Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

Then they write down the answer, return the card, and tag the next teammate to do the same. When they finish, the teacher checks their answers, and the team can revisit any tricky problems before wrapping up. When you say “Go,” the first student runs to their station, picks up the card, and works with their team to solve the challenge.

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Activities Communication Assignments Grades 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2025

Today, the Ask a Tech Teacher international team is exploring how flowers inspire students in STEM, art, and ecology, how a bouquet can enhance tech-driven education and classroom joy. To weave that magic into any classroom, anyone can order a bouquet of flowers and have it delivered, ideal for sparking inspiration or gifting to a teacher.

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STEM Art Learning Fairness 83

k12

JULY 9, 2025

Can you tell me more about your teachers? I have several very knowledgeable teachers who know how to convey information extremely well. This was well-orchestrated by my biology teacher who has an excellent grasp on the way students work. I also work on writing scripts for my YouTube videos. Tell us about your workspace.

English 52

English Fairness Schools Students 52

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Most are accompanied with handwritten letters from students extolling the influence children’s television shows had on their journeys to donning the cap and gown — one fresh grad writes that she plans to become an elementary school teacher thanks to PBS. Nine years later, the show premiered.

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Fairness Study Laboratory Evaluation 185

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 7, 2025

After a few minutes of playing together, the boys came up to me to announce, "Guess what, Teacher Tom? I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years. He told me that they aren't going to be mean any more!" I said, "Right on!" The boys stood face to face, holding one another's hands.

Coaching 93

Coaching Art Testing Writing 93

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Complete with 34 slides including blank, customizable slides, a form for peer feedback, and a set of teacher notes for implementation, this no-prep activity is a great way to practice CCSS for speaking and listening. Will AI ever completely replace the role of a teacher? Should students be allowed to grade their teachers?

High School 52

High School High School Schools Counselling 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 28, 2017

Though fairly new, Sway has taken over classroom production of visual presentations because the result is visually appealing while minimizing the amount of time students spend formatting a project, giving them lots more time to research and write. Write and format reports. What is Sway. 8 Educational uses for Sway. MS Office Mix.

Internet 163

Internet Writing Fairness Middle School 163

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. Students decide what they want to learn and/or do.

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Technology Fairness Schools Ethics 407

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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Fairness Elementary School Elementary School STEM 305

The Life of a Conflicted Teacher

JUNE 10, 2025

Man, we could relate to that one SO much being teachers! I’ll write about our Lyft ride in an upcoming blog, but that was the only thing that made us question our judgement. Our adventures: We took a night kayaking trip on a clear-bottom kayak outfitted with LED lights. This was one of the cooler things we’ve ever done.

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Fairness Writing Grades Reading 62

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Why should teachers use rubrics to assess student work? Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair.

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Fairness Assignments Feedback Languages 546

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

Granted, ChatGPT might make writing that 11th-grade essay on symbolism in “The Great Gatsby” a whole lot easier (which, to be fair, does make grading a whole lot harder). Aside from that, there are real positives to our new AI pal, and overworked teachers can embrace it as the gift that it is: a free personal teaching aide.

Teachers 294

Teachers Fairness Essay Writing 294

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Time is a luxury most teachers do not have right now. Instead of a choice board with nine options, teachers can provide students with at least one choice between two options during the learning experience. When I work with teachers, I encourage them to treat their classrooms (physical or virtual) like a laboratory.

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Clay Robison, a Texas State Teachers Association spokesperson, says that many teachers learned of the change through media coverage. “I Equity and Accuracy One question is whether the new system will fairly grade the writing of children who are bilingual or who are learning English.

Fairness 197

Fairness Testing Grades Essay 197

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 and students alike are eagerly anticipating the summer. Teachers have been challenged to develop their skill sets and toolsets this year. Click here to copy.

Activities 542

Activities Feedback Fairness Coaching 542

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. If the teacher wants to use games to learn history, Minecraft won’t throw students into a fully fleshed simulation of the American Revolution. You’ll remember why you’re a teacher.

Writing 199

Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

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. That’s a very scary position for a teacher to be in.

