Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? What would that look like?” ” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 12, 2016

This week I had the pleasure of training a group of elementary teachers on blended learning strategies. Elementary teachers, who are teaching all subjects, may combine reading, math and vocabulary activities on a single board. how they will engage with the information (learning modality). Student choice. Assessment.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams for Education: Find the Blended Learning Tool that Works Best. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can get started with using blended learning platforms. What Are Blended Learning Platforms? eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 02/13/2019 - 14:12.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

This twist on the station rotation model combines the strategic collection and use of data with student agency to create a more personalized and student-centered approach to this blended learning model. In a traditional station rotation, all students rotate through the same sequence of learning activities or stations.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. The districtwide shift towards blended learning began in 2015 when Erica Hartman was hired as Supervisor of Technology Integration.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Barriers to Effective Transfer and Application of Learning Assigning the same task to all students without offering any choices can significantly hinder the effective transfer and application of learning. Can you suggest creative assignments for grade students to express their learning about ?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 4, 2024

In my last blog post, Using the Station Rotation Model in Math , I wrote about the benefits of shifting from a whole group, teacher-led lesson design to small-group differentiated instructional sessions. Math is no different! When coaching teachers, I encourage them to consider a math journal at that offline station.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Oak Heights Elementary School students performing at the 40th percentile or below in reading or math received targeted intervention that helped them increase 1.58 MobyMax is an integrated personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students. They get 20 minutes of reading and 20 minutes of math.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Math is a linear subject, with each concept building on the one before. Math teachers are also responsible for covering a large number of standards in a school year. Most math curricula are designed for a whole group teacher-led lesson where the teacher is expected to cover a new concept or process every day.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The mere idea can be intimidating, and figuring out ways to develop ownership through teaching and learning practices compounds the challenge. Teachers, or “Learning Facilitators” as they are called at LUSD, are able to offer guidance to each student in helping them decide which option is best for their education. ReNew Dolores T.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2015

Compass Learning recently announced its Pathblazer math and reading intervention solution and Hybridge blended learning solution have been enriched with more than 800 new digital learning activities for grades 6-8. Next page: How the system identifies student learning gaps and assigns digital learning activities.

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Testing Activities Blended Learning STEM 198

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Before her current role, however, Sarah taught math for six years. That’s when she learned how valuable simple creative tools like Screencastify can be for educators. Tippecanoe School Corporation has been using Screencastify as a tool for in-person learning for multiple years.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2019

This year, we will use video as an informal look at the level of math conversations going on in their classrooms.”. Barb Corna, lead academic specialist for the Accelerate Math program. Originally we partnered with Education Elements to provide on-site personalized learning PD and consulting.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2016

Redbird Advanced Learning Mathematics is a digital curriculum platform for in-class or blended learning use that incorporates robust, research-based adaptive technology. Teachers can assign students to grade-level learning tracks or let them sort themselves with a course placement activity. Redbird Mathematics.

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Math Blended Learning Assignments Grades 118

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. Blended learning occurs when an education program combines Internet-based media with traditional classroom methods.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2018

The long weeks of summer break are wonderful for family time and vacations, but not so wonderful at keeping students on a positive learning curve. Young children especially benefit from fun math games. ORIGO Education , a curriculum publisher specializing in early math education, pulled together a list of fun summer activities.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

These face-to-face classes provide a counterpoint to the flexibility and independence of the digital core curriculum, where subjects like math and language arts are taught, which allows students to apply what they learn online in collaborative, project-based learning experiences.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The mere idea can be intimidating, and figuring out ways to develop ownership through teaching and learning practices compounds the challenge. Teachers, or “Learning Facilitators” as they are called at LUSD, are able to offer guidance to each student in helping them decide which option is best for their education. ReNew Dolores T.

