Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. For example, a board can focus on presenting reading strategies as pictured below so that students can select a focus strategy each time they read a text.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Feedback Activities Universal Design 546

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Giving regular feedback to roughly 100 middle and high schoolers has been my greatest challenge as an English and writing teacher, and it hit home for me sometime in 2013. My challenges with the feedback load were officially impacting my health and family life. Students were getting the feedback they needed faster.

Feedback 218

Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research. Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research.

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

They may express and communicate what they know or can do in different ways. It takes time to articulate what each level looks like; however, the benefit of this approach is that you do not need to write clarifying feedback. Students can read the descriptions to understand why they are receiving a particular score.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 10, 2015

Now, I get to experience how Google Classroom makes it easier to communicate with students, manage student work and provide meaningful feedback. I decided to read their book during our family reading night routine. I had no idea how Google Classroom worked.

English 413

English Feedback Assignments Communication 413

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Giving feedback in university courses allows for the provision of supportive ideas for improvement, elaboration, and/or heightened thinking as students prepare for job factors outside of their university preparation. Feedback Literacy.

Feedback 119

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 119

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. I know how important it is for students to receive regular feedback, so they know where they are excelling and where they need to focus their time and energy to improve.

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past few years, more literacy tools have been using generative AI, either to accelerate children’s reading proficiency or to stimulate more reading interest. I have seen that many have the potential to bring learning breakthroughs, for example, by offering personalized fluency practice or feedback tailored to each user.

Coaching 206

Coaching Reading Motivation Feedback 206

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Maybe you were curled up by the fire, reading a good book, and perhaps considering how you were going to integrate feedback, change up your courses, and add some jazz, flavor, and maybe a little bit of spice to your courses. I would like to take you on a bit of a journey – back to mid-December when we were on winter break.

Feedback 111

Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Giving feedback in university courses allows for the provision of supportive ideas for improvement, elaboration, and/or heightened thinking as students prepare for job factors outside of their university preparation. Feedback Literacy.

Feedback 98

Feedback Reading Disabilities Assignments 98

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

For example, an argumentative writing standard for English Language Arts reads, “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.” 4 Check for Understanding & Provide Feedback on Student Progress. choice board of options).

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. They record their responses directly within Classkick, allowing me to provide immediate, constructive feedback. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

Special Education 289

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 289

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Not only does this affect their ability to communicate effectively, it also affects their reading skills, because writing and literacy are closely linked. Writing improves students reading fluency. What systematic writing instruction looks like Learning how to write should go hand-in-hand with learning how to read.

Writing 265

Writing Learning Coaching Reading 265

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. The answer I hear most from teachers is “no.” This unsustainable approach leaves teachers feeling tired and disillusioned.

Blended Learning 366

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Communication. Communication. Communication is king. Whether or not taking away these 30 and 50 page documents, but they can see it, they can read it, they understand it. Of a hard read. And so I think it goes back to communication. And yeah, really just that idea of communication. It’s not as.

Special Education 133

Special Education Communication Education Disabilities 133

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In short, it has never been more critical to understand how to support students on the path to reading proficiency by the end of 3rd grade. Applying research to practice is at the core of instruction based in the science of reading. Scores have continued to decline, in part because of pandemic-related learning interruptions.

Study 281

Study Achievement Evaluation Curriculum Design 281

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Within HMH’s connected literacy solution, Writable ’s new GenAI capabilities increase the impact teachers can have by engaging more students with targeted feedback and motivating better writing in the moment. This approach to AI is teacher-guided, allowing teachers to incorporate AI-suggested feedback and scores into their instruction.

Plagiarism 246

Plagiarism Teachers Feedback Essay 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An online whiteboard is a great solution for collaborative work because it provides a centralized canvas where members communicate with one another visually. Tricider is a free online tool that simplifies the decision-making process and makes it more equitable by allowing users to leave plenty of feedback.

