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Harnessing the Power of Time

In the dynamic world of education, time is an essential yet often overlooked component. Managing and using time effectively is not just a key life skill for students; it’s also a critical factor in the learning process. Timed assignments play a pivotal role in this arena, offering a range of benefits that extend far beyond mere time management.

The Need for Timed Assignments

Timed assignments are more than just deadlines. They create a structured environment where students can learn to prioritize, focus, and think critically under pressure. This is particularly important in an era where distractions are rampant, and attention spans are challenged. By incorporating timed elements into assignments, educators can simulate real-world scenarios and testing environments, such as Advanced Placement (AP) exams, where time management is crucial.

Benefits of Timed Assignments

  • Improved Time Management: Timed assignments teach students to allocate their time effectively, an invaluable skill in both academic and professional settings.
  • Enhanced Focus: With a set time limit, students are encouraged to concentrate and minimize distractions, leading to deeper engagement with the material.
  • Preparation for Standardized Tests: Many standardized tests, including AP exams, are timed. Regular exposure to timed assignments can help students perform better under similar conditions.
  • Development of Critical Thinking: Working within time constraints often requires quick thinking and decision-making, honing students’ critical thinking skills.

Scrible’s Solution

While Scrible doesn’t offer a direct timer function (yetšŸ˜‰), its ability to set specific start and end dates and times for assignments ingeniously addresses the need for timed educational activities. This feature allows educators to create a controlled, time-bound environment replicating students’ pressures and constraints in various academic, college, and career scenarios. Whether it’s for preparing for high-stakes exams, engaging in reflective writing, maintaining a consistent journaling practice, or tackling free response questions (FRQs), Scrible’s time-setting feature proves to be a versatile and effective tool.

Preparing for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

AP exams are known for their stringent timing requirements. For example, the AP English Literature exam includes a free-response section where students are given 2 hours to write three essays. In a Scrible assignment, teachers can mimic this environment by setting a similar timeframe. They could create an assignment that starts at a specific time and ends exactly 2 hours later, providing students with practice in managing their time effectively under exam-like conditions.

Free Response Questions (FRQs)

Free-response questions are a common assessment tool in many subjects. They require students to construct their responses based on their knowledge and understanding of a topic. In Scrible, teachers can set up assignments with FRQs to be completed within a designated timeframe, mirroring the conditions of in-class tests. This helps students practice organizing their thoughts and writing under time constraints.

Reflection Writing

Reflection writing encourages students to think deeply about a topic or experience. In a classroom setting, giving students a set time to reflect can help them focus and engage more deeply without being overwhelmed. For instance, a teacher could set a 30-minute window in a Scrible assignment for students to reflect on a particular reading or class discussion. This limitation can encourage succinctness and clarity in their thoughts.

Journaling

Journaling in an educational context can be an excellent way for students to chronicle their learning journey or express thoughts and feelings about a subject. Teachers can encourage daily or weekly writing habits by setting a specific start and end time for a journaling assignment in Scrible. For example, a weekly journaling assignment might open every Monday morning and close on Friday evening, prompting students to engage with the material regularly.

Scribleā€™s ability to set assignments’ start and end times offers educators a versatile tool. It can be tailored to suit various educational activities, from rigorous exam preparation to reflective journaling, enhancing both the teaching and learning experience. This approach not only helps in time management but also prepares students for scenarios where they will have to work within time limits, a skill that is invaluable in both academic and real-world settings.

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Revolutionizing Student Learning and Teacher Support at Downers Grove North High School

The Scrible team is thrilled to showcase the remarkable transformation at Downers Grove North High School, where our platform has significantly enhanced student learning and teacher support.

The Challenge of Organizational Efficiency in Education

Downers Grove North High School, nestled in Downers Grove, Illinois, faced a pivotal challenge: disorganization and lack of support for student learning. The school was searching for an effective solution to streamline its educational processes and bolster student and teacher performance.

The Impact of Scrible

Enter Scrible. With its introduction, the school experienced a revolutionary change in its approach to education. The platform enabled teachers to provide more focused support to students, and students found a structured and efficient way to manage their learning.

The Transformational Results

The Library Department Chair, Allison Bava, shares the phenomenal outcomes: “With Scrible, we’ve been able to accomplish growth…in student learning, teaching, and support for teachers…it’s been awesome.” The school witnessed an 80% improvement in student performance, a 40% growth in departmental development, and a significant 60% reduction in teacher preparation time.

Scrible: A Tool Beyond Comparison

One key advantage Ms. Bava highlights is Scrible’s ability to integrate seamlessly into the school’s existing framework. “Scrible helps us do so much for our students and teachers,” she notes, emphasizing how the tool has become an integral part of their educational toolkit.

A New Era in Education

The story of Downers Grove North High School is a testament to the transformative power of Scrible in the educational sector. It’s not just about improving grades or streamlining processes; it’s about creating an environment where students and teachers alike can thrive.

Watch the Full Story

Watch Allison Bava’s insightful discussion to learn more about how Downers Grove North High School revolutionized its educational approach with Scrible.

Join us in celebrating the success of Downers Grove North High School, and stay tuned for more inspiring stories in our Scrible Spotlight series. Whether youā€™re a Scrible newbie or a seasoned user, thereā€™s always something new to discover and ways to enhance your educational journey with Scrible. Letā€™s keep Scribling towards a smarter future!

