Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly. Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. an EB student.

English 134

English Language Languages Assignments 134

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 189

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 189

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Flipped Classroom 2.0 This incremental mastery builds confidence and reduces cognitive overload.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Flipped Classroom 2.0 This incremental mastery builds confidence and reduces cognitive overload.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly. Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount.

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Earlier this year, I administered a survey to my students, asking them to evaluate my classroom management skills and provide feedback on our classroom. Instead of assuming this was the case for my classroom, I did what any unsure teacher does and asked my students directly. They are for everyone.

Multiple Choice Questions 115

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Develop relationships with the students Building strong relationships with students fosters a sense of community and belonging. Maintaining alumni engagement through events and communication channels ensures ongoing mentorship and support for students.

STEM 53

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. One major issue is the lack of personal interaction.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Conduct a casual formative assessment during a class discussion or group activity, and regularly check in with students who need more support. Use different types of assessments in your class to help reluctant test-takers show what they know. Once the dread of big tests is gone, you may find that engagement takes its place.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Supporting your child in joining these discussions—even casually—can reinforce the material and help them feel part of a learning community. Interactive Games: Learning can (and should!)

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

One innovative idea is to host a “Virtual Fundraising Campaign,” where students utilize online platforms to reach out to family and friends for donations, leveraging social media and digital communication. I list some type of question in which I would love your input and feedback.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Katie Honeycutt, a San Bernardino Valley College student who dropped her classes to take a job The social disruption was even worse: “I’m naturally a shy person, so transitioning from a year full of almost no social communication to being back in the classroom and having to make these relationships and friendships work was really, really hard.”

Math 87

Math English Lecturing High School 87

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Complete with 34 slides including blank, customizable slides, a form for peer feedback, and a set of teacher notes for implementation, this no-prep activity is a great way to practice CCSS for speaking and listening. Craft 30-second speeches for fast-paced discussions Not every argument needs a long preparation process.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

An important part of high school education is knowing how to speak to a group, listen to feedback, adapt the presentation to the audience’s learning style, and communicate information so listeners understand. Provide an overview of the device being discussed—iPad, laptop, computer, Chromebook, Mac, or another.

Teachers 168

Teachers Languages Language Internet 168

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers have in their “teaching toolbelts” for guiding learners toward mastery. Without feedback, students do not have a clear sense of what they are doing well, what they need to focus on, and what they can do to improve.

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

Facilitation is the teacher’s ability to clearly communicate learning objectives and support learners as they make progress toward those objectives. This last component–facilitating online discussions–can be especially challenging for teachers who are not used to engaging students remotely. Learning online is new for many students.

Discussions 546

Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

Teach Hub

MAY 20, 2025

It combines your electronic gradebooks with attendance, communication tools, lesson plans, and even admissions and billing if your school needs that. The layout feels a bit like a social media feed, with updates, assignments, and discussions all in one spot. The gradebook itself is very visual and easy to navigate.

Teachers 90

Teachers Assignments Grades Feedback 90

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

However, the student refused to concede his point, and we ended up having a very intense discussion about boogers. As teachers, we never know when strange, awkward, or controversial discussions will begin in our classrooms. How we choose to respond to these discussions will have a significant impact on our students’ growth.

Discussions 297

Discussions Writing Questions Feedback 297

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

JANUARY 10, 2022

We demonstrate how teachers can leverage universally designed blended learning to position students as active agents in the classroom and create the time and space for these new workflows.

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Teachers can create a support network for students if they design lessons that encourage communication and collaboration. As pictured in the image below, stations can be used to engage students in small group discussions (face-to-face or online) and encourage collaboration by presenting the group with a shared task or challenge.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

These characteristics are also critical to a high-functioning learning community where students enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency. Teachers can use a weekly feedback from to streamline feedback and make this practice a sustainable part of each week. What did you learn? What are you going to do differently next time?

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Achievement Coaching 506

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Breakout rooms provide a synchronous virtual space for students to connect, discuss, collaborate, and share. For example, when I am facilitating a training, I post directions and/or discussion questions on a Mentimeter slide that participants can view while they are in breakout rooms. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In my latest book, Balance with Blended Learning , I write about strategies that turn everyday tasks, like giving feedback, assessing student work, and conferencing with students about progress into opportunities for connection. Purpose Preparation Post-Conference Plan Parent Communication How do students want to use this time?

Blended Learning 531

Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

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. Then they can work collaboratively to discuss what that standard might look like broken up into clear success criteria.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Discussions Writing 543

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This has been accompanied by a growing demand for educators to provide quality feedback in a timely manner. Krystina Wood As a 13-year veteran at Toledo High School in Toledo, Washington, Wood was looking for a way to improve her feedback loop with students. It makes me a better teacher and helps me communicate better to my students.

Feedback 191

Feedback Math Teachers Students 191

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. During the next class period, she discusses the findings with her students. This practice is called early-term feedback. Collecting feedback can be as easy as passing out index cards.

Feedback 191

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 191

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. These cognitively challenging tasks will require more time for some students.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. Teaching kids to think like designers helps them become stronger communicators.

Communication 167

Communication Knowledge Writing Discussions 167

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2023

The Advisory Council members help inform the company’s future development plans for the ParentSquare platform and serve as a peer-to-peer forum for discussing best practices and pressing issues in school communications and family engagement. Buy-in from the majority of staff members and parents was quick.

Communication 308

Communication Achievement Feedback Languages 308

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Digital collaboration platforms let students contribute to discussions, share their ideas, and collaborate on projects in a digital space. Asynchronous communication tools: Integrate asynchronous communication tools such as discussion forums, blogs, or messaging platforms.

Gamification 322

Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 322