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.

Evaluation 119

Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 119

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. Amid the back-to-school frenzy, it is easy to focus on the minutia and lose sight of our “summer resolutions.” 1 Articulate Your WHY and Revisit It Daily.

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. The new NCTQ report, State of the States 2022: Teacher and Principal Evaluation Policies , presents data and analysis on policies from all 50 states and D.C.

Evaluation 169

Evaluation Teachers Feedback Achievement 169

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

During the pandemic, school districts amassed an enormous amount of digital tools sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of urgency. school districts used an average of 2,739 edtech tools during the 202324 school year. school districts used an average of 2,739 edtech tools during the 202324 school year.

Evaluation 134

Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 134

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.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 98

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Giving regular feedback to roughly 100 middle and high schoolers has been my greatest challenge as an English and writing teacher, and it hit home for me sometime in 2013. My challenges with the feedback load were officially impacting my health and family life. Students were getting the feedback they needed faster.

Feedback 218

Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

It’s always a challenge to evaluate teachers. But Christian Miraglia, Education Consultant and part of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, suggests asking students to evaluate the teacher. Here’s how that would work: A Teacher’s Best Evaluator. So I was prompted to think about teacher evaluations and their effectiveness.

Evaluation 155

Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

When I work with schools that have already adopted the UDL framework, they immediately recognize how blended learning can help teachers to implement many of the principles of UDL more effectively. These routines can help students to develop critical self-regulation skills necessary to succeed both in and beyond school.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

Golden collects the results, which students give anonymously, then studies the feedback and makes a list of all the information she’s received. This practice is called early-term feedback. In general, faculty and instructors are really responsive to student feedback. Collecting feedback can be as easy as passing out index cards.

Feedback 187

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 187

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This challenging school year has made it clear that educational institutions and educators must be flexible and willing to adapt to a changing educational landscape. This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other.

Teachers 427

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

A network of small public high schools in New York City is exploring whether artificial intelligence can change the way teachers receive feedback about their classroom instruction. Proponents say it could save lots of time for instructional coaches and expand access to feedback that improves the quality of teaching.

Intelligence 328

Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 328

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Classrooms that avoid AI are not preparing students for success when they leave high school. Teachers should ensure students are using AI as a thought partner and for instant feedback, not simply to obtain answers to questions. When it comes to preparing schools for AI, a few critical steps can make all the difference.

Ethics 337

Ethics Feedback Evaluation Assignments 337

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the latest news on AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools. Schools can also use tech and AI tools to enhance the success of teacher teams and professional learning communities (PLCs).

Teachers 332

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

I was in my fifth year of teaching at Forest Ridge, an independent all-girls school serving students in grades 5-12 in Bellevue, Wash., I came away from the institute eager to try inquiry-based instruction in my class during the 2015-16 school year. Combing through the results was a humbling and difficult experience. Anonymous student.

Feedback 167

Feedback Culture Science Teaching 167

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

This summer I read Starr Stackstein’s book Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School. In her book, Stackstein chronicles her journey ditching grades in a traditional school setting and offers some excellent strategies a teacher can use to go gradeless. Grades weren’t a surprise.

Grades 420

Grades Feedback English Evaluation 420

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

As Covid-19’s Omicron variant is pushing some school districts back into distance learning, teachers may be frustrated at the return of video meetings. Remote learning meant classrooms were shut down, with preservice teachers not only unable to be in schools, but also unable to observe more experienced teachers.

Coaching 317

Coaching Education Distance Learning Evaluation 317

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. I want teachers to find a balance between their lives at school and their lives beyond the classroom. It is exhausting. It did not always go smoothly.

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Writing is often difficult for educators to teach, challenging for students to do, and hard for administrators to monitor and evaluate. The software automates and accelerates many aspects of the writing-evaluation process, though each teacher’s grading and feedback also remain crucial parts of the process.

Writing 293

Writing Evaluation Distance Learning Feedback 293

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2024

In the 2022 to 2023 school year, school districts used an average of more than 2,591 different solutions. Help is coming, but not necessarily in the ideal way: with ESSER funding running out , districts are re-evaluating the impact and scope of edtech solutions. Evaluating the impact of edtech solutions is a logical thing to do.

