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5 Tips for Teaching Online

Catlin Tucker

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed.

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Assignments with Significance

Faculty Focus

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Students view the work as simply a hurdle to be crossed, and once submitted and assessed, worthy of nothing more than being discarded. Collaboration. What a waste!

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An Active Reading Strategy for Any Learning Landscape

Catlin Tucker

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. Whole Group Rotation Model.

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The Station Rotation Model: Arrange Your Furniture to Maximize Focus and Engagement

Catlin Tucker

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. From the color of the walls to the lighting and temperature, every aspect of the room can contribute to a student’s ability to feel comfortable and stay focused.

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Survey Reveals Critical Insight Into Teachers’ Technology Use and Challenges 

eSchool News

“Teachers also acknowledged the critical ability to personalize learning for each student and to accommodate diverse learning needs through technology.” They spend almost as much time reviewing their students’ homework assignments.

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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

With the flexibility afforded by a full suite of digital content, teachers have the freedom to assign students dynamic work tailored to their needs. Student Engagement Matters According to educators surveyed, student engagement increases with content that is current and relevant to students’ lives.

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Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

eSchool News

The combination of automated assessment tools and flexible content delivery methods allows teachers to spot learning gaps quickly while giving students the freedom to master concepts through their preferred learning modes.