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Color Coding: A Simple Tool for More Effective Academic Writing

The art of writing, particularly in academic settings, is a journey that can be both challenging and rewarding. One innovative approach garnering attention in recent years is using color coding in writing. This method, which involves assigning different colors to various elements of writing, has been shown to significantly enhance the effectiveness and organization of student writing (Ewoldt & Morgan, 2017; Room 213, 2019).

The Benefits of Color Coding in Writing

Color coding as a writing strategy offers a multitude of benefits. It helps organize thoughts and ideas, which makes complex writing tasks more manageable (Color Coding Your Writing, n.d.). According to the ZANCO Journal of Humanity Sciences (2021), color coding can improve academic writing skills, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes. This approach allows students to clearly distinguish between different types of information, such as arguments, evidence, and counterarguments, thereby enhancing the clarity and coherence of their writing.

Moreover, research by Geigle (n.d.) highlights how color coding can positively affect students’ emotional engagement with writing tasks. By reducing anxiety and increasing interest, color coding makes writing more enjoyable and less daunting for students.

Implementing Color Coding in the Classroom

In practice, color coding can be applied in various ways:

  1. Structuring Essays: Assign colors to different parts of an essay ā€“ introduction, main arguments, evidence, and conclusion ā€“ to help students visualize the structure of their writing (Thierolf, 2024).
  2. Highlighting Different Source Types: In literature reviews, different colors can be used for primary sources, secondary sources, and review articles, aiding in source organization (Kruse, 2019).
  3.  Revision Process: Students can use color coding to identify areas that need improvement, such as grammar, argument strength, or evidence support (The Writer’s Palette, n.d.).

Academic Research Supporting Color Coding

Various studies have supported the academic benefits of color coding. Ewoldt and Morgan (2017) discussed using color-coded graphic organizers to assist students with learning disabilities in writing, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing organization and structure. Additionally, the study by Zainal Abidin et al. (2022) in the International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences highlighted the positive impact of color coding in online learning environments, where it helped reduce stress and improve organization in academic writing.

Color coding in academic writing is more than just a visually appealing strategy; it is a practical tool that enhances students’ understanding, organization, and engagement with writing tasks. As educators continue to seek innovative ways to support student learning, color coding emerges as a valuable and research-backed technique that can transform the writing experience in classrooms.

To see how Scrible facilitates color-coding in the classroom, read Elevate Your Writing with Color Coding.

References

Color-code Strategy for Improving Writing Academic Paragraphs in EFL Classes. (2021). ZANCO Journal of Humanity Sciences, 25(2). https://doi.org/10.21271/zjhs.25.2.15

Color-coding your highlighting when reading articles and book chapters. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2024, from www.raulpacheco.org/2015/10/color-coding-your-highlighting-when-reading-articles-and-book-chapters/

Ewoldt, K. B., & Morgan, J. J. (2017). Color-Coded Graphic Organizers for Teaching Writing to Students with Learning Disabilities. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 49(3), 175ā€“184. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040059916681769

Geigle, B. A. (n.d.). How Color Coding Formulaic Writing Enhances Organization: A Qualitative Approach for Measuring Student Affect.

Geigle, B. A. (2014). How Color Coding Formulaic Writing Enhances Organization: A Qualitative Approach for Measuring Student Affect [Humphreys College]. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED554555.pdf

Jacobs, E. (n.d.). Color Coding Your Writing. Https://Www.Brandeis.Edu/. Retrieved January 19, 2024, from www.brandeis.edu/writing-program/resources/faculty/wi-instructor-resources/color-coding.htmlColor Coding Your Writing. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2024, from www.brandeis.edu/writing-program/resources/faculty/wi-instructor-resources/color-coding.html

Kruse, M. (2019, January 29). 11 Ways to Use Color-Coding Strategies in the Classroom – . Reading and Writing Haven. www.readingandwritinghaven.com/ways-to-use-color-coding-strategies-in-the-classroom

Rizky, W. (2018). THE EFFECT OF COLOR CODING STRATEGY IN STUDENTSā€™ WRITING PROCEDURE. State University for Islamic Studies.

Sherah. ā€œThe Writerā€™s Palette: Color-Coding as a Revision Strategy.ā€ Https://Cambridgecoaching.Com/, blog.cambridgecoaching.com/the-writers-palette-color-coding-as-a-revision-strategy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2024.

Supporting Organization in Persuasive Writing. (n.d.). TWO WRITING TEACHERS. Retrieved January 19, 2024, from twowritingteachers.org/2014/04/07/supporting-organization-in-persuasive-writing/

The Research Is In — Color-Coded Writing Instruction Works | Essaypop Help Center. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2023, from https://intercom.help/essaypop/en/articles/5330969-the-research-is-in-color-coded-writing-instruction-works

Thierolf, M. (n.d.). Rainbow it Up! The Color-Coded Essay. The Educators Room. Retrieved January 19, 2024, from theeducatorsroom.com/rainbow-color-coded-essay/

Visualizing Essay Elements: A Color-Coded Approach to Academic Writing | Essaypop Help Center. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2024, from https://intercom.help/essaypop/en/articles/5330969-visualizing-essay-elements-a-color-coded-approach-to-academic-writing

