eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Our education community across the country is still working to overcome setbacks in student achievement and learning progress , all while facing ongoing challenges such as chronic absenteeism, teacher shortages and burnout, and a noticeable increase in student mental health and behavioral concerns. What is being measured–and why?

Grades 158

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 158

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. Some students might agree, while others may see tutoring as editorial services or language support (Lockett, 2019). For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher.

Evaluation 119

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Why should teachers use rubrics to assess student work? How does using rubrics benefit students? When teachers provide students with the rubric at the start of any assignment or task that will be assessed, the rubric serves as a roadmap. It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Key points: Existing AI tools are not bad–theyre just incomplete How will AI impact students biggest challenges? Feedback loops Built to correct errors, not guide growth. Its not that existing AI tools are bad. Theyre just incomplete. Static knowledge bases Easy to search but often outdated or contextually off.

Ethics 184

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 184

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

So, students should do the heavy cognitive lift of making meaning and applying their learning. Blended learning is “active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline to give students more control over time, place, pace, and/or path of their learning.”

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Beliefs 521

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“I wish I could just focus on one group of students at a time.” Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective. Then we design a welcome task. What’s working?

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Check for understanding. Identify misconceptions or gaps.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2021

About a month into each semester, Gayle Golden sets aside a little time to ask her students about their learning. 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.

Feedback 196

Feedback Instructors Students Syllabus 196

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 173

Evaluation Teachers Feedback Achievement 173

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Now, district leaders are reassessing those tools to identify redundancies, reduce costs and prioritize what actually works for students and teachers. The guide breaks down the edtech purchasing cycle into three processes: edtech selection, implementation and evaluation. According to LearnPlatform , U.S.

Evaluation 141

Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 141

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders. ” This press release originally appeared online. .”

Schools 251

Schools Communication Evaluation Feedback 251

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

At its best, education should recognize and support the unique ways students absorb, process, and respond to information. For neurodiverse students–those with ADHD, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other learning differences–this need is especially acute. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

Multidisciplinary 285

Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 285

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

How can formative assessment data help students to develop their metacognitive skills? These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. However, formative assessment data can be useful for teachers and students.

Metacognitive Skills 482

Metacognitive Skills Universal Design Blended Learning Evaluation 482

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We also stress the importance of providing students with flexible means. All students can make progress toward firm goals, but they may need to take different paths to get there. Some students will move more slowly and benefit from additional support, scaffolds, and signage to get to the desired destination.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. Some students might agree, while others may see tutoring as editorial services or language support (Lockett, 2019). For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 96

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

I encourage teachers to think about the purpose of the work students are doing and evaluate whether it makes sense for them to invest their time and energy grading that work. It’s not realistic to expect that teachers will grade the majority of the work their students produce. For what purpose?

Grades 419

Grades Assignments Evaluation Coaching 419

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2024

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. Easy-to-use, integrated solutions can support student success.

Evaluation 290

Evaluation Feedback Students Achievement 290

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such as during parent-teacher conferences or through course grades. These forms of feedback often focus on assignments and homework prior to college, where feedback becomes scarce.

Multiple Choice Questions 276

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 276

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). The UDL framework helps educators think about and design learning experiences that allow all students to be successful. Engagement. 3) When will I know I’ve arrived?

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

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. I concluded with the students. Wait a minute, some might say.

Evaluation 155

Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. For example, students can use AI for initial brainstorming or as a tool to refine their writing, requiring them to demonstrate understanding by reflecting on or critiquing AI-generated content. Preparing students for the future AI isn’t going away.

Ethics 333

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 333

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

Among these challenges is student mental health. The pandemic has brought about heightened levels of depression, anxiety, and a diminished sense of belonging among students. Surgeon General, the student mental health crisis is unequivocally the defining challenge of our time. According to the U.S.

Science 294

Science Counselling Students Feedback 294

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? It is not uncommon for teachers to spend hours searching through edtech tools to customize and differentiate for individual student needs. So how do they achieve this?

Feedback 162

Feedback Evaluation Motivation Education 162

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This introduction explores the significance of fostering digital literacy skills to prepare students for success in the evolving technological landscape. Students and educators alike engage in information literacy, acquiring the ability to critically evaluate online information, conduct research, and discern credible sources.

Ethics 257

Ethics Students Evaluation Communication 257

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

First, if teachers experience the power of the 5Es instructional model for their professional learning, they are more likely to use it to design student-centered inquiry. The 5Es instructional model is composed of the following stages: 1) Engage, 2) Explore, 3) Explain, 4) Elaborate, and 5) Evaluate. Evaluate: Assess the Effectiveness.

Teachers 427

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Preventing students from using AI can often limit their abilities to achieve and feel good about themselves, Clark said. For example, AI can translate learning materials for ELL populations or can customize approaches for students struggling with dyslexia. How do we help students thrive in a rapidly evolving AI-driven world?

Ethics 337

Ethics Feedback Evaluation Assignments 337

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 329

Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 329

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

Feedback 104

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 104

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Although I appreciated the immediate change that took place when I began grading based on my students’ ability to master specific skills, I knew I wanted to go even further this year as I began N.E.W. We shared this “Ongoing Assessment” document with each student via Google Classroom.

Grades 420

Grades Feedback English Evaluation 420

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

When teacher teams set collective goals, their intended results – such as improved student outcomes – often occur in the classroom. Tricider is a free online tool that simplifies the decision-making process and makes it more equitable by allowing users to leave plenty of feedback.

Teachers 333

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 333

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Personalized learning materials : Gen AI makes it easy to tailor educational content to individual student needs; it can adapt materials based on difficulty levels, interests, and learning styles. Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays.

Metacognitive Skills 339

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 339

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

However, the first few weeks of school present the perfect opportunity to create the classroom we imagined while on summer break and to set ourselves and our students up for a successful year. The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. 1 Articulate Your WHY and Revisit It Daily.

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

This book was inspired by the following… I want students to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. I want students to understand that their grades are a reflection of their skills, and they are capable of improving those skills at any time. Four years ago, I made two important decisions.

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2022

From TikTok to Instagram to Snapchat, students are perfecting complex dances, learning, and showcasing their skills with musical instruments, teaching each other about climate change, and more. The pandemic forced teachers to broadcast videos to students who were at home. The evidence is all around us. It’s all about growth.

Coaching 319

Coaching Education Distance Learning Evaluation 319

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Refined through extensive beta testing, the new portal is designed to be more personalized and intuitive for the students and educators who use it. As we talked with EmpowerU students, we realized how much they valued the daily support of their EmpowerU coach—and they wanted an integrated way to access their feedback and encouragement.

Coaching 271

Coaching Counselling Learning Students 271

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2020

With $250,000 from ECMC Foundation and a matching grant from Strada Education Network, the Emergency Coaching Network will provide up to 5,000 students at participating institutions with support from InsideTrack coaches specially trained to assess and support across a range of challenging situations.

Coaching 237

Coaching Students Evaluation Feedback 237

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.

Science 315

Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 315