eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

That was the joking term that my fellow English teachers and I came up with to describe what we were seeing. Was early exposure to texting crimping our students’ ability to write correctly? To engage in the critical thinking process that underpins the ability to write? These students suffered from “Texting Sickness.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has released a new guide to help educators navigate the many ways AI can be used in teaching and learning. Bellas also turns to ChatGPT to help teachers make sure questions they write themselves are inclusive and accessible for the students’ learning level. “If

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2024

But two English professors at Carnegie Mellon University had a different first reaction: They saw in this new technology a way to show students how to improve their writing skills. They have been building tools together to help teach writing for decades. Kaufer and Ishizaki were uniquely positioned. That is a big task.

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Writing Teaching Essay Languages 208

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.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

Rather than writing traditional essays or book reports, my students were invited to create short video book reviews of their favorite titles–books they genuinely loved, connected with, and wanted others to discover. In multilingual classrooms, these skills are often overlooked in favor of silent writing tasks. The assignment?

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Culture Reading Students Language 200

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

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. Teachers do not need to write lengthy comments on student work to justify a grade.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

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. The supervisor responded to my concerns by saying, "Well, the good thing is that you will always know more than the kids you teach. They don't know anything."

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning. With Gemini, my planning is so fast and easy, said STEM teacher Natali Barretto.

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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.

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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.

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English Languages Language Teachers 201

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. Finally, a winner is declared!

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Essay Writing English Languages 420

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?

Writing 187

Writing Essay Ethics Plagiarism 187

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. As I researched articulation strategies, I found “5 Ins and 5 Outs” mentioned in a Teaching Channel video. 2 Teachers interpret the standards differently.

English 420

English Coaching Language Languages 420

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The word research appears 80 times in the English language arts section of the Common Core Standards. However, in many classes research is relegated to the research paper–a formidable piece of writing that most students do not enjoy. Got Credibility – Teach students how to evaluate online resources. Available NOW ! .

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Evaluation English Art Language 420

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. I also use AI to create sample writings.

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Writing English Interdisciplinary Languages 189

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.

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Grades Blended Learning Essay Feedback 420

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pierre, my high school English teacher who embodied social-emotional mastery before there was such a thing. In math, James could be tasked to analyze basketball stats, or in English, he could write an essay on his favorite athlete. For me it was Ms. This same approach would work in other classes as well.

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Teaching English Students History 304

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

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. This strategy activates thinking throughout a reading task.

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Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2021

Reading was for religious purposes and learning to read English was seen as unnecessary at best, heretical at worst. But people who knew how to read and write English were guaranteed a spot in the new middle class. The Church thought that learning to read English was a waste of time–Scripture was all that mattered.

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English Writing Reading Language 335

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

Reflect on Teaching. For example, if you are an English Language Arts teacher, you may want to consider a file labeled “Reading,” another labeled “Writing,” and yet another for “Speaking/Listening’ ’ Additionally, you can create subfiles within those folders and organize your resources by novel, writing genres, or topic.

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Art Online Learning Languages Language 545

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

Throughout rural America, non-native English speakers are less likely than their urban peers to get proper support in school, sometimes leading to a lifetime of lower educational attainment. But in rural DuBois County, Indiana, administrators are prioritizing English-learner education. From Advanced Placement U.S.

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Teaching English Language Languages 205

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

.’ Related content: Teaching writing one word at a time. As an English teacher, my students’ use of social media shorthand has become a bigger and bigger challenge with every new school year–especially as I see it carrying over into their coursework. That said, as noted by the U.S.

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Students Writing English Accessibility 363

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Implement and Assess: Implement the chosen options in your teaching practice and assess their effectiveness in helping students apply and transfer their learning. Review and Customize: Review and customize the chatbot’s suggestions to meet your classroom context and student needs.

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History Art Physical Education Essay 382

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. The teacher may use academic or subject-specific vocabulary unfamiliar to a student with limited background knowledge or who is not a native English speaker.

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Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

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.

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STEM English Language Languages 334

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

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 19, 2016

I’ve had several teachers request concrete examples of the types of stations I design for my high school English class. The lessons built around the texts are dynamic and develop vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. Now, I can choose from hundreds of texts and assign different texts to students at different reading levels.

English 382

English Writing Assignments Reading 382

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 8, 2015

My 90 minute English class begins with 15 minutes of silent sustained reading every day. Write an 8-12 sentence reflection about your book. Write a 4-6 sentence explanation of how this food goes with your book. Interested in technology tips to help you teach the Common Core? Honest Reaction: Is this book worth reading?

Reading 420

Reading Assignments English Writing 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 19, 2014

In the past I’ve had students write a timed five-paragraph argument essay about whether Montag, from Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, is a conformist or nonconformist. Despite teaching in a low-tech classroom, I’ve enjoyed challenging my students to “make” and create using everyday items.

Essay 420

Essay Exams English Assignments 420

EFL Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Teaching Paraphrasing to ESL Writing Students Learning to write academically in English is a huge challenge for second language students. While they must deal with complex syntactical structures and academic […] The post Teaching Paraphrasing to ESL Writing Students appeared first on EFL Magazine.

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Writing Teaching Students English 97

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. In the United States, English is the main language used in classrooms. Schools also tend to rely on spoken communication to teach and written exams to assess learning. In the U.S.

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Science English Communication Language 297

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.

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Languages Language Writing Communication 124

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. You’ve come to the right place if you want to improve your English language skills. You can freely express your concerns and questions when you learn English through private tutoring.

English 145

English Language Languages Feedback 145

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Quick Introduction – My Teaching Philosophy. I introduce myself to parents and share my teaching philosophy. I know my class is not your typical English class, so I want parents to understand why we do what we do. Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology Available NOW !

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Teaching Philosophy Schools Blended Learning Discussions 420

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.” This process is easier to do because I teach on a block schedule and work with a co-teacher. They begin with a claim. These conversations are invaluable.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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English Education Language Languages 315

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. Our value lies in the human side of teaching.

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Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531