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.

Language 134

Language Languages Communication English 134

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model. What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. text, video, audio recordings).

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance. He shares what he has learned as an educator and researcher about working in this context.

Culture 543

Culture Motivation Languages Language 543

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 199

Language Languages Teachers English 199

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 24, 2019

When coaching a group of teachers this month, we created a transitional language lockbox challenge. The paper had three paragraphs that were missing transitional language. Once they have filled in the missing language, they had to enter the words into the Google Form lockbox one at a time to see if they were correct.

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Exams Languages Language Coaching 407

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

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. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging.

STEM 334

STEM English Languages Language 334

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. Station 2: Online Station Students spend time engaging in an asynchronous online discussion/debate about possible threats to biodiversity. Teachers want all students to be successful.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. How might a whole group, real-time discussion make it challenging for some students to participate? Identify and Remove Barriers. Summer Learning Opportunities.

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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

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.

Distance Learning 363

Distance Learning Learning Coaching Languages 363

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Reading a Story: After reading a story with a surprise ending, the teacher could guide students to discuss how their predictions evolved as they read. This helps students understand the scientific process and how their understanding changed based on evidence. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

Ethics 331

Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. First Viewing of the video Students watch the film for the first time without preparation or discussion. I love reimagining a unit or lesson after I have taught it a few times.

Blended Learning 397

Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One way to know you’ve got a great problem-solving task is that it creates rich discussion. to spur deeper discussion about the puzzle in front of them. This discourse serves to bring out students’ strategies, which gives them a voice in the class, and also allows them to attach their own language to math.

Math 306

Math Game-Based Learning Gamification STEM 306

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion. The routine can be applied to various situations, from analyzing a piece of art to discussing a historical event. “Does this person remind you of anyone you know?

Metacognitive Skills 360

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 22, 2020

” We discuss the importance of viewing our classrooms as laboratories, designing lessons that help us maximize our minutes with students, and escaping the traditional role as the disseminator of information at the front of the classroom. I will post a question a week to encourage an ongoing discussion about issues related to balance.

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Laboratory Coaching Discussions Languages 371

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level.

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Preoperational stage (2-7 years old) During the preoperational stage, children begin to use language and think symbolically, but their thinking is still intuitive and egocentric. In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 300

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place.

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English Languages Language Testing 317

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Some of these include language barriers, socio-economic barriers, parents’ education levels, parents’ work schedules and responsibilities, and access to technology. Ask parents what would make the process easier for them and discuss solutions for any barriers that are preventing engagement.

Communication 317

Communication Languages Language Curriculum 317

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college.

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

CoSN approached him to discuss the importance of data privacy and the different approaches towards creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring student data privacy. Small Language Models Educators could utilize technology from Microsoft or Google to build a Small Language Model.

Confidentiality 312

Confidentiality Disabilities Languages Language 312

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Read on for 10 key takeaways from the discussion. We need common language and understanding around these terms. During the conversation, there was a need to define terms and shared language. Thanks to all EdTech Innovation Committee members who participated in this essential discussion! How much is too much data?

Schools 305

Schools Ethics Languages Language 305

Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

They often do this by intentionally choosing language that shapes the learning environment. reminds children that through discussion they may come to think differently. ” In a discussion that had become a little noisy, Pegeen Jensen asked her first graders: “Did you hear what Tim said?” A good discussion followed.

Language 111

Language Languages Teachers Discussions 111

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We discuss the need to model a growth mindset for our students and what is needed to cultivate classrooms where we celebrate experimentation, risk-taking, and failing forward. We explore issues related to the balance or, more accurately, the imbalance of power and responsibility in classrooms. How did you respond to those moments?

Blended Learning 366

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

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).

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

His essay, Money Cant Buy Happiness, included valuable reflections on emotional fulfillment and references to The Great Gatsby, yet his ideas were scattered and the language needed refinement. Students discuss these ideas and add their insights, developing a nuanced argument.

English 300

English Writing Teaching Essay 300

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

JUNE 28, 2024

Teachers should include an AI use chart (like this one from Ditch That Textbook ) with their course descriptions and have clear-cut discussions with parents and students about when AI use is and is not acceptable.

Writing 328

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

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

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2023

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that even mild hearing loss can cause a child to miss as much as 50 percent of classroom discussion. The CDC reports that nearly 15 percent of children ages 6 to 19 have low- or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16-decibel hearing level in one or both ears.

Schools 321

Schools Achievement Languages Language 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.

Online Learning 306

Online Learning Learning Coaching Languages 306

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 The teacher uses guided reading strategies, asking questions that help students focus on basic elements like characters and setting before discussing the moral.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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

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

MARCH 6, 2024

Breaking language barriers One of the most significant barriers to successful integration of newcomers into communities is language. By offering translation services in more than 133 languages, Bloomz dismantles these barriers, ensuring that important information reaches everyone in a language they select.

Communication 278

Communication Culture Languages Language 278

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