eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many students are still reading below the level appropriate for their grade– roughly one-third of fourth graders in the United States read at or below what’s considered the basic level. And unfortunately, even before the pandemic, reading achievement has been low over the past several decades.

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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. You can also gather some feedback about instructional strategies, class routines, the curriculum, projects, and technology tools. End-of-the-year Exit Ticket or Feedback Form.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2024

. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction by incorporating Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project resources into the Edthena offerings. This enables teachers to get the help they need, when they need it.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Workflow Shift #1 From Transfer of Information to Student Discovery Workflow Shift #2 From Whole Group Teacher-led to Small-group Student-led Discussion Workflow Shift #3 From Reading as Solitary Endeavor to Reading for Connection Workflow Shift #4 From an Audience of One to an Authentic Audience Workflow Shift #5 From Teacher Created to Student-Generated (..)

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. For example, a board can focus on presenting reading strategies as pictured below so that students can select a focus strategy each time they read a text.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For example, teachers can provide students with the option to read a digital text, listen to a podcast or audio recording, watch a video, or engage with an infographic/visual information on a topic. As teachers provide students with feedback online, I would encourage them to explore tools like Mote , which allow them to leave audio feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It takes time to articulate what each level looks like; however, the benefit of this approach is that you do not need to write clarifying feedback. Students can read the descriptions to understand why they are receiving a particular score. Writing these descriptions is the most challenging part of designing a standards-aligned rubric.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research. Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Reading proficiency requires the mastery of many complex skills. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Ness about the skills needed for reading, the most effective way to teach them and how Learning Ally’s Excite Reading can help. EdSurge: What does the science of reading show about the skills necessary to become a proficient reader?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Feedback is pivotal as students navigate the complexities of learning how to write for a particular purpose or audience. Students need feedback that is specific, timely, and actionable to develop the confidence and ability to demonstrate their knowledge and learning in writing. Too often, feedback is given on finished products.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? Ask them for feedback! My children love “would you rather” questions. Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one. Would You Rather?

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past few years, more literacy tools have been using generative AI, either to accelerate children’s reading proficiency or to stimulate more reading interest. I have seen that many have the potential to bring learning breakthroughs, for example, by offering personalized fluency practice or feedback tailored to each user.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

A first grade student is trying to read a passage on her iPad. Amira is the invention of Amira Learning, a six-year-old edtech company that fuses voice-based artificial intelligence into reading activities, guided by an eponymous AI bot. A digital avatar Amira, clad in olive green, is listening. Diagnosing dyslexia early, for instance.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 17, 2017

Students honed their research skills, organized their information, watched flipped videos on how to complete various aspects of the paper, like citing properly, and they received detailed feedback from me the entire way through! I tried to keep the scope of what I was editing narrow enough to provide every student with detailed feedback.

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Grades Feedback Essay Blended Learning 420

Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2020

This mini-episode of The Balance focuses on the tangible things teachers can do in these final weeks to provide students with closure, collect feedback, and embrace a fun routine that will keep them learning this summer. I suggest teachers use their final weeks with students to collect feedback about their experiences learning online.

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Feedback Blended Learning Languages Language 374

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 Teacher 1: Differentiated Instruction Station At this station, students are grouped by their reading comprehension levels.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Each module consists of four video lessons, action items, and templates, resources, and links to related readings. Lesson 1: Creating a Safe Space Online Lesson 2: Getting to Know Your Students Online Lesson 3: Building Community with Online Icebreakers Lesson 4: Checking-in and Asking for Feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

It’s exciting to see so many teachers trying this blended learning model and creating opportunities for small group instruction, real-time feedback, collaboration, and differentiated learning. I have become extremely selective about what I provide feedback on and grade. 2) Switch up your groups!

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Teachers Feedback Blended Learning Grades 418

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

This includes on-demand tutoring along with AI tools that offer feedback on written work. AI Writing Review enables students to submit their drafts for lightning-fast feedback. Carnegie Learning’s MATHia gives educators real-time feedback and assessments to help them understand where students are and where they’re headed.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on under-the-radar digital learning tools. Floop is a web app that saves teachers time and helps students see the value in feedback. Feedback is a huge driver of student learning.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2019

They rate the texts in the order they would like to read them. Then as a group, they must agree on a reading schedule, design standard-aligned performance tasks and decide how they want to use their class time. The groups read through the target standards and discuss how they want to show mastery of these skills.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

They can tell if someones skipping class a floor away by reading faces in the room. For me, it took authentic practice and constant feedback from experienced birders. Ask them to observe you, give you feedback, or watch footage of you teaching. Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Languages 119

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Who wants to read a depressing newsletter about a year fraught with challenges? 4 Ask students for feedback. Feedback typically flows from teacher to student, but feedback should be a two-way street. It is a tradition I have continued through the years. I thought about skipping it altogether.

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Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

The teacher-led station provides time for the teacher to provide differentiated instruction around concepts and skills, support students as they read or employ reading strategies, and provide focused feedback as they write.

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History English Math Science 437

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

For example, an argumentative writing standard for English Language Arts reads, “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.” 4 Check for Understanding & Provide Feedback on Student Progress.

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Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Exit tickets are a quick and sustainable strategy for encouraging students to reflect on their learning and provide feedback about the learning experience. Welcome Task or Bell Ringer. ” Exit Ticket. You matter.

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Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. I know how important it is for students to receive regular feedback, so they know where they are excelling and where they need to focus their time and energy to improve.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. They record their responses directly within Classkick, allowing me to provide immediate, constructive feedback. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In 1997, the National Reading Panel issued a report on the findings of dozens of studies looking into the most effective methods of teaching and learning reading. The report offered specific recommendations for effective practices, such as intentional and explicit phonics instruction for all students. The Perception-Action Cycle.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

By explicit instruction, I am speaking of the I-do, we-do, you-do strategy, where the teacher models a concept or skill, engages students in targeted practice, checks and corrects understanding, and then gives students more independent practice, with more checking for understanding and corrective feedback.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Not only does this affect their ability to communicate effectively, it also affects their reading skills, because writing and literacy are closely linked. Writing improves students reading fluency. What systematic writing instruction looks like Learning how to write should go hand-in-hand with learning how to read.

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