Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s especially true when it comes to writing assignments: With poor writing skills, students can’t deal with essays and other homework the way they need to get a good grade. ESL students need stellar writing skills to pass exams and language tests or enter the university.

Writing 290

Writing Skills Essay Language 290

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2023

We were discussing the agenda when the topic of ChatGPT elicited a collective groan. After discussing revisions to our existing policies, a colleague added, “We have to go back to old-school methods. It’s time for handwritten essays in class without devices. That’s the only way to get around this.” Can I start over?”

Essay 216

Essay Writing Plagiarism Discussions 216

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Oregon teachers wish they didn’t have to give their students Smarter Balanced English and math tests because the tests take too much time, have confusing directions and are unfair for students who don’t have computers at home or who have inadequate technology at school.

Testing 124

Testing Teachers Math Essay 124

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2020

Essay topics, discussion questions, full texts of literary classics, editorially curated Topic Centers, interactive games and quizzes, and self-assessment questions allow students to easily delve deep into their subject matter and test themselves along the way.

Distance Learning 180

Distance Learning Quizzes Essay Schools 180

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

Analytical Essay + Book Promo/Trailer Video There are many blog posts out there encouraging teachers to choose assignments other than essays. As a teacher coach, I’m not encouraging teachers to throw out the practice of assigning, reading, giving feedback on and correcting essays. The final products are compelling!

Essay 167

Essay Teaching Lecturing Coaching 167

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

And as someone who is also a former journalist and editor for EdSurge, I recognize that we should never plagiarize, and that artificially-intelligent chatbots are very, very capable of responding to prompts like “Write me a 500-word essay on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.” I mean, what exactly is a Mann-Whitney U stats test, anyway?

Plagiarism 218

Plagiarism Essay Instructors Intelligence 218

Teach Hub

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As an educator , you have the unique opportunity to guide your students through crafting a compelling college essay that truly resonates with the reader. The Importance of College Essays College essays are your students’ chance to stand out above their peers. So, where do you start?

Essay 59

Essay Beliefs Feedback Students 59

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Why so many digital crutches? Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

Exams 158

Exams Study Syllabus Essay 158

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Students from the county apply to the program of their choice during eighth grade, a process that involves taking an admissions test; submitting transcripts, teacher recommendations and a personal video; and entering a lottery, since demand is high. As I became more comfortable, I began designing my own projects.

High School 211

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 211

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

As a young teacher, I also engaged my students in their own This I Believe essays once upon a time. Likewise, PowerSchool discussion boards created a space for introverts to have a voice, especially when even raising a virtual hand or clicking unmute in a virtual meeting space can create psychological barriers that stifle discussion.

Teaching 215

Teaching Essay Discussions Knowledge 215

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

The material feels irrelevant or unvaluable to students One of the primary reasons students cheat is that they dont perceive the material being tested as valuable or relevant to their lives. written essays or multimedia presentations)–can help students feel more invested.

Academic Integrity 206

Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 206

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

That is truer today than ever as new technology has increased the instructional possibilities, and evidence-based, on-demand testing has forced me to get creative. The letters in ThinkCERCA represent the building blocks of an essay: claim, evidence, reasoning, counter argument, and audience.

Writing 127

Writing Essay Teaching Quizzes 127

Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Recently, EdSurge met with field experts, all part of the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), to discuss how they leverage edtech to provide an inclusive learning environment for all students. At Compass High, educators discuss with students any accommodations they are receiving and the rationale for each.

Universal Design 212

Universal Design Disabilities Mobile Devices Students 212

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

We have a discussion at Pearson about this shift in society from a digital desert to a digital ocean,” said John Behrens, vice president of advanced computing and data science at Pearson. Before the digital world, if you wanted data on students, you had to stop the student, instrument or test them, then go on your way.

Essay 167

Essay Education Learning Ethics 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 25, 2024

Here are five time-tested research secrets that can land you awesome grades, make your professors nod appreciatively, and maybe even bring a smile to your face while you are at it. Sites that can lend you an APA essay writer or a PhD researcher can elevate your paper. So, it’s time to perfect your browsing skills.

Essay 166

Essay Writing Textbooks Reading 166

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

During our class discussions, one student seemed more impacted by Holden’s story than the others, and he dove headfirst into this project. Next, we focused on active listening, which I incorporated to test a theory that AI tools might help people develop empathy. The essays were fascinating. This was fine by me.

Evaluation 212

Evaluation Essay Students Questions 212

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

When I started graduate-level work with machine learning tools at UC Berkeley in 2011, few people outside academia were discussing artificial intelligence. The first bucket of products typically boast features like chatbot capability, plagiarism detection and automated essay scoring. It wasn’t always this way.

Essay 132

Essay Evaluation Intelligence Plagiarism 132

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

And I’ve noticed that technology usage usually fits into one of two categories: independent practice or procedural support—such as writing an essay in Google Docs. Thankfully, increasingly accessible technology is allowing teachers to look beyond textbooks, worksheets, and five paragraph essays. Additional Resources from eSpark.

