Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

By using AI as a tool in the learning process, students not only familiarize themselves with its capabilities but also develop the ability to critically evaluate the content it generates. Create Your Own Verse   Each group writes a new verse that matches the song’s style and rhythm. Instructions: 1. Yunus, and Atefeh Shamsy.

Languages 67

Languages Language Instructors Culture 67

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.

Writing 634

Writing STEM Learning Critical Thinking 634

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I spent countless hours guiding them through the writing process, giving feedback, and encouraging them to think critically. AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing.

English 294

English Writing Teaching Essay 294

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated. Rubric Criteria Research on a problem Solution design Communication and collaboration California English Language Arts Writing Standards Grade 7 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Fairness 546

Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The word research appears 80 times in the English language arts section of the Common Core Standards. It’s clear the ability to find, evaluate and apply information is a crucial life skill. However, in many classes research is relegated to the research paper–a formidable piece of writing that most students do not enjoy.

Evaluation 420

Evaluation English Art Language 420

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

13, 2021 — McGraw Hill today announced updates to its widely used and trusted Wonders English Language Arts program for grades K-5, building upon the program’s proven instructional approach while offering a multitude of enhancements designed to meet the needs of today’s classroom. NEW YORK, Sept.

English 256

English Language Languages Art 256

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. Below are my 5 favorite technology tools and online resources for designing the online learning stations in my English classroom. #1 The texts are paired with Think Questions and writing prompts that I can use or adapt.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. Writing centers are often run by non-tenured staff, which can make them especially vulnerable, says Genie N.

Writing 205

Writing Instructors Essay English 205

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Odette guided Esther as she wrote her answers in English. “I She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers.

English 202

English Language Languages Teachers 202

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2017

As with any skill, the key to better writing is more practice. But that creates a dilemma for the teachers tasked with helping students improve their writing skills: How can they build more opportunities into the curriculum for students to practice writing, while still giving students both timely and meaningful feedback?

Writing 189

Writing Technology Essay Feedback 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

Essay 187

Essay Writing Plagiarism Ethics 187

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

For example, English teachers may have expectations around font size and type, spacing, indentation, quotes, and citations. As students move through the writing process, they may forget some of these requirements and benefit from a peer editor who can review their work to ensure it complies with the stated guidelines for the assignment.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This early childhood solution continues Riverside’s strong tradition of developing leading assessments to support deeper understanding of English learners (EL), who are often over- or under-identified for special learning accommodations. “We Bateria IV : A comprehensive assessment system to evaluate native Spanish speakers.

English 148

English Evaluation Language Languages 148

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This week I was invited to join an ongoing conversation with a small group of English teachers using Voxer. Students can talk through their plans for a writing assignment or share a thesis statement and receive feedback. Each member of the group can add to a collective story that can then be developed in writing.

Exams 325

Exams Feedback Assignments English 325

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2025

As first-year writing professors at community colleges, if we don’t meet this moment with intention, we will leave our most vulnerable students behind. Most importantly, it inspired metacognition, reflection and writing before we even cracked our first literary text. I never thought I’d learn how to do this in an English class!”

English 149

English Syllabus Ethics Students 149

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The acquisition of Emmersion deepens IXL Learning’s line of language and literacy products, which include the world-renowned Rosetta Stone , IXL English Language Arts , Vocabulary.com , SpanishDict , inglés.com and Fluencia. Emmersion’s cofounders, Brigham Tomco and Dr. Jacob Burdis, will remain with the company. About Emmersion.

Language 241

Language Languages Exams English 241

Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

Ironically, students are rarely asked to evaluate their work and reflect on what is says about their learning. They link to their work or insert a photo, then write a couple of sentences explaining why they gave themselves a particular score. Grading and assessment are probably the most time-consuming aspect of a teacher’s job.

Grades 420

Grades Assignments Skills English 420

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Students in my freshman English class have incredible stories to tell, but they aren't always eager to share them. One student, Johnny, is a talented artist but reads and writes well below grade level. His catchphrase is “Oh, writing isn’t my thing.” A quick scan of the room makes it easy to understand why.

