eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

There are many ways teachers can bridge language barriers for multilingual learners (MLs) while also making math more accessible and engaging for all learners. Digital platforms also offer embedded language supports and accessibility features for diverse learners. Here are a few: 1.

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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. When students own the device in question, the situation gets a little trickier.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Give students a straightforward task with step-by-step directions to minimize confusion and questions when kids are in the breakout rooms. Ask students to produce something, even if they merely capture their ideas or questions on a Jamboard or Padlet Wall. Jamboard and Padlet.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

” I get this question a lot, so I want to start by highlighting a few of the benefits of flipped instruction and flipped modeling. Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. Engagement Strategy #1 Pair the Video with Questions.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Teachers can present students with an unfamiliar problem or prompt to pique their interest, ask them to generate questions about a topic, or assess their prior knowledge.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

With that question in mind, I made the root of my work about connection. My goal is to support others in finding and building these bonds by making environmental education accessible, fulfilling, and rooted in a connection to nature.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In this post, I want to explore the principle of representation, which is focused on providing students with access to multiple ways of experiencing or receiving information. That way, students can engage with information in a format that appeals to or is more accessible for them. Click here to access instructions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Students also use Gemini for real-time academic help, such as asking follow-up questions and details about a particular topic. 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.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

This might mean clearly outlining what is expected in an assignment, breaking down large tasks into smaller steps, or organizing test questions in a logical, grouped format. 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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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. Record video directions for each station to reduce questions and confusion. Create a pathway for online students to ask questions as they work (e.g., Students and families have 24/7 access to video instruction online. Remind or ClassroomQ ). ” bit.ly/getyourcopySRM.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

Even if teachers cannot require that students attend a live meeting due to concerns around access, connectivity, and availability, these sessions can be recorded and posted on class websites, Google Classroom, or a learning management system. It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

So, the question many teachers are asking is, “How should I spend my limited time with students in the classroom or in video conferencing sessions? 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.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Over a series of three meetings, my architect asked me countless questions about what I wanted in a home and how I used the space. lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. Identify and Remove Barriers.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The final step is to pull the class back together for an informal discussion guided by the questions students asked about the information presented. Teachers can include some questions designed to check for understanding to gauge the effectiveness of the lesson and identify students who need additional instruction and support.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

However, in the world of online learning, students typically have access to an entire week’s worth of content at the beginning of the week. Instead of simply disseminating resources and assignments and collecting student work, consider the following questions: How can I use the online space to connect learners?

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

What questions or wonderings do you have about this topic? Entrance Ticket Design a simple entrance ticket to assess what students know or think about a topic, identify aspects of the topic they are interested in or curious about, and share questions they have about the topic. What two questions do they have? Where are the gaps?

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Other reasons included AIs ability to: build confidence by providing round-the-clock help and enabling students to ask questions and get clarification at their own pace in a nonjudgmental setting (44 percent); deliver a personalized approach that improves students learning experience and makes math more accessible and understandable (33 percent); and (..)

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully. Technology access can be another barrier.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It’s a place where interpersonal risks feel doable, interpersonal risks, like speaking up with questions and concerns and half-baked ideas and even mistakes.” Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly. What characterizes a psychologically safe space?

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. What questions do they have? This fall, students will likely be learning, at least in part, online.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I remember feeling intense pressure to have the “right answer” when students asked questions. Should they bring specific pieces of work or come with questions? If they request a 1:1 coaching session, they should have work they are struggling with or questions about specific content or skills they want to focus on.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Where math and science are concerned, beginning with some sort of question and/or exploration and getting students interested in the task is aligned with what we know our brains are wired for. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you). Learning is still, and always has been, a social activity.

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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. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Educators with a mind towards equity typically excel at access. Ralabate (2016) gives us five fundamental questions that allow teachers to begin to transform their practice. As teachers embrace this transformation, generative AI can be a thought partner in utilizing the five fundamental questions efficiently.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Giving students this time to practice during a video conferencing sessions creates space for students to try a strategy while still having access to the teacher and peers if they get stuck or have questions. #8 The students in group A will unmute and discuss a question or talk through the problem. What questions do they have?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Most professionals have access to sick leave and other paid time off; they are also, importantly, empowered to take that leave when they need it. But the question is not just about creating a pool of substitute teachers the way K-12 school districts do, she adds. The real challenge is finding and vetting teachers to fill that pool.

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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. What questions did they answer incorrectly? What are their needs and preferences?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The engagement strategy can ask students to identify the key points, make connections between concepts, ask questions, make predictions, infer meaning, compare and contrast, and/or classify. Students have 24/7 access to video instruction when teachers record lectures and mini-lessons, making them available online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. You might wonder why this preference exists.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Thinking Routine #2–Claim, Evidence, Question. Since these slide decks are designed for the whole class, you will need to share the deck via Google Classroom, or your learning management system, so that anyone with access can edit the slide deck. That way, students can learn with and from each other. Thinking Routine #5–Compass Points.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

I began our synchronous session by addressing frequently asked questions about this model. In this post, I will share answers to some of those questions. Slide decks, in particular, offer a visually engaging way to present the content, making it more accessible and interesting for students.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

What questions or suggestions do they have? I suggest that teachers record a short video or screencast reviewing the directions for the second station to reduce questions and confusion as students work through that second station on their own. What’s working? What are they struggling with?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. They responded in kind, asking questions, making comments, and leaning into the learning. Will they have an opportunity to voice opinions or ask questions? I felt more effective and engaged working with a small group of students.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Students have the opportunity to ask questions if something is unclear or request additional instruction or support. First, you will need to install Kaizena and ask your students to install it so they can access your audio comments. Where are the gaps or missing elements? Once installed Kaizena is easy to navigate and use.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

How do teachers ensure that instruction and facilitation of learning are accessible, inclusive, and equitable? What questions do you have about these challenges in the context of your own teaching experience? They need to be willing to invest time and effort in pursuing knowledge, ask questions, and take risks.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Epic is currently a free resource for teachers and allows students access to around 20,000 books from 7-3. Your district can purchase a school account and it will provide 24/7 access to around 40,000 books to students. For the older grades, there are videos where teachers can add comprehension questions to check for understanding.

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