feedback, I was immovable on this point.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

A study co-authored by MIT scholars concludes that widely disseminated school quality ratings reflect the preparation and family background of their students as much or more than a school’s contribution to learning gains. Angrist is co-author of a newly published paper detailing the study’s results.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

Set aside dedicated study time, designate a quiet space, and make a visual schedule for completing assignments. Break Tasks into Smaller Chunks Students with autism may become overwhelmed with large tasks, such as lengthy homework assignments or projects.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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.” For a history class studying World War II, one student or group might learn about the Normandy invasion, while another might take on the rise of fascism and a third might explore the Pacific front.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Barriers to Effective Transfer and Application of Learning Assigning the same task to all students without offering any choices can significantly hinder the effective transfer and application of learning. Can you suggest creative assignments for grade students to express their learning about ?

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2023

According to a recent study , grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. Students may choose to what degree they engage with an assignment to earn an A, B, or C, for example. Grading is time consuming, however, and more grading-related questions are popping up in the news these days.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

This program also provides the educator with the ability to assign the same science article to students to read, but at their reading level. Once the teacher assigns the STEM activity to a class, students can access it immediately. This sparks their curiosity for what is to come in the new unit of study.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In a previous post, I described how blended learning models could make this challenging teaching assignment more manageable ; however, that post assumes that teachers are familiar with blended learning. a unit of study or grading period) can help students form relationships with classmates and feel more connected to a learning community.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Personal Reflections: Students could make claims about their learning experiences, provide evidence from their assignments, and ask questions about how they can improve their skills. In the final post of this series, we’ll delve into the practical uses of the “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine for educators.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Today’s digital-savvy students welcomed ChatGPT with open arms and began using it for writing assignments. According to a new study from Academic Help , 67 percent of students use AI for creating texts – the basis for their essays and other papers. The issue here is not only about the academic integrity violation.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The study continues the research that ACT published six years ago, The Digital Divide and Educational Equity. Speaking of trust, in another recent study, we found that many students did not use AI tools because they did not trust the information provided by the tools.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2020

struggled to find existing or reliable internet connections, many didn’t have access to appropriate devices to complete online assignments, others waited for weeks until schools managed to organize device-lending programs, while still others had to share devices with siblings and, sometimes, parents who also had to work from home.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2025

“As AI tools and products for educational purposes become more prevalent, studies should track their use among educators. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments? Kaufman , Ashley Woo , Joshua Eagan , Sabrina Lee ,and Emma B.

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Teachers Math Science English 284

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. Instead of moving on to the next unit of study, teachers can pause and design a must-do versus may-do station rotation to address specific areas of need that surfaced from the summative assessment data.

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