eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

CPS uses NotebookLM for clear communication and understanding around the district’s guidance and policies, ensuring they’re following district mandates. What are you using AI for in your school/classroom?

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Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 196

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Most of the teachers I coach at the elementary level are using the Station Rotation Model during their English language block. This allowed students to self-pace through the various activities. Students rotate through a series of online and offline stations designed to develop their reading skills. ElemBookClubDirections.

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Coaching English Participation Assignments 403

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I host a podcast called The Balance and wrote a book titled Balance with Blended Learning because I see teachers struggling with balance in every coaching and training session I facilitate. They are not passive consumers but rather active participants. That’s why the theme of balance has permeated my work for years.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Beliefs 521

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Below are suggestions I use in coaching sessions to help teachers prepare for, facilitate, and wrap up synchronous online discussions to increase student engagement in and ownership of the conversations. Teachers may want to take an active role in muting and unmuting students to ensure that they do not talk over or interrupt each other.

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Discussions Participation Questions Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

As a result, it is easy to neglect community-building activities that help students get to know one another and identify commonalities. Teaching online has made building community even more challenging, so I suggest starting each class with a check-in activity or a fun question. 3 Go Deeper with a Dialogic Interview Format.

Beliefs 494

Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

What would you like me to continue doing in terms of my interactions with you, my approach to our lessons, or the specific learning activities you regularly engage with in this class? routine, strategy, activity) that you’d like to do in this class? routine, strategy, activity) that you’d like to do in this class?

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Feedback Students Reading Assignments 460

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

My work focuses on supporting leaders, coaches, and teachers in transitioning from traditional teaching practices to blended learning. Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online and offline. Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly.

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Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2018

The term “blended learning” is an umbrella that encompasses many different models that combine active, engaged learning online with active, engage learning offline. Instead, an entire class can rotation between online and offline activities together in a single space. wholegrouprotation.

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Blended Learning Mobile Devices Learning Coaching 378

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Key points: AI’s instant feedback may help students from feeling lost during instruction Most teachers agree AI is a time-saver With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI and instruction, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This press release originally appeared online.

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Math Participation Feedback High School 225

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

The playlist model presents a strategy teachers can use to structure learning experiences that are more personalized to the needs of specific learners, provide students with more agency, and frees the teacher to spend time connecting with and coaching learners as they progress through the playlist. Not necessarily.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

I point to each station’s location and review the assigned seating chart. Note: I don’t usually assign seats at the independent teacher-led station because that is where I will be.) Because students do not need to get out any materials when they transition, I set the transition timer to 20 seconds.

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Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. How will students actively engage at this station? ” That is incorrect.

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

April Coats never envisioned herself as an esports coach, but when her EAST students used their project-based learning assignment to research and advocate for a team at Northside High School, she knew she had to step in.

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Coaching High School High School Schools 166

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

By strategically positioning desks, chairs, and other pieces of furniture, we can create an environment that promotes collaboration, active engagement, and independent thinking. Sitting in rows can minimize distraction and allow students to concentrate on the learning activity without being tempted to socialize or interact with others.

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Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Without going into the weeds debating the value of grades in general, I want to propose a flowchart that I use when coaching teachers to help them evaluate where to invest their time and energy resources. What aspects of the assignment would benefit from further development? What questions did they answer incorrectly?

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Observations with a Checklist: Simply observing our students at work can provide valuable insights into their behaviors, interactions, and level of understanding during classroom activities. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

In my work as a blended learning coach, I observe a lot of teachers facilitating blended lessons. If teachers are assigning homework, it would be more powerful to use that practice to encourage students to reflect on their progress and identify the gaps in their understanding of concepts and skills. 5TeacherLed.

Teachers 420

Teachers Essay Feedback Quizzes 420

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

The number of learning activities and complexity of the playlist will also affect the time needed to complete it. This allows students to work at their own pace and provides them with a range of activities to choose from. The “must-do” activities are critical to mastering grade-level content and skills.

