Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

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.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. Writing centers are often run by non-tenured staff, which can make them especially vulnerable, says Genie N.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

The Gems evaluate the uploaded information and offer a review of the district’s current curriculum. Albuquerque Public Schools is focusing on grant writing and lesson planning. With Gemini’s help, the district won four grants totaling $100,000, all by using Gemini to aid in grant research and writing.

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Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 196

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 20, 2015

It’s clear the ability to find, evaluate and apply information is a crucial life skill. However, in many classes research is relegated to the research paper–a formidable piece of writing that most students do not enjoy. Got Credibility – Teach students how to evaluate online resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Again, think Legos.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher.

Evaluation 96

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 96

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You can allow them to write an argumentative essay, 2) prepare and engage in a live debate with a classmate, or 3) record an argumentative speech. Writing these descriptions is the most challenging part of designing a standards-aligned rubric. Students can read the descriptions to understand why they are receiving a particular score.

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Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

AI-generated writing, currently centered around ChatGPT, already is a disruptive force in education. However, there are a few indicators that can help you identify whether a piece of writing has been generated by an AI system. Consistency: One of the most noticeable features of AI writing is its consistency. Pretty good?

Writing 167

Writing Plagiarism Evaluation Intelligence 167

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

The texts are paired with Think Questions and writing prompts that I can use or adapt. 4 In-class Flip with Vocabulary, Writing, and Grammar. For years I have been using the flipped classroom model to flip my vocabulary, writing, and grammar instruction. StudySync has freed me from the limitations of our school book room.

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Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

Essay 167

Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

We can spend all day telling students how to do something, like write a thesis statement, solve a type of problem, or analyze a primary source. Evaluating the impact of differentiated instruction on literacy and reading in mixed ability classrooms: Quality and equity dimensions of education effectiveness. 77, 81–112. Valiandes, S.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I expected a reckoning on my course evaluations, but the results were way worse than I expected. Like any good millennial, I started by googling “how to recover from poor teaching evaluations” and “is tenure still possible after low evaluations” but found nothing. Then I close the book on that set of evaluations.

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Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 121

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

This post will introduce you to some quick tips for writing a research paper along with the importance of samples. Simple Steps for Research Paper Writing and the Importance of Samples Research papers are academic writings that offer rigorous analysis, evaluation, assessment, and interpretation of a specific topic.

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Study 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. The IB sets criteria and guidelines for the write-up. Many students dread IB essays. So, right off the bat, avoid this pitfall.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Evaluation 148

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

As students move through the writing process, they may forget some of these requirements and benefit from a peer editor who can review their work to ensure it complies with the stated guidelines for the assignment. These are often the same things that teachers outline in the initial description of the assignment, task, or project.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

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. Members of the PLC will need to collect artifacts of student learning and student feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy, technique, or model.

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Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Eventually, I felt I had no choice but to finally take my son for a thorough evaluation that revealed not only ADHD but also dyslexia and dysgraphia, a writing-related learning disability. After my son’s evaluation, I knew I had to take action.

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Evaluation Learning Disabilities Disabilities Reading 350

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

I expected a reckoning on my course evaluations, but the results were way worse than I expected. Like any good millennial, I started by googling “how to recover from poor teaching evaluations” and “is tenure still possible after low evaluations” but found nothing. Then I close the book on that set of evaluations.

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Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 110

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2021

Online research skills and critical writing are among must-haves for students’ progress through college life and future career. Educators can help students evaluate online information efficiently. Gen Z doesn’t necessarily think critically about what they find online. Why is it so critical?

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Internet Evaluation Students Writing 315

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!), That means they need to be able to flex their metacognitive muscles by setting goals, tracking and monitoring their progress, reflecting on their learning, and assessing their own work.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Beliefs 521

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Writing Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1 7.1 – Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. The teacher provides more direct support and scaffolding, ensuring all students can build a strong foundation in argumentative writing.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They need to develop their research skills before they are ready to evaluate content from across the world wide web. Language and Composition, your students are learning to evaluate persuasive writing and identify propaganda, because these are key information literacy skills.

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High School High School Skills Schools 315

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 70

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 70

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. Active Note-Taking : Instead of passively taking notes, students can be encouraged to write questions, make connections to other content, and note any confusing points for later discussion.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Unlike summative assessment, which typically occurs at the end of a learning cycle to evaluate students’ overall progress toward the unit’s desired results, formative assessment is ongoing and designed to inform instruction, indicate areas where additional differentiation is needed, and guide learning. Check for understanding.

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Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We must transfer the responsibility of evaluating how much of the work is original from the teacher to the student , and we must explicitly teach students how to take on that responsibility. Despite many efforts , there will never be a tool that can evaluate how much of an assignment was influenced by AI. The answer: we ask them.

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Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 338

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2021

Online research skills and critical writing are among must-haves for students’ progress through college life and future career. Educators can help students evaluate online information efficiently. Gen Z doesn’t necessarily think critically about what they find online. Why is it so critical?

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Skills Internet Evaluation Students 290

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

For instance, AI chatbots might favor certain ways of speaking or writing , leading students to believe that some dialects or language patterns are more “correct” or “intelligent” than others. If we’re not careful, AI chatbots could become the new face of discrimination in education.

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Testing Critical Thinking Intelligence Ethics 323

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Think about and evaluate the consequences of a particular choice or decision. To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions?

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Several of the faculty pushed back, saying it is essential for student teachers to write those lesson plans. Now, more than ever, educators need to focus on the four upper levels of Bloom’s 1956 taxonomy (with evaluation at the top) and the processing and applying levels of Costa’s levels. However, the majority may be wrong.

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Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Digital and media literacy expand traditional literacy to include new forms of reading, writing, and communicating. Think of it this way: Students learn print literacy—how to read and write. If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider integrating media literacy education into your lessons.

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Questions Students Writing Communication 270

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Guiding questions for an AI-infused classroom include: How do we inspire students to value authentic expression in an era where AI often does the writing for them? Feedback: How can students evaluate and think critically about their work and improve upon it based on real-time feedback? This helps students have a thought partner.

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Ethics Feedback Evaluation Assignments 337

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Faculty, however, often struggle with creating approaches that focus on why and how academic writing and the associated documenting guidelines enhance a student’s ability to communicate their thoughts and ideas. Students may also lack confidence in attempting to implement the expected academic guidelines.

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Plagiarism Writing Assignments Students 131

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

apply, analyze, evaluate, create), and have been shown to be an effective way of learning (Lee et al., Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT make it easier and faster for educators to write case studies. These tools can serve as a research and writing assistant. 2009; Thistlethwaite et al., What is GenAI? for this prompt.

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Study Writing Evaluation Instructors 124

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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. Using AI tools for editing and feedback while ensuring students critically evaluate suggestions. generating connections between concepts).

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 333