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.

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.

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Instructors Assignments Textbooks Essay 201

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.

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. What questions or suggestions do they have? Teachers can create a simple Google Form to collect quick formative assessment data and create an avenue for students to ask questions or request help.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

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.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 93

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.

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 334

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. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Wiggins says the best feedback is: Goal-oriented or referenced: Feedback should clarify the goals of the assignment or task, guiding students toward a clear desired result or outcome. Teachers still play a central role, inputting assignments, selecting or creating rubrics, and determining how many attempts a student has to submit an answer.

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Feedback Coaching Assignments Motivation 348

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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Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). Instead, teachers must strive to design student-centered learning experiences that challenge the students to think, discuss, problem-solve, collaborate, question, create, and reflect.

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. Educators can assign projects where students must present different viewpoints on a controversial topic, prompting them to research thoroughly and distinguish credible sources from misleading ones.

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Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 317

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There are many ways to tackle this question and no right response. According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. Students are to consult with three other learners to see if they can get their questions answered before they come to me as the teacher.

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Student Engagement Teachers Students Attention 317

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. Through the platform, I create interactive lessons where students practice answering common interview questions.

Special Education 299

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 299

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

It begs the question, What is the value of racing through material if students don’t understand or retain it? Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning. Teachers can foster curiosity by setting up an “I Wonder” board where students post questions or topics they’d like to explore.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 337

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. The “Bored Board” can help give students options and eliminate the question, “ I’m done, now what?

Critical Thinking 327

Critical Thinking Middle School Middle School Lecturing 327

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. The Bored Board can help give students options and eliminate the question, I’m done, now what?

Students 306

Students Critical Thinking Lecturing Culture 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 want my children to enjoy the challenges of learning, to take in multiple sources, and to ask good questions about everything they engage with.

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Distance Learning Assignments Questions Reading 290

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Completing hands-on tasks or projects to evaluate their skills, collaboration, and attention to task requirements. Contribution: Does the student contribute relevant ideas, questions, or solutions? Quick checks like quizzes, exit tickets, and questioning techniques provide valuable insights into students’ understanding.

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Feedback Quizzes Discussions Coaching 431

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?

Blended Learning 298

Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 298

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Taking part in class discussions by consistently asking leading questions, extending student thinking, and contributing relevant, instructive subject matter expertise will build a strong foundation for collaboration and engagement. Check for questions frequently and provide timely feedback on progress. Establish good course practices.

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Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With education hanging in the balance, the question looms: Could AI be the answer? Teachers could focus their attention on areas where it’s needed most, providing support that goes beyond the basics and allows each student to thrive. Teachers shouldn’t have to worry about safeguarding the sensitive data AI systems generate.

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Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 325

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. Frequently Asked Questions. Should I build my playlist in a digital document or slide deck?

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Before I adopted phenomena-based instruction, most of the questions students asked were some variation on, “Is this going to be on the test?” With phenomena-based instruction, students create the “driving question” that they are trying to answer, and therefore never ask me if it’s going to be on the test.

Science 334

Science STEM Testing Questions 334

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. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom.

Teaching 331

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 331

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.

Teachers 331

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 331

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 190

Online Learning Instructors Coaching Syllabus 190

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2017

Motivating learners is a key element in teaching and we are well versed on all the methods to introduce topics and start lessons with attention-grabbing techniques. Next page: An assignment that turns students into teachers–with success!).

Teachers 203

Teachers Critical Thinking Motivation Students 203

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2022

Shea Smith starts the middle-school digital media class he teaches with a ritual: He asks his students to open up their Chromebooks and answer a simple question, “How are you feeling today?” A second fill-in-the-blank question invites students to add if there is anything else they’d like to tell the teacher, though that’s optional.

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Teachers Attention Students Questions 215

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. Missed Signals Shed Cheated in Her Previous Marathon The press coverage from Boston caught the attention of a New Yorker named Susan Morrow.

Academic Integrity 89

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 89

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. To find out, they ask each other questions with “yes” or “no” responses. Are you in South America?

Elementary School 272

Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking Communication 272

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 299

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 299

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

While aesthetically pleasing, these may be a distraction to some students , such as those with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. . Educators must consider additions to assignments to ensure they are accessible for all students.

Accessibility 163

Accessibility Learning Attention Assignments 163

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2016

The notebook supports the Acer TeachSmart solution, which enables new ways of classroom interaction, and empowers teachers with tools and cloud-based services to distribute class materials and collect assignments digitally. For example, teachers can post multiple-choice questions to the entire class. Classroom in the Cloud.

Multiple Choice Questions 184

Multiple Choice Questions Assignments Attention Participation 184

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. Tips for implementing this practice: Let students know what is expected throughout the day or on certain assignments—setting this up at the beginning of the school year is crucial. 4: Hands-on learning.

Student Engagement 312

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 312

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Moreover, the fact that the actual assignment was still completed on paper and turned into the bin on my desk at the end of the period allowed reluctant students a smoother transition into the paperless world. I set up all students with traditional paper-pencil textbook work on their assigned literary movement.

Assignments 189

Assignments Textbooks English Activities 189

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This shift from standardized assignments to personalized projects can make learning more engaging and relevant for each student. So if we want students to be doing creative thinking, then 30 assignments done by 30 different students should all look different. The benefits of this creative assignment are clear to every educator.

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Multiple Choice Questions Assignments Intelligence Skills 207