Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Instead of letting folks create yet another math application or student gradebook add-on, we challenged participants to focus on a timely topic that not enough entrepreneurs are currently tackling: cultural relevance in schools. What good is a blended and personalized classroom if students cannot openly discuss issues of equity?

Culture 167

Culture Education Syllabus Attention 167

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? Please provide some ideas for offering my grade students choices in how they demonstrate their understanding of. How can I integrate technology to enhance my grade students’ learning about ?

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History Art Essay Physical Education 382

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

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Education Essay Culture Math 122

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 197

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills. Through this writing process, they can have their own epiphanies.

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Writing English Interdisciplinary Languages 178

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In this light, SEL should not be reserved for special projects but instead woven into the daily culture of both the in-person and virtual classroom. Trust and community culture need to be established before students are ready to share personal information. You can play the “This or That?” What did you learn?

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs need ample opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

But they recently got an unusual invitation: Would they be up for writing a book about inequality in computer science aimed at kids—at the very students who are getting such unequal offerings in their schools? A culture shift? How would you describe the current culture and what you want to shift to?

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Science Discussions Culture Ethics 175

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Teachers and school-based mental health practitioners may wish to use Florence as a whole-group weekly discussion in navigating adult relationships. Consider using the game for upper-level students to start discussions on how to prepare for college experiences.

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Mobile Devices Lecturing Social Studies Students 279

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings. Others painted or drew a picture.

Reading 325

Reading Assignments English Math 325

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The PLC begins by engaging in a discussion or structured brainstorming session to identify areas of interest for this inquiry cycle. This can happen in a real-time discussion during a PLC meeting or asynchronously via FlipGrid video recordings. Let’s explore how PLCs can use this model to guide their learning.

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Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 332

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this video , Hattie discusses collective teacher efficacy in greater depth. Administrators or coaches can pose the questions and have everyone do a five-minute quick write to collect their thoughts. Then these thoughts can be shared – and discussed – with the group. For maximum impact, educators can do this activity in PLCs.

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Beliefs Teachers Students Coaching 325

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Understanding the linguistic and cultural profile of your students will enable you to select the most appropriate evidence-based strategies and customize them to meet individual needs. Teachers should make efforts not to turn to the whiteboard to write while speaking. Utilize peers.

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English Languages Language Testing 317

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.

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Writing Teaching Education Feedback 150

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2023

The Project Topeka rubric described students’ argumentative writing along four dimensions: Claim and Focus, Support and Evidence, Organization, and Language and Style, at four performance levels (Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Advanced). However, a majority also told us that students were confused about how to respond to the feedback.

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Writing Essay Teachers Feedback 148

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Highlighting their achievements can boost morale and encourage a supportive school culture. Activities like creating portfolios, writing reflective essays, or presenting on their learning journey can be very effective. Discussing changes : Communicate any upcoming changes or restructuring plans with transparency.

Achievement 303

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 303

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Faculty, however, often struggle with creating approaches that focus on why and how academic writing and the associated documenting guidelines enhance a student’s ability to communicate their thoughts and ideas. Students may also lack confidence in attempting to implement the expected academic guidelines.

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Plagiarism Writing Assignments Students 131

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Underlying the 5 steps below are 2 “secrets,” which will come as no surprise to today’s educators.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression. Discussions on social media encompass a range of topics, from teaching styles and content comprehension to spaces for students to express themselves and share course insights.

Culture 128

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 128

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background, family structure, social and economic status, communication and language, and social identity (Gay, 2002).

Culture 116

Culture Teaching Learning Discussions 116

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

I write one to share with students, so they get a sense of who I am as a person, and it serves as a model they can reference as they write their own. Like class agreements, the process of discussing and establishing consequences for behavior is best done as a learning community with students discussing appropriate consequences.

Teachers 365

Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background, family structure, social and economic status, communication and language, and social identity (Gay, 2002).

Culture 111

Culture Teaching Learning Discussions 111

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Be open and curious about students’ cultures, and engage them with experiences that are familiar. Use small groups to discuss and solve problems. Think-pair-share is another approach that allows students to think independently, discuss their thoughts with a partner, and share with the class.

STEM 334

STEM English Languages Language 334

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

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In fact, studies show that a lack of confidence and linguistic resources often prevents ELLs from fully engaging in creative writing, despite their rich cultural and personal experiences. For instance, you might ask: Write the opening to a mysterious story about an abandoned lighthouse.

English 263

English Critical Thinking Writing Languages 263

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2017

I tell that story, much to the delight of my fifth graders, to teach a way to approach plot in narrative writing. Storytelling, which can teach us about ourselves, about possibilities, and about culture, is such a powerful learning tool that it is even being used to teach robots. I cannot bring all of my students to the museums in D.C.,

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Reading History Culture English 236

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hoffman & Zhang (2022) explain that many people also avoid intercultural communication because they struggle to simultaneously maintain their culture and respect others’ cultures due to different cultural interpretations/meanings ascribed to verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., eye contact as aggressive or respectful).

Culture 108

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 108

eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

Virtual museum visits extend this magic even further, granting students access to the worlds cultural treasures. Through creative activities, students build vocabulary, develop critical thinking, and practice expressive language, all while immersing themselves in global art and culture.

Language 183

Language Languages Art English 183

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Being not only consumers but also active content creators, examining their social media usage reveals much about their cultural identity expression. Discussions on social media encompass a range of topics, from teaching styles and content comprehension to spaces for students to express themselves and share course insights.

Culture 109

Culture Learning Instructors Discussions 109

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

After completing the debate, have the class determine which side made a better case,” Ribble writes. Spend time after the debate discussing the issues raised by both groups.”. Culture is a hard thing to develop in schools, but we have such a great culture here in Burlington, because students feel trusted and empowered,” she said. “At

Curriculum 279

Curriculum Teaching Mobile Devices Ethics 279

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hoffman & Zhang (2022) explain that many people also avoid intercultural communication because they struggle to simultaneously maintain their culture and respect others’ cultures due to different cultural interpretations/meanings ascribed to verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., eye contact as aggressive or respectful).

Culture 105

Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 105

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Restorative justice culture : Implement school-wide restorative practices to replace punitive discipline systems, fostering a more supportive and equitable school community. This could be through a quick survey, a class discussion, or written reflections. The writing is on the wall–or rather, in the empty seats of our classrooms.

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High School High School Schools Students 277

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

On the day of a crucial match-up between South Korea and Germany, I chose to project the game on the TV in class while they pretended to write essays, knowing I had already lost their attention for the day. With other current events, I’m quick to brush up on the latest news, curating articles for my students to discuss in class.

English 194

English Culture Syllabus Writing 194

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2024

But too often, in discussions around AI in education, we get stuck on the notion of cheating and miss out on more interesting questions: How can these new tools make us more creative? Postman explained the importance of memory in a culture without writing, but how in a culture with writing, memory is considered a waste of time.

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Teachers Essay Writing Culture 218

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

My favorite lesson is how to solve and write algebraic equations because algebra is the foundation to all mathematics. They are collaborating, discussing, and working hard. As a Newark resident, I see new restaurants, shows, and opportunities for culture and arts. It has been the best decision.

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Middle School Middle School Math Teachers 278