Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Instead of collecting homework or practice activities and grading that work for accuracy, teachers can encourage pairs or small groups of students to spend time assessing their work using an answer key or exemplar and rubric. Teachers can use a weekly feedback from to streamline feedback and make this practice a sustainable part of each week.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

As they discuss the challenge or problem, observe them. Many teachers collect homework and take piles of student work home to grade. Homework is designed to be practice, so I’ve never understood why it is graded and often becomes punitive. 4 Real-Time Feedback. 1 Hook the Group. 3 Homework Check & Review.

Teachers 420

Teachers Essay Feedback Quizzes 420

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This has been accompanied by a growing demand for educators to provide quality feedback in a timely manner. Krystina Wood As a 13-year veteran at Toledo High School in Toledo, Washington, Wood was looking for a way to improve her feedback loop with students. I wasn’t seeing everything and wasn’t giving feedback on all of their work.

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Feedback Math Teachers Students 196

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

With the time it takes to score and give feedback on student work deterring many writing teachers from assigning lengthier writing tasks, and with the long turnaround time most students wait to receive grades and feedback, there is significant timesaving and learning potential in an AI helping grade student work.

Grades 186

Grades Essay Teachers Feedback 186

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Present-Pause-Discuss. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time. Each section has a different purpose and can be modified as needed given the length of a class.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

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.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

We demonstrate how teachers can leverage universally designed blended learning to position students as active agents in the classroom and create the time and space for these new workflows.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

And the way the grading system in education works has long bothered him. After that, this professor vowed never to use traditional grades on tests again. As Talbert soon discovered, there’s a whole world of so-called alternative grading systems. Robert Talbert is a math professor, so numbers are his thing.

Grades 201

Grades Exams Feedback Testing 201

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products. The Superpower of Story: A Virtual Field Trip to Warner Bros.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 191

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mystery Writing engages students in grades K-5 with “wow!” Educators participating in the free trial will receive access to the current collection of genre units and essential skills lessons created for grade 3-5 classrooms. This feedback will be used in real time to refine current and future lessons.

Writing 315

Writing Feedback Schools Science 315

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Often these all-staff training sessions present strategies and models generally, but they do not support individual teachers in adapting these strategies and models for their specific grade level, subject area, or student population. Real-time coaching also presents coaches with an opportunity to provide feedback on the lesson.

Blended Learning 540

Blended Learning Coaching Learning Feedback 540

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas. Teachers in one subject area, at one grade level, or teaching in one community are likely to face unique challenges and have different interests. This feedback can help the PLC to continue improving this particular strategy, technique, or model.

Teachers 427

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

This where I see the station rotation model being particularly useful for all grade levels. I realize no one example will be an ideal fit for every grade level, subject area, or school schedule, but I wanted to walk through a four-day example of what a series of station rotation lessons might look like.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Students who generally struggle to read at grade level could engage with this assignment in ways equal to their classmates who read at or above grade level. Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. What do you wonder about?

Blended Learning 397

Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

Jenn is a first-grade teacher at Desert Sands Unified School District. In our conversation, Jenn and Ben discuss some of their favorite Eduprotocols for little learners. In the book, Ben and Jenn share their approaches to using this EduProtocol with kindergarten and first-grade students, using online and offline tools.

Writing 383

Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The situation is made even more challenging by the lack of suitable feedback mechanisms to help teachers understand who is struggling in class and to help them quickly find the root cause of the student’s challenges. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 326

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 also wanted to ensure that I discussed personal experiences in relation to course content.

Feedback 111

Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111

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

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

A community discussion forum also supports collaboration across districts, so you’ll get the benefit of shared ideas and insights beyond your own school. The LINCspring platform offers educators access to coaches, like myself, as well as online templates, tools, and resources that help you implement these new ideas.

Blended Learning 363

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Coaching 363

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support. Some AI assistants grade papers, while others spot students who might need extra help. When papers need grading or test scores need tracking, AI steps in. Will AI replace teachers?