ā€œVisualizing Essay Elements: A Color-Coding Approach to Teaching First-year Writingā€ | Manifold @CUNY. (n.d.). Retrieved January 19, 2024, from cuny.manifoldapp.org/read/visualizing-essay-elements-a-color-coding-approach-to-teaching-first-year-writing-5e1beee3-eb79-410c-9ca7-9a3af4a3e636/section/ff7f752a-532c-46c6-8d86-4b144e132fc6

Zainal Abidin, N. S., Rahmat, N. H., Razlan, Z., Soon Sim, M., Adam, S., & Kamarulzaman, M. H. (2022). Colour Your Writing: The Case for Online Learning. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(7). https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v12-i7/13930

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Navigating the World of Research with Expanded Citation Styles

Hello, Scrible Community! In our journey of continuous improvement, we’re excited to bring you a significant update to Scrible Edu Pro’s citation capabilities. We understand the importance of accurate and diverse citation styles and haveexpanded our library to include a wide array of new formats to support this charge.

In the dynamic world of academic standards, citation styles continuously adapt, mirroring shifts in language and cultural practices. The Modern Language Association (MLA) has progressed to its 9th edition, and the American Psychological Association (APA) to its 7th, embodying the evolving landscape of research and technology. It’s imperative for scholars to keep pace with these developments.

Adhering to academic and professional norms, various disciplines favor distinct citation methods. Humanities predominantly use MLA, while the social sciences lean towards APA, and history along with some sciences often opt for the Chicago style. Employing the appropriate style transcends mere preference, representing a fundamental aspect of scholarly and professional discourse.

Scrible Edu Proā€™s New Citation Styles

Weā€™d like to highlight our new citation styles to support the most commonly used citation styles, including MLA 9, APA 7, and Chicago/Turabian, for all your research and writing needs.

  • Expanded Database Citations: Now, you can easily cite various database materials like articles, charts, and infographics with styles tailored for these sources.
  • Web Sources: With the digital age in full swing, citing blogs, tweets, and online interviews accurately is more important than ever. Our new web citation styles cover these needs perfectly.
  • Print and Non-Print Media: From traditional print books to modern non-print media like films and online videos, our expanded styles ensure you’re equipped for any source type.
  • Unique and Rare Sources: We’ve added styles for unique sources like conference proceedings and dissertations, ensuring that even the most unusual references are accurately cited.

*Pro Tip: Always choose the citation style that matches your source type. With Scrible Edu Pro’s expanded library, precision in your research is now easier than ever.

This expansion of our citation library is a testament to our commitment to meeting your diverse research needs and feedback. We’re always listening to our users and building requested features! Please reach out if you have thoughts, questions or suggestions. Your input could lead to Scrible’s next big leap forward in writing and research technology!

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Salt Lake Center for Science Education Battles AI Plagiarism and Improves Student Writing with Scrible

In this Scrible Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Kelly Haakenson, a dedicated social studies and college and career prep teacher at Salt Lake Center for Science Education. Through her insightful video interview, Kelly shares her experiences with Scrible, highlighting its role in combating plagiarism, enhancing the research process, and fostering authentic student work.

Tackling Plagiarism with Scrible

Kelly emphasizes the challenge of plagiarism in education, both intentional and unintentional. She also highlights the importance of teaching students about academic integrity. Before Scrible, tools to check plagiarism were cumbersome and not consistently effective. With Scrible, Kelly found a more dynamic approach. The platform allowed her to monitor the students’ project processes, making it easier to spot authentic work and prevent plagiarism.

Scrible’s Role in the Writing Process

Kelly notes how Scrible has been instrumental in housing students’ documents, enabling her to observe their outlining processes and the development of their essays. This visibility ensures the authenticity of their work, reducing the reliance on AI-generated essays. She recounts an incident where a student compared an AI-generated essay to their work on Scrible and chose to submit his original work, recognizing the value of authenticity.

Balancing AI and Academic Integrity

Addressing the balance between AI use and academic integrity, Kelly describes how she empowers students to use AI productively while maintaining honesty in their work. She encourages using AI for feedback. She also emphasizes the importance of students conducting their research and outlining in Scrible, ensuring the originality of their essays.

Simplifying the Research Process

Kelly’s approach to teaching research involves starting with traditional methods like annotated printouts and then transitioning to Scrible for organizing and annotating digital sources. This method combines old and new, leveraging Scrible’s capabilities to simplify and streamline the research process.

The Intuitive Nature of Scrible

With Scrible’s user-friendliness, Kelly highlights its intuitive nature for teachers and students. This ease of use quickly converts skeptical students, who find that Scrible simplifies the research and writing process, making it more engaging and manageable.

Watch Kelly Haakenson’s Interview

To dive deeper into Kelly Haakenson’s innovative use of Scrible at Salt Lake Center for Science Education, watch her interview below. 

Whether you are new to Scrible or a power user, weā€™d like to invite you to start Scriblinā€™ and stay connected for more inspiring stories in our Scrible Spotlight series!

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How-to Guides, In-App Tours, and Toolbar Demos

At Scrible, we aim to enhance your research and writing process through intuitive and helpful tools. Our How-to Guides, In-App Tours, and Toolbar Demos are designed to assist you in navigating and utilizing Scrible’s features effectively. This article provides an overview of these resources, ensuring you can make the most out of Scrible’s offerings.

