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Easy to find, not always true: Helping students evaluate AI-generated content

eSchool News

However, educators still need to teach students the ability to be critical consumers of information, whether produced by humans or generated by AI tools. The educators role is more important than ever. Todays students rarely line up at the reference desk. The stakes are higher. The tools are smarter.

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End of the Year Exit Ticket: Evaluating Online Learning

Catlin Tucker

Collecting feedback from students is one of the best ways for educators to continue learning and iterating on their practice. Students are the “customers” in the educational system. It is important to ask them how they feel about their experiences learning online.

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How 4 districts use AI tools to transform education

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The Gems evaluate the uploaded information and offer a review of the district’s current curriculum. Knowing they are covered under our district licenses with Google allows CPS to encourage their use to revolutionize the way we educate our students.

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Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation

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According to a recent study, over 60 percent of educators believe traditional assessments fail to fully measure student understanding. Here are five powerful resources that can transform how you evaluate student progress. Quiz allows educators to embed questions directly into videos, turning passive watching into active engagement.

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15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms

eSchool News

In today’s educational environment, it is vital the school or district have a clear message with leaders understanding exactly what is to be communicated. Families expect to be kept informed of their child’s activities, academic progress, and expectations. It is equally important that families trust the authenticity of the communications.

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Will Existing Mental Models Threaten Post-pandemic Progress in Education?

Catlin Tucker

” I hope educators and educational institutions use this year and the lessons learned to reimagine “school” and how we design and facilitate learning. Since the pandemic began, I’ve worked with thousands of school leaders and educators. Yet, I worry that won’t happen.

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How to evaluate literacy programs that pledge to accelerate learning

eSchool News

Educators understand that teaching students to read fluently is the key to their overall academic success. The Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Teaching reading is a complex process that incorporates decades of research into how students learn and how reading should be taught.