k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This approach respects the natural constraints of attention and working memory. These AI-powered assistants serve as perpetually available guides, providing instant feedback, adaptive challenges, and personalised pathways through educational content. Similarly, platforms like QuizBot and Buddy.ai

Education 167

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 167

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

There is an inequality of teacher attention. This inequality of attention is not a teacher shortcoming but rather a natural product of having a group of students in the physical classroom with the teacher while other students attend class online. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

York found that TeachFX listened to her very carefully, and generated a detailed feedback report on her specific teaching style. I rarely ever get feedback on my teaching style. With that feedback, Phipps brought down the ratio of teacher-to-student talk to 50:50. These observations generated by AI can take quick effect.

Feedback 218

Feedback Teachers Language Languages 218

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It’s not just a test of one’s ability to put thoughts into words; it requires substantial time investment, focused attention, memory, critical thinking skills, and the physical mechanics of handwriting or typing. Too often, feedback is given on finished products.

Assignments 457

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers who have traditionally planned a whole group lesson that moves the class, as a unit, through a series of learning activities find it nearly impossible to hold their students’ attention in the concurrent classroom. Despite their best efforts, teachers feel like they cannot be successful in teaching and reaching all students.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate to this station, they receive focused attention and resources that address their unique learning challenges or advanced needs, ensuring that each student is supported where they are in their learning journey. Students receive individualized attention to address specific areas of struggle.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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. Targeted Skill Development: Focus on specific skills that individual students or groups need to develop, guiding practice and providing feedback.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons. Our cognitive resources do, however, have a limit; therefore, we must always choose from the available resources that we can pay attention to.

Attention 122

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 122

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

Evaluation 119

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2021

From the private school where I started teaching to my current position at Toby Farms Intermediate School , a Title I school with a large population of at-risk students, comics have helped to capture student attention so much that they create their own fun along the way, no matter how dry the topic is.

Curriculum 353

Curriculum English Attention Art 353

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It turns out that with each passing year, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to capture and hold a student’s attention and focus during my lessons. Our cognitive resources do, however, have a limit; therefore, we must always choose from the available resources that we can pay attention to.

Attention 111

Attention Students Quizzes Interdisciplinary 111

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

Laboratory 187

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 187

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. 4 Check for Understanding & Provide Feedback on Student Progress. What are students clearly understanding?

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This encourages attention to detail and creative problem-solving. Encourage collaboration, feedback and showcasing work in a safe environment A safe learning environment is crucial for students to learn and thrive successfully. What if they insert the wires incorrectly or realize there’s a missing piece of hardware?

History 300

History Feedback Art Learning 300

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Teachers can’t slow down the lesson plans for the entire class to accommodate a few struggling students, and can’t provide individualized attention to all the students who need it to stay on track. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

Teaching 323

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 323

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 102

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 102

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. They record their responses directly within Classkick, allowing me to provide immediate, constructive feedback. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

Special Education 286

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

Lecturing 94

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 94

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Targeted assistance and adaptive feedback AI tutoring systems do an excellent job of delivering customizable support and feedback that align with student patterns in need. AI tutoring systems give students immediate feedback and guidance, addressing these problem areas before they become more severe.

Learning Styles 308

Learning Styles Learning Students Gamification 308

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 96

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. For our purposes, we are going to say that student engagement is the ability for a teacher to draw the attention or interest of students for the sake of learning. So how do you do that?

Student Engagement 304

Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 304

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Passive learning is defined as the process by which students receive information from their learning environment but receive no feedback, and there is no interaction between the learner and the learning environment.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

This frees up teachers to plan better lessons and spend quality time with students who need one-on-one attention. A writing teacher could use AI to provide quick first-round feedback, leaving more time for meaningful discussions about story structure and creative expression. Will AI replace teachers?

Teaching 328

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 328

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Students work on projects tied to a real cause or community issue, and they also solicit community feedback, advice, and expertise to improve their public products.

Learning 279

Learning History Attention Feedback 279

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Each day, we are bombarded with content from websites, social media, and a hundred other sources that demand our attention and seek to influence our behavior. As students grow in their data representation skills, they can start providing feedback to their own data representation creations.

Science 312

Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 312

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2021

But getting remote learning to work well requires feedback loops between schools and families. Due to constantly changing and often confusing remote learning instructions, as well as their own home life challenges, educators may struggle with prioritizing time and attention to connect with students in a structured way.

Distance Learning 253

Distance Learning Learning Special Education Attention 253

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

Key takeaways from the guidance include: Broader oversight: States should respond to claims from media reports, parent feedback sessions, and other sources, even if they fall outside of traditional parameters. Timely action: States must issue findings of noncompliance within three months of identifying an issue.

Disabilities 294

Disabilities Special Education Students Attention 294

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. The goal is for students to lead with empathy to identify and define a problem, then develop a realistic solution to that problem that can be tested and refined through feedback.

Failure 303

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 303

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Yet, many teachers find it challenging to connect with learners as they navigate the demands of teaching online, on a hybrid schedule, or in the concurrent classroom where their attention is divided between in-class and online students. Give focused, actionable feedback to support progress.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By inspiring the next generation of educators, we can build up this honorable profession to ensure all students are receiving the attention and support they need to thrive. This will allow them to better understand if its a career they would like to pursue.

Teachers 274

Teachers Education High School High School 274

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It can offer practice exercises that develop analytical skills and provide immediate feedback on their performance. This individualized attention can significantly boost a student’s confidence and motivation. Helpful : AI can present challenging problems and scenarios for your child to solve, encouraging them to think critically.

Learning Styles 312

Learning Styles Critical Thinking Intelligence Motivation 312

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

As a result, teachers are able to quickly assess writing proficiency and provide students with specific and personalized feedback. It provides them with their own dashboard of real-time feedback. It is important that we help educators standardize the assessment of writing, and provide immediate, actionable and comparative feedback.

Writing 251

Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 251

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This gap persists despite significant attention to youth mental health issues. Implement “Feedback Fridays” : Set aside time every Friday for students to provide feedback on their learning experiences that week. Use this feedback to make real-time adjustments to teaching methods and school policies.

High School 271

High School High School Schools Students 271

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information? Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The game with the headset focused on visual and audio cues to give feedback and allowed students to interact with the virtual environment around them. One of the key takeaways of the study is that teachers should pay close attention to using visuals and hand gestures to help students process information.”

Science 294

Science English Communication Language 294

eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Thanks to these many digital stimuli, their stimulus thresholds have risen, making it an increasing challenge for teachers to arouse their students’ interest and maintain their attention. Immersive and interactive, digital learning tools can encourage new levels of creativity and concentration in the classroom,” said Horvath.

English 246

English Attention Language Languages 246