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JULY 10, 2025

Virtual Whiteboards: These online tools replicate the traditional classroom whiteboard—and in some cases, students can even write or draw on them too. Establish Clear Communication Routines: Help your child understand how and when to seek help. Multimedia Learning Materials: Mixing things up helps keep learning fresh.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2017

And while these programs attempt to arm students will the ability to code, they sometimes overlook a critical skill that developers, computer science scholars and tech recruiters say is key to landing a job in their field: writing. Being able to communicate problems is all part and parcel to someone [a company] would want to bring onboard.”

Writing 257

Writing Skills Essay Science 257

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. More than that: If students often ask ChatGPT to generate essays or make those essays longer , their writing and communication skills will suffer.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Academic Integrity 288

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing.

Writing 318

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 318

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

Essay 167

Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 276

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. You’re not alone.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

They may express and communicate what they know or can do in different ways. You can allow them to write an argumentative essay, 2) prepare and engage in a live debate with a classmate, or 3) record an argumentative speech. Writing these descriptions is the most challenging part of designing a standards-aligned rubric.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ninth-grade English was a paradox for me—both the best and worst year for helping me learn to write. Every month, my Advanced English teacher, Mr. Johnson, assigned our class one of the classics of English literature and expected us to demonstrate what we had learned with an accompanying essay.

Writing 288

Writing Failure Essay English 288

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

From the three-paragraph essay to one that lives up to the purpose of essays is a big leap both scholastically and skills-wise. Abbie Kay from State of Writing emphasizes that solid writing is about expressing ideas and effectively engaging and persuading your audience.

Essay 158

Essay Writing Skills Plagiarism 158

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2017

How do you know when a student has turned in a good essay? For Patti West-Smith, the answer is simple: Does the piece of writing do its job? In other words, she said, is the essay effective in communicating its ideas? If so, then the writing is probably good—and if not, then it needs revising. Purpose and Audience.

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Writing Essay Feedback Evaluation 195

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

has partnered with Story2 , a company that teaches students to tell their stories out loud and write authentic admission essays, to use the Story2 EssayBuilder Plus platform to improve college access and readiness among its high school students. Perris Union School District in Riverside, Calif.,

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Essay Writing Communication Skills 175

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2017

I feel confident that education will always be needed; but, occasionally I wonder if writing education has value in a computer-driven world. Schwab profiles a report titled “2017 Designs in Tech” which references writing as among the unicorn skills in design. Writing as Job Market Differentiator. Writing for Great UX.

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Writing Technology Education Essay 220

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. Writing centers are often run by non-tenured staff, which can make them especially vulnerable, says Genie N.

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Writing Instructors Essay English 205

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 3, 2023

The November newsfeed heralded the arrival of AI essay writing. AI (or Artificial Intelligence) essay writing recruits online software that sifts through information and generates a thoughtful written analysis. That said, given the right prompts, AI software can truly deliver some lovely, thoughtful college-level writing.

Essay 145

Essay Plagiarism Writing Ethics 145

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.

History 382

History Physical Education Art Essay 382

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. I’ve built project playlists, close-reading playlists, and writing playlists.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The University of Michigan’s M-Write program is built on the idea that students learn best when they write about what they’re studying, rather than taking multiple-choice tests. Senior lecturer Brenda Gunderson teaches a statistics course that will be first to adopt the automated element of M-Write.

Essay 139

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 139

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2023

Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. We’ll see how these great teachers turn simple essays into smart thinking tools. Why Essays?

Critical Thinking 148

Critical Thinking Essay Teaching Exams 148

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I think students are reading and writing more than ever. Is it quality writing? I think students are reading and writing more than ever,” says Jeremy Hyler, an eighth-grade English teacher at Fulton Middle School in Michigan. “Is Is it quality writing? But it’s like learning how to write an argument for the SAT.

