eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

The report recommends consolidating digital platforms, providing enhanced training for teachers and parents, and implementing policy adjustments based on direct feedback from stakeholders. The findings emphasize the need for unified portals and simplified user experiences to enhance efficiency and engagement in K-12 education.

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Schools Communication Evaluation Feedback 271

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management. Her books include How Teams Work , The Social-Emotional Learning Playbook , and How Feedback Works. She can be reached at nfrey@sdsu.edu.

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Schools Motivation Science Teaching 238

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Economics utilizes systemic relationships and feedback loops in its models to analyse market dynamics, resource allocation, and the impact of economic policies on various sectors. Causation and Feedback Loops Causation: Understanding cause-and-effect relationships is crucial in liberal arts.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Elevate k12

JUNE 27, 2025

Schools across the country use various versions of quality assurance (walkthroughs, observations, evaluations, learning walks, etc.) We also found that more engaging classrooms not only drive higher student achievement, but also receive better student feedback. Why Classroom Engagement Audits?

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Coaching Feedback Achievement Evaluation 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). As always, use your critical thinking skills to evaluate the rubric and edit it to best meet your needs before sharing it with students.

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Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

I provide specific deadlines for initial contributions and peer feedback to maintain momentum. Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation. This simple exercise reveals gaps in understanding and helps students consolidate their learning.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 65

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices. Actionable Tip : Develop a stakeholder engagement plan with regular feedback sessions.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

By guiding students in crafting effective prompts and critically evaluating AI-generated content, educators can help them leverage AI as a thinking partner rather than a content generator. Another essential aspect of AI literacy is the critical evaluation of AI-generated content.

Critical Thinking 81

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 81

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

By guiding students in crafting effective prompts and critically evaluating AI-generated content, educators can help them leverage AI as a thinking partner rather than a content generator. Another essential aspect of AI literacy is the critical evaluation of AI-generated content.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. Blum (2020) argues that grades provide minimal feedback, they deemphasize learning, and what they actually measure is inconsistent (10-14).

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Economics utilizes systemic relationships and feedback loops in its models to analyse market dynamics, resource allocation, and the impact of economic policies on various sectors. Causation and Feedback Loops Causation: Understanding cause-and-effect relationships is crucial in liberal arts.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Lastly, student feedback should be incorporated into the design and refinement of flipped classroom practices.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. Lastly, student feedback should be incorporated into the design and refinement of flipped classroom practices.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9). As always, use your critical thinking skills to evaluate the rubric and edit it to best meet your needs before sharing it with students.

Critical Thinking 120

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 120

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

These were not standard end-of-semester evaluations. Each semester, the surveys were refined based on student feedback and changing classroom dynamics. Together, we weren’t just evaluating survey results. A reworded syllabus, an anonymous feedback survey, or a mid-semester check-in can shift a students entire trajectory.

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Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). By designing, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating inclusive learning spaces, we can contribute to a sense of belonging and bring joy back into the classroom.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 59

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Earlier this year, I administered a survey to my students, asking them to evaluate my classroom management skills and provide feedback on our classroom. Instead of assuming this was the case for my classroom, I did what any unsure teacher does and asked my students directly.

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

Whiteboard Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Providing personalised feedback and revision materials for students. However, the training strongly emphasizes the need to fact-check and critically evaluate all AI-generated content before it is used. The guidance suggests that generative AI can be a significant time-saver by: Developing educational resources. Planning school trips.

Quizzes 59

Quizzes Schools Disabilities Exams 59

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. solving a case study, evaluating evidence, or designing a project). By designing, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating inclusive learning spaces, we can contribute to a sense of belonging and bring joy back into the classroom.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

APRIL 24, 2025

First, decide what class is appropriate, such as a course that you expect a good deal of unexpected issues and problems due to the newness of teaching the course topics; experimenting new curriculum materials; new pedagogical approaches to a course; or improving and addressing student course evaluation and student feedback.

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Lecturing Faculty Development Knowledge Laboratory 55

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback. To summarize, while hybrid learning models offer promising solutions, their success hinges on thoughtful execution and consistent evaluation.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

For example, if you want students to support claims with relevant details, that expectation should be stated on a rubric that is given to students well in advance of when the assignment is due, and should be the focus of lessons, formative feedback, and student reflection. Writing and reasoning get better with feedback and effort.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence. Beyond academics, AEFs approach to personalized learning extends to life skills and social development.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This could be gamified lessons that minimize cognitive overload, voice-assisted content to reduce reading anxiety, or real-time emotional feedback to help manage frustration. Its impact depends on thoughtful integration into curricula, alignment with proven pedagogical goals, and ongoing evaluation of its effectiveness.

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Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 299

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

We have an opportunity to evaluate and re-think what weve always done and consider how to effectively and frequently engage families about student progress. Academic achievement and behavior must be evaluated separately and communicated distinctly. Evaluate what platforms and tools your schools currently use.

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Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 161

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

This change may shift how districts structure their instructional models and how state agencies evaluate the use of federal dollars ( EducationCounsel ). Every Elevate teacher is assigned an Academic Coach who oversees their growth, provides regular feedback, and guides them through personalized learning pathways.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Students, too, interact with data daily, whether analyzing graphs in math class or using feedback from educational platforms to guide their learning. Teachers use data dashboards to track student progress. Schools use analytics to identify at-risk students or allocate resources.

Ethics 300

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 300

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect. Peer Feedback Choice Board. I really liked __.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

I would like to see teachers balance the time they spend on instruction with the time they spend facilitating learning and providing feedback as students attempt to do something with that instruction. The challenge for teachers is figuring out how to create the time and space necessary to prioritize feedback. Blended learning can help!

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

MAY 25, 2020

As the year comes to a close, I encourage teachers to take a moment and collect feedback from students about their experiences learning online in the last few months. Collecting feedback from students is one of the best ways for educators to continue learning and iterating on their practice.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Online Learning Distance Learning Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

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Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Here are five powerful resources that can transform how you evaluate student progress. It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process. Through the easy-to-use templates, educators can create real-time polls to assess knowledge, check for misconceptions, or gather feedback.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 282

eSchool News

JANUARY 14, 2022

At the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township , we’ve found that one of the pandemic-related changes we’ll be keeping around is the use of video for teacher evaluations. Teachers will overcome anxieties about video evaluations. We hadn’t planned on using video to evaluate our teachers.

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Evaluation Teachers Feedback Coaching 258

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2020

Revising in response to formative feedback is a cornerstone of effective writing instruction. Automated writing evaluation (AWE) systems offer a promising approach to relieving the burden of giving formative feedback to students on their writing. Related content: 10 distance learning writing lessons.

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Evaluation Writing Essay Teachers 274

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated. Rubrics also provide students with feedback, helping them understand their strengths and areas where they need to improve. Second, it allows teachers to provide more targeted feedback to students based on their performance on each criterion.

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Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 545