How-to Guides

Scrible’s How-to Guides are a comprehensive resource. They offer several advantages:

  • Updated Interfaces: Reflecting current Scrible interfaces and product changes.
  • Expanded Topics: Covering a wider range of topics to meet diverse needs. As Scrible continues to add features and functionality, the library of How-to Guides will increase to reflect those changes.
  • Concise and Focused: These guides are succinct, tackling one topic at a time for easy understanding.
  • Responsive Webpages: As responsive webpages, these guides automatically adjust to your screen whether you are on a PC, tablet, or phone. Which means you can get help on the go.
  • Personalization: Guides are grouped and displayed based on your user profile and plan, ensuring relevancy and usefulnessā€‹. For example, if you’re a student on our free Edu Plan, you’ll be shown the student guides for our Edu Plan. If you’re a teacher, you’ll see How-to Guides (Edu Pro Plan Teachers) under your Help menu. Selecting that will navigate you to a page listing Guides for Edu Pro Teachers. From there, you’ll see the list of guides relevant to you and can click on any of them to view the particular guide of interest.

In-App Tours

Our in-app Tours provide step-by-step, contextual guidance on using Scribleā€™s features. As with our How-to Guides, this is ongoing effort. Our library of in-app Tours will grow over time and cover more interfaces and features. To find the Tours, go to the Explore tab at the top of your Scrible screen.

Be sure to check out our New User Tour for an interactive and comprehensive introduction to all Scrible offers. It’s a great way to get started and make the most of our tools and features!

New Toolbar Demos:

To further aid your understanding, we have introduced Toolbar demos. These demos provide a hands-on experience, allowing you to explore the functionalities of the Scrible Toolbar in a practical, user-friendly environment. They are designed to complement our existing How-to Guides and in-app Tours, providing an immersive learning experience. To access the list of demos, go to Explore>Chapter 1: Getting Started Tour>The Toolbar (Demos), then select the demo you would like to view.

Whether youā€™re a student, educator, or researcher, Scrible’s How-to Guides and in-app Tours, along with our new Toolbar demos, offer valuable resources to streamline your experience. Dive into these tools to enhance your efficiency and mastery of Scribleā€™s robust features.

-The Scrible Team

Updated 12/08/2023 krk

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Transforming Research at Ruben A. Cirillo High School

The Scrible team is always excited to showcase how educators and students use Scrible to revolutionize their learning (and teaching!) experience.. This feature highlights the story of Ruben A. Cirillo High School in New York, where Scrible has significantly streamlined the research process.

The Challenge of Research in Education

Research projects can be daunting, especially for younger students. Ruben A. Cirillo High School faced this challenge head-on, seeking a solution to make research more manageable and less intimidating for their 9th graders. 

Andrew Barresi, an English teacher at the high school, introduced Scrible to his students. The platform transformed how they approached research projects. It offered a one-stop solution for organizing sources, making notes, highlighting critical information, and simplifying the citation process.

The Impact of Scrible

The results speak for themselves. Students and teachers have significantly reduced time spent and frustration levels. The built-in citation tool has been a particular highlight, making the referencing process more efficient and less error-prone.

ā€œScrible has definitely made my life easier as an educator,ā€ says Mr. Barresi. His sentiment echoes the positive feedback from students, who have found the research process much easier with Scrible.

Join the Conversation: Share your experiences with Scrible on LinkedIn using #PracticallyGenius, #StopBigPaper, or #Scrible. Letā€™s share and celebrate the impact of innovative technology in education together!

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Enhancing Academic Writing: The Vital Role of Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing is a fundamental skill in academic writing, serving as a bridge between research and original thought. Scrible’s new Paraphrasing Support feature in its Edu Pro plan directly addresses the needs and challenges identified in recent academic research.

The Critical Nature of Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing is not just about rewording text; it reflects comprehension and the ability to critically engage with the material. Eaton and Hughes emphasize its role in maintaining academic integrity, stating, “Paraphrasing is essential to disseminating knowledge in an ethical manner” (Eaton and Hughes). 

Paraphrasing as a Learning Tool

The ability to paraphrase is closely tied to a student’s understanding and learning. As noted in a ResearchGate publication, “Paraphrasing encourages deeper engagement with the source material, promoting better understanding and retention.” ([ResearchGate Publication on Guided Inquiry Learning]). 

Scrible’s Paraphrasing Support: A Game-Changer

Scrible meets a critical need in academic writing by simplifying the paraphrasing process through the following ways:

  • Allows users to create unique paraphrases for portions of their text.
  • Measures the percentage of verbiage quoted from the source material, ensuring originality in the paraphrased content.
  • Makes it easy to properly cite the paraphrased material in MLA, APA, Chicago, and more than 9,000 citation styles.
  • Seamlessly inserts paraphrased material into the writing document with our Google and Scrible Writer Add-ons.

This is especially valuable given the observation from the University of New South Wales that effective paraphrasing is a skill that requires practice and understanding (“Paraphrasing, Summarising and Quoting”). Siqi Song points out this is especially true for non-native English speakers, “For ESL students, mastering paraphrasing is a step toward fluency in academic writing” (Song). Scrible’s Paraphrasing Support is designed to make this step less intimidating, providing a built-in opportunity to prevent plagiarism and ensure the paraphrase is distinctly different from the annotated text.