Writing 165

Writing Teaching Essay Middle School 165

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2019

Writing is more important than ever, but many of today’s students are lousy at it. Warner has been teaching writing at colleges for more than 20 years. And he’s written two books on the topic, including his most recent, called “ Why They Can’t Write. John Warner has some ideas about why that is, and how to fix it.

Writing 167

Writing Essay Feedback Students 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

When was the last time you wrote an essay? 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. engagement and passion.

Writing 167

Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Not only dissertations.

Language 129

Language Languages Communication English 129

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

The new offering provides a comprehensive and personalized college application experience by combining hands-on expert guidance from dedicated advisors with robust virtual task management, communication and feedback tools. About AtomicMind.

Technology 244

Technology Coaching Essay Feedback 244

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2017

But Mayfield’s true passion is language—particularly writing. He also spent time consulting for high profile companies like CTB McGraw-Hill and College Board, which wanted to learn more about student writing. One thing that I’m working very hard to change is the baseline premise that writing is a high-stakes thing.

Achievement 164

Achievement Writing Essay Languages 164

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Consider, for example, essay grading. But software cannot give feedback on many of the qualities that really define great writing—such as whether the students’ rhetoric and logic will resonate with her intended audience. It takes a human to give feedback on the more nuanced aspects of human communication.

Essay 273

Essay Feedback Intelligence Coaching 273

Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Like many skills, good writing comes with good practice. Just ask Jane Hyatt Yolen, author and editor of more than 280 books, whose most notable quotes include: “Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes.

Writing 148

Writing Essay Learning English 148

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 3, 2023

The November newsfeed heralded the arrival of AI essay writing. AI (or Artificial Intelligence) essay writing recruits online software that sifts through information and generates a thoughtful written analysis. That said, given the right prompts, AI software can truly deliver some lovely, thoughtful college-level writing.

Essay 98

Essay Plagiarism Writing Ethics 98

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. 9% of writing assignments in grades six to eight include long form writing.

Writing 155

Writing Teaching Education Feedback 155

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. Such software can help with parental communications as well.

Teaching Assistants 287

Teaching Assistants Teaching Quizzes Intelligence 287

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

BOSTON – As part of its human-centered approach to AI in K-12 education, learning technology company HMH today announced new OpenAI-powered integrations within Writable , its award-winning writing practice and assessment solution for grades 3-12.

Plagiarism 246

Plagiarism Teachers Feedback Essay 246

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Activities like creating portfolios, writing reflective essays, or presenting on their learning journey can be very effective. Communicate effectively with stakeholders : Transparent and open communication is key to building trust and collaboration within the school community.

Achievement 290

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 290

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

students to write well goes back decades. Newsweek published its ballyhooed screed Why Johnny Can’t Write in 1975. This past summer, The New York Times chimed in with Why Kids Can’t Write. Who says Americans can’t write?) So West-Smith has tried to give her teachers the write stuff. “A Turnitin , an Oakland, Calif.-based

Writing 135

Writing Teaching Essay Feedback 135

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2018

Too often when teachers say they are teaching writing, they mean that they are assigning writing work to their students, but they aren’t actually helping students master the fundamentals. First, students should have a strong background in the structures of writing, such as spelling, punctuation, and basic grammar.

Essay 183

Essay Writing Assignments Attention 183

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

References Understanding AI Writing Tools and Their Uses for Teaching and Learning at UC Berkeley | Center for Teaching & Learning. Secret 2: Student expertise. Students ages 10-13 are rarely seen as experts or asked to share their perspectives and lived experiences.

Teaching 337

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 337

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Using technology to score essays is nothing new. Still, some educators and parents alike felt blindsided by the news about auto-grading essays for K-12 students. Equity and Accuracy One question is whether the new system will fairly grade the writing of children who are bilingual or who are learning English.

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Fairness Testing Grades Essay 197

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.” They might write an essay, compile a slideshow presentation, or create a video, for instance. Our Forensic Science course engages students in STEM learning, and our American Sign Language courses help students become better communicators.

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 344