Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Gather baseline evidence of writing skills across academic disciplines using a simple, in-class prompt that requires students to provide a claim and supporting evidence in a full paragraph. Writing and reasoning get better with feedback and effort.

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Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Students will need the keyboard for most computer tasks, from typing searches into Google to writing papers. Each of these parts is important for actively participating in online classes (and also a good entry into privacy conversations with your child). Here are some basic skills to build your child’s computer confidence.

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Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

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Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

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. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.

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Writing Skills Essay Language 281

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2017

Certain teacher professional development could have a positive impact on academic writing by English learners in grades 7-12, according to a study from the University of California, Irvine. During the academic writing assessment, secondary school students composed timed, on-demand essays interpreting themes from fiction and nonfiction texts.

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Writing Exams Essay Students 206

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For example, providing concept maps or graphic organizers, engaging learners in discussion (synchronous or asynchronous), or encouraging a reflective practice via a writing prompt. For example, some students may want to write while others will prefer to record a video. Consuming new information (e.g.,

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

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.

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Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 140

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 2: Guided Reading and Discussion Station In this station, all students participate in a guided reading session, where the teacher facilitates a deep dive into the text. Example: Writing Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1 7.1 – Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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History Physical Education Art Essay 382

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Ten to fifteen years ago, the whole class would read The Old Man and the Sea, analyze how Santiago develops over the course of the text, and write an essay. A: With UDL, we let students make choices and then participate in a self-assessment. With UDL, you look at a traditional lesson and start by identifying the barriers.

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Disabilities Universal Design Essay Beliefs 280

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The MLA-CCCC Joint Task Force on Writing and AI Working Paper highlights AI’s manifold advantages to higher education. It has been instrumental in breaking down the initial hesitations and barriers often experienced during the writing and revising process. The ultimate choice is not about boarding the bus of innovation.

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Essay Writing Critical Thinking Language 281

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

After launching Magnolia High School’s innovative Magnolia Cybersecurity Institute at Anaheim Union High School District, English Teacher Lindsay Paananen soon realized that participating students loved hardcore gaming as much as they loved tech – so much so that it was coming through in their writing.

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Essay English Schools Participation 216

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On the first day of classes two years ago, I had students in my professional and technical writing course send me an email with their goals for the semester. Their attempt to write specific goals demonstrates an inability to effectively move from essay and reflective language to professional language. © Magna Publications.

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Writing Teaching Assignments Essay 116

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

In 2021, as part of this work, EdSurge launched its first-ever educator writing fellowship and we welcomed seven amazing fellows who, over the course of the year, penned deeply personal essays highlighting the myriad issues educators, school leaders, and learners faced in the midst of the pandemic and political unrest in society.

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Writing Education Essay Ethics 156

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

In order to meet these goals while also responding to testing demands, I needed a new resource: one that would provide my students with a strong framework for writing and use technology as the primary composing tool. Fortunately, I found everything I was looking for (and more) in the online reading and writing program ThinkCERCA.

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Writing Essay Teaching Quizzes 125

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Everyone knows that outside of the school building, creative writing workshops aren’t graded. But if you’re teaching creative writing in a K–12 classroom or a community college, at the end of the day you’re most likely required to stamp a letter grade—or at least a percentage score—on your students’ work.

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Writing Essay Feedback Instructors 111

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Brainfuse offers a comprehensive suite of services, including math, science, reading, writing assistance, and college prep, all available online from anywhere with an internet connection. How Families Can Access Free Tutoring Students can access Brainfuse HelpNow by visiting their local participating library.

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Essay Schools Internet Feedback 166

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Activities like creating portfolios, writing reflective essays, or presenting on their learning journey can be very effective. Partnership building : Strengthen relationships with parents and community members by inviting them to participate in school events and activities.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 296

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2020

Students can participate in Numerade’s free summer STEM camps to get a head start on the courses they’ll be taking in the fall or as an enrichment opportunity in which they can take courses not offered at their school. Numerade’s video-based instruction makes learning accessible and engaging. Course offerings include the following: Test Prep.

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High School High School STEM Laboratory 244

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2024

The answer may have consequences for the future of online higher ed, since OPMs were once viewed both as a winning strategy for universities to make money by increasing enrollments and as a pathway to expand access to advanced learning for students who wouldn’t or couldn’t participate on campus.

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Essay Online Learning Questions Participation 197

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2020

I would read just the instructions from a customer and I would think, ‘This person couldn’t write the paper if they tried,’” he says. We encourage our customers to use the work we provide as a guide,” says Avery Morgan, a spokesperson for EduBirdie, which advertises itself as a “professional essay writing service.”