Evaluation 286

Evaluation Feedback Students Achievement 286

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Newark Public Schools wants to see a districtwide expansion of an artificial intelligence tutoring tool after it was piloted at First Avenue School last year, as the district searches for ways to help students catch up from pandemic learning loss. The strategy here is not to do it in any one school only,” León added.

Schools 273

Schools Math Testing Intelligence 273

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. . This year at St.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2015

For those unfamiliar, SAMR is a framework for evaluating the level at which a given technology has had an impact on teaching and learning. It was designed by Dr. Perhaps now the teacher incorporates peer sharing and feedback from classmates. When using the SAMR model, educators may gloss over some important points.

Essay 279

Essay Evaluation Feedback Writing 279

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Long Beach Unified School District aims to bridge the data gap between teaching and learning. While teacher professional development continues to be scrutinized by research and the media, Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is hoping to get it right with data. Material from a press release was used in this report.

Teachers 266

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Coaching 266

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. AI-assisted tools can provide real-time feedback, enabling personalized learning experiences that adapt to each student’s progress. The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) plays a crucial role in this transition.

Metacognitive Skills 339

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

Skills 138

Skills Schools Learning Students 138

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These forms of feedback often focus on assignments and homework prior to college, where feedback becomes scarce. These forms of feedback often focus on assignments and homework prior to college, where feedback becomes scarce. Let’s take an example of a middle school student struggling with systems of equations.

Multiple Choice Questions 277

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 277

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But when school districts rely solely on them at the expense of anecdotal evidence, the outcomes they see look nothing like the results they were promised. Edtech evaluation is currently the Wild West. A decision-maker should not hesitate to reach out to their nationwide network of peers to get honest, unfettered feedback.

Evaluation 321

Evaluation Feedback Testing Achievement 321

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. Is It CRAAP?:

Science 312

Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 312

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

” I hope educators and educational institutions use this year and the lessons learned to reimagine “school” and how we design and facilitate learning. Since the pandemic began, I’ve worked with thousands of school leaders and educators. We do not have to return to school exactly as it was before the pandemic.

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Using a powerful and proprietary computer algorithm, WriQ automates and standardizes the assessment of student writing against national norms, evaluating each student’s writing across a number of criteria. As a result, teachers are able to quickly assess writing proficiency and provide students with specific and personalized feedback.

Writing 257

Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 257

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2021

Goal-setting and having a voice in their own learning are powerful motivators for students, especially those in high school. SEL assessments help teachers understand students’ strengths and needs so they can plan individual and school-wide interventions and evaluate student progress. About the Aperture Student Portal.

High School 246

High School High School Skills Education 246

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Schools or instructors adopting this stance may wish to emphasize traditional methods of learning and assessment. Schools or instructors may choose to ban specific tools as well. While this flexibility can be advantageous, it may also create inconsistencies in how AI tools are utilized and evaluated across different courses.

Ethics 321

Ethics Instructors Education Academic Integrity 321

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry. Learning can happen in many ways!

Education 312

Education Schools Math Science 312

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

With a plethora of ed tech tools on the market, more districts are beginning to find ways to implement data into schools. In our school, data has been transformed from an unfamiliar concept to an invaluable tool, and an integrated part of how we operate. At the district level, the use of data has impacted schools differently.

Culture 191

Culture Evaluation Schools Feedback 191

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Efficacy research is a proven method of evaluating instructional delivery decisions so teachers, parents, administrators, and students understand what practices and resources connect directly with gains in literacy achievement. The science can and should guide curriculum design.

Study 278

Study Achievement Evaluation Curriculum Design 278

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

However, since COVID-19 shifted schools and classrooms online, it’s not surprising that tech usage has reached an all-time high. Districts are accessing 1,400 edtech tools per month on average, and cybersecurity attacks in our nation’s schools are also increasing. Once the pandemic hit, this autonomy became one of our biggest hurdles.

Evaluation 258

Evaluation Feedback Communication Online Learning 258