Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

I’ve structured the grade interviews so they mirror our argumentative writing process. ” It’s a fair question. They can look at the rubric, read the description of what a 1, 2, 3, and 4 look like for each skill. Then as grade reporting approaches, I sit down with every single student for a grade interview.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

Then there are the psychometricians—the math savants who design tests and create complex algorithms that attempt to make them fair to all students. Mark Moulton : Here that whole question is, what does fair mean? Then the state hands off to a vendor who writes a test. asks Mark Moulton. EdSurge: What might make a test unfair?

Testing 167

Testing Fairness Multiple Choice Questions Exams 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

He has steered the course ever since, each spring when he takes breaks from writing books or pieces for The New Yorker, and it has become legendary in journalism circles. 4: On the Writing Process , and I was eager to talk to him about his craftsmanship as a teacher. McPhee lays out his course in his latest book, Draft No.

Writing 167

Writing Teaching English Reading 167

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! How do you decide whether to keep reading a book or to stop reading it? Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. What about 3 hours?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I would write the day’s learning objectives and agenda on the board and spend each class period moving my students as a unit through a series of learning activities. For example, some students will acquire information more effectively by reading a text or article, while others will prefer to listen to an audio track or podcast.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Fairness 419

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

In my second year, in an effort to get technology into the hands of the students, foster authentic inquiry, and break the “test-prep” mentality which has come to dominate many a school landscape, I launched Inquiry Fair. It allows us to reach students with high-level thinking and reasoning, regardless of their reading level.

Technology 409

Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 409

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers read facial expressions, sense classroom mood shifts, and build the trust that makes learning possible. A writing teacher could use AI to provide quick first-round feedback, leaving more time for meaningful discussions about story structure and creative expression.

Teaching 330

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 330

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2019

I’ve read dozens and dozens of books filled with characters I can relate to: white, middle class females. I’ve also read many novels that have stretched my mind, opened my heart and shown me what it’s like to live in someone else’s world. But when a gay man writes a story, it’s a story from the point of view of a gay man.

Reading 167

Reading History Writing Fairness 167

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

And conversely, if a student can’t read or understand the words “add” and “subtract,” they won’t do well on a math test. Teachers should make efforts not to turn to the whiteboard to write while speaking. Related : How to help ESL students improve writing skills Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers

English 319

English Language Languages Testing 319

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Keeping the UC San Diego academic honesty policy in mind, consider the following: A student prompted Gemini to rewrite their text to improve the quality of their writing and submitted the AI-generated version of their text. A student used ChatGPT to write their conclusion word-for-word, but they cited ChatGPT as a source.

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Theres so much misinformation out therewe are deliberately making sure our kids have the skills necessary to know whether or not what theyre reading, wherever theyre reading it, is true or not, Camhi noted. We hope that our students have the skills, but almost more important is that they have the questions, Camhi said.

Critical Thinking 255

Critical Thinking Social Studies Evaluation Fairness 255

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Individual essays, science fair partner projects, group programming assignments, digital and physical art pieces–every single assignment from now on has a silent partner. Writing and Structure The essay’s structure, including the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, was formulated by the student.

Essay 338

Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 338

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

on a recent Wednesday, and the school stage hadn’t yet transformed into a reading room. But this year, a group of fifth graders were instead sitting on the school’s stage, reading aloud about the life of Rosa Parks as they worked on reading fluency and comprehension. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. newsletters.

Schools 285

Schools Math English Reading 285

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

For example, to become better writers, readers, and critical thinkers, Quill.org offers low-income students an AI-powered literacy tutor that provides students real-time coaching and feedback on literacy activities that pair nonfiction reading with informational writing.

Education 296

Education Testing Feedback English 296

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students. Students engage in more writing and reading, supporting literacy, as well as become more accurate with measuring, leading to improvements in numeracy. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too. Relevant learning.

Science 236

Science Interdisciplinary STEM Learning 236

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

But they weren’t reading from a textbook. One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government. Therefore, it is right and fair we have more influence on the actions of government.” They were roleplaying.

History 217

History Social Studies Education Knowledge 217

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Grass Head Science Journal – Growing Hair Experiment – Kindergarten & First By Class of Kinders Grade: K-1st Subject: Earth Sciences, Writing This experiment for kids includes a journal and a breakdown of the steps. The next day, have students write a secret message using a white crayon on white paper.

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

Keeping the UC San Diego academic honesty policy in mind, consider the following: A student prompted Gemini to rewrite their text to improve the quality of their writing and submitted the AI-generated version of their text. A student used ChatGPT to write their conclusion word-for-word, but they cited ChatGPT as a source.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Cultural norms have long dictated the foundation they need to ­survive in ­society and the workforce — reading, writing, math and science. . Public Schools showcases its students’ STEM successes at its annual Tinker Fair. . School has always been a place to train students for their eventual adult lives. DeQueen (Ark.)

STEM 167

STEM Fairness Students Critical Thinking 167

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2018

Since young learners are still developing their reading, writing, and fine-motor skills, the notion is they are not developed enough to benefit from using an LMS. Here are three reasons why districts should consider adopting an LMS for elementary and how they can begin technological integration for all classrooms.