The Broader Educational Impact

Effective paraphrasing indicates a student’s understanding and ability to critically analyze information. Mastering the skill of paraphrasing is essential for academic success. Scrible’s innovative Paraphrasing Support feature meets a crucial need in the educational landscape, helping students demonstrate their understanding and engage more deeply with their research. It’s not just a tool; it’s a partner in the journey of academic excellence.

References

Eaton, Sarah Elaine, and Julia Christensen Hughes, editors. Academic Integrity in Canada: An Enduring and Essential Challenge. Springer, 2022.

Song, Siqi. ā€œTeaching the Challenging but Essential Academic Writing Skill of Paraphrasing.ā€ EFL Magazine. Accessed 14 Nov. 2023.

[An Interventive Collaborative Scaffolded Approach with a Writing Center On ESL Studentsā€™ Academic Writing]. ResearchGate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2023.

[Implementation of Guided Inquiry Learning Model in Improving Studentsā€™ Understanding of Paraphrasing]. ResearchGate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2023.ā€œParaphrasing, Summarising and Quoting.ā€ University of New South Wales. Accessed 14 Nov. 2023.

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Institute for Education Innovation Announces Finalists for the Third Annual Supes’ Choice Awards

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/

The Institute for Education Innovation, a national school superintendent think tank that serves as the bridge between district leaders and the K-12 industry to develop solutions to the greatest challenges in education, today announced the finalists for the third annual Supes’ Choice Awards. The Supes’ Choice Awards honor the most innovative education products and solutions, and are the only education industry awards judged exclusively by school district superintendents.

“Now in its third year, the Supes’ Choice Awards have become known in the education industry as one of the top honors recognizing forward-thinking edtech companies,” said Doug Roberts, founder and CEO of the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI). “Judged by the country’s most innovative superintendents, the awards provide edtech company founders and CEOs with valuable insights to help them create more meaningful and impactful learning experiences for students. In fact, students and teachers alike benefit the most when edtech companies partner with administrators on the front lines of K-12 education to perfect their products and solutions.”

Finalists for the Supes’ Choice Awards are chosen based on a demonstrated commitment to student outcomes, innovation and ingenuity, client support, interactivity, and engagement. The finalists for each category include:

  • AI-Powered Education Solution: Scrible, Navigate360
  • Best Gamification in Learning: Giant Steps, ExploreLearning – Reflex
  • Excellence in Special Education: Stages Learning – Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS), TouchMath
  • Tutoring Platform: FEV Tutor, Tutor.com and The Princeton Review
  • College and Career Readiness Solution: Find Your Grind, Credentialate by Edalex
  • Communications and Family Engagement: AllHere, TalkingPoints
  • Equity Champion: Clayful Health, Raz-Plus Espanol by Learning A-Z
  • K-12 Newcomer: Kognity for High School Science, FrenalyticsEDU
  • Keeping Kids Safe: Navigate360 – ALICE, Navigate360 – P3 Campus
  • Learning Management System: Jupiter, D2L – Brightspace
  • Literacy Instructional Solution: NoRedInk, Phonics, Reading, and Me, Read Naturally
  • Math Instructional Solution: TouchMath, Magma Math
  • Most Innovative PD Solution: Lexia LETRS, Lexia Aspire Professional Learning and thinkLaw
  • Operations/Finance/HR Solution: Operoo, Upbeat and iiQ Facilities
  • SEL Solution of the Year: Sown to Grow, Care Solace
  • STEM/STEAM Instructional Solution: Kide Science, ExploreLearning Gizmos
  • Virtual Instructional Experience: Proximity Learning, Tutored by Teachers

Winners will be revealed at the 2023 Supes’ Choice Awards Gala taking place on Friday, December 8 in New York City. The Gala is a celebration honoring the finalists and winners that includes dinner, an awards ceremony, and live entertainment. For more information, please visit http://www.supeschoice.com.

About the Institute for Education Innovation
Superintendents are defenders of our children’s right to a high-quality public education, and lead their teams toward effective, sustainable solutions to age-old problems. They must be at the center of discussions around when, where, and how innovation will affect teaching and learning. Many education solution providers, funders, researchers, and thought leaders are mission-driven: they do what they do to improve student outcomes. The Institute for Education Innovation bridges gaps between the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking. http://www.instituteforedinnovation.com.

Media Contact

Sarah Williamson, Institute for Education Innovation, 5033493548, sarah@swpr-group.com

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Steering Education: Assessing Student Process vs. End Product

Each course in a studentā€™s journey is essential in steering their educational success. Scribleā€™s Progress Monitoring tool is the compass that guides educators, enabling them to navigate through a studentā€™s learning journey. Itā€™s a pedagogical innovation designed for transparent, formative assessments and real-time data to chart customized learning paths.

Empowering Educators with Actionable Insights

As educators, we chart the academic progress of our students with a watchful eye on four critical stages: research, analysis, synthesis, and writing ā€“ the core pillars of Scribleā€™s Progress Monitoring. By capturing the time students invest in curating and annotating sources, Scrible empowers educators to guide the research journey, ensuring students dive deep into their subjects (Gustafsson-Wright et al., 20211; Chiaro, 20202). This scaffolded approach mirrors math’s ā€œshow your workā€ philosophy, translating it into the writing process fostering an environment where progress is visible, measurable, and meaningful.

