Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

If students are going to develop as learners, then they need to track their progress, reflect on their specific skills, and identify areas that need more time, attention, and improvement. Too often students become overwhelmed by all of the work teachers assign and lose sight of what they would like to achieve.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

” When students are at the learning station with me, they have my undivided attention. It makes it so much easier to design tasks and challenges that foster communication and collaboration. I’ve affectionately termed the group that works with me “Tucker Time.”

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. Then, class time is dedicated to practice and application, which has traditionally been assigned as homework for students to complete independently.

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Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

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. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. By engaging in content creation, students learn how to effectively communicate ideas and information–essential skills in assessing media quality and authenticity.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” Some teachers do not assign homework. Despite these potential pitfalls, flipped instruction retains its value even when videos are not assigned for homework.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Small class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 138

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Yet, many teachers find it challenging to connect with learners as they navigate the demands of teaching online, on a hybrid schedule, or in the concurrent classroom where their attention is divided between in-class and online students. Does a playlist have to be an individual endeavor? Not necessarily.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Completing hands-on tasks or projects to evaluate their skills, collaboration, and attention to task requirements. Collaboration: How effectively does the student work with peers, share responsibilities, and communicate? formal writing assignment, performance task, project). materials, technology, references)?

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

The platform’s customization options enable me to design assignments that cater to each student’s unique learning needs, promoting a more inclusive and effective educational experience. This exercise helps them practice essential communication skills and familiarizes them with the process of visiting a healthcare professional.

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Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams. Teachers can introduce community-based projects like designing solutions to environmental issues in their neighborhood, which not only reinforce STEM concepts but also show students the impact they can have.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To fix the problem, I planned amazing lessons that would flop because the kids would either stare at me without paying attention or refuse to turn in assignments. I could not believe my eyes because this woman looked exactly like a fifth grader from my first teaching assignment. I remember being so frustrated and ready to quit.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Step 3: Utilize interactive curriculum and instruction Elementary-age students have shorter attention spans, which is why it’s vital to provide them with group learning time, like a live lesson, as well as individual time. For example, what do your teachers and staff do when a student stops responding or submitting assignments?

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Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 286

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Whether it’s multiple times a week or every day, using communication tools such as discussion boards or announcements will help keep students from feeling isolated. Prepare syllabus and assignment due dates carefully and well in advance so that students know what to expect and when. Develop a strong classroom presence.

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Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. This process pushes students to engage with skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, empathy, and problem-solving. What is design thinking?

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Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 306

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My children are assigned to watch online videos and answer questions about them in an online form. No doubt, this assigned screen time probably comes from a good place. I would look at their unmasked faces and try to communicate how much I appreciated that we were together. Their grades reflect their responses.

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Distance Learning Assignments Questions Reading 278

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

To fix the problem, I planned amazing lessons that would flop because the kids would either stare at me without paying attention or refuse to turn in assignments. I could not believe my eyes because this woman looked exactly like a fifth grader from my first teaching assignment. I remember being so frustrated and ready to quit.

Teachers 286

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. Communicating clear expectations came in as the third most important instructional practice for driving engagement, with an average score of 4.34 2: Relevant course content. 3: Clear expectations.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

” Her experiences with the new and growing field of global education caught the attention of Julie Lindsay, an Australian teacher, author and founder of Flat Connections , an online collaboration program. “It teaches them to use 21st-century skills of communication, collaboration and critical thinking,” Olivieri-Barton said.

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Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking Communication 272

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2018

Too often when teachers say they are teaching writing, they mean that they are assigning writing work to their students, but they aren’t actually helping students master the fundamentals. Thus, students are able to pay more attention to the content of their writing because they understand the foundations.

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Essay Writing Assignments Attention 184

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

For example, a teacher might eliminate a night of homework or classwork (and alternatively provide free time) if students consistently complete their assignments on time. For instance, a teacher might assign extra homework (positive punishment) or take away a privilege like free time (negative punishment) in response to disruptive behavior.

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Classroom Management Motivation Culture Achievement 275

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Teachers can’t slow down the lesson plans for the entire class to accommodate a few struggling students, and can’t provide individualized attention to all the students who need it to stay on track. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

Teaching 325

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , 100118.

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some reasons why you may find these tools beneficial are: Organization: organize lesson plans, assignments, and resources efficiently Communication: between teachers, students, and parents to foster a collaborative relationship, keep everyone informed Student Engagement: to make learning more interesting and interactive Time Management: schedule reminders, (..)

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Classroom Management Mobile Devices Plagiarism Quizzes 183

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Modern students require interactive and stimulating content to sustain their attention and deepen their learning. Students must communicate effectively, delegate responsibilities, and solve problems collectively to produce their final product. The collaborative nature of film projects mirrors real-world work environments.

Teaching Methods 183

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 183

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

By contrast, urgent tasks are those that demand immediate attention or action. The urgency of an assignment or task may make it feel important when it actually is not. We want students to know what will happen if they violate an expectation for behavior in your class. Some important tasks are urgent, while others are not.

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Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

This step was taken especially since it became more difficult for me over the years in the classroom to keep todays device-driven students focused beyond 10 seconds or less on an assigned major concept for each of my fifty-minute classes.Retained learning was there but not at the expected levels.In

Student Engagement 81

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 81

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Upon the release of ChatGPT in the fall of 2022, we noticed that some of our students had suddenly become “experts” at synthesizing research and organizing their term papers, often resulting in perfect scores on their written assignments.

Education 209

Education English Students Language 209

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The last time I taught in a physical college classroom was in 1999, when my adult students shook off their weariness from a day of working and taking care of their children to pay attention to their classmates and me for three hours. I recall one student who would wait until the night of the assignment deadline to dive into their schoolwork.

Online Learning 178

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Syllabus 178

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teachers can incorporate multimedia elements into their lessons, and collaborative tools enable students to work together on projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills that are crucial for their future success. Classroom dynamics have evolved with the introduction of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and other devices.

Technology 239

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But over time, I'd realize no matter how engaging my lesson was, when it was time to turn and do the group activity or the assignment — something that wasn't totally me directing the class — there would be a large number of students that had no idea what we were doing.” In general, students are ready to learn,” she says. “As

Schools 196

Schools Middle School Middle School Attention 196

Gaggle Speaks

MAY 2, 2016

The role of a school district communications professional certainly has evolved over the past decade. Along with these changes, a strong communications plan has never been more necessary. Consider these tips to help enhance your communications plan and make stronger messages to your school community. Utilize social media.

Communication 74

Communication Attention Schools Assignments 74

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow. Communicate major assignments and assessments in advance and give students opportunities to plan their time and effort. Morrow had met Ruiz while she was riding the subway during that race.

Academic Integrity 88

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 88

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , 100118.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Asynchronous learning is better for independent study and when students are completing their individual assignments. During these live meetings, the authors write, educators should pay attention to and support student well-being. There is a place for both, the authors argue.

Learning 218

Learning Internet Writing Failure 218

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

Attention feels more frayed and fragile during live video lessons for all of us. That’s especially true for our learners who experience challenges to sustained attention when in the physical classroom. Ask students how they are feeling about assignments or specific strategies and why they are feeling that way. Let’s be frank.

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Accessibility Distance Learning Learning Students 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Teachers refused to allow my peers and me to speak or communicate in Spanish and forced assimilation to English. To address student needs and the influx of newcomers, new students are paired with volunteers from our class community to communicate in their spoken languages, gradually scaffolding conversations in English.

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English Culture Language Languages 181