Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I implemented writing reflections to help students recall their feedback from prior assignments and collaborated with a colleague to develop a teacher guided peer review system, which eventually yielded an app called Floop that made the peer review data visible and simpler to manage.

Feedback 218

Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

We can assess their understanding of what they read and their ability to write through shorter bursts of writing. AI is not good at offering subjective explanations, evaluative critical thinking, sharing personal experiences, and offering personal reflections. It’s intimidating. MagicSchool.AI

Writing 324

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 324

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

But only one group spent time actually putting that training into practice, through an exercise that asked them to read passages about scientific claims—like the one in the first paragraph of this article—and answer multiple choice questions about possible problems in the logic. The data is publicly available online.

Critical Thinking 217

Critical Thinking Multiple Choice Questions Peer Review Testing 217

Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2022

Teachers often found it hard to monitor attendance and assess students’ understanding: one study found that the impact of the pandemic left students on average five months behind in mathematics and four months behind in reading by the end of the school year. So why has edtech so far largely failed to deliver on its vast potential?

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Peer Review Evaluation Science Testing 196

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2018

Click here to read the full app review. With Writable, students learn to write to a prompt, provide and incorporate peer review effectively, and substantively revise their work based on feedback. At the end of a project, teachers can also have students evaluate peer feedback received. What’s It Like?

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Peer Review Feedback Writing Evaluation 140

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2021

Nor are they made aware of the peer-review process in which scientists in the field who were not involved with the research critically evaluate the study design and conclusions. Others may come in time.

Science 183

Science Peer Review Learning Knowledge 183

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In some cases, according to Cator, the companies that didn’t get certified were able to point to peer-reviewed research but did not have that research readily accessible for users or potential customers. The product team shares the research behind the design publicly.” As a result, they’re more likely to perform better in school.

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Education Peer Review Motivation Reading 175

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2023

Professors often spend years writing a paper or a book, he adds, and then it takes years or months to get published, and then read by very few people. Or read a partial transcript below, lightly edited for clarity. Because let's say a student essay of 2,000 to 3,000 words, you can't easily read that out on a podcast.

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Teaching Peer Review Essay Knowledge 148

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

To mitigate the risks inherent in trying out a potentially ineffective product, we suggest the time and effort spent evaluating the evidence should be proportional to the amount of time students will spend using the product. Reviewing research studies to determine effectiveness can be a complex process.

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Study Testing Students Peer Review 216

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

And professors have other ways to share their classroom tips: Publishing research about their teaching in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. The Cal State system hopes that the portfolios it’s requiring could turn out to be a rough draft for articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching Portfolio 167

Teaching Portfolio Teaching Syllabus Peer Review 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Embracing the Art of Reading One of the most effective and time-honored methods for honing one’s writing skills is to immerse oneself in the works of accomplished authors and essayists. By exploring the interplay between text and visual or auditory components, writers can develop a more holistic and immersive approach to their craft.

Essay 167

Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2019

If we gathered all the stories of people reading this column together, we would have a tapestry of diverse people who all had unique approaches to contributing to others’ growth. My confidence was shaken, but not broken. Think of someone who contributed to your learning in a meaningful way at some point in your life.

Teaching 167

Teaching Peer Review Course Evaluations Culture 167

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

After reading “The Power of Feedback,” a research report by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, we concluded that frequent and focused feedback was the key to empowering students to take charge of their learning. Students use peer feedback to quickly revise their work and pose at least one question before I provide in-app feedback.

Feedback 167

Feedback Culture Science Teaching 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

We know that educators at all levels are responsible for making big decisions based on student evaluation outcomes. Read our blog to learn about our research, as well as approaches that help students get the most out of their online practice. Read the success story from Lincoln K-8 Choice School in Rochester, MN.

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Testing Exams Peer Review Study 160

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

After a writing fellow quickly reviews it, the score gets delivered to the student via the eCoach system. The student then has an opportunity to revise and resubmit the piece based on the combination of feedback from the assigned writing fellow, the ATA system, and peer review.

Essay 140

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 140

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

Words Open Reading Doors) is an independent K-5 learning resource that is committed to the principle that all kids should understand the words they use, how to use them to express themselves, and that doing so powers their lives. A recognized leader in organizing peer reviews is the free online platform called Peergrade.

