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AI in Education

How AI Can Turbo-Charge the Drafting Process

Learn how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the way students draft their essays and assignments.

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James Smith
November 15, 2023
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Parent Resources

How Parents Can Become English Writing Tutors

Simple strategies for parents to effectively support their children's writing development at home without causing friction.

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James Smith
August 6, 2024
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AI in Education

How AI Can Turbo-Charge the Drafting Process

Learn how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the way students draft their essays and assignments.

J
James Smith
November 15, 2023
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Teaching Tools

The Power of an AI-Powered Essay Comment Bank

Discover how automated feedback systems can save teachers time while providing consistent, helpful comments.

J
James Smith
October 28, 2023
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Teaching Techniques

The Importance of Timely Feedback

Research shows that immediate feedback significantly improves student learning outcomes. Here's how to deliver it effectively.

J
James Smith
October 12, 2023
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Parent Resources

How Parents Can Become English Writing Tutors

Simple strategies for parents to effectively support their children's writing development at home without causing friction.

J
James Smith
August 6, 2024
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Assessment

Should We Be Using AI as a Rubric Generator?

Exploring the benefits and potential pitfalls of using artificial intelligence to create assessment rubrics.

J
James Smith
September 15, 2023
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Writing Skills

How Consistent Writing Practice Can Boost Achievement

The science behind regular writing practice and its impact on academic performance across subjects.

J
James Smith
August 22, 2023
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Company Story

How Mark My Words Evolved From a Writing Checklist

The journey from a simple teacher's checklist to a comprehensive AI-powered writing assessment platform.

J
James Smith
August 10, 2023
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Educational Technology

Why Human-Centered AI Should Be Embraced in Education

The case for thoughtfully implementing AI tools that enhance rather than replace the human elements of teaching.

J
James Smith
July 28, 2023
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Data in Education

Why You Should Track Student Progress Across Time

How longitudinal data collection can transform your understanding of student development and inform teaching strategies.

J
James Smith
July 15, 2023
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Assessment

The Intuition Trap: How We're Failing Our Students

Why relying solely on teacher intuition for assessment can perpetuate biases and miss critical learning needs.

J
James Smith
June 30, 2023
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