Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. Booklist Assignment. The Booklist Assignment is designed to help students select a book they’ll enjoy. Reading and Response Assignment.

Culture 499

Culture Reading Assignments Blended Learning 499

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

As I support teachers struggling to navigate the demands of the concurrent classroom, I find myself continually returning to the station rotation model as a strategy to design and facilitate learning for this challenging teaching assignment. There is an inequality of teacher attention. construct a clear claim)?

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Students who spent formative years learning online may be too nervous to raise a hand in class or have trouble paying attention. Then there’s the sudden temptation of ChatGPT and other new AI tools, which can make cheating on assignments easy and often undetectable. Teaching The Why Sarah Z.

Instructors 200

Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 200

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. It is also an invitation for the speaker to be attentive to communicating with the entire class.

Culture 258

Culture Feedback Language Languages 258

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2021

One of the challenges teachers in concurrent classrooms face is feeling torn between the needs of students in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Teachers feel guilty because they know one group of students is commanding more of their time and attention. LMS Messaging System. Remind App.

Questions 455

Questions Students Attention Assignments 455

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning. A recent Google blog post outlines how four different school districts are leveraging Google AI tools, like Gemini and NotebookLM, for innovative teaching and learning.

Education 196

Education Quizzes Coaching Special Education 196

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 16, 2024

How do assignments made by online professionals get good scores? Here are tips to make your assignment look professional, from the Ask a Tech Teacher international team: Top Tips And Tricks To Make Your Assignment Look Professional Introduction One of the most important aspects of an assignment is how you present your report.

Assignments 158

Assignments Plagiarism Essay Attention 158

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 29, 2015

The flipped classroom model is a blended learning strategy I use to present my vocabulary , writing, and grammar instruction online. Students watch videos at home where they can control the pace of their learning, then they come to class prepared to apply that information in collaborative student-centered activities.

Multiple Choice Questions 420

Multiple Choice Questions Students Assignments Blended Learning 420

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. Use project-based learning for real-world problem solving Project-based learning (PBL) prompts students to learn by engaging in real-world and meaningful projects.

Middle School 327

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 327

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

Homework has been getting a lot of attention in the media. Because I clearly saw the value of not assigning homework elementary level, I had to take a closer look at why I was assigning homework at the high school level. How was I going to get through everything without assigning homework?

Assignments 420

Assignments Motivation Reading High School 420

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework.

Blended Learning 467

Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine. Students can do pen and paper practice, read and annotate, compose a piece of writing, work on an art project, create a flowchart or concept map, or tinker to learn. Then we design a welcome task.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

The more I learn about leadership, the more convinced I am that teachers need leadership training in credential school. They use reward charts and other external incentives, like class parties or the promise of points, to entice students to follow directions, complete assignments, and pay attention in class.

Teaching 419

Teaching Motivation Attention Classroom Management 419

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

They know what makes them feel safe and supported in learning environments. Teachers should encourage students to draw on their prior experiences in school to compile a list of behaviors and norms they believe will establish and maintain a high-functioning learning community. What caused them to feel unsafe?

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Sometimes this is the result of students who are distracted or not paying attention. This is particularly useful if you are using blended learning models, like station rotation or playlist , or if you create hyperdoc multimedia lessons and want to work with a small group or individual students. It tends to hold their attention longer.

Attention 399

Attention Blended Learning Writing Assignments 399

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities.

Blended Learning 285

Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 285

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes.

Gamification 338

Gamification Distance Learning Motivation Students 338

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. It seems as if a quick scan of one of the assigned pages is the best effort.

Instructors 89

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 89

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Feedback is an essential yet time-intensive task that artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively scale, ensuring every student receives the targeted support they need to confidently apply their learning. Grant Wiggins wrote an article for ASCD that identifies the qualities of high-quality feedback. Our mission is to defy that limit.”

Feedback 348

Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes.

Gamification 323

Gamification Distance Learning Students Motivation 323

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

My excitement about blended learning stemmed from the realization that learning, both inside and outside of my classroom, can take many different forms. ” When students are at the learning station with me, they have my undivided attention.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Middle School Middle School STEM 420

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. Ultimately, I want students to take an active role not only in their learning but also in the assessment of their progress as a learner.

Students 420

Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework? Some teachers do not assign homework.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

Teaching 330

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 330

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. Numerous applications and platforms can facilitate engaged learning and critical thinking , helping students consume information and analyze, evaluate, and create content responsibly.

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

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. There are multiple pathways to holding students accountable for their evidence of learning; one is to focus on cheating, the other is to focus on integrity. Miller, Murdock, Grotewiel, 2017).

Academic Integrity 88

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 88

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For many parents, teachers and caregivers who struggled through a year of remote learning, with all of its online homework assignments and Zoom classes, this has been a major relief. If my friends are paying attention, maybe I should too”).

Teachers 310

Teachers Attention Assignments Online Learning 310

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas? According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. We are to be the spark to ignite their passion for learning.

Student Engagement 307

Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 307

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2022

Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD include difficulty sustaining attention, completing assigned tasks at school (often including homework), physical restlessness, strain in social relationships and appearing off task due to daydreaming. Teachers are often familiar with the associated behaviors of ADHD.

Attention 290

Attention Assignments Activities Skills 290

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge.

Student Engagement 73

Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 73

Teach Hub

APRIL 30, 2025

Keeping students engaged is a daily goal that teachers are always trying to hit, and for good reason: its directly tied to how much students learn and retain. But lets be honest, coming up with fresh and creative ways to hold their attention isnt always easy. Assign roles within each group to help students stay focused.

Activities 78

Activities Teaching Learning Attention 78

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. Much has changed since then, as the world of online learning built for working adults has grown.

Online Learning 189

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Mobile Devices 189

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Classkick excels in creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for learning. 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.

Special Education 289

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 289

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2020

After twelve months of planning we launched a new daily schedule based on brain science and designed to encourage deeper learning and student wellbeing. In our old schedule, classes weren’t long enough for deep learning, our students were cognitively overloaded and nightly homework for every class raised anxiety and put pressure on sleep.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Learning Schools Feedback 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With this latest—and largest—surge of coronavirus infections in the United States, K-12 schools that hadn’t yet reopened for in-person learning now see few paths to do so in the near term, and many of the schools that were offering some face-to-face instruction are now pulling back into full-time remote learning.

Learning 218

Learning Internet Writing Failure 218