eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Students also use Gemini for real-time academic help, such as asking follow-up questions and details about a particular topic. Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning. With Gemini’s help, the district won four grants totaling $100,000, all by using Gemini to aid in grant research and writing.

Education 196

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 196

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Answering those questions creates clarity about what teachers and students are working toward, making it easier to design a rubric to measure progress toward those learning objectives. Teachers do not need to write lengthy comments on student work to justify a grade.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

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

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 655

Writing STEM Learning Critical Thinking 655

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

Activities 546

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Every English teacher has experienced the frustration of introducing a writing skill, like how to write a thesis statement, over and over again without it “sticking.” I love this approach to teaching writing! Plus, I get to support them as they write in class. See my post on synchronous editing ).

Essay 420

Essay Writing English Languages 420

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Most of my students immigrated to the United States within the last year, and all of them were English learners, thus making it difficult for them to complete the activity. Unfortunately, the sentiment within my supervisor’s response is not unique to the curricula design for English learners.

English 191

English Culture Language Languages 191

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2017

They want to know exactly how I have managed that as a high school English teacher. If students are working 0n an essay, I dedicate one station each day to providing real-time feedback as they write. Below is an example of a station rotation lesson for my 9th and 10th English class.

Grades 420

Grades Blended Learning Essay Feedback 420

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. So, introducing AI was relatively easy because my students were used to the writing process and going through revisions.

Writing 205

Writing Art English Students 205

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Click To Tweet In my role as a coach, I had the opportunity to facilitate an articulation day with a group of middle school English language arts teachers. English Language arts teachers might want to create 5 ins and outs for reading, writing, language, and soft skills/study skills.

English 420

English Coaching Language Languages 420

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

For example, an argumentative writing standard for English Language Arts reads, “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.” What questions or wonderings do you have about this topic? Where are the gaps?

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Esther considered the question, sitting in a small room with Ms. 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. A system in which many of their teachers, myself included, speak only English.

English 201

English Languages Language Teachers 201

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

When I began my career in education, I believed the value I brought to the classroom was my subject area expertise cultivated as an English major at UCLA and my pedagogical expertise honed while working on my teaching credential and Masters in Education. Should they bring specific pieces of work or come with questions?

Blended Learning 531

Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Inspired by past educators, Aida Hadzovic has built a reputation for innovative teaching strategies for English. Hadzovic earned a degree in English education and later pursued a science degree in part because of the demand for science teachers in Brooklyn, New York. Through this writing process, they can have their own epiphanies.

Writing 189

Writing English Interdisciplinary Languages 189

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

You may need to ask yourself some additional questions: . This year presented an even more complicated set of circumstances as most of us sailed the uncharted waters of using new technology tools and experimenting with new technology-enhanced instructional strategies. Which of them didn’t work for you? Why didn’t they work?

Art 545

Art Online Learning Languages Language 545

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays.

Essay 187

Essay Writing Beliefs High School 187

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Native English speakers can struggle, too. Be sure to explicitly teach words that have multiple meanings in English, e.g., base , bond , code , engineer , mass , model , range , volume , and odd and even.

STEM 334

STEM English Language Languages 334

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The guide contains examples of how some educators are teaching with ChatGPT, along with a series of frequently-asked questions that may help guide teachers as they seek to strike a balance between accepting AI’s presence and an over-reliance on such tools. You can take these ideas and make them your own.”

Teaching 281

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 281

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” 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. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

I’ve structured the grade interviews so they mirror our argumentative writing process. “I believe I deserve a B in English because I 1) _, 2. _, and 3.” ” It’s a fair question. Students come to these grade interviews prepared with a formal argument. They begin with a claim.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 25, 2016

” Kids are repeatedly asked this question by adults. Below is an explanation of the project with student examples: Part I–Inquiry Questions & Research. First, students were asked to generate at least 10 questions they had about their chosen career. They had to submit those questions via a Google Form for review.