Writing 168

Writing Assignments English Essay 168

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. 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.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. As educators, we constantly seek ways to help students overcome these barriers.

English 257

English Critical Thinking Writing Language 257

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For example, students can use AI for initial brainstorming or as a tool to refine their writing, requiring them to demonstrate understanding by reflecting on or critiquing AI-generated content. For example, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools support students with disabilities, while language models assist non-native English speakers.

Ethics 327

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 327

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Students, on the other hand, learn how to critically evaluate information and learn about biases when they analyze information coming from generative AI sources. Teachers can spend more one-on-one time with students when they use AI to quickly complete tedious tasks.

Instructors 319

Instructors English Assignments Intelligence 319

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The Cobb County Teaching and Learning Standards in English Language Arts provide a rigorous set of proficiencies in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and language. In Cobb County School District , we strive to ensure every student is reading on or above grade level by grade 3. Addressing early literacy learning.

English 245

English Language Languages Evaluation 245

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

“Another English teacher just switched to gym because she couldn’t do it anymore,” a teacher from Georgia recently told me. “I I love teaching and helping kids grow,” she added, “but I hate that writing instruction takes up hours and hours of my life.” 9% of writing assignments in grades six to eight include long form writing.

Writing 156

Writing Teaching Education Feedback 156

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The deal provides 83 elementary schools and 17 high schools with access to IXL’s award-winning program to supplement instruction in math and English language arts. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body.

Distance Learning 246

Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 6, 2020

If the routines currently in place isolate learners or create distance between the teacher and students, then we need to re-evaluate them. These activities, like daily oral language in English or number of the day in math, require more time than most teachers intend to spend on them. 1 The Whole Group Welcome.

Coaching 453

Coaching Blended Learning Activities Questions 453

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Whether text, video or something else entirely, each of these mediums encompasses a form of writing. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. Increasingly, writing doesn’t mean a five paragraph essay written by hand. engagement and passion.

Writing 167

Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2018

I’m going to confess, I did not bring podcasts into my English classroom with any intention of improving my students’ literacy skills. All of this had a tremendous and visible effect on the students’ level of engagement, critical-thinking habits, and writing skills, but the traditional reading component was still missing.

Critical Thinking 239

Critical Thinking English Evaluation Art 239

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2023

DALLAS (PRWEB) — Frog Street , an early childhood education company designed around the latest science in early brain development, has announced the results of a study conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Education evaluating the efficacy of the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum with students in Texas.

Curriculum 261

Curriculum English Schools Study 261

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

If I were to use Writable to create a rubric for writing and grading funding announcements of the type you might typically see on EdSurge , it might look something like this: The K-12 writing-support tool is not (currently) designed for publications covering startups and venture capital. million seed round for the Palo Alto, Calif.

Writing 112

Writing Feedback Peer Review Plagiarism 112

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through this partnership, all 33 schools in the district will use IXL to supplement math, English language arts, science and social studies instruction. The district is home to eight National Blue Ribbon Schools and serves a large bilingual and English language learner population.

English 219

English Exams Languages Language 219

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. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124

Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2024

A typical situation is that you are speaking the Spanish language at home, and then English in the school setting, and that's something that sometimes is seen as the de facto,” Gauna says. In Texas , where roughly 40 percent of residents are Hispanic, nearly 1 million students in public schools are English learners who speak Spanish at home.

English 215

English Languages Language Teachers 215

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

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.

Teaching 294

Teaching Students English History 294

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Instead of finding one novel for a whole class to read, I’m often helping English teachers find engaging books for 26 different students–and that’s just one class. Creative collaboration with “book tastings” We’ve all heard of wine and cheese tastings, but I’ve started inviting English classes to “book tastings.”

English 287

English Reading Science Elementary School 287

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The University of Michigan’s M-Write program is built on the idea that students learn best when they write about what they’re studying, rather than taking multiple-choice tests. Senior lecturer Brenda Gunderson teaches a statistics course that will be first to adopt the automated element of M-Write.

Essay 140

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 140

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before adding IXL Math to the state’s grant list, the Action Center and Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) rigorously evaluated the platform to determine its efficacy. IXL’s end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish.

Math 285

Math STEM Learning Textbooks 285