Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. To help writers grow, feedback doesn’t have to be only evaluative.

Evaluation 118

Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 118

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I am concerned about the impact that the imbalances in education have on teacher engagement and job satisfaction. I know firsthand the toll that the imbalances caused by traditional workflows in education can have on a teacher. Those unrealistic workflows almost drove me out of education.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Beliefs 521

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

I contend that video technology helped to save education during the pandemic, and therefore should not be abandoned. Educators are using video apps and tools to share lesson ideas, best practices, and classroom instruction. Here are three suggestions for how educators can leverage video for years to come. It’s all about growth.

Coaching 319

Coaching Education Distance Learning Evaluation 319

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

The new research report, App Overload: How A Fragmented Digital Landscape Is Failing K-12 Education , sheds light on the growing complexities of digital integration in education. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are.

Schools 251

Schools Communication Evaluation Feedback 251

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. For K-12 educators, building students data literacy is not a nice-to-have. It is essential. Our classrooms are data-rich, but are we data-literate?

Ethics 278

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 278

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate these tools into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort. Below is a taxonomy of generative AI for educators to consider. It could potentially cause confusion for students.

Ethics 323

Ethics Instructors Education Academic Integrity 323

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Part I: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group In the ever-evolving education landscape, one of the most pressing challenges teachers face is striking the right balance between time efficiency and ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. Will they retain the information?

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Fairness 419

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

But with pandemic relief funding winding down and pressure mounting to demonstrate educational impact, many districts are now facing a new challenge: cleaning house. Thats the guiding principle behind the EdTech Systems Guide released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Evaluation 141

Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 141

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

I’ve used this simplified station rotation to onboard new teachers to this model and provide special education teachers working with a small group of 4-6 learners a strategy for using the station rotation model. One possible approach is what I call “the flip flop.” ” Essentially, this is a two-station rotation.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. The new NCTQ report, State of the States 2022: Teacher and Principal Evaluation Policies , presents data and analysis on policies from all 50 states and D.C.

Evaluation 173

Evaluation Teachers Feedback Achievement 173

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This is where AI-powered educational tools step in, not as a replacement for the teacher, but as a skilled accompanist, tuning into each learners individual tempo and helping them find their own melody. At its best, education should recognize and support the unique ways students absorb, process, and respond to information.

Multidisciplinary 285

Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 285

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? An easy-to-use platform for teachers to handle the entire loop from creation to feedback can be the answer to saving time and energy. There’s a feedback option for every teacher—and every student!

Feedback 162

Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 162

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Giving regular feedback to roughly 100 middle and high schoolers has been my greatest challenge as an English and writing teacher, and it hit home for me sometime in 2013. My challenges with the feedback load were officially impacting my health and family life. Students were getting the feedback they needed faster.

Feedback 218

Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

The technology identifies the use of AI writing tools including ChatGPT, with 98 percent confidence, enabling educators to analyze and review the authenticity of academic work. Educators told us that being able to accurately detect AI written text is their first priority right now. Over 10,700 institutions and more than 2.1

Writing 297

Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 297

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. To help writers grow, feedback doesn’t have to be only evaluative.

Evaluation 95

Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 95

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

, I encourage teachers to think about the purpose of the work students are doing and evaluate whether it makes sense for them to invest their time and energy grading that work. I’m not sure how this unrealistic expectation became the norm in education. Too often, teachers assign work that students complete in isolation.

Grades 419

Grades Assignments Evaluation Coaching 419

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. This practice is called early-term feedback. In general, faculty and instructors are really responsive to student feedback. Collecting feedback can be as easy as passing out index cards.

Feedback 196

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 196

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

It’s always a challenge to evaluate teachers. But Christian Miraglia, Education Consultant and part of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, suggests asking students to evaluate the teacher. Here’s how that would work: A Teacher’s Best Evaluator. Hours of research and meeting with other districts took place.

Evaluation 155

Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Our education community across the country is still working to overcome setbacks in student achievement and learning progress , all while facing ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism, teacher shortages and burnout, and a noticeable increase in student mental health and behavioral concerns.

Grades 158

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 158

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The UDL framework helps educators think about and design learning experiences that allow all students to be successful. Students need to get comfortable thinking about their learning and evaluating the development of specific skills. Sustaining Effort and Persistence.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The goal should be to use data not as a sole determinant but as a supportive tool that enhances the judgment, creativity, and experience of educational leaders. In educational settings, data can be derived from a range of sources–student assessments, attendance records, teacher evaluations, behavioral data, etc.

Education 281

Education Fairness Evaluation Ethics 281

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Charania, former education senior research fellow at the Christensen Institute. What’s being called the craziest college admission season ever is also proving to be a natural experiment for the American education system. It was originally published on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted with permission.

Education 296

Education Testing Feedback English 296

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This challenging school year has made it clear that educational institutions and educators must be flexible and willing to adapt to a changing educational landscape. Second, the 5Es instructional model prioritizes teacher agency, which I don’t think we talk about enough in education. Elaborate: Apply Your Learning.

Teachers 427

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI literacy isnt only for studentstoday, its a professional development must-have for teachers, explained Holly Clark , an AI education strategist and author, during an FETC 2025 session in best practices for an AI-infused classroom. What role can educators play in leveraging AI to support every students unique needs?

Ethics 337

Ethics Feedback Evaluation Assignments 337

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

A network of small public high schools in New York City is exploring whether artificial intelligence can change the way teachers receive feedback about their classroom instruction. Proponents say it could save lots of time for instructional coaches and expand access to feedback that improves the quality of teaching.

Intelligence 329

Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 329

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Key points: Gen AI is a game changer for all industries due to its ability to produce original outputs Don’t miss out–stay up to date on AI in Education Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Gen AI is set to revolutionize the way we approach education. Gen AI is flipping this on its head.

Metacognitive Skills 339

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the latest news on AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools. These features allow educators to move from brainstorming and open-ended conversation to defining concrete, actionable goals so they can make real progress.

Teachers 333

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 333

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom.

Teaching 281

Teaching Education Learning Interdisciplinary 281

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship. This resource is part of the Celebrations collection in the Sesame Learning channel.

Education 304

Education STEM Grades Art 304

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s no wonder so many K-12 families, educators, and staff members are exhausted and stressed by technology overload. Help is coming, but not necessarily in the ideal way: with ESSER funding running out , districts are re-evaluating the impact and scope of edtech solutions. Easy-to-use, integrated solutions can support student success.

Evaluation 290

Evaluation Feedback Students Achievement 290

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. Is It CRAAP?:

Science 315

Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 315

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002). Sojka et al.

Feedback 101

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 101

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The “Ongoing Assessment” document was designed to encourage students to take ownership of both their work and the evaluation of that work. Another column is dedicated to teacher feedback. Students are able to post comments and questions in response to our feedback and this often leads to a conversation about how to improve.

Grades 420

Grades Feedback English Evaluation 420

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Edtech evaluation is currently the Wild West. Unfortunately, as recently noted, “most educators, meanwhile, don’t have the time to comb through research or the expertise to discern rigor from rubbish.” They don’t live and breathe the struggles educators face every day. The data doesn’t align with a district’s reality.

Evaluation 323

Evaluation Feedback Testing Achievement 323

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. We can see beyond the daily challenges associated with teaching and remember why we chose to pursue a career in education. What are you spending time providing feedback on? Do your grades evaluate knowledge, skills, compliance?

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. The process of integrating feedback from QM course reviews into the course templates is systematic and reflective: a.

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Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118