Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

There are at least four languages spoken by the students I currently teach, so people are often surprised to learn that I’m monolingual. Nearly 4,500 students are eligible to receive direct language support services this year in Hamilton County Schools, the district where I teach in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Languages 195

Languages Language English Learning 195

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

One of my earliest projects as the Director of Environmental Education for a public school district in New York was in a middle school English Language Arts classroom. Theres a sense that it demands more time, more resources, and specialized knowledge. What I always tell districts is, You dont need to do something extra.

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Interdisciplinary Social Studies Art Study 287

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Rubric Criteria Research on a problem Solution design Communication and collaboration California English Language Arts Writing Standards Grade 7 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Step 3: Use a mastery-based scale and describe each criterion at each level of mastery in student-friendly language.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

MADISON, WI – Today, Open Up Resources and Kiddom announced Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD ) has selected its top-rated EL Education K-5 Education Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for its 31 elementary schools in support of the district’s efforts to prioritize early literacy and beyond. Share assignments digitally; ? ABOUT KIDDOM.

Art 246

Art Language Languages English 246

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Within the principle of representation, there are three guidelines: 1) perception, 2) language and symbols, and 3) comprehension. Language and Symbols. A student’s cultural background or prior knowledge may impact their level of understanding or their specific interpretation of a word or symbol. Representation. Perception.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Feedback 546

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. These differences are not deficits–they are human.

Learning 278

Learning Art Fairness Critical Thinking 278

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Despite this groundswell, too many educators are still entering classrooms without the skills and knowledge they need to teach reading. As a result, teachers enter classrooms without the knowledge, skills, and up-to-date methods they need to teach reading effectively.

Lecturing 141

Lecturing Reading Languages Language 141

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? Not only dissertations.

Languages 134

Languages Language Communication English 134

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

What will students understand (content knowledge) or be able to do (skills) at the end of the lesson or learning cycle? The standards guide teachers as they design learning experiences for students; however, the standards are not written in student-friendly language. 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. The teacher may use academic or subject-specific vocabulary unfamiliar to a student with limited background knowledge or who is not a native English speaker.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Knowledge grows in bits. The implications stretch far beyond convenience or novelty- they represent a fundamental shift in how knowledge transfers from source to student. Duolingos language lessons, which take just a few minutes per session, exemplify how microlearning can make consistent progress both accessible and effective.

Education 154

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 154

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Static knowledge bases Easy to search but often outdated or contextually off. Heres where traditional AI systems tend to fall short: NLP fine-tuning Improves the form of communication but doesnt understand intent or depth. Feedback loops Built to correct errors, not guide growth.

Ethics 174

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 174

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2020

If your student or child had to rapidly transition to an at-home learning environment as a struggling reader, an English language learner, or one with dyslexia, there are many ways that the support they were receiving in school can transfer to their home.

Distance Learning 363

Distance Learning Learning Coaching Languages 363

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging.

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STEM English Languages Language 334

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. Math Though math is often seen as a universal language, the academic vocabulary can create significant barriers for ELLs.

English 312

English Language Languages Social Studies 312

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

Intelligence 310

Intelligence Education Languages Language 310

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. 2010; Kern, 1992).

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language.

Teachers 479

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 479

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Students come into our classrooms with different life experiences, prior knowledge, and language proficiencies. Beginning with an access prior knowledge activity, diagnostic, or pre-assessment can help us better understand what students know, understand, and can do before we design a sequence of lessons or a unit. MagicSchool.ai

Learning 455

Learning Students Knowledge Math 455

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

How do we ensure students achieve proficiency with the English language while receiving a rich and comprehensive education? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

English 312

English Education Language Languages 312

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

General level: Utilizing a Large Language Model (LLM) like Google’s Gemini or Microsoft’s Copilot Google and Microsoft have created their own GenAI tools specifically targeted for educators. Small Language Models Educators could utilize technology from Microsoft or Google to build a Small Language Model.

Confidentiality 312

Confidentiality Disabilities Languages Language 312

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the United States, English is the main language used in classrooms. Visual cues, body movements provide alternate ways to learn concepts The virtual reality game used visual, audio and body movements to give students multiple ways to learn and express their knowledge on a subject. In the U.S.

Science 294

Science English Communication Languages 294

eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

Decades of research have shown that effective readers have a solid and automatic knowledge of how to translate the sounds of our language to the print that represents those sounds. When educators know how to identify a student with a learning or language disability, they can act immediately to begin remediation.

Disabilities 332

Disabilities Intelligence Languages Language 332

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

Writing 286

Writing Skills Essay Language 286

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. Differentiating the content, or how students access knowledge, understanding, and skills. There are three main ways to approach differentiation. text, video, audio recordings).

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

As our knowledge grows, technology advances, practices change, and programming languages fall out of favor in different industries. At any given time, different languages are in use for different purposes. Don’t be intimidated by “new” technology. It’s probably a lot like the old technology.

Science 294

Science Teachers Languages Language 294

eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Citing the work of Lev Vygotsky, Olson noted the importance of engaging students in discourse that helps them link thought to language and make new connections as they learn. Creating a generation of problem solvers.

Distance Learning 352

Distance Learning STEM Learning Languages 352

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

English 273

English Blended Learning Language Languages 273

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2024

Persistent gaps remain in foundational knowledge. Math and foreign languages lead the pack, though there’s a notable discrepancy between what tutors see as important and what students express interest in. The survey highlighted the academic subjects that students are most eager to tackle over the summer.

Quizzes 291

Quizzes Motivation Languages Language 291

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

Although I love teaching all subjects, I always choose English/language arts and social studies, in part because I love the challenge of engaging young leaners in these important subjects. However, the digital resources are not enough—they need to be applied within the context of effective, classroom-tested strategies.

Social Studies 332

Social Studies Study History English 332

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Adding IXL Language Arts to the list ensures that eligible local education agencies across the state can request reimbursement for purchasing the platform to enhance early literacy instruction. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

Secondary Education 258

Secondary Education Grades Art Languages 258

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2020

If your student or child had to rapidly transition to an at-home learning environment as a struggling reader, an English language learner, or one with dyslexia, there are many ways that the support they were receiving in school can transfer to their home.

Online Learning 306

Online Learning Learning Coaching Languages 306

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

AI can help personalize content for students based on their level of knowledge, learning speed, and desired learning goals; provide one-on-one learning experiences outside the classroom; give students quick responses to questions to save time; and serve as a 24/7 chatbot for learning to provide learning equity, Mauel said.

Writing 328

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2021

Citing the work of Lev Vygotsky, Olson noted the importance of engaging students in discourse that helps them link thought to language and make new connections as they learn. Creating a generation of problem solvers.

STEM 325

STEM Online Learning Distance Learning Teaching 325

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We need common language and understanding around these terms. During the conversation, there was a need to define terms and shared language. With the advent of AI and small language models, were going to be more and more dependent on our own data internally, said Pete Just, CETL (Just Strategics, Indiana).

Schools 312

Schools Ethics Languages Language 312

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Educators throughout the state can now administer the diagnostic as a beginning-of-year and mid-year assessment to measure students’ overall grade-level proficiency in math and English language arts based on Virginia’s Standards of Learning.

Math 241

Math English Art Languages 241