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Blended Learning Students Counselling Feedback 202

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2020

The United States ranked 36th in math and 13th in reading among 79 countries and regions that took the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2018. Many policymakers, families and educators hold onto the nostalgia of the traditional school model, but it was failing us even before the pandemic.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

So Boyle, who is a secondary school principal at Dalian American International School, located on China’s northeastern coast, let teachers email assignments during the first few weeks out and skip most instruction. His time as a blended learning instructor in Taos, N.M., I’m not being rude. I’m trying to build a skill here.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Elementary Math. Blended Learning. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. You can watch the video, rewatch, submit assignments and assessments when you’re ready. There is also a free trial, to be sure this approach fits my way of learning. Student-led Classroom Management.

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Teaching Education Learning Assignments 179

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The ideal would be to have all assignments, assessment, and submittals for each student curated in one spot that automatically updates as the year progresses–and provides actionable reports. Assignments can be exit tickets, homework, a midterm, a paper, a presentation, a quiz, or a test. For many teachers, this is overwhelming.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

The program follows six key tenets: project-based learning, learner agency, whole person development, blended learning and competency-based assessment. Each student is assigned an individualized learning schedule that involves group work or one-on-one interventions with a teacher.

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Grades Elementary School Elementary School English 164

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2022

After nearly two decades of teaching, leading, researching and writing—all with a focus on personalized learning—Smith is taking another step forward in his life’s mission to better understand students and help them learn. We spoke with Smith to learn more about his vision.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

KIPP Bay Area math teacher Tricia Dong. A few years ago, she could see that some of her fifth graders struggled with second grade math skills, while others were capable of eighth grade content on the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. Eureka Math curriculum while adopting the Common Core standards.

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Teachers Math Testing Grades 164

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

We’ve seen stories about a dropout factory, or a district school where only a small percentage of students are proficient in math or reading (and not getting any better with time or interventions or waivers). Why should students be penalized for moving quickly through an assignment?

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k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

There is a stronger emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, where subjects like science, math, and technology are integrated to reflect real-world applications. Teachers also worry about the possibility of students using AI to complete assignments without truly engaging in the learning process.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. So I decided to accommodate the 100th Day fever by wrapping it in learning. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. They love parties. Vocabulary.

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History Schools Learning Writing 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. Break the class into teams and assign each an equal number of the elements up to one hundred.

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Schools Learning History Writing 158

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

While it’s tempting to fret about how students will learn, and what online tools will make that possible, all that should take a backseat to something more important: their mental health and wellbeing, says Reshan Richards, director of studies at New Canaan Country School in Connecticut and a board member of Global Learning Academy.

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Teaching Distance Learning Schools Internet 208

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2020

“…on average, students’ achievement scores declined over summer vacation by one month’s worth of school-year learning…” ( Brookings ). Often, it revolves around repetitive schedules, assigned grades, and/or being forced to take subjects they don’t enjoy. This doesn’t have to happen. Think about what students don’t like about school.

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Activities Math Textbooks Blended Learning 116

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

. #5 Reflect on Growth Over Time Invite students to reflect on their progress by comparing two similar assignments or products from different points in the school year. This side-by-side analysis helps them see evidence of growth and build a stronger sense of ownership over their learning journey.

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Testing Learning Critical Thinking Essay 195

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2017

Westendorf melded the lessons he learned in Japan with his Stanford MBA and years of experience teaching and leading schools. The result is LearnZillion , serving up teacher-developed math and English Language Arts curriculum through an innovative curriculum-as-a-service model. Complete curriculum for 4th grade math.

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Curriculum Math English Ethics 141

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2020

Some colleagues say the 100th Day is a rich teachable moment that revolves around math. So I decided to accommodate the 100th Day fever by wrapping it in learning. Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. They love parties. Vocabulary.

History 120

History Schools Learning Writing 120

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

We as teachers know that math and science can easily be taught using real-life experiences in lieu of a textbook. The problem in the past has been convincing our learning partners of that truth. Personalized learning must start with flexible learning spaces. Students sit all over the place, rarely in their assigned seats.

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