eSchool News

MAY 12, 2023

A whopping 97 percent of respondents in a recent survey say they ‘frequently’ or ‘sometimes’ use ChatGPT to write lesson plans. Likewise, 93 percent of teachers say they use the AI platform to grade and provide feedback for students, 91 percent say to write emails, and 89 percent say to write letters of recommendation.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. More than that: If students often ask ChatGPT to generate essays or make those essays longer , their writing and communication skills will suffer.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Best practices now suggest that instead of cocooning students, we teach them to be good digital citizens , confident and competent. 1st Grade A critical skill for first graders is to not only understand the idea of a “digital citizen” but why it’s important to be one. It didn’t work. Then, it’s called an avatar.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubrics identify specific criteria relevant to the assignment, along with corresponding levels of performance that allow for more precise grading. Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. How does using rubrics benefit students?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) is supporting the creation of powerful tool suites that can enhance the teaching and learning process, it seems reasonable to identify some ways that teacher assistants can use these tools as well. The nationwide shortage of teachers has caused a similar shortage in the ranks of teacher assistants.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

But despite these challenges, there are bright spots in teaching and learning. The pedagogical approach to brings learning to life for students through hands-on engagement that lends itself to both differentiation and personalization, writes Kendall Stallings, a first grade teacher in Baltimore County.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2025

Researchers are looking at whether teachers have what they need to thrive in Teaching for Tomorrow: Educators on the Future of Their Profession, part of a multiyear study undertaken by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation. Less than half said they were satisfied with their level of pay and opportunities for advancement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Five ways that teachers in grades K-8 can teach about the power of service include: . A writing prompt might be: How do you currently serve your community? Having students reflect their current circumstances in regards to service. This reflection might take place individually, as a class or as an entire school.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

IXL covers all the areas needed to teach language arts, containing more than 2,400 skills spanning reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and more. More than 2,800 video tutorials match one-to-one with each IXL skill, guiding learners through the building blocks of reading, writing and grammar.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. So, introducing AI was relatively easy because my students were used to the writing process and going through revisions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

How to use Digital Quick Writes This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Based on the reading data I’ve collected from my students, the percentage of students reading well below grade level is rising. Just four years ago, approximately 10% of my students were reading below grade level. Today, an alarming 30% are below grade level, with 25% scoring well below grade level.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2024

Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. However, it’s possible to use creative writing ideas to help you come up with a unique essay. Creative writing focuses on originality and encourages you to use your imagination to express ideas uniquely.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You can allow them to write an argumentative essay, 2) prepare and engage in a live debate with a classmate, or 3) record an argumentative speech. Writing these descriptions is the most challenging part of designing a standards-aligned rubric. Students can read the descriptions to understand why they are receiving a particular score.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

Jenn is a first-grade teacher at Desert Sands Unified School District. In addition to teaching, Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for CUE. I was thrilled when these two inspiring educators provided me with an early copy of their book and asked if I would read it and write the forward. She has her M.A.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products. The Superpower of Story: A Virtual Field Trip to Warner Bros.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

a motivational reading program designed for third graders–but easily adaptable for other grades as well. Paper pockets held fun incentives like extra recess, sitting in the teachers chair, or the rare treat of writing with a pen. Our goal was simple: inspire lifelong readers through the power of play and consistent encouragement.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up. 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. Should they disclose that to students?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Input Relevant Information: Provide the AI chatbot with relevant details such as the subject area, grade level, and any specific requirements or preferences you have for the task. Implement and Assess: Implement the chosen options in your teaching practice and assess their effectiveness in helping students apply and transfer their learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role For more news on teacher burnout, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Todays teachers are coping with a wide range of stresses, from chronic student absenteeism to limitations on what you can teach and parents pressuring you to change grades.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

In math, James could be tasked to analyze basketball stats, or in English, he could write an essay on his favorite athlete. Even though this approach may seem like an inconvenience, and off track with curriculum and grading, it has a more important long-term benefit. This same approach would work in other classes as well.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the early elementary grades, the assumption that PBL is simply too much for young learners can be a frequent roadblock. Some ideas of what PBL might look like in a first grade classroom include: A group of strong readers begin reading nonfiction books about a topic of their choosing and write their own story about the topic.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Click To Tweet Too often students receive information, receive instructions, receive objectives, and receive grades without ever being asked to think about learning and the development of discrete skills. I believe that is a problem. When students fail to set goals, they lack focus. SMARTGoalsStudents. End of the Week Exit Ticket.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Did you know that social and emotional learning (SEL) skills can easily be taught to students in grades K-8 right alongside core academic instruction in classrooms or afterschool programs? From reading, writing, and arithmetic, SEL can be woven into nearly any subject. It’s easy to teach SEL in your core instruction! Grades K–6.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a student displays significant struggles with reading and/or writing. Not only are they affected academically, but students are also affected emotionally.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Below are three suggestions for using these video conferencing platforms to continue teaching students as they learn remotely. #1 These online sessions are an excellent way to continue teaching and connecting with learners. 1 Small Group Instruction. 3 Conferencing with Students. one week at a time).

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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.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Next semester, my students will spend time working with prompt writing, reflecting on LLM output and reflecting on when knowledge and learning matter versus when human-AI hybrid writing makes sense. The concept of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is another one that instructors might benefit from thinking about.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The aspect of teaching that is hard to replicate in the online environment is the teachers’ ability to collect informal data by merely listening and observing. How can we effectively weave formative assessment into the design and facilitation of learning regardless of the teaching and learning landscape? #1

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2024

The program is currently offered from kindergarten through third grade, with plans to expand to fourth and fifth grade. This approach helps students who already speak another language read and write in another language, too. In my first grade classroom I only had one classmate that was bilingual.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2023

Teaching is about more than curriculum and lesson planning. It’s about more than tests and grades. Teaching, as human work, is to show the beauty and complexity of the human experience in our society. But pursuing dreams and passions requires time and space, and teaching leaves me barely any room to breathe.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Students can take FOREVER to transition from station to station, so I always recommend explicitly teaching them how to transition. Writing out clear directions takes time, but it means you won’t be bombarded by questions when you are trying to work with students at your teacher-led station. I don’t grade practice.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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