Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Choice boards fall within the umbrella of blended learning when we combine active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline. Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments.

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Blended Learning Feedback Activities Universal Design 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware. Too many students spend their days in classrooms passively observing, instead of actively engaging.

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

Facilitation is the teacher’s ability to clearly communicate learning objectives and support learners as they make progress toward those objectives. This presents myriad opportunities to engage students in active learning online. Communicate your expectations for participation and behavior online.

Discussions 546

Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

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. Yet, in many classrooms, mistakes are penalized instead of normalized. 3 Valuing Inclusion.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. 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?

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Prioritize relationship and community building in breakout rooms. Give students a fun “would you rather…” prompt or icebreaker activity to begin their time in the breakout room. Create a channel for students to communicate directly with you while they are working in breakout rooms. for a unit or text.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 29, 2020

Just because we are communicating with students online does not mean every learning task needs to be an online task. I encourage teachers to focus on building a community online as opposed to merely disseminating and collecting work. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with other educators who might enjoy it.

Distance Learning 403

Distance Learning Learning Feedback Coaching 403

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.

Blended Learning 543

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

The station rotation is a blended learning model that is composed of a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. In our current COVID reality, the “rotation” is not a physical shift to a different part of the classroom but a transition from one learning activity to the next.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

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.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. I want students to be intrinsically motivated to revisit and improve their work because they feel like active agents in the learning process. It is exhausting.

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products. activities that encourage students to step into a role of interest.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 191

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Engage students in meaningful activities : Keep students engaged and motivated until the last day of school by planning meaningful end-of-year projects or events. This could include science fairs, art exhibitions, or community service projects. Clear communication helps to reduce confusion and stress.

Achievement 294

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 294

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Additionally, Ryan and Deci (2020) emphasize that parental involvement enhances motivation–something our program actively nurtured through regular home communication. It provides immediate feedback and fosters a sense of community and achievement, all while giving students autonomy in their reading choices.

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Motivation Reading Achievement Feedback 168

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. Teaching kids to think like designers helps them become stronger communicators.

Communication 168

Communication Knowledge Writing Discussions 168

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? An easy-to-use platform for teachers to handle the entire loop from creation to feedback can be the answer to saving time and energy. A curated activity library is a fundamental tool in this process.

Feedback 162

Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 162

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Consistent, positive family communication. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. One essential mechanism for repairing that connection is family communication.

High School 297

High School High School Counselling Communication 297

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

14 Essential Digital Tools for Educators to Streamline Daily Activities In 2024’s fast-paced educational environment, teachers and all those in the academe face the daily challenge of managing their school or course’s efficiency. Here’s a list of fourteen put together by the Ask a Tech Teacher team. I use about half of them.

Activities 158

Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2017

I see my primary role as two-fold: 1) I’m an architect of learning experiences designing engaging activities and projects so my students can discover and create, and 2) I’m a coach providing regular, real-time feedback as they work. This perception of what a teacher should do and what I actually do are very different.

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Teaching Learning Coaching Blended Learning 420

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These key benefits allow us to engage students and bring them in as active participants in their continued education more fully. With mobile technology, educators and learners can communicate in real time, using apps like Showbie and Explain Everything. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

Student Engagement 361

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Students 361

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Encourage communication and collaboration among students. If leaders and teachers value communication and collaboration among students, the mental image that comes to mind when we think of a classroom will include chatter, noise, movement, and flexible seating arrangements. What learning activities successfully engaged learners?

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

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.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

These short periods provide an opportunity to think outside of the box, break routine, and provide students with opportunities to engage in activities that are neglected in the hustle and bustle of the school week. #1 These are activities that would work well as a regular routine on a short day. 4 Communicating about Progress.

Metacognitive Skills 336

Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Coaching Feedback 336

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Students must select at least one activity from each column. As I said in an earlier blog about using the principles of Universal Design for Learning to guide the design of blended and online learning experiences, this choice allows students to select a strategy for communicating their ideas that is comfortable for them.

Learning 546

Learning Assignments Universal Design Feedback 546

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

They can’t get enough of communicating and playing on their devices, and through trial and error I have found ways in which you can tap into that desire to interact with technology and bridge that into their learning. Start giving your students real time feedback. My teenage students love technology.

Motivation 330

Motivation Students Communication Feedback 330

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom learning, active learning strategies for students promote student-centered learning environments that enhance academic outcomes and cultivate lifelong learning skills. This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning.

Active Learning 143

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 143

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Major tools go through a year-long pilot, with teacher feedback, training and student learning data collected in a standardized worksheet. To support the shift, Magley communicates with staff through newsletters and presentations. AI is transforming tools and pushing prices up, says Magley. Still, reducing tools can be painful.

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Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 141

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. I utilize features like drag-and-drop activities, voice notes, and audio responses to craft lessons. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

Special Education 289

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 289

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This approach allows shy students to participate actively without the pressures of face-to-face interactions. Asynchronous communication tools: Integrate asynchronous communication tools such as discussion forums, blogs, or messaging platforms.

Gamification 327

Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 327

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Given that variability, it makes sense that not all students would need to spend time engaged in the same learning tasks or activities. In a traditional station rotation, all students rotate through the same sequence of learning activities or stations. These are the stations they must attend in the rotation.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Identify Standards and Skills Starting from a place of the standards provides teachers with a clear road map for designing both the learning activities within the playlist and the rubric they will use to assess student learning at the end of the playlist. Give focused, actionable feedback to support progress. Not necessarily.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

These key benefits allow us to engage students and bring them in as active participants in their continued education more fully. . With mobile technology, educators and learners can communicate in real time, using apps like Showbie and Explain Everything. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

Student Engagement 306

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Technology Distance Learning 306

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Language 98

Language Languages Writing Communication 98