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Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction

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High-stakes standardized assessment has led to a focus on compliance, production, and quality control, which has encouraged the use of formulas to simplify and standardize writing instruction, the student writing produced, and the process of evaluation of student work. Beyond the five-paragraph essay. References Campbell, K.

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Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

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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. For example, students can prompt ChatGPT with Help me outline a persuasive essay on solar energy, and it will provide a structured outline.

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Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned

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While AI tools can indeed generate answers or essays, this highlights the need to rethink assessment strategies. For instance, students must evaluate the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated information, distinguishing between helpful insights and misleading content. Misconceptions about AI in education 1.

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AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

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Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them? AI’s influence in essay writing is growing, highlighting both advantages and significant issues.

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How U of Michigan Built Automated Essay-Scoring Software to Fill ‘Feedback Gap’ for Student Writing

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The university has created a way for automated software to give students in large STEM courses feedback on their writing in cases where professors don’t have time to grade hundreds of essays. Wilson researches the application of automated essay scoring. “I U-M presents a really interesting model of adoption.

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Researchers develop groundbreaking technology for student writing success

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That’s 150 essays they would have to read and respond to for every writing assignment they give. Far more than a simple grammar checker, Revision Assistant is able to read an essay and then compare how strong the writing and content is with thousands of similar papers already in its database. By that time, the teachable moment is gone.

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How data empowers our district to align teaching with student needs

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Pierre, my high school English teacher who embodied social-emotional mastery before there was such a thing. Data generated by this brief questionnaire helps our educators screen, assess, guide intervention planning, monitor progress and evaluate outcomes related to SEL. For me it was Ms.

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