Steering Students Towards Self-Regulation and Success

The toolā€™s real-time tracking features equip educators to nurture an analytical mindset during the source annotation phase and to observe the synthesis of information as it unfolds into structured outlines. Scribleā€™s close monitoring of writing time further allows educators to gauge student effort and understanding, enabling a tailored and responsive teaching strategy.

Ensuring Academic Integrity

In a world where academic integrity is paramount, Scribleā€™s features support preventing plagiarism. It does this not by policing students but by partnering with them in their academic development, highlighting their work journey from conception to completion (McCabe et al., 20013).

Scrible’s Role in Future Learning

As we look to the horizon, Scribleā€™s Progress Monitoring is the compass, promising navigation through the vast educational challenges we face in an ever-changing technological world. Itā€™s more than a tool; itā€™s a mindset, a commitment to excellence, and a pact between teachers and students, assuring that every step is toward more significant learning, understanding, and integrity.

Your insights fuel our journey, shaping the features and support we provide. Weā€™d like to invite you to try out Progress Monitoring (and the many other features we offer!) Share your stories, the triumphs, and learning. Together, letā€™s shape the future of education.

Thanks for embracing the journey with Scrible.

References:

  1. Gustafsson-Wright, Emily, et al. ā€œHow Can Real-Time Performance Data Lead to Better Education Outcomes? | Brookings.ā€ Brookings, Brookings, 6 May 2021, https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-can-real-time-performance-data-lead-to-better-education-outcomes/. ā†©ļøŽ
  2. Chiaro, Chelsea. ā€œWhat Is Progress Monitoring and How to Use It Effectively – .ā€ TeachHUB, www.teachhub.com/classroom-management/2020/07/what-is-progress-monitoring-and-how-to-use-it-effectively/. ā†©ļøŽ
  3. McCabe, Donald L., Linda Klebe TreviƱo, and Kenneth D. Butterfield. “Cheating in Academic Institutions: A Decade of Research.” Ethics & Behavior, vol. 11, no. 3, 2001, pp. 219-232. ā†©ļøŽ

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Streamlining Research: Scrible’s Journal Article Magic

Academic research and writing is constantly changing and evolving, making journal articles an essential part of the process. Whether you’re a student, educator, or researcher, the depth of knowledge offered by journal articles is incredibly valuable. Scrible recognizes this significance and has introduced innovative features to enhance the research experience.

Physical Journal Articles

Scrible has simplified the process of integrating physical journal articles into research. These credible sources can now seamlessly join your Scrible library.

By integrating physical journal articles into Scrible, you’re equipping yourself with a powerful tool for conducting comprehensive research. Whether crafting a research paper, preparing for a presentation, or simply expanding your knowledge, Scrible makes it easy to harness the wealth of information in physical journals.

Digital Journal Articles

The Scrible team is dedicated to improving your research experience, and this commitment extends to digital journal articles as well. To optimize the potential of your digital copies of journals, check out our step-by-step guide.

Collaborating and Sharing

Scrible isn’t just for solo research. It also allows you to collaborate with teammates and fellow researchers, making sharing articles, annotations, and notes easy. This collaborative feature streamlines group projects and facilitates sharing of research findings, making your research journey even more efficient and productive.

Citing Academic Journals

Citing academic journals in your research papers is a crucial step in the research process. Citing reputable sources offers several advantages:

Credibility: Peer-reviewed academic journals ensure the accuracy and veracity of information, lending credibility to your work when cited.

Depth of Knowledge: Journal articles offer expert analysis, research findings, and topic insights.

Supporting Claims: Citations from academic journals provide evidence to support arguments and claims, enhancing research paper persuasiveness.

Academic Integrity: Properly citing sources, such as journal articles, is crucial to upholding academic integrity, as it demonstrates respect for others’ work and helps to avoid plagiarism.

Scrible offers innovative features that allow researchers, students, and educators to seamlessly integrate physical and digital journal articles into their research process. These features enhance efficiency and ensure the integrity and quality of your work. By citing academic journals in your research papers, you tap into a wealth of knowledge and increase the credibility of your research.

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Group Assignments: Collaborate And Elevate Your Research

At Scrible, we believe that collaborative learning fosters more profound understanding, creative outcomes, and numerous additional benefits. That’s why we’re thrilled to spotlight one of our most exciting features: Group Assignments.

Elevate your research skills and streamline your workflow with Scrible’s robust and collaborative tools. With Scrible, you can collaborate with your team and seamlessly organize your research notes, citations, and sources. Say goodbye to the chaos of manual note-taking and hello to a streamlined and efficient research process. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional, Scrible’s powerful tools will transform your research game and help you achieve success.

The Power of Collaborative Learning
Recent studies shed light on the multifaceted advantages of collaborative learning:

Enhanced Academic Motivation: Collaborative learning methods have significantly boosted academic motivation among students (Loes, 2022)1. When students work together, they become more invested in learning, leading to heightened enthusiasm and engagement.

