Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

The learning environment was tense, my students were angsty and I didn't have the information or strategies to make it better. Little did I know that by 2019 I would find a way to apply the data science strategies I learned as a geologist to bring joy and engagement back to my classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

After almost 20 years of a connection-centered teaching practice, I offer three ways to foster meaningful connections with them and inspire their learning. Share personal moments in your learning journey that align with the students experience, which offers both perspective and compassion. Plus, vulnerability comes in gradations.

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Students Learning Feedback Testing 268

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. This reflective activity encourages them to think metacognitively about their learning. Grade Interviews.

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Grades Essay Exams English 419

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. ChatGPT involvement was limited to feedback and suggestions.

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Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 338

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Misconception: AI will encourage students to cheat. We also accept the fact that, many times, a parent helps build their 4th-grader’s science fair project. By considering human-assisted help fair but computer-assisted help not fair, we create an equity gap.

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Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 303

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Part I: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group In the ever-evolving education landscape, one of the most pressing challenges teachers face is striking the right balance between time efficiency and ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all students. Can they transfer or apply their learning effectively?

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Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

Built to help educators and academic institutions identify AI-generated text in student-written submissions, Turnitin’s AI writing detection capabilities are integrated into existing Turnitin systems and accessible through learning management systems, and does not require additional steps for current Turnitin educator users to access.

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Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 303

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2023

There were three notable topics at the conference that signal new directions in assessment: through-year assessment, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and individualized assessment. Through-Year Assessment Through-year assessment is a type of assessment that has several different versions.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2017

It’s fair to say technology is ubiquitous in many classrooms, but because it changes constantly, educators are challenged to keep pace with what’s new and next in the classroom. Sometimes, it’s difficult for educators to filter through the hype and identify the most pertinent technology changes to track.

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Technology Fairness Schools Feedback 492

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

The resources range from articles about teaching and learning on artificial intelligence to a webinar that explains the history of the technology and how it is used in education. The district is also considering the expansion of Khanmigo, an AI program designed for the classroom and meant to tutor students and assist teachers.

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Intelligence Schools Feedback Fairness 303

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2023

I’ve seen a lot of changes in science education (especially digital content) over the last 30 years, but one challenge has remained the same: students have to learn laboratory skills. As a former molecular biologist turned college and 7-12 educator, I have taught laboratory science classes for the past 3 decades.

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Science Laboratory Fairness High School 271

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

In the early 2000s, I gained first-hand experience in how large districts make decisions about edtech adoption and the roll out of AI-enabled personalized learning. At that time, adoption of adaptive learning and diagnostic solutions such as DreamBox, i-Ready, IXL, and even NWEA Map was exploding across the nation.

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Education Testing Feedback English 307

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Interactive projects : Implement projects that allow students to apply what they have learned in a real-world context. This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Activities like creating portfolios, writing reflective essays, or presenting on their learning journey can be very effective.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 306

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Featuring a job board, virtual career fair, and an interview portal with AI-driven candidate-job matching, this groundbreaking platform transforms recruitment for educational institutions nationwide, ensuring alignment of values, skills, and long-term goals. For more information, visit [link] or contact editor@diversityined.com.

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Teachers Fairness Schools Reading 287

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

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?

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Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 171

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

You can certainly teach more than one standard a day, but that doesn’t give you time to explore them, unpack them, and revisit them, which is where learning and mastery actually happen. Some have limited application and require lower levels of critical thinking; others are foundational to future learning and broadly applicable.

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Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 303

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 330

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Since the pandemic, more instructors at schools and colleges appear to have embraced “flipped learning ,” the approach of asking students to watch lecture videos before class so that class time can be used for active learning. The study considered 173 studies of flipped learning, as well as 46 previous meta-analyses of the approach.

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Lecturing Learning Instructors Failure 213

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place. Every content area teacher, academic or nonacademic, has a role in creating an environment where language learning is facilitated. For example, the word “plot.”

