Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students. Teachers are often intrigued by the station rotation model specifically.

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Blended Learning Curriculum Learning Coaching 265

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Students work independently to complete assignments and tasks. Students have access to teacher and peer support while completing assignments and tasks. The pre-work may involve students reading texts, watching videos, listening to podcasts, exploring teacher-curated resources online, and taking notes.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning Assignments Activities 546

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Who wants to read a depressing newsletter about a year fraught with challenges? Yet, it seemed wrong to pretend the year didn’t happen or that I learned nothing from it. Instead, I would love educators to embrace blended learning, not because they have to, but because it honors the diversity in our classes.

Learning 544

Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 29, 2016

When I train teachers on blended learning, I am often asked, “Is this the right way to do this?” ” My response is always the same, “There are lots of variations on each blended learning model. Then the task I assign with each reading is also different. They are constantly evolving.

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Blended Learning Assignments Writing Feedback 407

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.

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Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In our book UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I encourage teachers to work toward firm, often standards-aligned, goals. Not only can students select from these three avenues to demonstrate their learning, but you can also provide student agency in relation to the topic. Example: Craft a Strong Argument.

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Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 521

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. My students were reading Of Mice and Men and attempting to complete an explicit/implicit chart.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Middle School Middle School STEM 420

Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

Instead of marching lockstep through information as a class, I will assign a video for homework and use class time for practice. Students still have an opportunity to control the pace of their learning and work collaboratively with peers to apply the information. It can be preordered at a discount!

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Technology Blended Learning English 420

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

The categories students create and the labels they assign to each category provide insight into their thinking. Step 4: Ask students to make predictions about what they expect to learn based on the pile of words. What big ideas would they expect to explore studying this unit, reading this text, or working through this project?

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Online Learning Discussions Grades 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. For any teacher reading this post looking for strategies and support, I want to thank you for doing this job.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

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Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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

Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. Collaborative Annotations.

Active Learning 546

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 546

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 12, 2019

It also has the advantage of getting more students to lean into the learning happening in the classroom. When I work with teachers designing lessons using blended learning models, I encourage them to think about where in the lesson they can hand over decision making power to the students.

Assignments 420

Assignments Students Blended Learning Motivation 420

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 18, 2016

If we could describe our perfect teaching assignment, what would it be? This year as I stared at the form and asked myself, what is your perfect teaching assignment? In that time, my approach to teaching has radically changed as I’ve embraced technology and shifted to a blended learning model.

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Teaching English Blended Learning Assignments 414

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. According to Blended Learning Universe (n.d.),

Blended Learning 253

Blended Learning Learning Assignments Beliefs 253

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.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Activities Assignments Math 419

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience. For teachers, AI can create custom lesson plans, visual aids, or assessment tools.

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Blended Learning Teaching Metacognitive Skills Learning 195

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

A lack of access to connectivity and devices for distance learning, especially in low-income and under-resourced communities, has resulted in ELs being at a high risk for suffering from “COVID learning slide.” The study focused on 122 sixth-grade students enrolled in six supplemental reading classes at two district middle schools.

English 214

English Reading Blended Learning Distance Learning 214

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Assignment Checklist. These are often the same things that teachers outline in the initial description of the assignment, task, or project. I believe rubrics should be provided at the start of any assignment, task, or project that will be assessed using a rubric. but to avoid making notes on the other student’s work.

Feedback 546

Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

What is challenging about their teaching assignments? Elaborate: Apply Your Learning. During the elaborate stage, the members of a PLC take what they learned and design a learning experience, implement a specific strategy, or employ a specific blended learning model. Looking for a summer read?

Teachers 427

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

I point to each station’s location and review the assigned seating chart. Note: I don’t usually assign seats at the independent teacher-led station because that is where I will be.) Because students do not need to get out any materials when they transition, I set the transition timer to 20 seconds. I check for understanding.

Coaching 339

Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 339

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

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. Writing or typing detailed directions is time-consuming. Second, video directions put the students in control.

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Attention Blended Learning Writing Assignments 399

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I’ve experienced the phenomenon of reading a text, but when I get to the end of a page or the bottom of the article, I have no idea what the text was about. I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. Yes, my eyes technically scanned the words, but I wasn’t thinking about what I was reading.

Activities 195

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 195

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Share assignments digitally; ? Prioritize student reading proficiency and content knowledge of science and social studies; ? Leverage a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers; and. ? MMSD’s investment will provide its teachers the ability to utilize the ELA curriculum to: ?

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Art Languages Language English 241

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. 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. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program.

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Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 285

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 29, 2016

I see this reluctance to experiment all of the time when I am training teachers on blended learning models. Marika and I use Google Classroom to assign and manage our students’ work. In our Mental Health Unit, we read and performed Romeo and Juliet while researching mental health conditions and studying the human brain.

Teaching 386

Teaching English Feedback Assignments 386

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

” I know a lot of teachers who spend the summer reading, reflecting, and refocusing, but it is hard to take those resolutions we make in summer and put them into practice during the chaos of first few weeks of school. Teachers who are using blended learning models and technology tools with students must onboard, onboard, onboard!

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Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

Read it now: The blended learning models that can help schools reopen. States are creating plans for fall as many wonder how COVID-19 has impacted learning as we know it. eSN managing editor Laura Ascione gives five predictions for the post-COVID learning. Read it now: 5 predictions for post-COVID learning.

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Education Distance Learning Writing Blended Learning 319

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

Even though we are teachers, it doesn’t mean we stop learning, growing, and improving and their feedback can help us improve our practice. For example, I remember early in my career when I would collect feedback at the end of each semester, my students almost unanimously told me to stop assigning annotations each night with the reading.

Feedback 460

Feedback Students Reading Assignments 460

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs need ample opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A learning log or ongoing learning blog is a strategy you can use to encourage your students to spend time thinking about a particular assignment. What did they learn as a result of working on this assignment? At the secondary level, I like the learning blog over individual documents.

Learning 420

Learning Assignments Students Knowledge 420

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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Curriculum Skills Elementary School Elementary School 275

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Achieve3000 offers innovative new ways to empower blended learning and accelerate student literacy gains through differentiated instruction in the 2016-2017 school year. The program continuously evaluates each student’s exact skill level, learning temperament and learning pace. State-Customized Solutions.

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Blended Learning Textbooks Multiple Choice Questions Learning 100

Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2024

” I have the privilege of working with thousands of educators every year who are expanding their teaching toolboxes to include blended learning models , UDL , and student-led instructional strategies. Every year, I field hundreds of questions from the educators I work with and people who read my blog or listen to my podcast.

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Coaching Questions Blended Learning Feedback 222

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