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

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 87

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 87

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. Authority, on the other hand, is when I decide what lessons to assign to students, or when they must read silently to themselves or aloud to the class. They are for everyone.

Multiple Choice Questions 112

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 112

Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Providing personalised feedback and revision materials for students. Schools will need to develop plans to prevent misuse, such as students creating fake school communications. Create texts tailored to specific reading ages and styles. Assisting with lesson and curriculum planning. Handling administrative tasks.

Quizzes 59

Quizzes Schools Disabilities Exams 59

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 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Morrow was surprised to read that Ruiz had finished in 11th place in the New York Marathon. Integrity is often talked about as a coin that reads cheated on one side and didnt cheat on the other. Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Creative Classroom Fundraising Ideas for Elementary Students One creative idea to engage elementary students in fundraising is to organize a themed event such as a “Read-a-Thon” or “Math-a-Thon.” 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

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Choose high-interest books and materials for reading activities, and encourage students to choose how they’d like to finish final projects. That doesn’t mean you need to skip important concepts or simplify complex topics, but it does mean you can make your instruction more applicable to their lives.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. Fostering Community and Connection While online learning may look different from the traditional school environment, that doesn’t mean your child has to feel disconnected. Establish Clear Communication Routines: Help your child understand how and when to seek help.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

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 88

Math English Lecturing High School 88

Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments. Think About Summer Learning Take a few minutes to review your child’s report cards and teacher feedback. Whether it’s a reading challenge or some extra math review, a little prep goes a long way.

Students 74

Students Math Assignments Learning Styles 74

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. Does listening to an audiobook count as reading a book? Should video gaming be in the Olympics?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Establish a relationship with a local community center ( try SeniorNet or Connected Living for local centers). Know what topics seniors would like to learn such as how to use iPads, how to send an email, how to digitally read using Kindle or iBooks, and more. read ebooks from an iPad or a phone app. use the internet.

Teachers 179

Teachers Languages Language Internet 179

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Peer Feedback Choice Board. I really liked __.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Workflow Shift #1 From Transfer of Information to Student Discovery Workflow Shift #2 From Whole Group Teacher-led to Small-group Student-led Discussion Workflow Shift #3 From Reading as Solitary Endeavor to Reading for Connection Workflow Shift #4 From an Audience of One to an Authentic Audience Workflow Shift #5 From Teacher Created to Student-Generated (..)

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

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

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, DreamBox Learning offers the only dual-discipline solution rated “Strong” by Johns Hopkins University’s evidenceforESSA.org in both mathematics and reading. Seeing all relevant student information in one place helps families stay informed and get involved.

Communication 264

Communication Curriculum Textbooks Math 264

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. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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 217

Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 217

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 205

Coaching Reading Motivation Feedback 205

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

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

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 Discussions Writing 543

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 281

Writing Learning Coaching Reading 281

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 143

Special Education Communication Education Disabilities 143

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

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 281

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 281

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 244

Classroom Management Ethics Feedback Communication 244

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

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 273

Study Achievement Evaluation Curriculum Design 273

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 327

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 327