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English Language Languages Testing 319

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The challenge: Remote learning is inaccessible for my students. But setting up the structure of remote learning wasn’t the finish line.

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Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To mitigate this, leaders must seek out diverse data points, including qualitative feedback from students and teachers, classroom observations, and contextual factors like community resources. Therefore, leaders must prioritize fairness and inclusivity by ensuring the data they feed into AI systems is vetted for bias.

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Education Evaluation Fairness Ethics 281

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Back-to-school is getting closer and closer, and as it approaches, stakeholders and ed-tech vendors are working to create research and products that identify educational needs and truly improve teaching and learning in the classroom. The short answer: It takes a lot, but companies and researchers are up to the challenge. Read more.

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Teaching Exams Language Languages 186

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

The PATHS® program was first introduced over 30 years ago to teach social and emotional learning to students. We believe that students should be explicitly taught social and emotional learning for a minimum of 20-30 minutes 2-3 times per week, using a high-quality and developmentally appropriate curriculum.

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Learning Internet Assignments Achievement 206

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

Yet, observations that paint a fair, accurate picture of teachers’ strengths and areas of need can play a crucial role in their professional growth. Truenorthlogic Observation is an intuitive, online solution for conducting classroom observations, collecting evidence and sharing feedback.

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Fairness History Evaluation Feedback 186

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

You can certainly teach more than one standard a day, but that doesn’t give you time to explore them, unpack them, and revisit them, which is where learning and mastery actually happen. Some have limited application and require lower levels of critical thinking; others are foundational to future learning and broadly applicable.

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Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 256

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

Chechitelli added, “Sharing usage and indication rates is one way that we can help improve understanding of the presence and use of generative AI in their teaching and learning practices. About Turnitin ​ Turnitin is a global company dedicated to ensuring the integrity of education and meaningfully improving learning outcomes.

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Academic Integrity Writing Fairness Learning Outcomes 244

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Potential in the eye of the beholder The feedback on my presentations was a mixed bag. Notably, many of these people also emphasized that because the vast majority of students today learn in conventional settings, their funding commitments and partnership priorities lay with conventional schools.

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Fairness Feedback Languages Language 309

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Teachers are exploring how AI can be used to redefine learning experiences, strengthen student-teacher relationships and support students as ethical AI users and creators. Recently, I spoke with several teachers regarding their primary questions and reflections on using AI in teaching and learning.

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Questions Ethics Education Fairness 209

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2019

-based startup offers a platform that texts parents to invite feedback about teachers and schools. But most importantly, says Dowell, it explicitly asks for positive feedback to share with educators. It’s an opportunity to learn quickly,” says Dowell, 43. They can do even more with feedback.” Schools get better faster.

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Feedback Schools Fairness Communication 86

Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2022

I gave only feedback on student work, with no grades on any assignment. Did My Students Learn? So, what did I notice about learning? Students learned a lot, and they improved significantly during the semester. They learn about the subtleties of mathematical argument by presenting to each other in class.

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Feedback Fairness Grades Assignments 187

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

At my district’s high schools, personalized learning is fairly easy to see. Sometimes elementary and middle school teachers come across as apologetic about how “little” they are doing in relation to personalized learning. But they’re doing more than they think. But they’re doing more than they think.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

In this class, you’ll learn what topics to introduce, how to unpack them, and how to make them authentic to student lives. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner.

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Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 159

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

Two years ago, we invited 50 teachers—some might say the best teachers in each of our high schools—to join professional learning communities (PLCs). Our PLCs now focus on two particular instructional strategies: lesson design and information from learning. We’re asking teachers to think of themselves as intentional learning designers.

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Teachers Fairness Classroom Management Achievement 227

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Pinterest boasts more than 1,000 ideas about how students can self-evaluate their own learning. How can we motivate students to want to evaluate their own learning? The first step is to reframe self-evaluation within the context of the learning environment rather than primarily as a task-oriented process. What’s In A Word?

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Evaluation Teaching Learning Students 164