Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Why would students write anything themselves, instructors wondered, if a chatbot could do it for them? Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it. This year, the college paid almost $47,000.

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 118

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Keep writing prompts on hand 6. Provide relevant reading materials 5.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

All you need is designated time in your class, the right writing materials, and a prompt that really inspires them. This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) ” You’ll also find tips for getting middle schoolers to write in every class. Yes, even math!

Writing 52

Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

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

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Use strategies that support integrity, maximize learning, and minimize cheating As I argue in my book AI with Intention , if we want students to use AI tools with integrity, we must teach them how. Writing and reasoning get better with feedback and effort.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

Teach Hub

JULY 9, 2025

Teaching literature isn’t just about helping students understand what happened in a story. It teaches them that bravery doesn’t always look like swinging a sword; it might look like standing up to a bully, trying something new, or simply getting through a tough day at school.

Students 92

Students Essay Questions Culture 92

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Virtual Whiteboards: These online tools replicate the traditional classroom whiteboard—and in some cases, students can even write or draw on them too. Encourage your child to listen to teacher feedback; if they feel something isn’t working, teach them how to share that respectfully.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

The Hungry Teacher Blog

MAY 28, 2025

From identifying credible sources to using information inside an essay, its a process that takes a lot of practice. Thats why I started using a six-day middle school research project before I dove into an entire research unit because it gave students a strong foundation for writing. Day Three: Practice Research The research continues!

Middle School 52

Middle School Middle School Essay Schools 52

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

They are also designed so teachers across subject areas can include them as part of their courses and help high school students earn a Google Career Certificate for AI Essentials, which introduces AI and teaches the basics of using AI tools. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom? See our funders list here.)

Learning 292

Learning Students High School High School 292

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

Consider writing your learning objectives in I can statements that are simple, concrete, and kid-friendly. Once your goals are clear, it becomes a lot easier to create assessments that actually measure what you set out to teach. Use regular check-ins to guide teaching Keep checking in with students as you go, not just at the end.

Learning Outcomes 78

Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 78

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. More than that: If students often ask ChatGPT to generate essays or make those essays longer , their writing and communication skills will suffer.

Essay 297

Essay Writing Plagiarism Academic Integrity 297

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 297

English Writing Teaching Essay 297

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 185

Essay Writing Beliefs High School 185

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing.

Writing 326

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 326

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2024

Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. However, it’s possible to use creative writing ideas to help you come up with a unique essay. However, essays are more objective, as they require facts and evidence to support your claims.

Essay 173

Essay Writing Attention Feedback 173

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This shift has led to the growing adoption of co-teaching models, where general and special education teachers collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students. First, let’s explore the benefits of using the station rotation model to enhance co-teaching and create more inclusive classrooms.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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 Ethics Plagiarism 187

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.

Essay 167

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.

Writing 284

Writing Skills Essay Languages 284

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Today’s digital-savvy students welcomed ChatGPT with open arms and began using it for writing assignments. According to a new study from Academic Help , 67 percent of students use AI for creating texts – the basis for their essays and other papers. The issue here is not only about the academic integrity violation.

Writing 246

Writing Skills Plagiarism Teaching 246

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2020

Revising in response to formative feedback is a cornerstone of effective writing instruction. Providing substantive comments on stacks of student essays, however, is highly time-consuming for busy teachers. Despite the potential of AWE systems to support writing instruction, they have not been widely adopted by schools or teachers.

Evaluation 271

Evaluation Writing Essay Teachers 271

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

From the three-paragraph essay to one that lives up to the purpose of essays is a big leap both scholastically and skills-wise. Abbie Kay from State of Writing emphasizes that solid writing is about expressing ideas and effectively engaging and persuading your audience.

Essay 158

Essay Writing Skills Plagiarism 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. You’re not alone.

Essay 156

Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 156

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 424

Essay Writing English Language 424

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2024

When ChatGPT emerged a year and half ago, many professors immediately worried that their students would use it as a substitute for doing their own written assignments — that they’d click a button on a chatbot instead of doing the thinking involved in responding to an essay prompt themselves. Kaufer and Ishizaki were uniquely positioned.

Writing 207

Writing Teaching Essay Languages 207

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You can allow them to write an argumentative essay, 2) prepare and engage in a live debate with a classmate, or 3) record an argumentative speech. Writing these descriptions is the most challenging part of designing a standards-aligned rubric. argumentative essay, live debate, or recorded speech).

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

Many students dread IB essays. Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. One of them is the extended essay. So, right off the bat, avoid this pitfall.

Essay 148

Essay Writing Plagiarism Evaluation 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2024

Is using AI in your essay writing unethical and a potential reason your teacher may debate your work’s authenticity? This is the same concern that has been posed about essay writing services and the people who use them. However, boundaries become murkier when it comes to AI and its role in writing essays.

Essay 182

Essay Ethics Plagiarism Writing 182

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

While 89 percent of teachers reported in a recent survey that they believe generative AI will have an impact on teaching, recent reporting in the Wall Street Journal and The74 have rightly identified some of AI’s limitations in education, questioning the technology’s ability to serve as, for example, an effective tutor.

Teaching 322

Teaching Essay Teaching Methods Intelligence 322

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Writing an essay paper like a pro needs specific critical skills. Keep reading to enhance your ability to curate a unique essay paper. We are talking about essay writing, which you find a daunting task. Writing an essay is mostly difficult for students as they need to rely on their research and writing abilities.

Essay 153

Essay Writing Skills Discussions 153

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I enjoyed the tactile experience of writing down my events, notes to myself, and lesson ideas. Google Calendar provides teachers with a central location for everything you need to conduct your teaching sessions while still providing the overall look of a traditional daily. For years, I used a daily planner.

Essay 545

Essay Assignments Writing Middle School 545

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. My students had already written four essays this year, so I decided to ditch the essay. Similarly, I have students who are great test takers.

Essay 420

Essay Exams English Assignments 420

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 24, 2015

I explain that certain activities are designed to help them practice and hone skills which will be assessed at a later date by a writing assignment, quiz/test, or project. Although I used a detailed rubric to grade their essays and projects, I only entered the total score into the gradebook.

Grades 420

Grades Essay Assignments Skills 420

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2023

Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. We’ll see how these great teachers turn simple essays into smart thinking tools. Why Essays?

Critical Thinking 148

Critical Thinking Essay Teaching Exams 148

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) is supporting the creation of powerful tool suites that can enhance the teaching and learning process, it seems reasonable to identify some ways that teacher assistants can use these tools as well. The nationwide shortage of teachers has caused a similar shortage in the ranks of teacher assistants.

Teaching Assistants 295

Teaching Assistants Teaching Quizzes Intelligence 295

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 204

Writing Instructors Essay English 204