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Essay Writing Students Academic Integrity 165

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

For example, to become better writers, readers, and critical thinkers, Quill.org offers low-income students an AI-powered literacy tutor that provides students real-time coaching and feedback on literacy activities that pair nonfiction reading with informational writing.

Education 297

Education Testing Feedback English 297

Faculty Focus

JUNE 13, 2024

Nothing has informed my teaching practice as much as serving as a writing tutor for high school and college students. If the prompt is indecipherable to me, an experienced writing educator, I’m pretty sure most undergraduates are going to struggle to deliver what the teacher is after. Believe me, I’m guilty too.

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Assignments Essay Writing Questions 119

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Around 68% of the non-vernacular students have issues following class notes and participating in academic discussion sessions. Firstly, they cannot participate freely in project groups with native English speakers. All Round Wring Proficiency Takes A Hit Academic writing becomes a stable grey area for students weak in English.

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Languages Language Communication English 124

Faculty Focus

JUNE 13, 2024

Nothing has informed my teaching practice as much as serving as a writing tutor for high school and college students. If the prompt is indecipherable to me, an experienced writing educator, I’m pretty sure most undergraduates are going to struggle to deliver what the teacher is after. Believe me, I’m guilty too.

Assignments 111

Assignments Essay Writing Questions 111

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2017

For many students, participating in online class discussions feels like a chore—a box to check off for participation points rather than a lively dialogue. “I He’s taking three online courses this semester, all of which require him to participate in online discussion forums as part of his grade. I rarely read the whole thing.”

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Instructors Discussions Course Evaluations Writing 149

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

It might seem strange to squeeze in lessons on coping with trauma or resolving political disputes in between frog dissections and persuasive essay writing, but students today say they want to be as prepared socially and emotionally as they are academically when they leave high school. After lunch and before U.S.

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Skills Essay Beliefs Students 168

Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

During a professional-development project designed to address complex trauma in students, every participating educator said they’ve experienced secondary traumatic stress as a result of the pandemic. Months later, the same educators continue to report high levels of traumatic stress.

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Education Essay Ethics Coaching 178

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Like the other students who participated in the summer program, Baldwin is a recipient of the Pittsburgh Promise’s Advancing Educators of Color (AEC) scholarship , which seeks to bring more Black teachers into PPS over the next seven years. Many participants noted this as one of the most powerful parts of the program, Kinloch says.

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High School High School Teachers Schools 194

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

I am a journalist, and sometimes (like with this story you’re reading), when I’ve wrapped up all my interviews, finished all my reporting and am ready to start writing, I just can’t seem to do it. in the thick of filling out college applications, that might mean putting off writing an admissions essay or sending in a transcript.

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Essay Students Quizzes Writing 154

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2018

It was TED-Ed Weekend 2016 in New York City and I had recently been selected to participate in a yearlong professional development program as a TED-Ed Innovative Educator , along with 29 other educators. These explorations go much deeper than writing an essay or performing a play.

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Students Participation Essay Culture 166

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

At the heart of composition faculty in particular, but of the entire higher education community as well, are those of us looking for solutions for students using AI to write papers. What many students do not know, is that no one sits down and writes a paper, even a paragraph, without starts and stops. References Helmond, J.

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Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 116

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

These changes come on the heels of the College Board’s decision last month to move away from SAT subject tests and optional essay tests, which it also produces. Overall, the number of AP exams taken went down by about 7 percent from the previous year, after 10 years of mostly increasing participation.

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Exams Testing Multiple Choice Questions Internet 218

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

The New York Times Learning Network, which offers educational resources, runs multiple contests and challenges for students and I picked one for my students to participate in. When I first began thinking about authentic learning projects, I was overwhelmed, but I started small. As I became more comfortable, I began designing my own projects.

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High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 210

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2023

More than 2,000 people attended at least part of the event, according to lead organizer Johnny Chang, an incoming grad student at Stanford University, with 90 percent of participants indicating they teach at colleges or schools. Others, though, said they use ChatGPT to make suggestions to make the essays they wrote better.

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Ethics Essay Teachers Academic Integrity 148

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

It teaches the basics of critical thinking, research and academic writing. They want to read and write and think. They write brief papers and give short oral reports, building skills and stamina they eventually will need to complete and present a capstone research project, their final assignment before they graduate.

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Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 178

Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

At the heart of composition faculty in particular, but of the entire higher education community as well, are those of us looking for solutions for students using AI to write papers. What many students do not know, is that no one sits down and writes a paper, even a paragraph, without starts and stops. References Helmond, J.

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Academic Integrity Essay Plagiarism History 111