Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Let’s explore examples in each category of formative assessment.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

When I facilitate training sessions or coach teachers, I encourage them to shift feedback and assessment into the classroom where student progress can be an ongoing conversation. They pass back that work and students are often left to digest the grade and feedback in isolation. Then they collect that work and grade it in isolation.

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Grades Assignments Evaluation Coaching 419

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment. Keyboarding: Teach students foundational keyboarding skills. It also offers instant feedback when questions are answered and is graded instantly.

Skills 209

Skills Quizzes Learning Ethics 209

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

If teachers are assigning homework, it would be more powerful to use that practice to encourage students to reflect on their progress and identify the gaps in their understanding of concepts and skills. 4 Real-Time Feedback. It also means you don’t have to take stacks of rough drafts home to give students feedback.

Teachers 420

Teachers Essay Feedback Quizzes 420

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

The EvolveMe platform gives teens access to and rewards them for completing high-quality, professional career experimentation activities and building transferable skills they can apply to any job. For instance, they can see their personalized tree grow as it sprouts unique flowers and creatures each time they complete an activity.

Mobile Devices 306

Mobile Devices Quizzes Feedback Middle School 306

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Building quizzes, tests, and lesson plans from curriculum materials: Fran Bellas, a professor at Universidade da Coruña in Spain, recommends teachers use ChatGPT as an assistant in crafting quizzes, exams and lesson plans for classes. How can ChatGPT be used for assessment and feedback?

Teaching 278

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 278

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

Its content generation, while informative, typically lacks the creativity and nuanced explanations that skilled educators provide, which are crucial for teaching complex or abstract concepts. They excel at motivating students, managing classroom dynamics, and offering personalized feedback based on nuanced observations.

Ethics 317

Ethics Education Learning Quizzes 317

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The situation is made even more challenging by the lack of suitable feedback mechanisms to help teachers understand who is struggling in class and to help them quickly find the root cause of the student’s challenges. Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

Teachable Machine is free to use and super accessible, making it a great resource for helping students discover what a learning machine is and how they work. Schoolai.com: Schoolai.com offers AI-driven tools designed to enhance the learning and teaching experience by providing customized learning paths and real-time feedback for students.

Critical Thinking 316

Critical Thinking Learning Quizzes Game-Based Learning 316

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. It also allows opportunities to increase constructive feedback to students and teachers to modify and adapt different teaching strategies for students.

Collaborative Learning 317

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2017

Kahoot allows the teacher to build fun quizzes, flashcards and games. Socrative allows you to create quizzes or exit slips on the fly, as a formative or summative assessment, and you can push out the questions to the students’ devices, which are all logged into a teachers’ virtual classroom.

Quizzes 219

Quizzes Mobile Devices Essay Assignments 219

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

The acquisition of Curiosity Media includes its flagship products SpanishDict , inglés.com and Fluencia , which collectively help more than 100 million people each year grow their languages skills through vibrant and interactive learning resources. . inglés.com helps learners develop English-language skills online.

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Language Languages English Learning 256

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2017

Teachers and students can use this information to make personalized learning decisions that help students set goals and build skills that will serve them in the future. To be as accurate with feedback as possible, educators can now use decimal points when grading assignments in Google Classroom. G Suite for Education-Decimal Grading.

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Quizzes Teachers Mobile Devices Assignments 199

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Innovations nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys. Mobile apps that enhance communication, collaboration, and access to educational resources.

Internet 310

Internet Critical Thinking Quizzes Teaching Methods 310

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

These electives provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering engagement and motivation. Continuous improvement: Opt for digital curricula that allow for ongoing updates and refinements based on feedback from students, families, and teachers.

Gamification 300

Gamification Learning Outcomes Quizzes Students 300

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Blackbullion , London, UK Blackbullion is a financial well-being platform and app equipping students with financial skills. Dover, DE Quizard is an academic app designed to help students study for tests and quizzes. The platform houses the UK’s largest hub of support funds, scholarships, and grants for students. Quizard AI, Inc.

Textbooks 300

Textbooks Education Intelligence Quizzes 300

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2016

note : Today’s students have too many tests to take—but today’s teachers still need insight into their classes’ knowledge and skills. It can be something as simple as a thumbs up/thumbs down, exit tickets when students leave the classroom, use of digital tools, or actual quizzes.

Teachers 279

Teachers Quizzes Testing Discussions 279

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Just as digital tools provide educators with innovative and flexible ways to reinforce learning in core academic subjects, they can be used to more effectively teach the social-emotional and life skills that students need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Higher levels of educator well-being also benefit students.

