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. Students think about the answer individually, discuss it with a partner, and then share their responses with the class.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Instead of spending precious class time transferring information live for the whole group in the form of a lecture or mini-lesson, which presents myriad barriers (e.g., Students have 24/7 access to video instruction when teachers record lectures and mini-lessons, making them available online.

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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. Step #1 Get To Know The People You’re Designing For. What are their needs and preferences?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2019

Listen to the discussion on this week’s EdSurge On Air podcast. deLaplante: I started creating videos as an extension of my classroom teaching—some version of the flipped classroom where you're doing lectures all the time, you're doing the same intros to this figure, or whatnot. But the big shiny revolution didn’t exactly happen.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

So then, why do so many educators lecture and click through PowerPoints for 30-,40-, or even 60-minutes at a time with no breaks or learning activities? Reflecting on my experiences as a student, I know how tough it is to pay attention during these longer lectures and wish instructors had a different way to deliver them.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2019

Classically, the transfer of information has occurred in class via lecture and practice has been assigned for homework. Teachers are concerned about: Sending video content home with students who may not have access to the internet or a device. Pair the video in an online discussion using Google Classroom or Schoology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

It has disabled our education system, creating challenges to educational access, barriers to student academic progress and strains on teachers’ and students’ physical and emotional well-being. Simultaneously, educators needed to identify what content students needed, how to organize it and how to help students access it.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At times, however, that stone may feel like a boulder, especially to research faculty who are used to delivering lectures and to whom the switch to activity-based learning may seem like a daunting and demanding venture into unfamiliar territory. Structured seating formation is not conducive to discussion. Two birds with one stone.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

So then, why do so many educators lecture and click through PowerPoints for 30-,40-, or even 60-minutes at a time with no breaks or learning activities? Reflecting on my experiences as a student, I know how tough it is to pay attention during these longer lectures and wish instructors had a different way to deliver them.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While K-12 schools and higher-ed institutions have spent considerable effort adhering to accessibility standards (and should be applauded for that effort), one in four lawsuits in education center around accessibility. Thus, the focus on captioning–a requirement in K-12 and higher education–has intensified.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Apps can be a valuable resource for educators who have access to mobile devices and who want to engage students with digital resources. Teachers and school-based mental health practitioners may wish to use Florence as a whole-group weekly discussion in navigating adult relationships.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. This wasn't a one-way lecture; it was a collaborative exploration, inviting the audience to contribute their insights and perspectives. Image credit: Rebecca M.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2017

By making the learning a socially interactive experience, where students are discussing and debating the problems with each other, Dr. Mazur has found that his Harvard students are much more engaged in the class—and they also learn more from each other than they learned from him alone. Learn from the best innovations in education!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

To increase equity, you should set up your asynchronous learning environments to maximize accessibility. Synchronous online learning allows you to build a community, discuss and interact over content, and helps your learners to maintain a regular schedule. At a minimum, you should break up lectures with polls or discussion prompts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

The power of connectivity Verizon’s commitment to education extends beyond providing network access. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Mobile apps that enhance communication, collaboration, and access to educational resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. With this in mind, we ask, “How do you share content with your students?”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Someone who values conformity might emphasize strict due dates, teacher-enforced rules and consequences, and lecture-style learning. If you lean toward a student-centered classroom, a system could be as simple as identifying space in your classroom where students can access basic supplies such as a pencil or Chromebook charger.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Someone who values conformity might emphasize strict due dates, teacher-enforced rules and consequences, and lecture-style learning. If you lean toward a student-centered classroom, a system could be as simple as identifying space in your classroom where students can access basic supplies such as a pencil or Chromebook charger.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2021

And that goes for faculty members, too, who might now have access to new opportunities to teach remotely for institutions around the globe—and let colleges hire online faculty with attractive strengths who happen to live far away. Conventional instructors often limit class discussion the minute the bell rings. three or four days.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. Surveys of remote college students show that their top priorities are convenience and flexibility.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2018

Inclusive educators often use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to provide students with consistent access to engaging content and effective paths for achieving educational goals in classrooms where they experience a greater sense of belonging. With this in mind, we ask, “How do you share content with your students?”

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

At Purdue University, leaders have famously announced they are installing plexiglass barriers in some classrooms that teachers will stand behind to lecture. These were the questions tackled this week during a live online discussion, part of our monthly EdSurge Live series. How would you summarize that discussion?

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Consider whether youd feel more at home in an urban setting with access to internships and city life or a quieter suburban or rural campus. For students who require accommodations, accessibility services are also essential. What is the average class size, and how accessible are professors?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2022

And with the campus closed, access to instruction became uneven for different kinds of students. Some professors at Stanford responded by “chunking” their courses into smaller segments, mixing shorter lectures with more active discussions or activities. Students, too, found it challenging to adapt to virtual instruction.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

In most cases, what professors ask students to do outside the classrooms is watch video lectures, and Barba thinks that part of the flipped approach needs to go, and that professors are relying too much on such videos as a crutch. They come primed to discuss those things and learn in classroom,” says Barba. “We

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2021

For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we’re revising an episode from the summer that looks at a teaching fad from the 1960s and ’70s that has almost vanished from the discussion. The problem is finding the will to pay for that, and to make high-quality education accessible. It was called PSI, or Personalized System of Instruction.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2021

Think of how many students, in a recent survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse, expressed their hope that their institution could keep recording lectures, or provide the option to choose between in-person and online attendance.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. that comprise of a lot of traditional lecturing. As instructors, our role is not just to provide access to content.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

was free, and people had to pay at least $20 a month to get access to the state-of-the-art model. It’s a game-changing shift,” says Marc Watkins, a lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing. “I

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Yet as instructors in the new world of online education, we have access to ever-increasing amounts of data—from recorded lecture videos, electronically submitted homework, discussion forums, and online quizzes and assessments—that may give us insights into individual student learning. This is where machine learning comes in.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Businesses and organizations are providing free access to digital tools and apps for teaching and learning (see THE Journal’s ever-growing list of Free Resources for Schools During COVID-19 Outbreak ). To assist with this, my students and I co-wrote a freely available, open access book, “ Teaching with Digital Tools and Apps.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

Some examples include learning management systems, lecture capture tools, and early online meeting systems. Take lecture capture for example, even a good 45 minute in-person lecture can put the most engaged students to sleep if put online. When would we encourage students to give a stranger access their webcam?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2024

Just as our fixed-menu dining scenario highlights the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach, traditional classroom settings often mimic this model with lectures or mini-lessons where a teacher presents information in a uniform way to all students.

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