Activities Assignments Teachers 
Catlin Tucker
DECEMBER 12, 2023
In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. There are a host of equity issues to consider when we assign writing to be completed at home.
Catlin Tucker
MARCH 28, 2021
I was not actively engaging with the text. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.
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Catlin Tucker
JULY 9, 2020
I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. Sort It Out. Online Fishbowl. 5 minutes).
Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
” I disagree, especially when it comes to assignments designed to provide students with opportunities to review concepts and practice specific skills. Second, asking students to do something meaningful with their work creates accountability and can motivate them to complete assignments. Each student completes the assignment.
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. Create an assignment in your learning management system (LMS) and post the slideshow overview with instructions. Create an overview of the rotations with links to resources and documents.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning. Passive learning, on the other hand, means students passively receive information–for example, students might use a Chromebook to take a test or submit assignments in a learning management system.
Catlin Tucker
MARCH 25, 2024
A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. I’ve trained many teachers who use choice boards and ask, “What’s the difference between a choice board and a playlist? Despite this reality, most learning is teacher-paced, not student-paced.
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