Communication 278

Communication Quizzes Feedback Language 278

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2016

note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. What’s It Like? .

Quizzes 206

Quizzes Learning Feedback Discussions 206

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Thinglink allows you to make photographs and videos interactive, enabling embedded quizzes, hyperlinks, and branching (choose your own adventure) activities. I also love how the quiz feature automatically provides feedback and tracks student progress to make it easier to monitor and adjust.

Quizzes 312

Quizzes Lecturing Learning Styles High School 312

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In both higher education and K-12 education, AI offers numerous potential benefits, including early interventions via identifying students at risk and its ability to provide real-time feedback to both students and teachers , helping identify areas where students may be struggling and allowing for immediate intervention.

Ethics 339

Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 339

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

A classroom where instant feedback and adaptive difficulty foster rapid growth and retention. QuizGecko: Versatility and Innovation Among the leading AI-powered quiz generators, QuizGecko is a versatile tool that can transform text, documents, or URLs into captivating interactive quizzes.

Quizzes 148

Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Online Quizzes: Provide fun and quick assessments. Integrating class calendars keeps students accountable and involved in managing their schedules, enhancing organizational skills from an early age. Class Calendars: Keep students organized and informed. Class Websites: Centralize classroom resources and communication.

Quizzes 158

Quizzes Gamification Communication Intelligence 158

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

Teachers and students across pilot districts have also said the tool occasionally offers too much help and was too available, especially when students were taking assessments such as quizzes and course challenges, Kunz said. They need to choose something that has the best shot of helping the most students.”

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Schools Math Testing Intelligence 272

Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

Several startups are experimenting with encouraging users to watch tutorials or take quizzes in exchange for earning cryptocurrency. Another platform, Mygrants , allows learners to access skills training and build new competencies while developing credit through digital cash transfers performed at a low cost by blockchain technologies.

Learning 218

Learning Motivation Quizzes Elementary School 218

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Teachers can use these tools to monitor student progress, making it easier to identify areas where intervention is needed and offer timely feedback. This promotes teamwork and communication skills, preparing students for the collaborative nature of modern workplaces. Technology has also enhanced collaboration in the classroom.

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Technology Teaching Quizzes Learning 152

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Because technology has transformed access to learning tools, students who previously may not have had access to these tools now also have the opportunity to build skills they’ll use in college and the workforce. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

Technology 238

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 238

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom learning, active learning strategies for students promote student-centered learning environments that enhance academic outcomes and cultivate lifelong learning skills. What are the 6 learning strategies for students?

Active Learning 141

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

From virtual reality field trips to interactive quizzing platforms, these 12 tools offer diverse ways to bring lessons to life. Interactive Quizzing Platforms Interactive quizzing platforms are revolutionizing the way educators assess understanding and retention in the classroom.

High School 167

High School High School Gamification Quizzes 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams support group projects, discussions, and peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment. These tools also make it easier for teachers to monitor progress and provide timely feedback, helping students stay on track.

Technology 141

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 141

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

Online learning resources offer an effective way for students to learn many basic facts and skills on their own. Quizzes and adaptive learning software give students opportunities to review content and practice basic skills with immediate feedback.

Blended Learning 216

Blended Learning Learning Schools Quizzes 216

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Results showed that using researched principles of learning science—specifically feedback-driven metacognition and another process known as retrieval—increased individual scores one to two grades higher, often turning Cs into As. Yet evidence exists that providing timely, effective feedback is particularly beneficial for struggling learners.

Teaching 168

Teaching Failure Quizzes Learning 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

She views comment and suggestion functionality as an opportunity for students to give and respond to feedback effectively, strengthening collaboration skills. While educators shared different approaches for teaching these skills, they all said they look for functionality that will support the social-emotional skills they want to teach.

Education 216

Education History Students Quizzes 216

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Referred to as AI-powered reading coaches, assistants or tutors, these tools use generative AI to provide learners with personalized reading practice, stories, feedback and support. Such tools are typically designed to engage and motivate the child in interacting with stories, but don’t always lead children to improve their reading skills.

Coaching 204

Coaching Reading Motivation Feedback 204

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

SEL is promoted every day by educators and students as they focus on honing core skills like self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and social awareness. When students lack these skills, they become disconnected, disaffected, and potentially disruptive.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Language AI modeling tools can assist learners with pronunciation, grammar and translation, responding receptively in real time through simulated chats and quizzing techniques. Such tools set the foundation for meeting the needs of a 21st century economy, where global communication skills are essential for students and teachers alike.

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Education English Students Language 211