Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to: Prepare Students for the Future Workforce : By integrating AI into curricula, institutions can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Monitor and Adapt : Use feedback from experiments to refine policies and practices.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Immediate feedback is powerfuland when you build it into the work itself, you dont have to be the only source of it. Instead of walking around correcting every card or re-teaching every station, youre free to work with your small group while students get instant feedback. This is a question teachers ask all the timeand its fair.

Students 52

Students Peer Review Math Assignments 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Encourage engaging debates with weird and light-hearted topics Less-serious topics engage students and help them practice public speaking skills through a low-stakes activity. Should high school focus on digital skills more than academic skills? Is being famous better than being skilled? Should schools have dress codes?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. Rubrics also provide students with feedback, helping them understand their strengths and areas where they need to improve. This feedback can help students improve their skills and knowledge over time.

Fairness 546

Fairness Assignments Feedback Languages 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

As this year winds down, I encourage teachers to take the final weeks of the school year to create closure, collect feedback, and help students look forward. Teachers have been challenged to develop their skill sets and toolsets this year. Teachers have been challenged to develop their skill sets and toolsets this year.

Activities 542

Activities Feedback Fairness Coaching 542

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

I’ve blogged about grading for mastery of skills instead of the accumulation of points and ditching my traditional grade book in favor of an ongoing assessment document. I identify target skills and assess these critical skills over the course of the grading period. ” It’s a fair question.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

I asked a variety of questions about their perception of the instruction and assessment practices we had shifted to, the types of feedback they received and how they felt about the class. This was the toughest feedback I have ever received, but it helped me define the problem so I could figure out what to do about it.

Feedback 167

Feedback Culture Science Teaching 167

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We also accept the fact that, many times, a parent helps build their 4th-grader’s science fair project. However, if a student uses generative AI to help them edit their college admission paper or brainstorm a science fair idea, there’s a belief that it is dishonest. In both of these instances, we don’t consider it cheating.

Fairness 290

Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 290

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the whole group lesson, the teacher’s voice often overshadows the students’ needs, creating a learning environment that fails to address individual learning skills, preferences, or interests. Students are different from each other in terms of how they learn. This can ultimately save teachers instructional time in the long run.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

But AI’s popularity is not without cause, given how often educators are reminded of how AI can personalize learning and how students will need AI skills to compete for future jobs. Bias and fairness: Bias in AI systems and troubles ensuring fair treatment 3. Despite its potential, AI in the classroom brings with it concerns: 1.

Ethics 317

Ethics Fairness Learning Intelligence 317

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In higher education, there has been an over-reliance on administering summative assessments and simply assigning student grades, often with minimal to no feedback provided prior to the conclusion of the course. Providing student feedback on an assessment, or any assignment, provides extensive value.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

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. While digital science content is abundantly available, digital science content that supports and focuses on lab skills is more difficult to come by.

Science 263

Science Laboratory Fairness High School 263

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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Teachers 275

Teachers Fairness Schools Reading 275

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Develop learner-centered assessments aligned with learner-centered systems The skills that make us uniquely human are the skills that a learner-centered framework champions. They are also the skills that will be very difficult, if not impossible, for technology to replicate reliably.

Education 294

Education Testing Feedback English 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It’s crucial for teachers to create classrooms that are safe places for students to try, experiment and get meaningful feedback that allows them to make sense of what’s going on around them. During this stage, students can engage in routine or formulaic speech, which often marks the beginning stage of expressive language skills.

English 307

English Languages Language Testing 307

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many high-achieving students use AI to understand their work on a deeper level, consulting these tools for timely personalized feedback, which can enhance comprehension and learning outcomes. Building teachers’ capacity to use AI with their students is essential for ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn AI skills.

Accessibility 305

Accessibility Ethics Learning Fairness 305

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

However, C-suite leaders also acknowledge they have fallen short on providing mentoring, constructive feedback, and clearly defined paths to advancement. Meanwhile, leaders from every level reported high levels of stress and anxiety, with nearly half (48 percent) who considered themselves to be at a high-risk of burnout.

Fairness 281

Fairness Intelligence Communication Feedback 281

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve identified the standards you feel are most important for your students’ long-term success, it’s time to explore new ways of assessing these skills. Present and Defend: Have students share their work and defend their claim in response to constructive feedback. Great for sharing with parents and admins as well.