Teachers 101

Teachers Peer Review Feedback Critical Thinking 101

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. The changes made as part of this academic assessment/evaluation project to enhance student success yielded significant improvements.

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Evaluation Education Learning Outcomes Students 90

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

What’s interesting to me is that students are more concerned about their writing being effective and well done, knowing their peers or people outside their school are going to read it versus just the teacher. They’re starting to analyze the craft of writing and they’re reading like writers and deconstructing models of good writing.”

Writing 122

Writing Feedback Exams Middle School 122

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Three ideas—evaluation, categorization, and ideation—for utilizing case studies to develop student questioning skills follow. Evaluation Faculty can have students critique the discussion questions associated with the case. What histories are important to consider when evaluating this case? If so, how?

Questions 105

Questions Study Skills Evaluation 105

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The paper passed three peer reviewers who reported that they believed the paper was written by a person. 1) noted that ChatGPT wrote academic abstracts that passed through the peer review process 32% of the time even after reviewers had been told that some of the abstracts were fake. A report by Paul (2023, p.1)

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

The paper passed three peer reviewers who reported that they believed the paper was written by a person. 1) noted that ChatGPT wrote academic abstracts that passed through the peer review process 32% of the time even after reviewers had been told that some of the abstracts were fake. A report by Paul (2023, p.1)

Intelligence 98

Intelligence Critical Thinking Academic Integrity Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Three ideas—evaluation, categorization, and ideation—for utilizing case studies to develop student questioning skills follow. Evaluation Faculty can have students critique the discussion questions associated with the case. What histories are important to consider when evaluating this case? If so, how?

Questions 98

Questions Study Skills Evaluation 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2023

Be intentional with the examples and readings you give to your students. Actively work to develop a deeper understanding of cultural diversity through professional development, reading, film, art, and interactions with others. Demonstrate an appreciation for different communication styles. Tip #2: Use multicultural examples.

Culture 122

Culture Communication Language Languages 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. The changes made as part of this academic assessment/evaluation project to enhance student success yielded significant improvements.

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Evaluation Education Learning Outcomes Students 65

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

This article addresses these questions through a three-part exploration: tracing AI’s historical development, critically evaluating its role in community college classrooms, and offering practical, evidence-based strategies for faculty. The Reading Teacher, 67 (6), 455464. AI and academic integrity: Rethinking assessment.

Faculty Development 90

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 90

Faculty Focus

APRIL 20, 2023

Be intentional with the examples and readings you give to your students. Actively work to develop a deeper understanding of cultural diversity through professional development, reading, film, art, and interactions with others. Demonstrate an appreciation for different communication styles. Tip #2: Use multicultural examples.

Culture 98

Culture Communication Language Languages 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

When a history major and a religious studies major read the same homework assignment, they bring different perspectives to the reading, and therefore illuminate the subsequent class discussions that benefit from heterogeneous viewpoints. This allowed students with different strengths to gravitate toward different roles in the groups.

Critical Thinking 83

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Syllabus History 83

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

This article addresses these questions through a three-part exploration: tracing AI’s historical development, critically evaluating its role in community college classrooms, and offering practical, evidence-based strategies for faculty. The Reading Teacher, 67 (6), 455464. AI and academic integrity: Rethinking assessment.

Faculty Development 84

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 84

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

When students share organic ideas and peer review projects, they build authentic knowledge that everyone takes ownership in, but the saying is easier than the doing. Here they read what has been written and add Part 2, making sure that the two parts blend together. Read several for the class. Does it sound right?

Students 81

Students Writing Peer Review Essay 81

Teaching with a Mountain View

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Read-alouds are a great way to cement and reinforce the positive mindset you’ve worked to build all year. Analyze the Choices: Remind students to read all the options before choosing their answer. Be sure to read my “Dissecting a Prompt” Blog Post! Its a fun, quick way to review these skills: 2.

Testing 52

Testing Multiple Choice Questions Math Writing 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Unlike traditional large language models that ingest information from the Internet at large, RAG delivers AI outputs that are grounded in authoritative, peer-reviewed content, reducing the risk of misinformation while safeguarding the integrity of intellectual property. Another emerging trend is AI-driven reading practice.

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Ethics Writing Feedback Knowledge 348