Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Understanding what teachers find cognitively engaging in their work can help them 1) evaluate where they are investing their time and energy resources, 2) reflect on whether those tasks are energizing or draining, and 3) make adjustments in their approach to workflows that they find mentally draining.

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. As they read the language on the rubric and evaluate their peer’s work, they may realize that aspects of their own work need development or revision. Peer feedback is most effective when it is focused, and students have clear guidelines for giving feedback. Peer Feedback Choice Board.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

Researchers pulled data for two years (the 2017 and 2018 academic years) from Missouri’s state-wide teacher evaluation system, in which students rated teachers’ effectiveness. Examples of survey items used by students to evaluate teachers via the Network for Educator Effectiveness. This teacher makes lessons interesting.

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Motivation Teaching Cognitive Development Critical Thinking 184

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The learning teams that enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency tend to be more motivated and engaged. 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. Engage : Develop a Question to Drive Your Inquiry Cycle.

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Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Building a foundation Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides a foundational framework for understanding human motivation and development. By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey.

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Learning Spaces Culture Motivation Learning 306

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. I don’t start from a deficit approach, but rather, I listen to writers’ concerns and accompany them through their academic journey with a non-evaluative and mindful approach.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 119

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

these are critical skills students need to develop if they are going to become expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, strategic, and capable of advocating for themselves. As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!),

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Beliefs 521

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. At the beginning of May 2020 , 80 percent of teachers said that student motivation was lower than it had been pre-lockdown.

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Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 257

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

“Students and teachers are evolving the education system we previously knew; our students are realizing the benefits of technology and teachers are evaluating this technology with new attitudes and infused styles of teaching to create new bridges and motivate students for self-directed learning to foster a more engaging experience overall.”.

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Learning Motivation Evaluation Teaching 306

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. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning. Character Traits: After reading about a character in a book, students make a claim about that character, provide evidence from the text, and ask questions about the character’s motivation, relationships, or impact on the story.

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Questions Metacognitive Skills Ethics Math 415

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Baked-in bias or sweet equity: AI’s role in motivation and deep learning For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Given AI’s evolving and increased presence in classrooms, the U.S. Maximizing Opportunity: Guiding the Effective Use and Evaluation of AI (Modules 8- 10).

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Ethics Evaluation Intelligence Motivation 318

Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

Ironically, students are rarely asked to evaluate their work and reflect on what is says about their learning. Even though these conversations are hard, they motivate kids to keep practicing and working. Grading and assessment are probably the most time-consuming aspect of a teacher’s job. This makes no sense to me.

Grades 420

Grades Assignments Skills English 420

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

Motivation 111

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. I don’t start from a deficit approach, but rather, I listen to writers’ concerns and accompany them through their academic journey with a non-evaluative and mindful approach.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 98

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Plus Delta is a formative evaluation model that prompts individuals to assess what went well with an event or experience and what could be improved. Conceptboard’s template is just as straightforward as the evaluation model. The feedback that TeachFX provides is private, objective, and non-evaluative.

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Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning. But despite these challenges, there are bright spots in teaching and learning.

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Teaching STEM Education Cognitive Development 325

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Universities, but especially elite ones, evaluate students based on how well they challenged themselves academically in their school and compared to their peers. Motivated students have options when it comes to showcasing their ability to challenge themselves academically and prove college readiness.

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Exams Motivation High School High School 300

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2021

Literacy Measurement Tool is the Only LDS-integrated Assessment That Provides Data on Student Motivation and Silent Reading Rate. The InSight assessment provides a holistic view of student progress, measuring motivation to read in addition to vocabulary, comprehension, and comprehension-based silent reading rate. Winooski, Vt. (

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Reading Motivation Education Special Education 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Here are a few questions to consider when researching and evaluating AI programs for the classroom. There are some things that technology excels at, like collecting data, and other things that teachers excel at, like teaching and motivating students. Does the AI think like a student? Is the AI unbiased?

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Students Coaching Intelligence Ethics 337

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Here are a few questions to consider when researching and evaluating AI programs for the classroom. There are some things that technology excels at, like collecting data, and other things that teachers excel at, like teaching and motivating students. Does the AI think like a student? Is the AI unbiased?

