Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. There is a notable drop off in the reading and conversations.In

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

This approach encourages them to reflect on language, meaning, and interpretation while engaging in text analysis, creative writing, public speaking, and gamification—all within an interactive, culturally rich framework. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning.

Languages 96

Languages Language Instructors Culture 96

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

I walked into classrooms where ninth graders were reading at a third-grade level. Some just want to read a good book and be seen for who they are, not as a stereotype waiting to be saved. Given that we are discussing learning environments for students and families, in many ways, it is. Writing handbooks. Absolutely.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Why would students write anything themselves, instructors wondered, if a chatbot could do it for them? Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it. I wouldn’t have gone back to [Turnitin].”

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 117

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.

Education 117

Education Essay Culture Math 117

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Getting Meta with AI in the Classroom: A Reflective Approach In a junior-level education course, I assigned students the task of writing a reflective paper on the various uses of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in the classroom. Another key insight was the broader applicability of AI in future classrooms.

Ethics 89

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 89

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. For example, have all response postings due on a Tuesday at noon.

eLearning 70

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 70

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

They must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives” (p. Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. For example, have all response postings due on a Tuesday at noon.

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eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

Two of these authors Dr. Michelle Rivers and Dr. Janell Blunt shared theirs on the podcast you can listen to our conversation in the player above or read the full transcript. Question du Jour This one takes something you’re already writing a daily objective and turns it into a retrieval opportunity.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I read Susan Blums Ungrading as a first-year graduate student and was immediately smitten. As a first-year graduate student, I had read Susan Blums Ungrading and was immediately smitten. I aimed, therefore, to bring the writing process further into the classroom, including proposals, drafts, and revisions.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

This approach encourages them to reflect on language, meaning, and interpretation while engaging in text analysis, creative writing, public speaking, and gamification—all within an interactive, culturally rich framework. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning.

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft By TNB Creations Grades: K-6th This seven-page craft takes about an hour to complete and includes a picture for students to color, along with space to write a letter. They can even write thank-you cards to veterans. You might read The Poppy Lady by Barbara E. Then they can create their own Veterans Day books.

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Activities Teaching History Writing 97

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

‘Writing,’ for example, can become ‘Expert and self-initiated application of the ‘revision’ step of the writing process.’ Views Facebook Linkedin Print How Does Gamification Uncover Nuance In The Learning Process? This article was republished from a 2011 article by Terry Heick

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Think : Give students a minute to brainstorm on their own Pair : Partner students for 2-minute discussions Share :Ask students to share their ideas in the chat, out loud, or on a shared tool like a Nearpod Collaboration Board, Padlet, or another shared tool. You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters.

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Step 4: Now we bring in the tools Only after we’ve felt the tension do I introduce the day’s reading, model, or theory. Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. But I don’t start there anymore. Something provocative.

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Teach Thought

MAY 17, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? Though the chart below reads left to right, it’s ideal to imagine it as a kind of incline, with Knowledge at the bottom, and Create at the top.

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Critical Thinking Evaluation Knowledge Curriculum Design 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Step 4: Now we bring in the tools Only after we’ve felt the tension do I introduce the day’s reading, model, or theory. Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. But I don’t start there anymore. Something provocative.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

Yet, I have had little opportunity to discuss my particular opinions. I would love to discuss the aims, objectives and key foci for what consitutues learning in 2025 (and beyond) in Northern Ireland. We need more space to meet, discuss, chat and share ideas. Write a Comment. Log in now.

Curriculum 96

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Hearing an author share about their creative writing process encourages students to better understand everything that goes into creating a book. How many postcards does each class need to write?

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Provide relevant reading materials 5. Keep writing prompts on hand 6. Use bold, easy-to-read poster cutouts to display common ELA concepts around your classroom as a word wall.