Metacognitive Skills 291

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 291

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

A writing teacher could use AI to provide quick first-round feedback, leaving more time for meaningful discussions about story structure and creative expression. Smart classrooms blend AI tools with skilled instruction, creating spaces where students learn from both digital insights and human wisdom.

Teaching 321

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 321

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve identified the standards you feel are most important for your students’ long-term success, it’s time to explore new ways of assessing these skills. Present and Defend: Have students share their work and defend their claim in response to constructive feedback. Great for sharing with parents and admins as well.

Metacognitive Skills 252

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 252

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

To ensure that students are empowered not only to ethically use AI but also to understand how it’s made, we have to start with a focus on creating a progression of skills from Kindergarten to 12th grade that covers understanding and exploring machine learning and key concepts around student AI use, such as ethics and data privacy.

Questions 209

Questions Ethics Education Fairness 209

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2017

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Math 143

Math Textbooks Fairness Feedback 143

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

And while we believe that the best way to teach social and emotional skills is still in-person, we know that the needs of educators and students have changed quickly. Despite this, there is a way to teach social and emotional skills without abandoning the social aspects of instruction. Healthy relationships and social skills.

Learning 205

Learning Internet Assignments Fairness 205

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

But what does it take to improve learning for all student populations, support positive school environments, and ensure school leaders at all levels are equipped with the skills and tools they need to maintain successful learning environments? The short answer: It takes a lot, but companies and researchers are up to the challenge.

Teaching 186

Teaching Exams Learning Disabilities 186

Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

Teachers can help students with their applications by providing feedback and referring to the detailed guidance and examples available on the application page. These students have great ideas with solid foundations, but that next level often requires a lot of mentoring and feedback from people who are experts in their fields.

Students 167

Students Feedback Fairness Participation 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. This requires a critical look at both what and how we assess, ensuring the most important skills and knowledge are prioritized. Assessment feedback is key to showing performance and areas for improvement.

Education 194

Education Testing Fairness Discussions 194

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital communications. internet safety.

Teaching 195

Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 195

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Persisting through difficulty to embrace challenges, collaborating with colleagues and leveraging our SEL skills can create a space ripe for innovation. Accounting for the widest range of learners with different abilities, backgrounds and motivations is the only way to provide all individuals with fair and equal opportunities to learn.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for essential life skills has never been greater. With a particular emphasis on fostering entrepreneurial skills and mindset by integrating entrepreneurship education into their curriculum.

Essay 193

Essay Skills Curriculum Communication 193

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This leaves more time to provide meaningful feedback, which can be more motivating and meaningful than a numerical value. Self-grading proceeds in three steps: At the beginning of the semester, students complete a form in which they set SMART goals in six categories : Skills and knowledge gained. Student feedback.

Grades 122

Grades Instructors Motivation Metacognitive Skills 122

Catlin Tucker

MAY 6, 2025

That drove me to inquire into concept-based teachingunderstanding how facts and skills relate to concepts and how they connect in a lesson. Thats what pushed me into the IB system and concept-based curriculumwhere knowledge, skills, and understandings all interconnect. For example, in literacy, prediction might be a key skill.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Coaching Students Universal Design 195

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. This standardization is crucial for fairness and equality within the course. Fairness : Blueprints eliminate the chance of subjective grading and unexpected exam questions, thereby ensuring a more equitable assessment process. on a scale of 1 to 5.

Exams 119

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

And there are programs that provide real-world work opportunities that allow our students to develop career skills and interests before graduating. Last year, we focused as a group on instructional strategies—introducing teachers to a common language around “think time,” quality questioning, formative assessment and feedback.

High School 160

High School High School Middle School Middle School 160

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2016

They can show work while completing math problems and practice handwriting or drawing skills. Color-code each flash card after it’s reviewed to indicate level of understanding and get immediate feedback on answers. Share Brainscape flashcard decks with students to address a variety of topics, at a variety of skill levels.

Study 75

Study Skills Fairness Discussions 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Provide students with effective feedback in a collaborative, sharing manner. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. cyberbullying. digital commerce. digital communications. internet safety.

Internet 158

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 158

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This framework should provide a practical and comprehensive guide on using AI within an institution, incorporating feedback and perspectives from all faculty, including teaching staff. Moreover, approaches to AI must be consistent within organizations and taken in line with an AI Policy Framework.

Education 151

Education Knowledge Ethics Fairness 151