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Thoughts on Automated Grading Of Student Writing

khenninger — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:48 +0000

According to author John Warner, an online learning consortium called EdX, which is the product of a collaboration between Harvard and M.I.T. is working on an automated grading system for writing. In his post “22 Thoughts on Automated Grading of Student Writing” at the blog Inside Higher Ed, Warner discusses whether or not this is...

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How To Get Students More Focused During Writing

khenninger — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:32:36 +0000

Have you ever stopped to think about who a student is writing for when he or she writes an essay? Most of the time, they have an audience of one: their teacher. Over time, this can make writing seem monotonous. According to Chad McGowan, a high school technology teacher and professional development specialist in educational...

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Best of Better Student Writing Recap

khenninger — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:28:31 +0000

Here is a recap of the best hints, tools, strategies and ideas on improving student writing from around the internet. Given through the eyes of Easy Student Publishing and other teachers and thought leaders in Education. Best Better Student Writer Stories The Recursive Writing Process: When it comes to getting students to recognize what should...

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ISTE 2013 Conference

khenninger — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:25:47 +0000

Are you going to be at the ISTE 2013 Conference (International Society for Technology in Education) conference in San Antonio Texas from June 23 thru June 26 2013? If you are, make sure to stop by the Easy Student Publishing booth (#14086) to find out about or programs, how they help meet both common core...

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Publishing Second Grade Writing

khenninger — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:47:24 +0000

This video presents an interview with 2nd grade teacher Courtney Bean on publishing student work. It was produced by the Georgia Department of Education English Language Arts and Literacy team as part of its Common Core Tools video series. Publishing students’ work is a way to celebrate their success. It allows them to demonstrate their...

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Creative Ideas For Writing Activities

khenninger — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:00:10 +0000

As a teacher, you have probably given numerous writing assignments that require students to have notebook paper or a printer, but have you ever handed out an assignment involving Post-It notes? Susan at BusyTeacher.org has, and in her article, “Short, Sweet and Sticky: Get Your Students Writing with These 6 Writing Activities,” she explains how...

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Writing Activities For Elementary Students

khenninger — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:39:34 +0000

Teachers and parents make excellent motivators, but sometimes it takes a little peer interaction for students to become their best selves. Student writing groups are one way for students to encourage each other to work hard and get creative. Stephenie at the blog Living a Faith-Filled Life recognizes this and encourages educators to use writing...

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Teaching Every Student In the Digital Age – The Challenges

khenninger — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:00:56 +0000

Your children’s and students’ education is nothing like what it was when you were in school, especially when it comes to writing. The ability to type and use a computer is just as important as the ability to write upper and lower case letters. That said, writing is still a major component of the Common...

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Memoir Writing Lesson Plans – Free Downloadable

khenninger — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:34:50 +0000

Here is a free, downloadable memoir writing lesson plan for you to use and download. This was contributed by Whitney Robison of the Louisville Adventist Academy. She has had a series of shared lesson, including how to teach memoir writing Below is an excerpt from that lesson plan. Memoir Writing Lesson Activity By Day Day...

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Top Places To Publish Student Writing

khenninger — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:38:08 +0000

This short video by Laura from Young Writers Workshops identifies a variety of places to publish student writing. The presentation concentrates on three major types of publications: blogs, poetry contests, and publications that accept student essays and creative writing. While you are looking, make sure to check out our own student writing publishing solution here...

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