Grades 52

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Writing is used to assess student learning more often than it is used to facilitate learning. We talk about writing as a product for assessment, a subject where paragraphs and commas are taught, or a skill that one either has developed or lacks. Rarely do we hear people, even teachers, discuss writing as a process for learning.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 21, 2025

ELA class gives middle schoolers the opportunity to write creatively, read imaginative stories, and present their thoughts and opinions to peers. These short ELA activities for middle school get students thinking and writing quickly. If they’d prefer, let them write in a texting or social media format.

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Middle School Middle School Activities Schools 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. We read approximately 5,000 picture books together during snack time, finished 10+ novel studies together, and I even created an entire unit based on going to four different Pumpkin Patches.

Teachers 52

Teachers Math Social Studies Language 52

Teach Hub

JULY 18, 2025

When you think of rote learning, chances are you picture students writing their spelling words five times each or chanting times tables together. Struggling to remember facts or falling behind during class discussions can make kids feel like they aren’t smart. They know they’ve got something solid to stand on.

Learning 52

Learning Math Social Studies Language 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! How do you decide whether to keep reading a book or to stop reading it? Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. What about 3 hours?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

Write down your goals and refer back to them often. Take notes to help your brain process the information, reflect on how you can use the new information in your own classroom, and participate if there is a discussion board or group chat. What do you want to get out of the program? How can you apply what you learned in the classroom?

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Participation Learning Styles Motivation Classroom Management 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

UC Riverside found that math and writing skills were lower among the students who graduated from high school during the pandemic than for previous high school graduates. Likewise, 25% of freshmen entered the university at the lowest writing level in 2019. The following year 29% of incoming students started at the lowest writing level.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Supporting your child in joining these discussions—even casually—can reinforce the material and help them feel part of a learning community. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Reading Power Gear

JUNE 17, 2025

This is a wonderful book to launch a discussion about family and cultural traditions and how they can be passed down within a family. Definiately would be a great anchor book for writing from different perspectives and maybe even having students choose their own pet rock! Happy reading, everyone!

History 66

History Culture Language Languages 66

Teach Thought

MAY 18, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? Discuss density, polarity, and chemical reactions. Observe and discuss how the sun’s position affects shadow length and angle. Pour water to see it spin and discuss how water can generate power.

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STEM Activities Math Discussions 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 2, 2025

Now no one can read it.” We had a long discussion about how to go about fixing it, settling on tape as the solution. Kids often bring books to me and say, “I’m reading the one we fixed,” usually showing me the page we returned to its rightful place, even sometimes pointing out the new staples. These pages came out of the book.

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Testing Reading Writing Discussions 81

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

but the ampersand and the non-phonetic spelling of "Debris" stumped them so I read that for them, "Junk and debris," explaining that debris was basically another word for junk. Finally, we read the phrase "Loose Parts" which meant nothing to us. So I got out a box of small "critters" and that's what we did.

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Testing Reading Knowledge Writing 85

k12

JULY 21, 2025

What are the first steps in writing a résumé? The most important thing for résumé writing is having something to put on your résumé. And what you write on your résumé isn’t limited to only actual jobs. All of these are great first steps to writing your résumé. Use a clear, easy-to-read font. Keep it to one page.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

My X friends gave me great suggestions, but first: A comment on the selections : I did get more than I could list so I avoided books with hot-button subjects teachers are divided on and focused on positive and uplifting reading. Or read them all. Copyright ©2025 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Reading Education Classroom Management Intelligence 94

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

I love to read! I’ve been creative since a young age, and reading has always helped fuel my creativity. I like to read lots of different books, and my library is huge because of it. I also enjoy writing very much. While I don’t write my own stories frequently, I love drafting new ideas for written pieces.

Schools 52

Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Research and discuss inspirational Hispanic leaders A main focus of Hispanic Heritage Month is learning about specific leaders in the Hispanic community, both past and present. Use Hispanic Heritage Month activities that include writing templates, instructional bookmarks, and sentence practice worksheets to focus on writing skills.

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