eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Be prepared to answer these five questions on the topic of school safety from parents, educators, and students as you head back to school: What is our district-wide approach to safety and what mechanisms are in place to ensure it is known and followed?

Questions 269

Questions Schools Intelligence Achievement 269

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

These systems dont just answer questions. Heres where traditional AI systems tend to fall short: NLP fine-tuning Improves the form of communication but doesnt understand intent or depth. Its about how systems make learners feel –and whether those systems help learners grow, question, and persist. Less machine, more mentor.

Ethics 190

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 190

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

School-to-home communications is a fairly common sticking point for elementary school districts. Were both former teachers, and we largely relied on catching parents in the school drop-off line or sending reminders home with students when sharing vital school-to-home communications. Facilitates communication and engagement.

Communication 190

Communication Schools Fairness Languages 190

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

By contrast, when students engage in an asynchronous online discussion, they usually have to read or watch something prior to posting their response, they have to think critically about the questions posed, and they have to craft a cogent written response. 4 Prioritize Student Communication & Collaboration.

Teaching 545

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

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. Provide students with an agenda and a list of discussion questions ahead of time. Communicate your expectations for participation and behavior online.

Discussions 546

Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Too often, a teacher’s questions in a video conferencing session are met with long silences. ” First, it is important to remember that participating in a real-time discussion is scary and feels like a risk for students who are shy, anxious, or need more time to process the questions. Facilitating Online Discussions.

Discussions 546

Discussions Participation Questions Assignments 546

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

With that question in mind, I made the root of my work about connection. We used ELA standards to communicate our findings, both to the class and to the public. When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are feeling this eco-anxiety whether were talking about climate change or not.

Interdisciplinary 287

Interdisciplinary Social Studies Art Study 287

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Focus on social-emotional learning Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a key role in helping students with autism develop tools for self-regulation, communication, and interpersonal connection. Heres how that looks in practice. These arent just soft skills–they are essential for navigating school and life.

Students 218

Students Learning Styles Assignments Intelligence 218

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I remember feeling intense pressure to have the “right answer” when students asked questions. Purpose Preparation Post-Conference Plan Parent Communication How do students want to use this time? Should they bring specific pieces of work or come with questions? I operated under that misguided assumption for years.

Blended Learning 531

Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Give students a straightforward task with step-by-step directions to minimize confusion and questions when kids are in the breakout rooms. Ask students to produce something, even if they merely capture their ideas or questions on a Jamboard or Padlet Wall. Encourage self-assessment.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Within the principle of action and expression, there are three guidelines: 1) physical action, 2) expression and communication, and 3) executive functions. For example, students who are unable to type can use voice-to-text tools to compose responses to questions or complete written assignments inside of Google Documents.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Textbooks 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

I fear schools will revert to what is comfortable and what aligns with existing mental models instead of questioning the status quo, taking inventory of the lessons learned this year, and paving a new path forward. How do they interact with other members of the learning community? Yet, I worry that won’t happen.

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. They responded in kind, asking questions, making comments, and leaning into the learning. Will they have an opportunity to voice opinions or ask questions? Let’s give this station rotation model a try!”

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

CPS uses NotebookLM for clear communication and understanding around the district’s guidance and policies, ensuring they’re following district mandates. Students also use Gemini for real-time academic help, such as asking follow-up questions and details about a particular topic.

Education 227

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 227

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Each student will encounter unique barriers, enjoy engaging with information in different formats, thrive in different learning scenarios, have particular preferences, benefit from varying levels of support, and communicate their learning differently. We will be responding to your questions and posting the answers!

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Motivation 545

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

And I know that is a very broad question, but I’m looking forward to your insight on this one. Antoinette Banks It’s very broad question. Process that is definitely hard to navigate because the questions are #1 why be OK. Communication. Communication. Communication is king. Hugely an emotive.

Special Education 143

Special Education Communication Education Disabilities 143

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In the absence of face-to-face classes, teachers can communicate they care about their students’ progress by providing them with feedback on their work. Students have the opportunity to ask questions if something is unclear or request additional instruction or support. Where are the gaps or missing elements?

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While their ambition is inspiring, it raises important questions for educators, such as: What are alternative careers in a students field of interest? Not just general practitioners–these middle schoolers aimed high and discussed specialties like cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and anesthesiology.

