Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Blended learning is the thoughtful design and facilitation of learning experiences that strive to shift control from teacher to learner by weaving together active, engaged learning online and offline. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. Consuming new information (e.g.,

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

This is a critical shift if we want to cultivate expert learners who are resourceful, strategic, and motivated. Over time, the lack of autonomy and agency also negatively impacts a learner’s motivation. The beauty of blended learning models is they shift control over the learning experience from teacher to student.

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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Starting each class with a two-word check-in like Brené Brown uses with her team, incorporating fun activities, like online icebreakers and scavenger hunts, and making time to conference with individual students can all help to build community and relationships with students, even if that work happens online. ” I hear this a lot.

Learning 544

Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2023

By linking andragogy to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines, I offer suggestions for how faculty can advance student success using them. UDL was developed by CAST (2018) as a framework for designing curricula that enables all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. References CAST (2018).

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Universal Design Learning Motivation Authentic Assessment 124

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2023

By linking andragogy to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines, I offer suggestions for how faculty can advance student success using them. UDL was developed by CAST (2018) as a framework for designing curricula that enables all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. References CAST (2018).

Universal Design 98

Universal Design Learning Motivation Authentic Assessment 98

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

According to a recent survey , 38 percent of students reported decreased motivation to excel in school. In comparison, 80 percent of educators feel the pandemic made students less motivated. Motivating students starts with building a positive learning environment. Each student approaches learning uniquely.

Technology 269

Technology Motivation Learning Styles Students 269

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Process feedback is vital in enhancing student learning by honing their metacognitive skills , guiding their efforts, boosting motivation, and fostering a growth mindset. This ensures that they comprehend the destination or desired result of the activity or assignment at hand. The second question is, How am I going there?

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

The more we design online learning experiences that give students agencyletting them decide what to explore, how to learn it, and how to demonstrate their understandingthe more meaningful and motivating that work becomes. Instead, we should design learning experiences that allow students to access content in multiple ways (e.g.,

Technology 277

Technology Learning Coaching Feedback 277

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. This hurts their motivation and creates an unsustainable work imbalance, with teachers doing the lion’s share of the work.

Students 195

Students Motivation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 195

Catlin Tucker

MAY 6, 2025

Ruba also reflects on our work together implementing Universal Design for Learning and blended learning models, and the impact these approaches have had on teacher practice and student engagement. Ruba: The key is knowing why were using a play-based activity. What motivated your team to bring in UDL and tech-enhanced models?

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Blended Learning Coaching Students Universal Design 195

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

They dug into the principles of universal design for learning, how instructions can use rubrics to empower students to demonstrate knowledge in many different ways, and how to break up class sessions to make it easier for everyone to participate fully. And the activity is just a content check. It's, “Did you miss the video?

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Disabilities Universal Design Syllabus 218

Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Perhaps some of the activities and lessons wouldn’t resonate if you were sitting behind a desk listening to them yourself. Many educators know it as the building blocks behind Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. it’s OK for a learner to disengage during an activity. Would you want to be a learner in your classroom?

Mobile Devices 167

Mobile Devices Motivation Writing Assignments 167

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

So, we incorporated principles like Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to ensure cultural relevancy and inclusivity, created project prompts around climate change and mental well-being and designed professional learning and curriculum supports to emphasize our district’s priorities.

STEM 188

STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 188

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2023

Youth today are significant users of technology and have dominated AI-related conversations, so it’s essential to provide opportunities for them to design and problem solve the tools that are shaping their future. This can help ensure that they are invested in the project and motivated to contribute to its success.

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Ethics Students Feedback Disabilities 194

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2020

The result is a transformed, universally-designed classroom where all students can learn. If all the individuals responsible for the students’ education are not on the same page—or even worse, undermining each other’s directions—the results can be disruptive and de-motivating for student learning.

Disabilities 211

Disabilities Distance Learning Special Education Students 211

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, digital learning enhances student engagement and motivation. Students actively engage with digital resources, collaborate on online platforms, and construct their understanding through hands-on experiences and problem-solving. What are digital age learners?

Learning 258

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 258

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

I also believe in using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students. Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy. The more opportunities students have to apply their knowledge the more motivation will exist.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

It stands for: Transparency Real World Applications Universal Design for Learning Social Knowledge Construction Trial and Error Transparency refers to making the purpose and requirements for the assignment as clear as possible. This helps with executive functioning and improves motivation.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

It stands for: Transparency Real World Applications Universal Design for Learning Social Knowledge Construction Trial and Error Transparency refers to making the purpose and requirements for the assignment as clear as possible. This helps with executive functioning and improves motivation.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

I also believe in using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students. Active learning is another key aspect of my philosophy. The more opportunities students have to apply their knowledge the more motivation will exist.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines.

Languages 106

Languages Language Universal Design Motivation 106

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Consider various delivery approaches, like Pecha Kucha [vii] or Universal Design for Learning (UDL), to further supports their diverse needs. Learning spaces I.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

In-person: There are two approaches to accessibility in academia—accommodations and universal design. Consider various delivery approaches, like Pecha Kucha [vii] or Universal Design for Learning (UDL), to further supports their diverse needs. Learning spaces I.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students. Each class session and learning activity is offered in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online. Daunting for educators.

Learning 105

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 105

Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

This essay provides tips which are backed by empirical research to help students who are facing challenges to stay motivated and focused when “Plan A” does not work out as planned. By customizing these students’ goals and planning, the students can increase their motivation and engagement in learning. In many classes (e.g.,

Failure 98

Failure Students Achievement Motivation 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

This essay provides tips which are backed by empirical research to help students who are facing challenges to stay motivated and focused when “Plan A” does not work out as planned. By customizing these students’ goals and planning, the students can increase their motivation and engagement in learning. In many classes (e.g.,

Failure 98

Failure Students Achievement Motivation 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2023

Educators are available to students and are responsible for designing bi-modal content. Content should incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and offer choices to students. Each class session and learning activity is offered in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online. Daunting for educators.

Learning 98

Learning Assignments Course Design Instructors 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Efforts to include all individuals, including those with disabilities in educational settings should prioritize specific measures to ensure their full participation in all activities. By incorporating various content formats such as videos, readings, and interactive activities, educators can cater to different learning styles.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 29, 2024

By using “multiple means of engagement,” students who are not typically very engaged or motivated dial into the lesson. Answering a question in front of the class activates the same fight or flight response as if a “tiger was in a classroom” (Posey, 2018). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. UDL now! :

Math 112

Math Testing Learning Failure 112

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

2016); however, the model should be accompanied by a course design that applies the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to augment accessibility. HyFlex has been around since 2005, designed to increase enrollment (Beatty, 2019). In turn, student attendance increases learning (Abdelmalak & Parra, 2016).

Universal Design 116

Universal Design Course Design Learning Syllabus 116

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The good news is that adopting a few simple habits, making some minor adjustments to the learning space, and choosing edtech designed with ergonomics in mind can make a big difference for students, boosting their engagement, well-being, and motivation. And ergonomic demands change from one activity to the next.

Students 264

Students Activities Motivation Learning Spaces 264

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity. Icebreaker An icebreaker is an activity designed to help break down initial apprehensions about meeting new individuals—they help to facilitate conversation and connection.

Syllabus 111

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This style can immediately engage students and it supports Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and student equity. Icebreaker An icebreaker is an activity designed to help break down initial apprehensions about meeting new individuals—they help to facilitate conversation and connection.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Teachers Discussions Questions 98