eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I spent countless hours guiding them through the writing process, giving feedback, and encouraging them to think critically. AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing.

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English Writing Teaching Essay 300

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. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.

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Writing Skills Essay Language 286

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. It highlights a number of key challenges for U.S. The report analyzed U.S.

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Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 257

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

I have spoken with educators and students all over the world, from middle school teachers in Uruguay, to high school teachers in Australia to graduate professors at Columbia University, and they all are witnessing the same trend: Students are turning off their videos and microphones. We can turn to motivational psychology for answers.

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Motivation Grades Students Essay 218

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job. We need to retain high-quality teachers who enjoy this work and feel energized and fulfilled by it.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 465

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Time is a luxury most teachers do not have right now. Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? That requires less time to prepare for, while still giving students a choice.

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Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators. People sometimes think, Teachers get the summers off and they have better work hours, and it must be so much easier, Lane says.

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Teachers Intelligence Motivation Writing 127

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. School leaders provide dedicated time in the teachers’ schedules to meet each week. The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas.

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Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 425

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. Create a school culture that teachers won’t want to leave.

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Teachers Beliefs Culture Coaching 322

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. When working with teachers and leaders, I define blended learning as active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline. .” “Students don’t work unless I am monitoring them.”

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Why should teachers use rubrics to assess student work? Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair. Using rubrics helps teachers stay focused during the grading process and ensures that grading is objective, consistent, and fair.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Language 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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Motivation Students Feedback Achievement 174

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

When I was in college, I started writing a holiday newsletter to include with my Christmas cards. As I began to write, I realized that 2020 for me was a year of extremes. Teachers have found it challenging to connect with their students when a screen mediates those interactions. 1 Relationships need to be our #1 priority.

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Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

There’s even an option to write stories together. As one educator writes about their experience with the tool, there are no individual user profiles, no way to collect likes and no followers — basically, no emphasis on comparison. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student.

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Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 199

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers have in their “teaching toolbelts” for guiding learners toward mastery. Teachers must find ways to give feedback that are sustainable and effective. When done well, feedback can strengthen the relationship that online teachers have with their students.

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Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. If the teacher wants to use games to learn history, Minecraft won’t throw students into a fully fleshed simulation of the American Revolution. You’ll remember why you’re a teacher.

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Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. This inspired me to incorporate KIBO into my STEM course for pre-service teachers. We would conclude each class with an observation/ feedback session, allowing the pre-service teachers to share their experiences and learn from each other.

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Teaching Teachers STEM Syllabus 278

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 10, 2021

This is why I encourage teachers to guide students through the process of regularly setting goals for themselves. Then guide them through the following process to support them in creating a vision board that is meaningful and motivating. The same is true for our students. Creating a Vision Board. Step 1: Time to Reflect.

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Assignments Motivation Writing Achievement 412

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 3, 2021

We combined our expertise on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning to write a book designed to help teachers develop a mindset, skillset, and toolset that allows them to thrive no matter the educational setting–in class, online, or a blend of the two. Below we answer some of your questions!

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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 424

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2023

BOSTON – As part of its human-centered approach to AI in K-12 education, learning technology company HMH today announced new OpenAI-powered integrations within Writable , its award-winning writing practice and assessment solution for grades 3-12. This saves valuable time teachers can use to invest in student connections. “At

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Plagiarism Teachers Feedback Essay 246

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect. Given the bombastic pressure on teachers this year (and every year), I’ve been working on strategies to help support students in giving each other feedback. Choice is a powerful motivator. Peer Feedback Choice Board.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In my blog post titled “ 3 Ways to Build Student Agency into Your Lessons ,” I encouraged teachers to design lessons that allow students to make key decisions about their learning. Student agency is one of the easiest ways that teachers can begin to personalize learning.

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Students Learning Motivation Participation 420

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?

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Writing Feedback Intelligence Curriculum 174

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As I work with teachers navigating the demands of this moment, I share the lesson I learned early on in my career. A teacher’s value lies not in their expertise but in their ability to connect with learners. I have designed the 4Ps approach to conferencing to guide teachers in running student-centered conferences.

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Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Ongoing: Regular feedback routines ensure that students receive continuous guidance, motivating students to continually improve. Since the most effective feedback is actionable, timely, and ongoing, AI presents an exciting pathway to reimagine how we support students as they work in classrooms and create more balance for teachers.

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 344

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I am concerned about the impact that the imbalances in education have on teacher engagement and job satisfaction. I know firsthand the toll that the imbalances caused by traditional workflows in education can have on a teacher. First, I do not want the teacher to do the lion’s share of the work in the lesson.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Beliefs 519

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 8, 2015

I’ve also included a link to a Google document with a detailed explanation of the assignment for any teacher interested in using it! Write an 8-12 sentence reflection about your book. Write a 4-6 sentence explanation of how this food goes with your book. Below is a brief overview of the assignment.

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Reading Assignments English Writing 420

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

As technology has evolved, writing documents has also evolved. Before programs existed to streamline the IEP writing process, creating IEPs was once a daunting task of paper and pencil. Not only has the process of writing the IEP evolved, but IEPs are becoming technology-driven.

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Technology Special Education Motivation Writing 272

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 197

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2024

It’s that time of hear when a lot of college students are writing dissertations as part of academic requirements. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has a short list: 8 Time Management Tips For Dissertation Writing Embarking on the journey of writing a dissertation is a significant academic undertaking.

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Writing Assignments Motivation Curriculum 159

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Besides allowing students to pursue topics that interest them, the sense of ownership and autonomy that student agency provides is very motivating in itself. As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.”

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 348

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. At the end of the month, my co-teachers and I gave out student-of-the-month superlatives and character awards. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students. They believed that students’ motivation should come from within.

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Motivation Students Middle School Middle School 168

Organized Classroom

MAY 13, 2025

Welcome to todays teacher videos which is about getting your reluctant writers to get those pencils moving! This series focuses on 3 big picture ideas: Writing with Visuals, Writing for Meaning, and Writing by Novelty. Today, we are talking about motivating your student writers. I have about 15 ideas.

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Motivation Writing Students Math 87

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s accepted wisdom that good relationships between teachers and their students lead to students who are willing to work harder in the classroom. Could those positive feelings also have an impact in the other direction, leading teachers to up their instructional game? This teacher makes lessons interesting.

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Motivation Teaching Cognitive Development Critical Thinking 184

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

The first-to-market generative AI for teachers is a classroom ready platform that has yielded over 1,300 teachers and 5,000 student sign-ups – totaling an 875% overall user increase – from more than 700 schools across the country.

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Writing Motivation Learning Styles Critical Thinking 268

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. Technology has made creative opportunities more accessible for teachers and students. Classrooms that include creative activities are those with students who are resilient and confident.

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Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 317