Curriculum 153

Curriculum Technology Textbooks Essay 153

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Students can keep a long-term journal to respond all year long, or they can use journal prompts as a springboard into a class essay or assignment. Inspire students with a walk outside, complete with notebooks, sunshine, and lots of topics for discussion. Are the drawbacks of animal testing worth the benefits to humans?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. It’s a fair question given the widespread concern in the field about students using AI to write their essays or bots to do their homework for them.

Teaching 217

Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2015

Doing a project that uses Google Docs or MS Word doesn’t mean students will apply that knowledge to the year-end PARCC and SB tests. They also include KidPix, story creators, IFakeText (fake Facebook pages), blogs, discussion boards, comic creators, and more. Otherwise, discuss it. you have a BYOD school, teach these.

Skills 155

Skills Students Plagiarism Knowledge 155

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2022

Here is a good discussion on the pros and cons of Turnitin as well as options available, from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew: Reliable Turnitin Alternatives for K12. Many institutions still rely on Turnitin, but the professionals who must check dozens of essays on a daily basis know that this expensive service can be way too slow. .

Plagiarism 158

Plagiarism Essay Instructors Peer Review 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tie-ins: Use this not only for holidays but any academic class by creating an artistic image of the topic being discussed. Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. When the poll ends, share the results with students and discuss. Students love this game.

Activities 172

Activities Learning Art Failure 172

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Tie-ins: Use this not only for holidays but any academic class by creating an artistic image of the topic being discussed. Comics can be used to tell a story, carry on a discussion, provide a sequenced how-to, or write an essay. When the poll ends, share the results with students and discuss. or another that you prefer.

Activities 174

Activities Learning Failure Essay 174

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

John discusses the evolution of remote tutoring, especially its impact on underserved communities. He also addresses the changing landscape of test preparation, focusing on digital SAT and training teachers. We’ve been supporting gear programs for a long time, especially around even things like test preparation, right.

Accessibility 130

Accessibility Essay Testing Grades 130

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

If a student wants to discuss accommodations, try to do so during office hours or via email. For instance, when assigned to work in groups during class, students who may have trouble focusing or even hearing the discussion due to the noise level may ask the professor for permission to work in the library or outside.

Disabilities 144

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Edsurge

MAY 14, 2019

Students can find data on colleges including average test scores, financial aid offered and essay deadlines. Pasari declined to discuss the pricing plans for the platform. Last year, college-readiness test provider ACT bought The National Research Center for College and University Admissions for an undisclosed amount.

Counselling 129

Counselling Essay Motivation Testing 129

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

They discuss, train, and share ideas on the topics. I can grade essays right now on my phone or while I am in the doctor’s office.” All of our testing and training has been remodified every ISTE [the International Society for Technology in Education conference] based on teacher feedback. I don’t have to take home anything.

Feedback 136

Feedback Essay Blended Learning Coaching 136

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. Educators have come to realize that there are lots of reasons why a test score doesn’t reflect student knowledge. Tossing tests makes a teacher’s job more difficult.

Learning 104

Learning Essay Students Testing 104

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores. At Slackwood Elementary School in New Jersey, AI assistants helped bolster first-grade students, a majority of whom were struggling to achieve high test scores in science, technology, engineering and math courses. For Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools, AI has helped increase graduation rates.

Teachers 154

Teachers Teaching Assistants Intelligence Math 154

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

If they had AI detected in an essay, they could prove they had written the essay by allowing me editing access, which allows me access to the detailed version history. Students who did not receive high scores were required to discuss it with me personally, similar to what I do when teaching old-fashioned plagiarism.

Academic Integrity 116

Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 116

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

I didn’t think about the hard work she had put into getting 70 percent of our student body tested in one day, or how the teacher’s departure affected her and her team. Interestingly, the inspiration for this essay came from a recent one-on-one with the assistant principal I unintentionally harmed.

Essay 203

Essay Exams Culture Coaching 203

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2023

Performance assessment varies, with students submitting essays, videos or presentations to demonstrate they’ve learned the material. Students gain access to their courses — syllabus, main project, required engagements, discussion forum and other materials — a week prior to the start of class.

Teaching 177

Teaching Instructors Syllabus Assignments 177

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

If they had AI detected in an essay, they could prove they had written the essay by allowing me editing access, which allows me access to the detailed version history. Students who did not receive high scores were required to discuss it with me personally, similar to what I do when teaching old-fashioned plagiarism.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Recently, Hill took a few minutes away from his studies to discuss the struggle of scholarship hunting and the joy of earning a life-changing opportunity. We would review my resume and my essays for the scholarship. The curriculum integrates all the certification tests I need to take. I started thinking maybe I could do it.

STEM 162

STEM Counselling Science Essay 162

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2016

We discussed issues that we faced in each of our courses, identified trends, and problem-solved on potential solutions. In addition, students share their written essay work via Pathbrite , an e-portfolio platform perfectly designed for classrooms through their unique feedback tools. The Power of Virtual Collaboration.

Teaching 146

Teaching Social Studies Essay Exams 146