Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO NoRedInk , the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered with the National Writing Project (NWP) , a nationwide network dedicated to improving writing instruction. Learn more at NoRedInk.com.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Secret 2: Student expertise.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

As technology users, students access technology for entertainment, communication, and learning. Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers to becoming technology creators.

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Critical Thinking High School High School Writing 330

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

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Languages 124

Languages Language Writing Communication 124

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Meadowcroft.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Music, in particular, has long been an ally of instructors teaching a second language (L2)—a language learned after one’s native tongue—especially since the field transitioned toward a more communicative approach. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize.

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Language Languages Instructors Culture 86

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 191

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. I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you.

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Writing Teaching Education Feedback 156

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2021

As technology users, students access technology for entertainment, communication, and learning. Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers to becoming technology creators.

Teaching 254

Teaching Critical Thinking Communication High School 254

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Collaboration: How effectively does the student work with peers, share responsibilities, and communicate? Problem-solving: Can students apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to overcome challenges? formal writing assignment, performance task, project). materials, technology, references)?

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Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Whether text, video or something else entirely, each of these mediums encompasses a form of writing. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. Increasingly, writing doesn’t mean a five paragraph essay written by hand. engagement and passion.

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Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

While podcasts have remained a solid contender in the way we consume information in the last two decades, they also provide a simple yet powerful medium that can help students in their literacy and communication growth. All four domains (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are present.

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Communication Writing Languages Language 273

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s what allows them to master social skills and shapes their communication, cooperation, and responsible decision-making abilities. Allow them to “mess about” with the materials in an unstructured way and write down any stray thoughts or questions that might come to mind.

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Gamification Education Intelligence Critical Thinking 307

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Languages 98

Languages Language Writing Communication 98

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem in their classroom, community, or the world and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. These are all skills students need to be successful, whatever their future holds.

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STEM Distance Learning Science Writing 330

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

AI translation systems process languages separately, making it difficult to replicate the fluidity of real-world multilingual communication. This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

Intelligence 286

Intelligence Education Language Languages 286

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Eleven years later, as I walk through the halls in a middle school/high school setting, I see students sitting on a tile floor crowded around a device trying to type, communicate, take videos, and record their voices with background noise and distractions often interrupting their progress. The environment. The pedagogy.

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Teachers Students Assignments Communication 280

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! What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Math Skills Reinforcement: For math classes, must-do stations could focus on foundational math skills that need reinforcement, as identified by assessment data, while may-do stations could offer problem-solving activities, collaborative real-world math challenges, or math games that stimulate critical thinking and application.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

Writing skills. Students who resist typical writing instruction with pencil and paper may blossom as authors when given the opportunity to compose electronically on computers and tablets. Here are a handful of high-quality apps that reinforce these skills and promote others.

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Mobile Devices Collaborative Research Critical Thinking Writing 229

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking. With high-quality STEM experiences, MLs can develop the problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills they need to succeed, no matter which path they choose when they graduate.

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STEM English Language Languages 334

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Be clear and specific: Write prompts and questions that are clear and straightforward.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

They provide students with an enhanced skill set in critical thinking, time management, strong writing and communication, and problem-solving as a direct result of a learning environment that promotes productive struggle.

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Testing Exams Students Critical Thinking 266

eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

The Twig Create makerspace encourages students’ creative agency in a number of ways: Film allows students who struggle with paper/pen-based reading and writing to access information more readily and communicate ideas in a sequenced manner.

Language 246

Language Languages Education History 246

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It should clearly communicate the strengths and areas in need of development or revision in their work and suggest specific strategies the students can use to make improvements. User-friendly (more specifically, student-friendly): It’s important that the feedback is communicated to students in language they can understand.

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Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Eleven years later, as I walk through the halls in a middle school/high school setting, I see students sitting on a tile floor crowded around a device trying to type, communicate, take videos, and record their voices with background noise and distractions often interrupting their progress. The environment. The pedagogy.

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Teachers Assignments Students Participation 223

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The idea is the main component in argument forming, and actively learn teaches students how to communicate by asking and answering questions. As the students progress through the reading assignments, they also go through quizzes and write a quick prompt to the passage they’ve just read. Forming the Arguments.

Art 226

Art Languages Language Plagiarism 226

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

What strategies might help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills? How can a regular practice of reflection help students understand the impact of their actions and choices on themselves, the people around them, and their communities? Click to copy. Strategy #5: Role Playing Exercises.

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Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The curriculum helps students cultivate communication, problem-solving, and self-awareness, as well as essential life skills like entrepreneurship, negotiation, financial literacy, and networking, to boost their academic abilities. Compelling Content.

High School 207

High School High School Curriculum Skills 207

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2018

Writing grants to raise money to continuously upgrade the library. ? When I went to library school, I never thought about the library as the place to grow relationships, harbor creativity, and inspire empathy and critical-thinking skills. Building our makerspace and computer science program. ?

Critical Thinking 208

Critical Thinking Writing Communication Science 208

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

That’s what writing is about–taking what you know and putting it out there for all to see. When students hear the word “writing”, most think paper-and-pencil, maybe word processing, but that’s the vehicle, not the goal. He always communicated his math artistically , as fit his learning style.

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Writing Learning Styles Art Mobile Devices 92

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Great content is critical to effective assessments and her in-depth knowledge and experience in assessment, coupled with her outstanding writing and editing skills, strengthen our mission.”. Sparks holds a B.A. in English Literature from Princeton University and a degree in librarianship from the University of Wales.

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Secondary Education English Critical Thinking Knowledge 194

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

This strategy provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding while developing self-direction and critical thinking skills that are valuable far beyond testing season. #2 Writing a diary entry from that persons perspective. Designing a digital trading card with stats and accomplishments.

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Testing Learning Critical Thinking Essay 195