Elementary School 172

Elementary School Elementary School Fairness Schools 172

Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

It started with an underwhelming science fair—the type we’re all familiar with: students standing next to handmade posters, listlessly describing their projects, usually alone. We often neglect to tell students that reading, writing and communicating are just as necessary to success as technical skills,” Longcor explains. “In

Art 161

Art Languages Language STEM 161

Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Teacher, Interrupted: Leaning into Social-Emotional Learning Amid the COVID-19 Crisis by Christina Cipriano and Marc Brackett The COVID-19 crisis is leaving an indelible footprint on the hearts and minds of multiple generations of children and adults, write Yale’s Cipriano and Brackett. Can Teachers Read Books Out Loud Online?

Counselling 181

Counselling Attention Hybrid Learning Writing 181

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

I regularly refer to the Can Do Descriptors , which provide standard guidance to educators for assessing the current language proficiency of students in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and for planning instruction based on what students “can do.” Just the recognition of this counter narrative has changed my teaching.

English 201

English Languages Language Teachers 201

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Among them is Microsoft, whose list of announcements for Bett reads almost as long as the conference agenda. (Or But one of them is particularly noteworthy: the Lenovo 300e, a 2-in-1 device with a screen that students can write on with any No. Or so it feels.) 2 pencil, instead of a stylus. Students using Code Jumper.

Curriculum 155

Curriculum Plagiarism Assignments Fairness 155

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

EdSurge is hosting a series of spring fairs this April! Insider tip #2: Do have a generic resume for jobs fairs or to add to your jobseeker profile. Reading “Increased test scores by 14% year over year” is far more impressive than “Managed a class of 28 students.” Looking to level up in your career? San Francisco, April 10th.

Writing 80

Writing Fairness Curriculum Design Testing 80

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Venkat Ratnam developed WhizRead , a multisensory reading support program, out of pure fatherly love. One night, during a reading comprehension assignment, Ratnam’s son got stuck on a particular word: “stagecoach.” As one of Ratnam’s son’s teachers said, even good readers don’t necessarily comprehend everything they read.

Language 167

Language Languages Assignments Reading 167

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

Abigail Joseph: When I was at my previous school, every year the seventh- and eighth-grade students studied either the Silk Road or the World's Fair. This particular year they were teaching the World's Fair, and I worked with the students to create websites. What surprised me the most were the end products.

Teaching 165

Teaching Learning Fairness Middle School 165

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Or read a portion of the interview below, lightly edited for clarity. Medina: Well, the brain rules start out with a fair amount of skepticism. I mean, we still don't know how you know how to pick up a pencil and write your name with it. Is it fair to say your solution to challenges in the American education system is more P.E.?

Science 167

Science Teachers Fairness Study 167

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2018

The problem is that as an educator, my natural inclination is to provide these students more direct instruction, increased support and even hand-holding at times—but in a society that values individuals who are motivated, persistent self-starters with initiative, that’s not fair. The unit is about how storytelling can connect us to others.

Learning 161

Learning Assignments Students Motivation 161

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

This includes topics like how to build your tech-infused classroom, using tech to differentiate for student needs, teaching reading and writing with tech (you can learn more about that in the class, Teaching Writing with Tech ), and favorite digital tools. Teach Writing with Tech. fair use/public domain.

Instructors 31

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 31

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2015

Students are expected to collaborate and share online as young as kindergarten when they read digital books or draw pictures using iPad apps. Quick writes on the computer. Here’s a quick writing lesson plan with twenty-one digital writing tools (apps and web-based). Classrooms are infused with technology.

Skills 155

Skills Students Plagiarism Knowledge 155

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

EdSurge is hosting a series of spring fairs this April! You’ve read the articles and the books and you know that you’re supposed to customize your cover letter for each job application. Looking to level up in your career? Come join us for an evening of informal networking, panels with hiring companies, and some light bites.

Writing 93

Writing Fairness Language Languages 93

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2024

They’d say the academic aspects, the reading and writing, will come, but they want to make sure the kids can interact with peers, engage positively and manage their emotions. The starkest example was with reading. At Sunshine Head Start, they would attempt to read a book once per day, usually after coming in from the playground.

Attention 204

Attention Reading Beliefs Fairness 204

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

There’s even an option to write stories together. As one educator writes about their experience with the tool, there are no individual user profiles, no way to collect likes and no followers — basically, no emphasis on comparison. Like Boddle, Shoelace uses game-based content, but to teach reading comprehension instead of math.

Gamification 205

Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 205

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2025

Isabelle Hau The secret recipe to learning and thriving, she writes in the book, starts with a simple key ingredient: early, loving relationships. EdSurge had a chance to speak with the author about her motivations for writing the book and the solutions she sees to what she calls the relational deprivation crisis. On the, why now?

Intelligence 213

Intelligence Attention Writing Testing 213

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

I think every child needs to have some kind of reading intervention. I think every child needs to have some kind of reading intervention,” says Ballone, a former seventh-grade English teacher. “I I think every child needs to have some kind of reading intervention,” says Ballone, a former seventh-grade English teacher. “It

English 161

English Reading Achievement Grades 161

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

“It is my great hope that our nation will commit to educating our youth about civics, and to helping young people understand their crucial role as informed, active citizens in our nation,” she writes. “I Students serve as the editors of a publishing platform and must make quick judgment calls on what is accurate and fair, but also popular.

Failure 161

Failure Fairness Participation Writing 161