Active collaborative learning significantly impacts student engagement: A recent study states (Qureshi et al., 2021) that active learning involves students participating in discussions, making presentations, and gaining real-world experiences. Studies show that students learn better when they actively think and engage in their learning. This kind of learning also makes students more involved in their classes, committed to their education, and less likely to drop out. It creates a competitive learning environment. Active collaborative learning is a motivating method that gets students actively involved in learning. It means students work together to achieve different levels of performance.2

Improved Academic Writing Skills: Incorporating online collaboration tools into learning has positively affected students’ academic writing skills (Li & Mak, 2022)3. The interactive nature of such tools allows for instant feedback and collective problem-solving, leading to refined writing techniques.

How Does It Work?

Creating Group Assignments: Teachers can easily create group assignments and select members for each group. This allows for structured collaboration while ensuring each student plays a role.

Shared Libraries: Every group assignment comes with a shared library. This hub allows students to add, annotate, and discuss sources collaboratively. It’s a dynamic space where the research process becomes interactive.

Shared Annotations & Notes: Group members can see each other’s annotations and notes in real time. This fosters immediate discussion, clarification, and integration of different viewpoints.

Individual Accountability: Even within group assignments, individual contributions are tracked. This ensures that every student actively participates and contributes to the group’s success.

The Benefits

  • Enhanced Critical Thinking: When students work together, they challenge each other’s ideas, leading to deeper understanding and better research outcomes.
  • Improved Communication Skills: Collaborating in a digital space requires clear communication. Students learn to express their ideas succinctly and effectively.
  • Responsibility & Accountability: With individual contributions being tracked, students learn the importance of responsibility in a group setting.

Get Started!

Group assignments are a transformative feature that can elevate students’ research and writing process. If you’re a teacher looking to enhance collaborative learning in your classroom, get started with Scrible’s group assignments today!

Join the revolution in collaborative learning. Dive into Scrible, and let’s make research and writing a collaborative adventure!

  1. Loes, C. N. (2022). The Effect of Collaborative Learning on Academic Motivation. Teaching and Learning Inquiry, 10. https://doi.org/10.20343/teachlearninqu.10.4 ā†©ļøŽ
  2. Muhammad Asif Qureshi, Asadullah Khaskheli, Jawaid Ahmed Qureshi,
    Syed Ali Raza & Sara Qamar Yousufi (2021): Factors affecting studentsā€™ learning performance
    through collaborative learning and engagement, Interactive Learning Environments, DOI:
    10.1080/10494820.2021.1884886 ā†©ļøŽ
  3. Li, J., & Mak, L. (2022). The effects of using an online collaboration tool on college studentsā€™ learning of academic writing skills. System, 105, 102712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2021.102712 ā†©ļøŽ

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Scrible Heads Back to School with New Features!

Welcome Back, Educators!

The start of a new school year is always brimming with excitement, fresh aspirations, and of course, a dash of chaos. At Scrible, we’re passionate about providing tools that help streamline and enhance your teaching endeavors.

šŸ’” Exclusive Webinars Just for You

To kick off this school year, we’re thrilled to invite you to two exclusive webinars crafted for educators like you. Whether you’re new to Scrible or a seasoned Scribler, these sessions promise to provide invaluable insights and tips to elevate your experience.

Scrible 101: Fundamentals of Scribling!

Date: September 12th

Time: 4:00 p.m. EST

Register Here

Scrible 102: New Features for the Scrible Savvy

Date: September 14th

Time: 4:00 p.m. EST

Register Here

šŸš€ Your Feedback in Action!

We’re blown away by the consistent feedback we receive from our dedicated community of educators. Your insights have been the driving force behind our recent innovations. Here’s a sneak peek into what we’ve rolled out:

Progress Tracker Feature

See up-to-date information based on student work. View the workflow and document the different elements of the process.

Group Assignments

Empower collaborative learning with ease by automatically sorting students into groups. Manually reassign students between groups and have the flexibility to track progress either individually or via groups.

Even more, coming soon!

šŸŒ Connect with Us On the Road

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be making our presence felt at several conferences this semester. Weā€™d love to connect with you:

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education. We’re always here to help and support you to make this school year memorable!

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Tip Tuesday | How to Edit a Citation

Happy Valentineā€™s Day! Are you loving our Tip Tuesday missives? Itā€™s no secret we admire you! Letā€™s get to the heart of the matter with another tip to help you get the most out of Scrible! We would love to know what tips you want in the future! šŸ™‚

Today’s Tip: How to Edit a Citation
When creating a bibliography, it’s essential to have the accurate citations. Scrible automagically generates citations for your sources. However, if an auto-generated citation is missing any required info, you can (and should) edit it to to update and correct it. Hereā€™s how to do that…

Step 1: Go to My Library and…

Step 2: Click on the title of the source to open it.

Step 3: Select the Citation Sidebar to see the citation editor

Step 4: Note that missing elements of the citation glow red. In this example, the journal title is missing. Let’s fix that. 

Step 5: Entering the publication name prompts additional fields to complete. Edit them as needed.

Step 6: At the bottom of the Citation Sidebar, your citation updates in real-time and is auto saved.

Happy Scribling!

Your Feedback Makes a Difference

Please let us know what kinds of tips you want to see! 

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Tip Tuesday | How to Rename the Title of a Source

Itā€™s Tuesday, so you know what that means! Another Tip Tuesday to help you get the most out of Scrible!

Today’s Tip: How to Edit the Name of a Source
Scrible is a fantastic tool for compiling and citing sources, editing annotations, creating outlines, and writing papers. However, sometimes you pull an article or document into My Library with a name that does not reflect the content. No worries! Here are two ways to change the name of your Source.

