Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Institutional leaders play a pivotal role in championing AI adoption by fostering trust, ensuring transparent communication, and making informed decisions.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary 247

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 247

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

The guide breaks down the edtech purchasing cycle into three processes: edtech selection, implementation and evaluation. They rely on 1EdTechs TrustEd Apps program, Lightspeed Insight and internal help desk tracking to evaluate tools for privacy, use and impact. AI is transforming tools and pushing prices up, says Magley.

Evaluation 136

Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 136

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Institutional leaders play a pivotal role in championing AI adoption by fostering trust, ensuring transparent communication, and making informed decisions.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency–grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.

Ethics 204

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 204

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. One student communicated, “I felt heard, valued, and important in this class… everyone truly has the opportunity to openly share without judgment.”

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

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. What do you think the song is trying to communicate? 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Languages 95

Languages Language Instructors Culture 95

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data. Richmond, B.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Schools across the country use various versions of quality assurance (walkthroughs, observations, evaluations, learning walks, etc.) As we gear up for next school year, we’re looking back at our first year of CEAs, celebrating wins, and iterating for the future. Why Classroom Engagement Audits?

Coaching 98

Coaching Feedback Achievement Evaluation 98

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. One student communicated, “I felt heard, valued, and important in this class… everyone truly has the opportunity to openly share without judgment.”

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Additionally, it cultivates intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, information literacy, teamwork, and problem-solving. Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data. Richmond, B.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

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. What do you think the song is trying to communicate? 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Languages 65

Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

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. Some students opted for a good old-fashioned test.

Multiple Choice Questions 113

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

The hierarchical structure of academia places tenure-track faculty at particular risk, as they are vulnerable to unfair evaluation practices, disproportionate workloads, and a lack of mentorship from senior faculty. Levecque et al.

Education 98

Education Culture Counselling Ethics 98

Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Schools will need to develop plans to prevent misuse, such as students creating fake school communications. However, the training strongly emphasizes the need to fact-check and critically evaluate all AI-generated content before it is used. The DfE advises schools to consider data privacy, intellectual property, and online safety.

Quizzes 59

Quizzes Schools Disabilities Exams 59

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. To further support students, AEF utilizes the BIC System (Behavior, Intervention, and Communication), a digital tracking tool that monitors behavior, executive functioning progress, and social-emotional development.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students. Continuous evaluation, surveys, and informal check-ins can reveal usability issues and highlight opportunities for improvement.

Critical Thinking 87

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Digital literacy refers to the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies. Information literacy involves the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively. Communication is key.

Skills 52

Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Discussions 52

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This transparency not only improves learning outcomes but also enhances communication between instructors and students. Continuous evaluation, surveys, and informal check-ins can reveal usability issues and highlight opportunities for improvement.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. His teaching and research focus on political communication, media law, and digital media culture. References ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Campus Action Plan Development.”  ALL IN Challenge. Accessed June 18, 2025.  Bjorklund-Young, Alanna. 

Students 53

Students Attention Communication Study 53

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. To summarize, while hybrid learning models offer promising solutions, their success hinges on thoughtful execution and consistent evaluation.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2025

Dr. Ben Medeiros is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh. His teaching and research focus on political communication, media law, and digital media culture. References ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Campus Action Plan Development.”  ALL IN Challenge. Accessed June 18, 2025.  Bjorklund-Young, Alanna. 

Students 59

Students Attention Communication Study 59

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

These tools encourage educators to evaluate representation, inclusion, and bias in their practices. Equity should be embedded into hiring, discipline, curriculum, and communication practices. When teachers model critical thinking about justice, students are empowered to do the same in their own lives. Who is left out?

Confidentiality 213

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 213

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

These tools encourage educators to evaluate representation, inclusion, and bias in their practices. Equity should be embedded into hiring, discipline, curriculum, and communication practices. When teachers model critical thinking about justice, students are empowered to do the same in their own lives. Who is left out?

Confidentiality 130

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

According to the survey , 69 percent of families prefer daily (48 percent) or weekly (21 percent) communication, yet only 52 percent are currently receiving updates at that frequency. We have an opportunity to evaluate and re-think what weve always done and consider how to effectively and frequently engage families about student progress.

Grades 153

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 153

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Keep a record of what services were impacted, how they were maintained or modified, and what communication was provided to families. If any adjustments have been made due to vacancies, document the rationale and interim solution, and communicate clearly with families. Prioritize solutions that reduce lift on your internal teams.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Languages Language 94

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Evaluating the detectability of AI-generated texts among student essays. Share the map of the course in advance so students can see the important standards, learning goals, content, concepts, and skills. Tes Magazine.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

It’s intended as a barometer for evaluating technology incorporation into instruction, but I’m going to suggest it be used instead as a guide for integration. The student examines what they have learned in the unit, the needs of task-purpose-audience, and strategically selects the tool best suited to communicating their knowledge.

Technology 180

Technology Math Curriculum Evaluation 180

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2016

Half of all classrooms were not using any tech to “gather, evaluate and/or use information for learning,” and even fewer classrooms were observed to use tech for problem solving or collaboration. According to the summary of results, “in 92,190 classrooms (64.6

Study 283

Study Evaluation Schools Culture 283

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In today’s educational environment, it is vital the school or district have a clear message with leaders understanding exactly what is to be communicated. It is equally important that families trust the authenticity of the communications. Does it provide two-way communication?

Communication 322

Communication Questions Evaluation English 322

eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2020

At Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) near Houston, we recognize the importance and value of consistent communication between home and school. As the 2020-21 school year approaches, I’d like to offer the following tips to support communication between home and school. Evaluate needs.

Communication 305

Communication Teachers Schools Evaluation 305

eSchool News

MAY 29, 2024

Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if the approach is fragmented and disjointed. For best results, a district communications strategic plan should identify key stakeholders, the outcomes you want to achieve with them, and the channels you’ll use for communication.

Communication 297

Communication Schools Evaluation English 297

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2021

K-12 schools spend billions on edtech tools, but often, many of the tools go unused or aren’t evaluated for effectiveness. So how can district technology teams ensure an effective evaluation and purchasing process for digital content and new software? “We got burnt really, really bad.

Evaluation 242

Evaluation Communication Questions Curriculum 242

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Here are five powerful resources that can transform how you evaluate student progress. Adobe Express: Adobe Express allows students to record video responses to prompts, making it a good choice for educators looking to assess verbal communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

Evaluation 267

Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 267

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2020

During the renovation project, the district began evaluating Extron’s GlobalViewer Campus Communications Suite – GVCCS – with intentions to modernize campus public address, bell, and intercom systems as a complete solution for unifying all campus audio systems under an easy-to-use interface using the existing network.

Communication 246

Communication Evaluation High School High School 246

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

By prioritizing critical components like best-of-breed communication technology, school leaders can ensure their integrated safety plan will help minimize emergencies and significantly contribute to the academic growth and wellbeing of students and staff.

Communication 284

Communication Technology Schools Testing 284