Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. Apps like Google Calendar, collaborative platforms like Google Meet, and others can enhance productivity and allow students to benefit from peer interactions. Why so many digital crutches? The right digital tools makes it manageable, even rewarding.

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Exams Study Syllabus Essay 158

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JULY 14, 2020

In her syllabus written before the pandemic, she had planned a final exam with a series of physics problems for students to work out. But that just didn’t feel right with all that her students were going through. The students were supposed to explain some of the concepts they had learned in class. Learn more.

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Exams Essay Syllabus Writing 180

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. ESL students won’t be able to succeed at school or college if they can’t use the language well enough: Their grades and overall subject knowledge will suffer.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

A recent survey by study.com found that nearly 90 percent of students admitted to using OpenAI’s chatbot in some home-related capacity, and more than 25 percent of teachers have already caught a student cheating using the chatbot. This begs a two-fold question: why do students cheat in the first place, and why is it so easy to cheat?

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Exams Essay Academic Integrity Education 293

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NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Topping our monthly Top 5 list was a look at how professors are rebooting oral exams to respond to concerns that students can now use ChatGPT and other AI tools to cheat on essays. Also making the list was an essay by a teacher launched into a leadership position at age 26 reflecting on a lack of support during the shift.

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Exams Essay Reading STEM 152

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2017

Students of teachers who participated in the Pathway Project, which includes 46 hours of training in the “cognitive strategies” instructional approach, scored higher on an academic writing assessment and had higher pass rates on the California High School Exit Exam than students whose teachers did not receive the training.

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Writing Exams Essay Students 204

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

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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. The M-Write program started in 2015 as a way to give more writing feedback to students by enlisting other students to serve as peer mentors to help with revisions.

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Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 145

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

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APRIL 3, 2020

Changes to a major standardized test usually take months—or even years—to develop and are typically announced well in advance of the first official exam sitting. Students who need help accessing digital tools can contact the College Board with this form.) Exams will be held from May 11 through May 22. Not so during a pandemic.

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Testing Exams Essay Textbooks 198

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2019

Whether it’s studying for an exam, completing a college essay, or finishing a social studies project, all students will inevitably find themselves procrastinating at some point in their academic careers. A school-avoidant student will continue to miss classes indefinitely and assignments will remain incomplete until term’s end.

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Failure Essay Exams Schools 278

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With college application season in full swing and the competition for acceptance into top schools more competitive than ever, students are turning to AI-powered tools for application support, reveals a new survey from Brainly. The survey data underscores a fundamental change in how students utilize AI tools for college applications.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 279

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Johnson, assigned our class one of the classics of English literature and expected us to demonstrate what we had learned with an accompanying essay. I credit Mr. Johnson’s class for eventually helping me pass the AP Writing exam my senior year without ever taking an AP-level English class. The outcome?

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Writing Failure Essay English 300

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Seven million students took the SAT test last year. While it traditionally is an assessment tool for college-bound seniors, more and more high schools are choosing it as an exit exam for graduating seniors (such as these changes in Ohio and the State of Washington ). use academic-specific vocabulary whenever possible.

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Essay Mobile Devices Exams Writing 99

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next academic year. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 298

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

TeachTap uses AI to bring historical figures to life as teachers, allowing students to learn, for example, about the Civil War with Abraham Lincoln, the civil rights movement through the lens of Martin Luther King Jr, or the laws of motion from Sir Isaac Newton. Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson.

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Exams High School High School History 141

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

For instance, for my courses around instructional technology topics, I allow students nearly full use of generative AI tools with the caveat that they need to document the tools they used and why they selected those tools. It could potentially cause confusion for students.

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Ethics Instructors Education Academic Integrity 321

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MAY 3, 2024

News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up. Using technology to score essays is nothing new. 20 years ago as a student.

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Fairness Testing Grades Essay 197

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2016

A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications. Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay. Walking into one of our four STEM classrooms at Huntingdon Area Middle School, you won’t see students working quietly on worksheets. The ‘Big Picture’.

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STEM Essay Teachers Exams 189

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MAY 6, 2019

With Advanced Placement exams starting this month, the past weeks have kept Amanda DoAmaral working around the clock. As students cram, her team of four has been scrambling to meet the demand on Fiveable , where she and other teachers broadcast live test-prep sessions. million students took a combined 5.1 More than 2.8

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Testing Exams Teachers History 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2024

10 Tips of Mastering Time Management as a Student Introduction Finding a proper balance between extracurricular activities, academics, social life, and personal interests can feel overwhelming. This is why effective time management is crucial for students. So, let’s learn more about it from the Ask a Tech Teacher team.