Teachers 333

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 333

eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2022

But this doesn’t mean that change shouldn’t be influenced by the perspectives, experiences, and voices in your community. Develop secure, anonymous lines of communication for feedback. Finally, seek out innovative practices by forging connections beyond your learning community. Broaden your circle of inspiration.

Schools 297

Schools Failure Feedback Culture 297

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2019

Provide opportunities to give feedback to students—not just grades. Therefore, I decided to go gradeless in 2015 and instead provide feedback to help students grow in their strategies and skills. This is a great way to build critical- and creative-thinking as well as communication skills. Let students fix mistakes.

Feedback 280

Feedback Students Writing Questions 280

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research. Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I’ve been a reading specialist, a special education teacher, and an English teacher, among others. They’ve been trying their best for years, and it hasn’t gotten them out of special reading classes or eliminated their need for an IEP. They have some challenge that interferes with how they learn, and that makes school difficult.

Disabilities 336

Disabilities Students Motivation English 336

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The teacher was busy but not as we typically imagine: checking in on student progress, offering feedback on their process, and ensuring students were submitting artifacts of their work that truly represented their best efforts. But the actual practice of maintaining and communicating one’s learning involves more than adopting a tool.

Art 280

Art Language Languages Feedback 280

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 10th most-read story focuses on creating a great hybrid learning program. Your classroom community will act as the foundation of your learning environment. Maintain continuous communication with students.

Hybrid Learning 266

Hybrid Learning Learning Communication Teaching Methods 266

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Click here to read the full app review. ClassDojo is an online classroom-management platform that helps teachers record and track their students’ behaviors in real time while also giving students instant feedback. Pros : Convenient combination of student feedback and parent communication features. Price : Free.

Classroom Management 220

Classroom Management Ethics Feedback Communication 220

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Whether it’s multiple times a week or every day, using communication tools such as discussion boards or announcements will help keep students from feeling isolated. Encourage substantive feedback from students, to students. Check for questions frequently and provide timely feedback on progress. Establish good course practices.

Education 279

Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2018

Whether students are best suited to a traditional lecture, independent reading, or working with peers in a more visual environment, it’s well known that no two learn in the same manner. Unfortunately, the way educators teach is not conducive to the different ways students learn.

Lecturing 275

Lecturing Critical Thinking Testing Feedback 275

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2024

Ed has undergone pilot testing with Los Angeles Unified students and families and has received positive feedback. Key features include: Interoperability: Streamlined, personalized access to resources and communication to accelerate learning in a single platform.

Intelligence 333

Intelligence Achievement Language Languages 333

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.

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124

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). Write this at a college-level reading level, by a student who has a garden.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Being able to digitally track progress and give feedback on set goals allows tutors to gamify their students’ progress—a proven method of improving educational outcomes. 4 Encourage Communication. Here are three ways to encourage communication: Make sure your students know when you’re available, as well as how they can contact you.

Teaching 299

Teaching Communication Internet Feedback 299

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Second, I communicated directly with parents. Reading Partners : Assign pairs of students to read to one another after school. Students can rotate back and forth, taking turns reading. You can also provide discussion prompts to encourage students to discuss what they are reading.

Assignments 318

Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 318

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy. Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Use readings, videos, or student-contributed materials to establish a shared understanding of the topic. Are they being clear in their communication? Summarizing and gathering feedback So, you’ve done all this work to have a deep and meaningful conversation with your students. Are they demonstrating self-awareness?

Discussions 304

Discussions Writing Questions Feedback 304

eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

To support educators with student-centered learning, BetterLesson and Adobe have teamed up to create 325 free instructional strategies that build creativity, collaboration, and communication skills using products in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

Student Engagement 246

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Social Studies 246

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

Already, K-12 schools are beginning to leverage the E-Rate for a digital transformation [read here and also here ]. And more schools are incorporating mobile tablets and smartphones into their curriculum [read about the staggering growth of Chromebook implementation here ].

Mobile Devices 266

Mobile Devices Schools Students Textbooks 266