Teaching 330

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 330

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Ideally, students check their grades, review their work for the week, and draft a version of their correspondence with parents before they send an email or record an audio update. As students work, teachers can conference with students to discuss their progress, provide feedback on their work, or conduct side-by-side assessments.

Metacognitive Skills 336

Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Coaching Feedback 336

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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. It’s a great choice for teacher teams or PLCs who want to brainstorm ideas and work toward a consensus in areas like grading and assessment or professional development.

Teachers 333

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 333

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Feedback mechanisms : Create opportunities for students, staff, parents, and community members to provide feedback. Transition plans : Develop comprehensive plans to support students as they move to the next grade level or school. Discussing changes : Communicate any upcoming changes or restructuring plans with transparency.

Achievement 294

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 294

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process. Through the easy-to-use templates, educators can create real-time polls to assess knowledge, check for misconceptions, or gather feedback. The pre-made quizzes also offer instant feedback, helping students reflect on their learning process.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 256

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. How are teachers supposed to grade these efforts?

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Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 338

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2017

In a climate where Twitter is the center of so many tempestuous news stories, thanks to our Twitter-happy president, schools should be turning to the social media giant more than ever to share news, gather feedback, benefit from other educators’ expertise, react instantly to breaking news—and sometimes just lighten the mood.

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Schools Discussions Internet Feedback 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

ChatGPT is likely the first to come to mind, but AI is woven into so many tools and helps automate tedious tasks, connects student progress with personalized recommendations, and improved PD feedback. The discussion around the influence of AI writing on instruction has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year.

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Ethics Education Internet Essay 298

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What we’ve discovered from feedback provided by both students and employers is that when youth engage in real-world work experiences, they emerge with higher self-esteem, a greater sense of responsibility, and newfound independence, all of which set the foundation for professional and personal success.

High School 315

High School High School Curriculum Ethics 315

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

The template features an intuitive layout and essential components such as a syllabus, clear assignment guidelines, feedback and grading policies, detailed discussion forums, and links to student support services. The course template is a key factor in the QM course review process as it ensures consistency in course design.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 119

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Connect to students through your heart My daughters 5th grade substitute teacher stepped in this past fall, when the school had a last-minute vacancy to fill. Make it known that we desire their feedback, because by doing so, we implicitly communicate to them that we trust their needs. Whats important to them becomes important to us.

Learning 234

Learning Students Feedback Testing 234

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Available on Discovery Education’s Earth Day website and award-winning K-12 learning platform , this collection of high-quality digital content is organized by grade band and has been curated by Discovery Education’s team of curriculum experts. In this video, students learn about the fashion industry’s impact on the environment.

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Education STEM Grades Art 304

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Implement “Feedback Fridays” : Set aside time every Friday for students to provide feedback on their learning experiences that week. This could be through a quick survey, a class discussion, or written reflections. Use this feedback to make real-time adjustments to teaching methods and school policies.

High School 274

High School High School Schools Students 274

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. A group of 350 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-grade teachers were split into groups. One group had five rounds of coaching in which they recorded themselves teaching and received feedback on the video.

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Coaching Teachers Achievement Evaluation 321

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The right research-based strategies and technology–like observation and feedback using video–can help districts scale PD efforts. Teachers record and upload portions of their lessons and then share it with the district’s mentor teachers, who act as peer coaches, to receive targeted feedback.

Education 275

Education Coaching Feedback Testing 275

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

I am definitely one of those teachers who loves classroom discussion, so I didn’t have to change much to bring more of it into the classroom, but since I began using Kognity’s phenomena-based curricula, I’ve been able to adapt instruction to share more real-life examples and experiences. Learning can happen in many ways!

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Education Schools Math Science 313

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Student and teacher collaboration promotes an effective understanding of different concepts.

Collaborative Learning 319

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 319

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Teachers using the playlist model can build teacher check-ins or conferences into the process to: Discuss progress toward learning goals Review formative assessment data with the student Provide additional support (e.g., The Playlist Model: Time to Work with Individual Students.

Teachers 365

Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365