Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 4, 2025

What if you had no language at all and yet there was something you needed to say? As is intelligence. Kimmerer asserts, "Plants teach the universal language." Play, like all movement, is an aspect of the universal language. I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Conscious Discipline – A useful framework for fostering emotional intelligence and creating a calm, focused classroom culture. The Writing Revolution 2.0 – A comprehensive guide to teaching writing as a foundational skill across subjects. said it “ forever changed my outlook on life in and outside of my 4 walls.”

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Use rubrics as a shared language of the route that teachers and students can use formatively to navigate the path toward high-quality work rather than as a summative tool to justify grades. Writing and reasoning get better with feedback and effort.

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

My own brother — who is incredibly intelligent, younger than I am, and has already paid off his house (what?!?!) — once told me, “I never read anything unless I absolutely have to.” Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. But not everybody feels this way about reading.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Should texting language be in the dictionary? Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, Should the United States implement mandatory naps for everyone up to age 18? 8; CCRA.SL.4

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Like how to write an email.” Helping students write and reason clearly, critically and concisely is the central mission at her company, ThinkCERCA. Teachers can choose a lesson in the program, which guides students through a multi-step process to analyze the reading materials and write a response essay.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

and LEHI, Utah — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people worldwide, announced it has acquired Emmersion , the Utah-based leader in certifying language ability through artificial intelligence. Accurately establish language skills with AI. SAN MATEO, Calif.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States. Read The U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2017

I feel confident that education will always be needed; but, occasionally I wonder if writing education has value in a computer-driven world. Schwab profiles a report titled “2017 Designs in Tech” which references writing as among the unicorn skills in design. Writing as Job Market Differentiator. Writing for Great UX.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As educators seek innovative methods to engage students and enhance the learning experience, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be an invaluable asset. Salas Salcedo: Thankfully, with Project Topeka, AI was so seamlessly integrated into the program that it just felt like a natural step in the writing process.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

But today we’re talking with someone who has a history of shaking up the narrative when it comes to talking about intelligence. It’s Howard Gardner, best known for his theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI). In it, he reflects on the interdisciplinary work he did that led to his theory of multiple intelligences.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

But despite its rapid advancements, AI still struggles with many aspects of human intelligence, especially when it comes to nuance, creativity, and real-world application. Here are 10 areas where AI falls short–and why human intelligence remains essential. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills. Through this writing process, they can have their own epiphanies.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. Writing centers are often run by non-tenured staff, which can make them especially vulnerable, says Genie N.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Here’s a look at AI integration in states, districts, and schools across the country: The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction “released a guidebook on artificial intelligence, which that included a set of recommendations.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

“These findings underscore teachers’ genuine excitement about the promise of artificial intelligence and the huge potential this technology has in the classroom. It’s no surprise artificial intelligence is top of mind for educators across the globe,” said Jason Wilmot, Canva’s Head of Education Products.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Photo by Glen Noble on Unsplash Embrace Your Inner Storyteller Think about what sparks your desire to write. Identify your audience Are you writing for fellow teachers? For example, if you’re writing for educators, your book might blend personal anecdotes with actionable tips. Writing for students? A general audience?

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

AI Writing Review enables students to submit their drafts for lightning-fast feedback. MATHia is an intelligent math software supported by sophisticated AI technology and is designed to provide individual student support and insightful data. Duolingo , a popular language-learning app, has literally been using AI for years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learning a language is a long process, often filled with ups and downs. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has these six tips to help you learn any language faster: Be a Quick Learner: 6 Tips to Learn Any Language Faster Learning a new language may be overwhelming, but it can also be enjoyable and rewarding when you apply the right strategies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

Here are four tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team to get you started: How to Improve Essay Writing Skills: Abbie Kay from State of Writing Giving Tips and Strategies for Students Improving essay writing skills is crucial for students aiming to excel academically.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It uses advanced language processing to understand your prompt and respond with relevant, coherent text. You can talk to ChatGPT like you would with a person, and it will generate text that sounds similar to human writing. TurnItIn Has The Grip On ChatGPT Artificial Writing Tool The Battle of Robots. Highlighted Parts.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new. This utilization is often compared to utilizing Grammarly, or meeting with a writing tutor. Like Grammarly or writing tutors, students can take time to learn from AI’s corrections and suggestions. Students may display intra-personal writing inconsistency.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page In education, we tend to move pretty slowly when it comes to adopting new technology, and that pattern won’t change with artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence tools also have great potential to automate a lot of the grunt work in teaching.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

Our district is embracing artificial intelligence. We are working to provide professional development on various generative artificial intelligence tools to our staff this year. Generative artificial intelligence (GIA) is the next big edtech advancement that I expect will impact students in the coming years.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For example, students can use AI for initial brainstorming or as a tool to refine their writing, requiring them to demonstrate understanding by reflecting on or critiquing AI-generated content. For example, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools support students with disabilities, while language models assist non-native English speakers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. In fact, studies show that a lack of confidence and linguistic resources often prevents ELLs from fully engaging in creative writing, despite their rich cultural and personal experiences.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Seven decades later, as artificial intelligence chatbots increasingly make their way into classrooms , we face a new challenge: ensuring that these seemingly helpful tools don’t perpetuate the inequalities Brown v. They have the potential to both exacerbate existing inequalities and create new ones.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Debi Ryan insists that bad days are few and far between in her line of work as a school-based speech language pathologist. Ryan has worked in a public school setting for about two decades, following a stint in the medical track of speech language pathology. She calls her job soul-filling, and she has anecdotes to back it up.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Key points: All students are math language learners, regardless of their home language Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs How to support multilingual learners in STEM For more news on language learners, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Math isnt just about numbers. Its about language, too.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. Students who may never have paused to reflect and consider their writing can now do so at the touch of a button.

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