Middle School 270

Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 270

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

Teachers are questioning how the instructional strategies they have used in the past will work if students are coming to school on a modified schedule or if they are learning online. It creates smaller learning communities within the larger class. It encourages communication and collaboration among students.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Communication Assignments Activities 546

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Applying old habits to new technologies Teaching students about AI allows them to not only learn its abilities but also begin to question its limitations. Does the way in which you communicate with a bot yield different results?” “Is Who do you think has access to the information you’re sharing?” Is it OK to bully a bot?”

Curriculum 296

Curriculum Ethics Plagiarism Communication 296

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing. When students are seated in groups, they are able to easily share ideas with their peers.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Question 1: Setting the stage When we asked educators about their top goals for the school year, a whopping 75 percent said “building strong communication” was at the top of their list. So, setting up a good communication routine is a fantastic goal for a successful 2023-24. Be positive!! Things will work out.”

Education 294

Education Communication Languages Language 294

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Answering those questions creates clarity about what teachers and students are working toward, making it easier to design a rubric to measure progress toward those learning objectives. At whatever stage, communicating with peers about proposed solutions is an important part of the design process, and shared ideas can lead to improved designs.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Contribution: Does the student contribute relevant ideas, questions, or solutions? Collaboration: How effectively does the student work with peers, share responsibilities, and communicate? Quick checks like quizzes, exit tickets, and questioning techniques provide valuable insights into students’ understanding.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It’s a place where interpersonal risks feel doable, interpersonal risks, like speaking up with questions and concerns and half-baked ideas and even mistakes.” Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly. What characterizes a psychologically safe space?

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Effective communication skills are vital for creating an inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. When speaking, students should be clear, concise, and prepared to ask deeper questions. Hack 3: Keep it real Interest-driven learning empowers students to independently question, explore, and solve real-world problems.

STEM 321

STEM Failure Communication Classroom Management 321

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Ask them to work together to check, correct, and capture their questions. If not, you can have a strategy in place so students can communicate which problems or questions they struggled with and could not correct on their own.

Teachers 544

Teachers Motivation Assignments Students 544

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Set Up Direct Lines of Communication. This realization served as a catalyst for our IT team to develop direct lines of communication with every department. This structure helps bridge any communication gaps between teams and creates trust that IT is there to support each department and their goals. Develop Your Business Case.

Communication 300

Communication Culture Testing Questions 300

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Thats the question our team of educators in the Oktibbeha County School District set out to answer when we created One-Two-Three-Read!, Additionally, Ryan and Deci (2020) emphasize that parental involvement enhances motivation–something our program actively nurtured through regular home communication.

Motivation 174

Motivation Reading Achievement Feedback 174

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The question asked was: “Why does Anne hide Peter’s shoes?” They mirror the shortcomings of communication via texting. Texting quickly becomes the dominant space for written communication in their lives. The student understands the underlying motives driving the character’s behavior here.

Writing 278

Writing Students Communication Critical Thinking 278

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Where math and science are concerned, beginning with some sort of question and/or exploration and getting students interested in the task is aligned with what we know our brains are wired for. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

What questions or wonderings do you have about this topic? Entrance Ticket Design a simple entrance ticket to assess what students know or think about a topic, identify aspects of the topic they are interested in or curious about, and share questions they have about the topic. What two questions do they have? Where are the gaps?

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

” This is a critical question that teachers should ask themselves as they design the parts of their lesson. Simply type the question and options you want to appear on the Mentimeter slide and project it. Teachers often focus on what students will learn during a lesson. Students can use any device to select an option.

Coaching 419

Coaching Learning Students Knowledge 419

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning. Communication The Communication skills Talents Unlimited seeks to develop are: Giving many, varied, single words to describe something.

Students 317

Students Learning Communication Discussions 317

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2022

If you are switching over to a hybrid learning environment, ease any questions or concerns by communicating these benefits and encouraging your students to get the most out of this valuable learning experience.

Hybrid Learning 317

Hybrid Learning Teaching Methods Learning Communication 317

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These questions were put in front of some of the nation’s top female school district leaders at the 2024 Women Leading Ed Summit. You have to communicate, communicate, communicate. You need to be able to also make sure that you’re communicating with the larger community. Here’s what they had to say.

Communication 285

Communication Motivation Participation Achievement 285

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

But the most urgent question that flashed through my mind was: How are we going to make sure our children have the basics such as food? In the first few months of the pandemic, my first priority was to establish a quick way to communicate with families and gain critical information about their home situations.

Learning 354

Learning Elementary School Elementary School Students 354