Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2020

It is also true that engaging students in learning activities online will require (at least initially) that teachers onboard students to those technology tools and support them in learning how to navigate online tasks. Will you collect formative assessment data to assess prior knowledge or check for understanding?

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five. During either style, students are tasked with organizing the words accordingly.

Technology 229

Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 229

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Second, technology is here to stay. How can we leverage technology to provide meaningful choices within a learning experience and create the time and space needed to work with individual students or small groups of learners? .” There are two things I am certain of in education.

Universal Design 545

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

CALGARY, AB – Today SMART Technologies debuts the latest industry-leading SMART interactive displays for education at the 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition in San Antonio, Texas. This enriches SMART’s interactive technology, which remains the most technically robust and intuitive touch solution on the market.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This means you know exactly what technology will best benefit your students and teachers, you know exactly what it will cost to upgrade, and you know exactly how to update your technology without any interoperability or other issues. Ultimately, what schools require is visibility into current and future technology needs.

Technology 310

Technology Education Mobile Devices Internet 310

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. The teacher may use academic or subject-specific vocabulary unfamiliar to a student with limited background knowledge or who is not a native English speaker.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

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STEM Students Feedback Knowledge 222

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

When I facilitate workshops on this model, I describe it as a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a specific learning goal or objective. Teachers will want to use pre-assessments, diagnostics, and/or assess prior knowledge to identify where each student is in relation to the content at the heart of the playlist.

Blended Learning 542

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Knowledge 542

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But heres the catch: most conversations about classroom technology focus on the shiny tools or the end-product possibilities. Here are three key process activities for which explicit instruction can add great value towards an end product: selecting, manipulating, and completion. What about the steps in between?

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

Administrative or time-saving functions With students, during class activities or for homework Im using AI equally for my own tasks and with students Im not using AI Δ While the framework is targeted to higher education, K-12 students are developing AI skills and will need competencies as they enter higher education or the workforce.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

This method, however, may inadvertently create myriad barriers for students with hearing impairments, memory challenges, attention deficit disorders, insufficient background knowledge, or who lack familiarity with subject-specific or academic vocabulary. Some teachers do not assign homework. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? Application activities also enhance retention and mastery of information, making it more likely that students will retain and effectively use what they have learned in the future.

History 382

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on the activities in the StudySync First Read lesson plans to engage students in online discussions, collaborative research projects, and online vocabulary review. #1

Collaborative Research 370

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

” The school successfully trialed Metrasens Ultra, an advanced metal detection technology with touchless and radiation-free screening. In line with their commitment to enhancing security measures without financial strain, the school actively seeks grant opportunities to acquire additional Metrasens detection systems. “We

High School 255

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Students come into our classrooms with different life experiences, prior knowledge, and language proficiencies. Beginning with an access prior knowledge activity, diagnostic, or pre-assessment can help us better understand what students know, understand, and can do before we design a sequence of lessons or a unit.

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Learning Students Knowledge Math 457

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Students are no longer just attending school to pass tests–they are actively seeking knowledge and skills to help them achieve their dreams. But its the convergence among educators, employers, policymakers, and technology providers that will ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to realize their full potential.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

One of the standout features is its STREAM program: Science, Technology, Religion, Arts, and Mathematics. Technology is another key part of the schools learning experience. Starting in fifth grade, students take a technology class to prepare them for the middle school STREAM curriculum. Saucedo says enthusiastically.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Activities 52

eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2020

One of the many challenges with distance learning is finding ways for students to engage in active and interpersonal learning experiences that increase their understanding of STEM. Creating a generation of problem solvers.

Distance Learning 351

Distance Learning STEM Learning Language 351

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Danger of a Myopic Focus on AI Technology Tools It reminds me of the early days of the edtech boom when I would attend the Computer Using Educators (CUE) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conferences, and the most popular sessions had titles like “50 Tech Tools in 50 Minutes.”

Blended Learning 392

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

In my previous post, I focused on strategies teachers can use before a lesson to assess prior knowledge. In addition to determining where each student is starting in terms of their content knowledge or skills, teachers should collect data during the lesson to gauge what students know. Video Check-in with FlipGrid.

Coaching 419

Coaching Learning Students Knowledge 419

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2022

With advancements in technology and the rise of remote learning, classrooms are being remodeled and redefined to fit the evolving needs of modern digital learners. Teachers can use technology to produce these visual aids to help students understand lessons. Five Principles of Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A great option also is to program one of the widgets for an Hour of Code activity. classes This is a fun team activity to assess student knowledge on a topic. Here are favorites: Berenstein Bears Give Thanks (app) Canadian Thanksgiving Online/Offline Thanksgiving activities Plimoth Plantation –a field trip of a Pilgrim’s life.

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Activities Learning Art Attention 172

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2021

During an engaging ISTELive 21 session , Jennifer Hall , NBCT, an educational technology specialist with Atlanta Public Schools, outlined an abundance of AR and VR apps for students and educators. The technologies empower students to do things that would otherwise be too expensive or dangerous to do in person.

STEM 361

STEM Intelligence Learning Knowledge 361

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Over the last few decades, applied technology in the classroom has grown by leaps and bounds. Of course, there’s more to education technology than allowing computers in the classroom. What new technology is out there and being tested in the classroom? Both teachers and students who have health issues can safely attend class.

Learning Styles 327

Learning Styles Participation Hybrid Learning Attention 327

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge that future generations will possess. Generation Alpha will likely be the most technically innovative generation in history, but what will they do with that knowledge? How can we harness their skills to create world-changing technologies?

History 304

History Feedback Art Learning 304

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2021

One of the many challenges with distance learning is finding ways for students to engage in active and interpersonal learning experiences that increase their understanding of STEM. Creating a generation of problem solvers.

STEM 326

STEM Online Learning Distance Learning Teaching 326

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Once they learned the skill set and content knowledge needed to be a principal – let’s call it School Leader 101 – then that was it. They were separate entities and sequential activities. This was most common when new technology came out or new methods for instruction, assessment, or accountability. Completed and let’s move on.

Learning 345

Learning Knowledge Skills Activities 345

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

They are excited about the potential of leveraging this technology to create more dynamic, differentiated, and student-centered learning experiences. I’ve created a 10-week course that includes the following 10 modules to support coaches in developing their coaching skill set and blended learning knowledge.

Blended Learning 540

Blended Learning Coaching Learning Feedback 540

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

A STEM lab is a learning environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on or practical STEM learning. These educational spaces encourage active learning and problem solving. Consider how different technologies can be used in collaboration.

STEM 278

STEM Laboratory Science Active Learning 278

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2023

Visual presentations using a projector or interactive display can help to promote a much more active learning environment and more successful outcomes. Rather, it’s a critical decision that requires a look at the advantages of each technology and how the room will be used. But the truth is: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Knowledge 293

Knowledge Active Learning Activities Interactive Learning 293

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

During an engaging ISTELive 21 session , Jennifer Hall , NBCT, an educational technology specialist with Atlanta Public Schools, outlined an abundance of AR and VR apps for students and educators. The technologies empower students to do things that would otherwise be too expensive or dangerous to do in person.

Hybrid Learning 358

Hybrid Learning Intelligence STEM Knowledge 358

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. Ready to tackle the toughest challenges in educational technology leadership? Mega Sessions provide attendees with in-depth insights into the most relevant and emerging educational technology topics.

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