Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Sometimes this is the result of students who are distracted or not paying attention. Writing or typing detailed directions is time-consuming. Even really young students in kindergarten and first grade who may not be able to read, can press play on a video and watch the teacher explain how to complete a task.

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Attention Blended Learning Writing Assignments 399

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Historically, we’ve mandated students attend school, but we’ve incentivized them to do well by rewarding them with grades, GPAs and class rankings. In a pre-COVID-19 world, the logic was simple: You get good grades to get into a good college. But thanks to COVID-19, grades have suddenly lost their meaning.

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Motivation Grades Students Essay 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

1st Grade A critical skill for first graders is to not only understand the idea of a “digital citizen” but why it’s important to be one. How does paying attention to their surroundings at the mall equate to paying attention on websites? Can students identify each other? Break the class into two.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

My days fly by in a blur of driving the kids to school, working, making dinner, cleaning up, packing lunches, lesson planning, and grading. Yet, those slow mornings feel far away as I write this. I am writing this blog because the lack of balance in my own life has left me feeling exhausted.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval. Again, think Legos.

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Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support. Some AI assistants grade papers, while others spot students who might need extra help. When papers need grading or test scores need tracking, AI steps in. Will AI replace teachers?

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 330

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 2, 2016

Student engagement is “ the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught.” ” The truth is I didn’t need to teach my 9th and 10th-grade students what an RSA animated film is or how to create one. Why not let students figure it out?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the early elementary grades, the assumption that PBL is simply too much for young learners can be a frequent roadblock. Some ideas of what PBL might look like in a first grade classroom include: A group of strong readers begin reading nonfiction books about a topic of their choosing and write their own story about the topic.

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Writing Grades Motivation Attention 300

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. It is not something that I would put in a grade book. What am I still confused about?

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

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 18, 2023

Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. However, more importantly, it contributes to the overall diploma grade. The IB sets criteria and guidelines for the write-up.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Evaluation 148

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

And that’s just one example of using technology to enhance writing skills, public speaking skills, and stimulating imagination while learning about a critical historical moment.”. Casey Foundation shows that students who were not proficient readers by the end of third grade were four times more likely to drop out of high school.

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Technology Reading Skills Critical Thinking 363

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

AI can help students write stronger essays, solve tricky math problems, and even manage their stress levels, all while giving TAs more time to focus on what matters most–building meaningful connections with students. Diffit provides leveled resources as well. Nearly all generative AI tools offer a summary function. Documentor.cc

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Teaching Assistants Teaching Quizzes Intelligence 275

Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2016

When we met for her annual review this year, one of her goals revolved around her learning how to extend her writing. Last year, I’d bought a marble composition notebook, and I told her that we would write every day. Although it wasn’t the easiest idea to implement (I mean, it still required reading and writing during her break!),

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Writing Feedback Reading Questions 153

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the new year, when we receive our mid-year i-Ready results, I want to celebrate our students’ growth, paying particular attention to those who were below grade level on their fall assessment and have worked hard to make meaningful progress since then.”. Jenna Rosienski, 7th-grade teacher, Franklin Middle School, Wisconsin. “My

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Elementary School Elementary School Writing Grades 278

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

If I were to use Writable to create a rubric for writing and grading funding announcements of the type you might typically see on EdSurge , it might look something like this: The K-12 writing-support tool is not (currently) designed for publications covering startups and venture capital. based company.

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Writing Feedback Peer Review Plagiarism 113

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. I don’t proofread text or explain what it takes to get a better grade.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 118

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

From their focus on hands-on learning to a lack of district-provided devices in the lower grades, the reasons are both pedagogical and budgetary. These days my teaching is at the college level, but I’ve found that at least one challenge never changes, regardless of the age of the students: There is so much to pay attention to all the time!

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Grades Reading Group work Activities 336

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

This ensures they are exposed to grade-level academic content while developing their English language skills. ELs need ample opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

And that’s just one example of using technology to enhance writing skills, public speaking skills, and stimulating imagination while learning about a critical historical moment.”. Casey Foundation shows that students who were not proficient readers by the end of third grade were four times more likely to drop out of high school.