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Questions Writing English Skills 381

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2020

Seventeen years into her career, she’s devised decidedly innovative answers to that question, and many of them involve technology. With Immersive Reader, they go back day after day, and then they get mad at you when the project is over because they want more time to add to their writing. They want to know you can read their writing.

Writing 194

Writing Reading Feedback Skills 194

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2019

If they enjoy writing notes by hand, they can take a photo of those notes and insert them into their digital notebooks. Add comments and tag the teacher to ask questions and/or request support. If you are a secondary English teacher looking for a standards-aligned digital literature circles template, check out this blog !

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Coaching English Feedback 419

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

Learning a second language is a challenge, whether it be English, Russian, or any of the hundreds of world languages we find across the globe. The question becomes: How to make that happen? You’ve come to the right place if you want to improve your English language skills. Do you immerse yourself? Use an app?

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English Language Languages Feedback 145

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

million people (equal to the population of France), speak a language other than English at home, according to the Center for Immigration Studies. Use simple wording for questions and instructions One of the most straightforward ways to solve language barriers and increase test accessibility is by using simple wording throughout the test.

Fairness 315

Fairness Testing Language Languages 315

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings.

Reading 327

Reading Assignments English Math 327

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This week I was invited to join an ongoing conversation with a small group of English teachers using Voxer. Connect lab groups outside of the classroom, so they can discuss the results of labs/experiments, ask questions and get support. 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

OCTOBER 31, 2017

I think students are reading and writing more than ever. Is it quality writing? I think students are reading and writing more than ever,” says Jeremy Hyler, an eighth-grade English teacher at Fulton Middle School in Michigan. “Is Is it quality writing? But it’s like learning how to write an argument for the SAT.

Writing 165

Writing Teaching Essay Middle School 165

eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This includes teaching test-taking strategies including: Active Reading: When I was a classroom teacher, I collaborated with the English department to teach students to become active readers, which makes it easier for them to pick out the information they really need from AP test passages and questions alike.

Exams 319

Exams Essay Testing History 319

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. It also requires that they “use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.”. #2 They should ask questions like, does this website have an author?

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And this year, we have a hunch that a lot of those questions are going to be focused on a topic showing up all over the news: AI in education. With AI programs like Copilot or Canva’s Magic Write , teachers can use AI to generate drafts of lesson plans more efficiently.

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Disabilities Questions Teaching Assistants English 327

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! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 6, 2020

If teachers want to start the day with a quick check-in, I recommend presenting a question for pairs to discuss in a two-minute talk format. A two-minute talk gives two students two minutes to discuss a simple question or chat about a current event or issue. 2 Bell Ringers and Welcome Tasks. What do you hope they get out of today?

Coaching 453

Coaching Blended Learning Activities Questions 453

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI’s rise in popularity has brought with it questions about ethics, skills students will need for workplace success, and how to balance negatives with positives when it comes to teaching with this new generative tool. Tools include Canva Magic Write for creative writing, Eduaide.ai How is AI beneficial in education?

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Ethics Education Internet Essay 298

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

He has steered the course ever since, each spring when he takes breaks from writing books or pieces for The New Yorker, and it has become legendary in journalism circles. 4: On the Writing Process , and I was eager to talk to him about his craftsmanship as a teacher. McPhee lays out his course in his latest book, Draft No.

Writing 167

Writing Teaching English Reading 167

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Exit tickets are great for collecting formative assessment data and checking in with students, but they can also be used to build a routine that encourages kids to think about what they learned, how they learned it, what questions they still have, and how they might teach a peer. EndWeekExitTicket.

Metacognitive Skills 420

Metacognitive Skills Grades Curriculum Design English 420

Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

They link to their work or insert a photo, then write a couple of sentences explaining why they gave themselves a particular score. I had students who received As on their report cards because they did everything I asked them to do, but I knew that some of those students were not actually A level students in terms of their English skills.

Grades 420

Grades Assignments Skills English 420