When you Know the Name

If you know what you want to call the Source, you can change the name in three easy steps.

When you Need to Find the Name in the Source

Happy Scribling!

Your Feedback Makes a Difference

Please let us know what kinds of tips you would like to see! 

Thank you for using Scrible!

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Announcing ScribleĀ® for iPad!

We’re excited to unveil ScribleĀ® for iPad! Our friends using iPads have been requesting ScribleĀ® for their devices, and we’re happy to announce its launch! ScribleĀ® is the most advanced research and writing platform ever built, and it’s now available for iPad users.

What It Is and Isn’t

ScribleĀ® for iPad is an iPad-friendly version of ScribleĀ®. It is not a classic, full-fledged iOS app, which would house all of ScribleĀ® in a locally installed app on your iPad. Like the existing version of Scrible for desktops/laptops, it consists of a browser extension and a website.Ā 

Extension and Website

The browser extension is for the iOS/mobile version of Safari. You can install this ScribleĀ® Extension for iOS from the App Store and use it as you would our existing Chrome or Edge browser extensions on a laptop/desktop to curate and annotate online webpages and PDFs. When you use the Extension, the ScribleĀ® Toolbar and Sidebars that appear over the articles are optimized for touch interactions and for the iPad screen size in both portrait and landscape orientations.

The website is the same one you sign into on a laptop/desktop at www.scrible.com in order to access your ScribleĀ® account and all of its features, including My Library. This online web application (ā€œweb appā€) has also been optimized for touch interactions and for the iPad screen size in both portrait and landscape orientations.

ScribleĀ® Extension App

When you install the ScribleĀ® Extension, this App icon appears on your iPad’s home screen:

On the iPad, browser extensions are installed as apps, but they aren’t classic, full-fledged iPad apps. In this case, the ScribleĀ® Extension App is more of a placeholder than an app you actually work in. With ScribleĀ® for iPad, your work happens not in the app, but in Safari, where you curate/annotate articles and work in your online ScribleĀ® account. That said, if you do tap on the ScribleĀ® Extension App icon on your home screen, it’ll display the following app screen:

ScribleĀ® Extension App Screen

The four (4) white panels link to your Library in your online ScribleĀ® account as well as external online resources to help you get started with ScribleĀ® for iPad and use ScribleĀ® in general.

Enabling the Extension

After installing the ScribleĀ® Extension App, enable the ScribleĀ® Extension for the ScribleĀ® Extension Button (white “S” in a teal box) to appear in Safari. Follow these steps to do that:

ScribleĀ® for iPad: Enabling the ScribleĀ® Extension for Safari

Once that’s done, here’s how the ScribleĀ® Extension Button looks at the right end of the URL bar in Safari:

ScribleĀ® Extension Button at the right end of the URL bar in Safari

Using the Extension

The ScribleĀ® Extension in Safari on the iPad works precisely like the ScribleĀ® Extension in Chrome on your laptop/desktop. Just click the Extension when you’re reading/researching online in Safari to curate and annotate online articles. Those articles are saved to My Library (or another Library) in your online ScribleĀ® Account, which you can sign into in Safari.

Using the Website

As with the laptop/desktop version of ScribleĀ®, you access My Library and other parts of your ScribleĀ® account at www.scrible.com in Safari on your iPad. You can navigate there easily by tapping the My Library panel in the ScribleĀ® Extension App screen (shown above) or the Library Button in the ScribleĀ® Toolbar when it’s loaded on an article in Safari.

Example of a library in ScribleĀ® viewed on an iPad in portrait orientation.

Optimized for Touch

All of Scrible’s interfaces are now adapted and optimized for touch interactions on the iPad. This includes the ScribleĀ® Toolbar and Sidebar that appear on articles when using the ScribleĀ® Extension in Safari. For example, to highlight text, select the text with your finger, stylus, or Apple Pencil, then tap on the highlighter icon in the Toolbar.

Select text with touch and tap the Highlight Button to apply a highlight.

Portrait and Landscape Orientations

When viewing an article in Safari, the Toolbar and Sidebar layouts change when rotating your iPad between portrait and landscape orientations. The layout of My Library and other parts of your ScribleĀ® account also changes based on device orientation to maximize vertical and horizontal space when the device is in portrait and landscape orientations, respectively.

Moving the Toolbar and Sidebar

The Toolbar can now be toggled from top to bottom and the Sidebar from left to right, regardless of the iPad’s orientation. Use the buttons shown in the screenshot below to toggle the location of the Toolbar or Sidebar easily.

arrows pointing to the toggle button in toolbar and sidebar
Tap the buttons shown in the Toolbar and Sidebar to reposition them.

ScribleĀ® Extension for Safari on Mac

By the way, if you click the install link above while reading this on a Mac, you’ll notice that instead of being directed to the iOS App Store, you’re directed to the Mac App Store, where you can install the ScribleĀ® Extension for the laptop/desktop version of Safari. That’s right; we’re launching that too! So, you can now also use ScribleĀ® in Safari on your Mac to curate and annotate articles!

Your Feedback Makes a Difference

This is the first version of ScribleĀ® for iPad, and your feedback will influence the updates we prioritize. Please let us know what you like and what you want to see changed or added!Ā 

Thank you for using ScribleĀ®!

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