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Students Coaching Intelligence Ethics 311

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

MindPrint assessments evaluate nine key cognitive skills in the areas of executive functions, reasoning, memory, and processing that influence performance across all academic subjects and impact standardized test scores.

Learning 254

Learning Beliefs Motivation Teaching Methods 254

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. The platform is gamified to optimize student engagement and motivation. It helps educators provide personalized research-based interventions and allows them to evaluate progress.

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High School High School Skills Education 246

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2017

As the academic school year ends, many teachers come to the unforeseen conclusion that some students lack the motivation to turn in assignments on-time. Although teachers can post quizzes, writing assignments, and projects, it is important to evaluate how much time teachers have to learn the system. It is not an easy task.

Grades 256

Grades Technology Blended Learning Quizzes 256

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The full report includes quantitative and qualitative evaluations of students’ problem-solving abilities after implementation of a pre-built, project-based STEM curriculum in science class. Past research reviewed in the report also suggests that PBL students perform better on a wide range of assessments including standardized testing.

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STEM Textbooks Learning Students 280

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Even lengthy evaluations by specialists have all the same limitations. Presently, dyslexia is diagnosed through lengthy one-on-one neuropsychological evaluations by certified specialists that cost about $5,000-10,000 per pupil. 29 Schools cannot afford to evaluate all at-risk students in this way.

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Disabilities Learning Disabilities Evaluation Languages 285

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Lifelong learning librarians can motivate students through an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge, which can inspire students to engage in independent research curiosities. Teacher-Librarian – As teachers, librarians evaluate the best kind of learning practices for students, faculty and administrators.

Schools 358

Schools Essay Instructors Critical Thinking 358

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But when it comes to evaluating the return on edtech investments, that line of thinking can be disastrously misleading. After all, were responsible for being good stewards of taxpayer dollars, and usage is an often intuitive way to determine what winds up on the fiscal chopping block. In fact, its often just the opposite.

Motivation 243

Motivation English Evaluation Science 243

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated. Instead of using a traditional teacher evaluation system, our teachers set individual learning goals, and their annual evaluation scores are based on how well they implement their growth plans.

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Schools Learning Students Knowledge 300

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Student life and athletics are also powerful messages and motivators for applicants, and can be the deciding factor when students are choosing between multiple institutions. Educational institutions in the United States have long promoted and prided themselves on their campus grounds, endowments, opportunities and student achievements.

Schools 285

Schools Participation Motivation Evaluation 285

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

If teachers instead evaluated their learning process with the same weight as their final product, cheating would fall by the wayside. AI won’t motivate a student to learn. AI-enhanced learning will redefine much of what we do in education and will cause us to reflect on what we hold most dear in terms of evaluating student learning.

Quizzes 311

Quizzes Learning Testing Intelligence 311

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Motivate students to act by incorporating action planning into assignments. Additionally, multimedia projects offer educators alternative ways to see evidence of student thinking. This involves breaking down tasks into smaller steps. Encourage students to create goals and list the action steps themselves.

Teaching 344

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to be intrinsically motivated to revisit and improve their work because they feel like active agents in the learning process. These two shifts changed my teaching reality and led me to re-evaluate (yet again) my role and my students’ role in the classroom. .

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

After additional testing and discussion, students researched the environmental pros and cons of different types of road salt and made an informed evaluation as to which one to recommend. This further engaged them with engineering and environmental standards.

STEM 309

STEM Learning Science Students 309

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Featuring hands-on inquiry labs, virtual simulations, data analysis, and engineering projects, Experience Physics offers students an authentic and compelling learning experience that motivates them to use concepts of physics to figure out how and why a phenomenon happens.

Science 245

Science Evaluation Learning Styles Learning 245

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

In their pursuit of self-expression, they often find themselves challenged to find new words or motivated to develop academic vocabulary. In academic writing, this leads back to the text, where writers rethink, re-evaluate, and understand a detail or main idea more deeply.

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Writing STEM Learning Critical Thinking 648