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? I was hooked!

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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. I once witnessed a class participating in this activity.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Encourage self-assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2025

Kids will think they’re playing games, but are actually participating in [mostly] free simulations available in the education field. Jacqui Murray  has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. That kids will lose their sharp education edge, dulled by sun and sand and something else. Worry no more.

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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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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

Blended learning is “active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline to give students more control over time, place, pace, and/or path of their learning.” Third, I do not want teachers to design learning experiences or use technology to isolate learners.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education.

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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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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

Each station rotation is designed to provide a balance of online, offline and teacher-led activities. My online learning activities typically involve the use of short videos, online discussions, student research, podcasts, and various formative assessments. What platform or technology tools will best meet your needs?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

Public Schools, to a wheelchair and prevented her from speaking or fully participating in learning activities. That was until a team of teachers, therapists and technology staff worked to find a solution. She is now an active student who uses the big toe on her right foot to type, while the tablet reads out loud.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. .” Below is the wordcloud created from their responses. The largest words were repeated by the highest number of people. What is teacher engagement?

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

It can be an online station in a station rotation , on-demand video content in a playlist , or a self-paced online activity in a whole group rotation. ” This concern highlights the importance of building an engagement activity around the video content to maximize its effectiveness and create accountability.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. This new offering integrates AI Assist, an advanced tool designed to save teachers time and elevate student engagement through AI-generated quiz-based activities and assessments.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Learning is a dynamic process that requires active engagement. As we begin the new school year, students need to be at the center of learning and actively engaged in thinking, making, doing, discussing, and reflecting. Yes, that is a less cognitively and socially taxing role, but it is not nearly as interesting or engaging.

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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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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. In addition, participants will have access to a Google Classroom where they can participate in discussions paired with each module.

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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

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Since its inception in January 2025, the advisory board has grown to include district administrators, school principals, teachers, and instructional technology specialists, collectively representing more than 20 districts across 11 states.

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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.

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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?

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process. This requires teachers actively seek feedback from students, modeling the process of giving and receiving feedback, and demonstrating how feedback contributes to personal and academic improvement. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

in Instructional Technology. I also field a lot of questions from elementary teachers who are curious about how they can integrate technology into their lessons in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way. Ben has also been featured in The New York Times and has appeared on MSNBC for his work in his kindergarten classroom.

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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. There a several types of activities that lend themselves to learners controlling the pace of their experience.

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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?

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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.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future. Allow learning to happen anywhere.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments. questions that the teacher can use to create a variety of review activities. I thought it was a brilliant idea!

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Provide different texts or media for each group to keep the activity engaging and tailored to various interests or learning levels.

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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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Tips for implementing this practice: Make an active effort to get to know your students, making time to inquire about their emotional and social wellbeing. Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. 2: Relevant course content.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Created for teachers and students with no prior experience in coding or robotics, Code Farm provides 45-60 hours of self-paced, gamified activities with real-time feedback and step-by-step instructions. Activities include the following: · Practicing debugging skills. Using sensors to navigate a robot. Using repeat loops.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

The Technology Hook The use of technology can be a hook in itself, but it can also be combined with most of the other hooks to amplify the learning experience. Technology not only engages students but also offers opportunities for alternative assessments that encourage creativity and individuality.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

The past few years have seen a significant transformation for education and edtech, and 2023 will continue to bring new ideas and emerging technologies. We expect this to motivate schools to create more flexible, active learning spaces that can be modified to fit a wide variety of learning needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Ready to tackle the toughest challenges in educational technology leadership? Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore strategies to address bias, promote fairness, and enhance transparency in AI-powered educational tools. At the 1 p.m. closing general session on Jan.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Encouraging students to participate in internships, apprenticeships, or mentorship programs can bridge the connection between their talents and real-world job opportunities. Students are no longer just attending school to pass tests–they are actively seeking knowledge and skills to help them achieve their dreams.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must invest in educational technology. When schools use technology to improve the quality and quantity of educational content, learners will thrive. 3D technologies can help support a differentiated approach to instruction.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

I had the honor of being recognized for my use of technology in the classroom when I was named one of Discovery Education’s “ Educators of the Year.” ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ).

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