Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Start with Short and Purposeful Activities Short and intentional activities are your best friend when you’re just starting with outdoor teaching. After the activity, students can regroup in the classroom to share their findings and reflect on the experience.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2025

Historically, student activity funds have posed serious issues for school districts, despite their low monetary value relative to the total budget. Despite the balances maintained in typical student activity accounts, mismanagement of student activity funds can have an outsized impact on students, educators, and administrators.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

who still may not have reliable internet access at all, according to the FCC. Additional Project 10Million back-to-school activations have been held or are to come in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Tacoma, Washington; Kansas City, Missouri; and Oklahoma City. All of this on top of an up to 17 million school age children across the U.S.

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Accessibility Internet Students Assignments 268

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. Students can access content, resources, and activities at a specific time and location. Students have access to teacher and peer support while completing assignments and tasks. Occurring at the same time and in the same place (e.g.,

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2025

Key points: Students need more than digital access; they need guidance 5 AI tools for classroom creativity A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction For more news on navigating AI, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Finding accurate information has long been a cornerstone skill of librarianship and classroom research instruction.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

In educational settings–especially in physical education, where noise from activity and movement can overwhelm instruction–amplifying a teachers voice by 5 to 15 decibels above ambient noise helps capture students’ attention by minimizing competing sounds and movements.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. There are a series of stations–or learning activities–and students rotate through them. Tips for using the station rotation model in a concurrent classroom: “Rotate” or transition groups of students from activity to activity on a set schedule. ” bit.ly/getyourcopySRM.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

For instance, while the platforms accessibility and flexibility have made Android the platform of choice for educational apps, its open-source structure allows developers to build upon shared libraries and frameworks, many of which have inherent vulnerabilities. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. That way, students can dedicate their cognitive resources to other activities or tasks. A welcome routine also quickly transitions students into an activity and frees the teacher to handle administrative tasks (e.g.,

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

So, if a teacher wants to present information, UDL encourages them to present that information in multiple formats, allowing students to engage with information in a way that feels accessible. All of these adjustments can make the information more accessible. They can find a podcast (e.g., How can you proactively remove those barriers?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Give students a fun “would you rather…” prompt or icebreaker activity to begin their time in the breakout room. Remember that students cannot see your screen when they go into breakout rooms, so post instructions and directions online where students can access them. That way, their first interactions are not academic.

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Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Learning is a dynamic process that requires active engagement. As we begin the new school year, students need to be at the center of learning and actively engaged in thinking, making, doing, discussing, and reflecting. What resources do I have access to if I need support? access their work from anywhere with a device and wifi.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Gemini also explains concepts and lesson material to students in simple and different ways if students don’t have access to a teacher–for instance, during homework or over a holiday break. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

Schools can support sensory regulation by offering quiet reading spaces, flexible seating options like active chairs, or designated areas for individual work. Even simple adjustments–such as dimmable lighting or access to noise-canceling headphones–can create a more comfortable space for learning.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

For example, mobile flashcards and microlearning videos- short, focused lessons accessible via smartphones- allow students to review and reinforce knowledge in brief intervals, boosting retention and engagement [2]. Students in remote areas can access the same quality of instruction as those in educational hubs.

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Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 154

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. It can be an online station in a station rotation , on-demand video content in a playlist , or a self-paced online activity in a whole group rotation. Teachers do not lose precious class time repeating instruction, models, and directions.

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Multiple Choice Questions Blended Learning Discussions Art 543

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

As teachers analyze the data collected during the assess prior knowledge activity, they can more effectively design learning experiences to meet the students’ needs effectively. The Whole Group Rotation The entire class rotates between online and offline learning activities as a unit. 3 Design Learning Experiences.

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Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 197

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline to provide students with more control over the time, place, pace, and path of their learning. The station rotation model is a series of stations, or learning activities, and students rotate through them.

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Blended Learning Learning Online Learning Activities 545

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

I highlighted some of the affordances available online that can help students to manipulate digital information to make it more accessible. As schools think about making learning accessible for all students, it is important to consider how instructional materials allow students to interact with information. Physical Action.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Textbooks 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

They have to take an active role in thinking about their goals, managing their time, monitoring their progress, and reflecting on their learning. When working with teachers and leaders, I define blended learning as active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online and offline. Blended learning prioritizes student agency, striving to give them a high degree of control over the learning activities and environment. These shifts make it easier to create more accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning environments.

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Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Design a mix of 4-6 online and offline activities that correlate with what you usually cover in the first few weeks of the school year. Post separate assignments for each online station, so students can access all of the resources and digital documents they need to complete the assignments. Courses on Sale for Back-to-School!

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Blended Learning Teachers Assignments Languages 521

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities. How will students actively engage at this station? I was hooked!

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers who have traditionally planned a whole group lesson that moves the class, as a unit, through a series of learning activities find it nearly impossible to hold their students’ attention in the concurrent classroom. Finally, I would encourage teachers to end their lessons with an exit ticket activity.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

The number of learning activities and complexity of the playlist will also affect the time needed to complete it. Slide decks, in particular, offer a visually engaging way to present the content, making it more accessible and interesting for students. the online station). Q4: What Do I Do With Students Who Are Done Early?

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Blended Learning Feedback Universal Design Art 436

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live. One way to achieve this is by rotating students from a pre-video activity into the video lesson and ending with a post-video activity.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

This is because brain-based strategies allow students to analyze, synthesize, and apply information actively during lessons, increasing the transfer of that knowledge to long-term memory. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

As teachers use the range of blended learning models to combine active, engaged learning online and offline, they are freed from feeling pressure to spend large chunks of a lesson at the front of the room controlling the experience. Over time, the lack of autonomy and agency also negatively impacts a learner’s motivation.

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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Engagement is the students’ active involvement in learning that they perceive as relevant, valuable, and interesting.

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Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Technology access can be another barrier. Students asked to produce writing on digital documents may not have access to a device and a reliable internet connection to complete that work and submit it digitally. In the classroom, students have the advantage of access to teacher guidance, peer interactions, and instructional supports.

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Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 457

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? The work teachers do to understand their students’ needs is critical to designing learning experiences that will be inclusive, accessible, and equitable. This workflow positions the learner as the active agent in the experience.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Having access to STEAM education not only improves classroom outcomes, but better prepares students for the future. There are suggested grade levels for each video and activity, linked questions, and suggested additional resources to follow up to the lesson. The lesson plans and building guides are free to access.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Thankfully, advancements in educational technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), are offering new ways to bridge these accessibility gaps and provide meaningful support for learners who need it most. By analyzing individual learning patterns, AI-powered tools can tailor content to meet each student’s specific needs.

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Learning Styles Learning Students Intelligence 321

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

This approach to designing a choice board for peer feedback gives students agency and choice while providing the necessary scaffolding to make this activity accessible. These peer feedback activities position students at the center of the learning and require that they think critically about each other’s work.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

As teachers read the descriptions of each routine provided on the Project Zero website , it is clear that these routines would work well to engage students in dynamic face-to-face activities and discussions. Then click “Master” to make changes on the back end of the slide deck.

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Online Learning Learning Blended Learning English 546

eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Educators with a mind towards equity typically excel at access. These questions are around the accessibility, flexibility, lack of bias, validity, and reliability of our learning activities. Question Description Generative AI Prompt Accessible Who can participate in the lesson and who can not?

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