Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But it was a move to Japan to become an English teacher that finally helped Bonner see how he could meld his love of language learning with his technology fascination. “I I started to slowly realize that this passion for technology, specifically virtual reality, had applications in language education. Read Bonner’s Research.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), its more than an expressive outlet. From their desks, they can encounter masterpieces from diverse time periods and traditions, helping them appreciate art as a universal language and a reflection of the human experience.

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Language Languages Art English 175

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. After graduating, Farley entered a program to become a speech-language pathologist. He had a front-row seat to a career that would allow him to pursue his two greatest passions: language and learning.

Language 206

Language Languages Teachers English 206

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. Then they can work collaboratively to discuss what that standard might look like broken up into clear success criteria.

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Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. The teacher may use academic or subject-specific vocabulary unfamiliar to a student with limited background knowledge or who is not a native English speaker.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2020

If your student or child had to rapidly transition to an at-home learning environment as a struggling reader, an English language learner, or one with dyslexia, there are many ways that the support they were receiving in school can transfer to their home. For younger children, that may involve them retelling the story.

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Distance Learning Learning Coaching Languages 363

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

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Language Languages Communication English 134

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2018

Of all the classroom subjects technology is poised to change, perhaps none stoke the imagination quite like language learning. In-ear technology promises to make 40 languages comprehensible in approximately two seconds lag time. I also teach remotely and write content for an app-based English language-learning product.

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Language Languages Failure English 157

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This week I was invited to join an ongoing conversation with a small group of English teachers using Voxer. Create discussion groups up to 5 students. Pair students learning a language, allow them to practice having conversations, and encourage them to critique their recordings. Facilitate peer feedback.

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Exams Feedback Assignments English 325

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Our student population represents more than 30 languages, and many of them are new to learning English. In a unit about mountain formation , we discussed how an earthquake shifted Mount Everest and made it taller.

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Curriculum Textbooks Middle School Middle School 321

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2020

If your student or child had to rapidly transition to an at-home learning environment as a struggling reader, an English language learner, or one with dyslexia, there are many ways that the support they were receiving in school can transfer to their home. For younger children, that may involve them retelling the story.

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Online Learning Learning Coaching Languages 306

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 6, 2020

If teachers want to start the day with a quick check-in, I recommend presenting a question for pairs to discuss in a two-minute talk format. A two-minute talk gives two students two minutes to discuss a simple question or chat about a current event or issue. Most of the class sits idly listening. 2 Bell Ringers and Welcome Tasks.

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Coaching Blended Learning Activities Questions 453

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

APRIL 4, 2025

Key points: All students are math language learners, regardless of their home language Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How to support multilingual learners in STEM For more news on language learners, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Math isnt just about numbers. Its about language, too.

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Math Accessibility English Languages 212

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Hind Haddad, an Arabic language teacher in Columbus, Ohio, experienced many microaggressions as a Muslim educator. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C., Another way educators have sought to foster and connect identity to curricular engagement is through social-emotional learning practices and strategies.

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Education Essay Culture Math 126

eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

The pandemic has shed light on the need for student agency and inclusion, along with an emphasis on content-rich knowledge to support language learning effectively in literacy, history, social science, and science applications,” said Catherine Cahn, the CEO of Twig Education. Educators can access their invitation to trial Twig Create here.

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Languages Language Education History 246

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. What excites you the most about using AI tools to support teaching English? You are still a thinking and feeling human being!

Language 148

Language Languages Art Teachers 148

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Students think about the answer individually, discuss it with a partner, and then share their responses with the class. Active Note-Taking : Instead of passively taking notes, students can be encouraged to write questions, make connections to other content, and note any confusing points for later discussion.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

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. Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. 2010; Kern, 1992).

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Language Languages Writing Communication 124

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2021

Educator preparation programs must explicitly discuss diversity, equity and inclusion across the spectrum. Language, Behavior, Culture Educator preparation programs must explicitly discuss diversity, equity and inclusion across the spectrum.

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Teachers Culture English Languages 217

eSchool News

MAY 13, 2024

When taking into consideration the implications of education in the AC-Stage, much of the discussion has focused on innovation, excellence, and equity. This underscores the tone of addressing black or brown students and those whose first language is not English.

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Education Achievement Culture Languages 286

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

English language learners (ELLs) are not a monolithic population. They come from different countries, have different levels of English exposure at home, and have widely different educational needs. Here, two district leaders discuss their approaches to giving every ELL the best possible chance at reaching their literacy goals.

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English Languages Language Schools 214

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. By integrating AI into storytelling, we can empower students to generate ideas, build confidence, and create compelling narratives, all while developing their language skills. Is it accurate?

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English Critical Thinking Writing Languages 236

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Serving diverse demographics, ensuring maximum investment impact Our district—Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky—encompasses 70 schools and programs that serve more than 41,000 students from backgrounds representing 95 home languages.

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Reading English Beliefs Languages 269

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Having students participate in oral discussions is another fun way to enhance their understanding. While novels are engrossing for some students, teachers who use a variety of texts and media sources engage more students and address a broader range of topics and reading standards. Others painted or drew a picture.

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Reading Assignments English Math 325

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). Read our blog about why English teachers will love Gale In Context: Literature. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

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Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 246

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Rarely do we hear people, even teachers, discuss writing as a process for learning. Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read. This process can happen when studying any subject, not just English language arts.

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Writing STEM Learning Critical Thinking 648

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2018

million English language learners (ELLs) in elementary and middle school classrooms, learning and understanding the language of mathematics can be a challenge. At Compton Unified, ELL students receive differentiated instruction with a teacher and language development through blended learning activities, explained Dawson.

Math 207

Math Blended Learning Languages Language 207

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2017

Students enter my English classrooms and see the course as a requirement for advancement. Designer Susan Stuart discusses that designing a user interface is a response to “a complete set of ‘what-if’ scenarios.” This message should be universally displayed in English classrooms throughout the country. This is what writers do.

Writing 227

Writing Technology Education Essay 227

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

After students have completed moving through the station rotation, I post these self-reflection questions for students to think about and discuss with a partner: On a scale of 1-5 (five being the highest), how well do you think the class did when moving from station to station? You will see improvement between each practice round.

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Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Learning science company McGraw Hill today announced the release of Reading Mastery Transformations , a long-awaited update to the beloved and effective English language arts solution for grades K–5, used in tens of thousands of classrooms across the country and trusted by educators for 65 years.

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Reading Hybrid Learning English Science 209

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions For more on student well-being, see eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Recently, there has been tremendous growth in the focus on mental health in K-12 education. Key points: Pet therapy offers students a novel way to outline their own SEL goals SEL implementation soars across U.S.

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Students English Motivation Participation 286

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Teachers with five or fewer years of experience and those with teaching practices in the bottom third of participants saw even greater improvement in both math and English language arts. Here’s how we’ve used video coaching to improve all of our teachers’ self-reflection, growth mindset, and mastery of teaching practices.

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Coaching Teachers Achievement Evaluation 323

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2015

The partnership brings the power of public radio to the English Language Arts and Literature classroom with non-fiction stories that connect teaching and learning to what is happening in the real world. The intent is to help students connect with what they are learning every day.

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Curriculum English Learning Styles Social Studies 199

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Take dual-language learning as an example. It has been shown that dual-language learning leads to developmental gains for English language learners (ELLs). is raised in a family where English is not the primary language spoken at home, and this number continues to grow.

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English Languages Language Beliefs 218