Testing 167

Testing Fairness Multiple Choice Questions Exams 167

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

I’ve structured the grade interviews so they mirror our argumentative writing process. Some teachers have asked, “How do you have time for this?” ” It’s a fair question. This process is easier to do because I teach on a block schedule and work with a co-teacher. They begin with a claim.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Experts are going behind the curtain to get a true feel for what AI is all about Everything you need to know about AI in education Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Educators find it socially acceptable for a student to hire a tutor to help them write their college admission essay.

Fairness 293

Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 293

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. Teachers simply need to teach some key concepts, share some tools, and model digital citizenship in terms of copyright explicitly in the classroom.

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Teaching Fairness Writing Internet 249

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. Both of these perceived benefits are important to acknowledge and explore.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Teaching Methods 419

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

John McPhee, a master of telling nonfiction stories , became a teacher by accident 43 years ago when Princeton University needed a last-minute replacement. 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.

Writing 167

Writing Teaching English Reading 167

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

– Today, Turnitin announced that more than 65 million papers have been reviewed since the April launch of its new feature that detects similarities to AI writing. percent – have been flagged as having at least 80 percent AI writing present. percent – have over 20 percent AI writing present. million – 3.3 million – 10.3

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Academic Integrity Writing Fairness Learning Outcomes 244

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 324

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. Every content area teacher, academic or nonacademic, has a role in creating an environment where language learning is facilitated. Utilize peers.

English 310

English Languages Language Testing 310

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

“What do you want your teacher to know about you?” I want my teacher to know I’m Smart in Swahili.” “I want my teacher to know I’m Smart in Swahili.” I was Esther’s teacher. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers.

English 201

English Languages Language Teachers 201

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

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.? EdSurge: In your book you define a list of so-called “brain rules.”

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Science Teachers Fairness Study 167

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

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It can reduce the onus on the teacher,” Miller says. In January 2022, a review of 17 research studies showed that young kids can learn from “guided play” as well as if they were being directly instructed by an adult or a teacher. Lego has used its signature building-block toys as a basis for play-based activity guides for teachers.

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Teachers Quizzes Testing Learning Outcomes 215

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

As Dan Rothstein, executive director of the Right Question Institute, tells the story: “The teacher presented the following equation: 24 = (smiley face) + (smiley face) + (smiley face).” 3) Write down every question exactly as stated. (4) At this point, the teacher can go home, right? 4) Change any statements into questions.

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Internet Fairness Students Questions 271

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I’ve got ten minutes to help a substitute teacher compile materials for their coverage, ensure that my team has the support needed to execute lessons smoothly and move my car, which is double parked out front because there’s never parking by my school. Many of the teachers at my school are also parents navigating this overwhelming struggle.

Teachers 184

Teachers Fairness Participation Grades 184

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Teachers who sat down and let middle schoolers teach them. Teachers in Patterson Unified, like most districts around here, use Google for Education. McWilliams and teachers agreed, but students had to put it on. It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,” said math teacher Nolan Cluff. Tweens speaking with confidence.

Middle School 278

Middle School Middle School Schools Fairness 278

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Oregon teachers wish they didn’t have to give their students Smarter Balanced English and math tests because the tests take too much time, have confusing directions and are unfair for students who don’t have computers at home or who have inadequate technology at school. A new survey reveals discontent with length, logistics.

Testing 152

Testing Teachers Math Essay 152

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Many primers on ChatGPT are available, but I want to focus on teachers’ and students’ concerns about using it in the classroom. It is well-documented and often repeated in teachers’ professional development that the right type of co-learning can deepen understanding and long-term knowledge gains.

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Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 333

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2017

Google Docs is a free word processing program that does 99% of everything a student will ever need to do when writing. While it does have a moderate learning curve (no worse than MS Word), once traveled, teachers quickly adopt it as their own and find many reasons why this has become their favorite tool. Collaborative. Easily shared.

Writing 97

Writing History Fairness Curriculum 97

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. They’re actually “doing science,” not just memorizing terms and concepts for a test.

Science 262

Science Interdisciplinary STEM Learning 262

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. It’s a fair question given the widespread concern in the field about students using AI to write their essays or bots to do their homework for them.

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Teaching Education Ethics Instructors 217