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Exams Students Achievement Study 174

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2023

No one questions whether literature influences the formation of student personalities. It helps students to grow into well-rounded individuals with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Fiction, essays, science. Essays convey the author’s thoughts and analysis of a particular topic.

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Essay Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence 29

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Over the last 30 years, federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) opened the door for more students with disabilities to enroll in college. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022). Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

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Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2018

As spring approaches, my eldest daughter Katherine, now in her junior year, is bracing herself for the upcoming ACT exams, while my youngest, Elizabeth, a sophomore, is getting ready for next year. As for Elizabeth, the exams tap into her love of competition. How to Prepare for the SAT Essay. More on SAT/ACT Prep.

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Exams English Math Testing 79

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APRIL 24, 2024

How Low-Carb Diets Fuel High-Achieving Students Have you ever considered that your diet could be the secret weapon in your quest for academic success? 5 Ways Low-Carb Diets Fuel High-Achieving Students Unlock the academic prowess within you by exploring how a low-carb diet could energize your studies.

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Achievement Multiple Choice Questions Students Study 167

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2016

A new version of the SAT makes writing optional and reflects student coursework. To the casual observer, the SAT looks the same — questions on math and English, an essay, a set amount of time to finish each question. But the college entrance exam has gotten a makeover. Students, meanwhile, no longer get penalized for guessing.

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Exams Essay Writing Testing 111

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The pandemic is changing the way tests and quizzes are conducted at colleges across the country, with the rapid adoption of new tools that proponents say catch cheating, but in ways that many students say amount to an unacceptable invasion of their privacy. More than 60,000 students across the U.S. Students on other campuses agree.

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Plagiarism Exams Confidentiality Testing 218

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

“Scientific studies show that SEL practices improve students’ academic performance, behavior, and attendance,” say Dr. Christina Cipriano, Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Rethink Ed contributor. The best teachers are learners first, then role models for the SEL skills they want to see in their students.

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Teachers Exams Schools Students 164

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Tech industry has been working solidly for the last decade or so and promises the best careers to students. Our Ask a Tech Teacher contributor has a short list of professions that students can look forward to: The Future of the Tech Industry: What Professions Should Students Look Into?

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Students Intelligence Science Essay 147

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JANUARY 6, 2023

College administrators, faculty, edtech leaders and students tried to make sense of all the changes they were experiencing due to the lingering pandemic, the introduction of new technology and the shifting economy. College’s Use of Exam-Proctoring Software to ‘Scan’ Rooms Violated Privacy Rights, Judge Finds By Jeffrey R.

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Education Exams Instructors Essay 179

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

After four decades of such reflection, I am keenly aware that understanding effective teaching strategies, the students I serve, and how learning works requires my constant attention. When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? This is critical work.

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

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JULY 29, 2020

As colleges ask faculty to prepare for a possible online, hybrid or altered in-person fall semester—or all three simultaneously—many instructors are wondering how to best measure student learning. Tony Crider, professor of astrophysics at Elon University, offers his students “ epic finales” instead of final exams.

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Exams Motivation Learning Instructors 200

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2018

Data Helps K–12 School Districts Hire, Set Curricula and Improve Student Outcomes. For BASIS Curriculum Schools , the answer is next-generation technology, including analytics that inform not only curriculum planning, but also hiring, test creation and student performance. We’re able to think about the whole student.”.

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Exams Testing Schools Students 138

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

Do you teach one of those courses that promotes lots of student anxiety? Student are convinced they can’t learn what we’re teaching, worry they won’t do well on the tests, and become filled with anxiety over anything in a course that looks like it might be hard. What causes students to dread the social science statistics course?

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Teaching Multidisciplinary Multiple Choice Questions Exams 111

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As this school year approaches an end and students start to plan on college life, the Ask a Tech Teacher team has suggestions on how to make that work well: Balancing Academics and Social Life in College College life is an exhilarating journey filled with learning, discovery, and growth. Self-care is not selfish; it’s essential.

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Essay Counselling Exams Textbooks 179

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APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. But educators who want to make sure they reach every student don’t have to resort to mailing printed worksheets. Of course, these programs may take significant time to develop.

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Distance Learning Syllabus Internet Learning 212

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The old SAT was put to bed earlier this year, and it’s in with a new version of the college admissions exam. In March 2014, College Board announced a plan to redesign the SAT , removing obscure vocabulary, changing focus of math areas, removing penalty for guessing on questions and making the essay optional.

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Testing Exams Essay Math 124