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Blended Learning Feedback Universal Design Art 436

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We have also continued to utilize the AI Coach by Edthena platform to help teachers reflect on their practice, take action steps toward instructional improvements, and measure their progress on student outcomes. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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Education Teaching Methods Coaching STEM 332

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Educators can even tap student enthusiasm for new technology by assigning–and assessing student learning using–multimedia projects. Secret 1: Multimedia assignments. These types of assignments are also harder to farm out to AI! Motivate students to act by incorporating action planning into assignments.

Teaching 344

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 19, 2024

As an instructional coach and administrator, I regularly observed teachers providing direct instruction using explicit vocabulary routines. In addition to being an engaging activity, this strategy was a great way for me to assess my students’ understanding of the academic vocabulary informally.

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Writing Coaching Knowledge Activities 374

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

In 1995, I became the Educational Technology Coach for the Verona Area High School. As the Educational Technology Coach, I support the classroom teachers I serve by modeling innovative technology strategies, co-planning lessons, co-teaching, curating research and resources, analyzing student usage data, and many other strategies.

Art 332

Art Students Culture Coaching 332

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

I remind the teachers I coach that students will only lean into learning if they feel comfortable and safe in our classrooms. Second, icebreakers and community building activities are critical to helping students develop their social presence in the classroom and online. What are you assigning and why? 5 Strive for Balance.

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Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Most of the schools where I coach have a wonky Wednesday schedule that I have to navigate with teachers when we co-lesson plan together. These are activities that would work well as a regular routine on a short day. The class periods on Wednesday are markedly shorter than classes on a regular day. .” 1 Passion Projects.

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Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Coaching Feedback 336

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The program will utilize federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title II and feature CORE’s Online Elementary Reading Academy (OERA), as well as individualized coaching sessions for each participating teacher. Portland, Ore., Oakland, Calif., Instructors will provide support to participants through feedback and dialogue.

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Teachers Coaching Textbooks Participation 258

Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Educators may find their assignments and assessments become obsolete quickly,” he says. Educators may find their assignments and assessments become obsolete quickly. Training educators is top of mind for leaders like Daniel-Hardy, though the Gulfport district hasn’t launched any formal coaching yet. “We

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Coaching Teachers Schools Ethics 148

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. But I will coach you. Vocab riddles.

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Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 164

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.). Let’s start with the basics.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Assignments Learning 218

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

From Teacher-led to Student-centered with Blended Learning As a blended learning coach and professional learning facilitator, I assist teachers in transitioning from traditional, teacher-led instruction to more student-centric approaches using blended learning models. Which learning activities would benefit from variable time on task?

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Blended Learning Curriculum Learning Coaching 265

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The era of students defaulting to one assigned neighborhood school is on the decline as parents are granted the empowerment and responsibility to choose a school for their child from multiple options. Vrain Valley (CO) School District, for example, began using peer coaching to address its teacher and substitute shortage.

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Education Coaching Feedback Testing 276

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

Our approach is rooted in the belief that all families, regardless of circumstance, can benefit from coaching. When we designed our parent coaching program, we incorporated best practices from programs in fields ranging from social work, behavioral change and psychology, to trauma-informed care and global poverty alleviation.

Coaching 218

Coaching Beliefs Local Government Schools 218

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Additionally, the average high school dropout costs the economy approximately $272,000 over his or her lifetime in terms of lower tax contributions, higher reliance on Medicaid and Medicare, higher rates of criminal activity, and higher reliance on welfare. McGraw Hill Connect® is a complete course platform.

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High School High School Schools Instructors 274

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

TEL Education is launching the Student Learning Dashboard to help students clearly see and verbalize the 21st-century skills and competencies they learn across their general education courses and encourage students to take a more active role in their educational journey. Students Lack Context and Ownership. TEL’s Connected Ecosystem.

Learning 269

Learning Education Students Quizzes 269

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

In response, I’ve adapted my teaching approach to make assignments more interactive. These days, I’m assigning far less homework and have shifted away from busywork toward more purposeful and enriching activities. Students are not just passively learning math; they’re actively participating.

Education 311

Education Schools Math Science 311

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Instead of seeing their value as instructors and experts, we explored the teacher’s role as facilitator and coach, guiding individual and small groups of students in their journey toward mastering concepts and skills. To engage in deeper learning, students must take an active role in the learning process.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460