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Technology Hybrid Learning Reading Critical Thinking 304

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2021

She was part of a team researching how to build a better writing feedback tool. Think of programs that can automatically generate suggestions or scores for students based on their writing. Sometimes it’s not even that actual writing process that’s causing students the challenge.

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Essay Writing Attention Feedback 213

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many students are still reading below the level appropriate for their grade– roughly one-third of fourth graders in the United States read at or below what’s considered the basic level. And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades.

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Science Reading Gamification Motivation 316

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The study included 97 seventh grade students in an urban middle school in Indiana. Students were then tested on their knowledge of the material covered in the games, how they made connections between the concepts introduced and how they translated their thoughts into writing. All students saw an improvement in their test scores.

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Science English Communication Language 297

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on teacher burnout, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Todays teachers are coping with a wide range of stresses, from chronic student absenteeism to limitations on what you can teach and parents pressuring you to change grades.

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Teaching Mobile Devices Attention Activities 237

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2017

With all of the focus on helping struggling students achieve grade-level proficiency, students at the very top end of the academic spectrum often aren’t getting the challenges they need to stay engaged in school or tap their full potential. Matthew Jaskol aims to change that. million public-school students in gifted and talented programs.

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Students Testing Achievement Curriculum Design 262

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Kane’s research into district-level learning loss found that Cicero students in third to eighth grades lost the equivalent of a third of a year in reading from spring 2019 to 2022, and a little less than half a year in math. Her goal this year is to boost students’ confidence and help more students read at a fifth grade level on their own.

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Schools Math English Reading 285

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. I don’t proofread text or explain what it takes to get a better grade.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 95

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For some, even their grades improved. That discussion could draw the attention of other students–making my students feel self-conscious–or it might be disruptive. We might move quickly from showing something on-screen to asking students to reflect on the information in writing. It wasn’t easy–it did take time.

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Students Disabilities Group work Special Education 279

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

As I checked in with one student who appeared to be working quietly, it turned out he had carefully solved the first problem, only to write guesses down for the rest. Now, he was rewarding himself by attentively drawing cartoon cityscapes all over his paper.

Attention 217

Attention Schools Students Knowledge 217

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Course Context I teach a required, writing-intensive course for students in their junior year of their undergraduate studies. In addition to a heavy writing component, there is also a heavy reading component. While students enjoy the subject matter, they are not terribly thrilled by the amount of reading they are expected to complete.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 87

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Students who spent formative years learning online may be too nervous to raise a hand in class or have trouble paying attention. With the flexibility that came with pandemic-era school, they’re not used to firm deadlines or strict grading. Teaching The Why Sarah Z. So being open about ‘this is why I'm asking you to do it.’”

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Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 200

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2016

A couple of years ago, I taught a student in an online creative writing class. When John first started in my class, his academic skills were minimal: His reading was well below grade level. His writing was riddled with so many errors that it was difficult for me to read. The path to success. Sparking a love of learning.

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Teaching Writing Reading Feedback 189

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The grading was peer graded.] And there wasn't a lot of work put into a lot of the grading that happened. But in traditional higher education, we had better start paying attention to these folks and stop writing them off. I was surprised that the pedagogy has gotten a lot better. They're no longer a joke.

Teaching 192

Teaching Attention Feedback Lecturing 192

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow. The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. The pressure students feel to get high grades and the pressure for teachers to give them are both real.

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Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 88

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Students learn best when they study real ballot initiatives during an election year or work with journalism professors to write their own editorials for the local paper. Consequently, for the simulations to be effective learning experiences, I must then teach them the foundational knowledge they should have been taught in younger grades.

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History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Rather than relying solely on AI to write their essays, students use these tools to foster critical thinking, inspire creativity, and brainstorm potential topics. It can give suggestions for how to write a college application essay for those who lack writing skills, too.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 274