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. The benefit of assigning video instruction for homework is that students can control the time, place, and pace of the learning experience when they watch the video at home.

Blended Learning 467

Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 467

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In the absence of face-to-face classes, teachers can communicate they care about their students’ progress by providing them with feedback on their work. If students are working on a formal writing assignment or project, teachers can schedule 5-minute feedback sessions with individual students.

Feedback 546

Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing. The students can all see one another, creating a sense of community within the small group.

Learning Outcomes 481

Learning Outcomes Motivation Communication Coaching 481

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Group 1 researched the Great Depression and discussed its impact on the novel. Group 2 worked collaboratively to create a timeline of John Steinbeck’s life and discussed which events impacted his writing of the novel. It makes it so much easier to design tasks and challenges that foster communication and collaboration.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Middle School Middle School STEM 420

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 30, 2016

Teachers get super excited about integrating technology or want details about a project, assignment, or routine I do with my own kids. Allowing students to research, discuss, and share their findings takes time. Were you able to incorporate projects, creative assignments, technology, etc. My classes are only 50 minutes.”

Teachers 420

Teachers Evaluation Lecturing Blended Learning 420

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.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

English learners often face challenges in understanding lessons, participating in discussions and completing assignments , which can lead to lower achievement and increased feelings of isolation. Elianis It has helped me communicate better with my classmates when working on a project. an EB student.

English 93

English Language Languages Assignments 93

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

When I facilitate station rotation workshops with teachers using StudySync , I encourage them to consider designing offline discussion stations. There is value in having a small group of six to eight students discuss a text as opposed to facilitating a whole group discussion. Demonstrate nonverbal communication cues (e.g.,

Discussions 283

Discussions Writing Communication Questions 283

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

These characteristics are also critical to a high-functioning learning community where students enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency. Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly. Making mistakes is a normal part of the learning process. What did you learn?

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Achievement Coaching 506

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment.

Writing 330

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 330

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Last week it dawned on me that I can assign homework to be completed in pairs and groups virtually. Not only did students complete the assignments, but they were excited about it. Second, I communicated directly with parents. Here are some ideas for using assigned virtual partnerings and groupings with your students.

Assignments 318

Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 318

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. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

Key points: Educators should clearly communicate rules and expectations for AI It’s also worth keeping an open mind and learning a bit more about how AI tools work The discussion around the influence of AI writing on education has never been so active – all thanks to the launch of ChatGPT last year.

Writing 304

Writing Plagiarism Ethics Assignments 304

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Rooted in interaction and real-world application, the communicative approach prioritizes meaningful engagement over rote memorization, helping students develop fluency in natural, immersive ways.

Language 93

Language Languages Instructors Culture 93

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2023

That has sparked a burst of activity by teachers at schools and colleges to change their assignments to make them harder to game with this new tech — and hopefully more human in the process. For instance, on a recent assignment, some of the homework that came in didn’t sound like typical student work he was used to.

Assignments 148

Assignments Instructors Writing History 148

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Educators can even tap student enthusiasm for new technology by assigning–and assessing student learning using–multimedia projects. Secret 1: Multimedia assignments. These types of assignments are also harder to farm out to AI! Motivate students to act by incorporating action planning into assignments.

Teaching 344

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students? Ive been on the same page also.

Language 133

Language Languages Communication English 133

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Maybe they forget to turn in assignments, have trouble organizing their thoughts, or feel overwhelmed by fast-paced lessons. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Having a wide range of vocabulary helps students be better readers, writers, and ultimately better communicators. Jazzing the Text : In Content Area Vocabulary by Fisher and Frey, we learn that providing students opportunities to grow vocabularies with discussions is a significant component of word learning.

Technology 244

Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 244

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

. – Give students the option to take notes, draw or create sketchnotes, engage in discussion, or tinker. Conferencing & Coaching with Teacher Checks Strategically placing teacher checks into a playlist provides teachers with the opportunity to spend time with individual learners–in person or online–to review and discuss their progress.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By engaging in content creation, students learn how to effectively communicate ideas and information–essential skills in assessing media quality and authenticity. Educators can integrate these tools into assignments, teaching students to question the reliability of sources, understand biases, and discern facts from misinformation.

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Does the way in which you communicate with a bot yield different results?” “Is Tips for integrating AI into your K-12 digital citizenship curriculum In order to start integrating AI into your existing digital citizenship curriculum, let’s consider four main pillars of digital citizenship – safety, communication, literacy, and ethics.

Curriculum 300

Curriculum Ethics Plagiarism Communication 300

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

So, the teacher will use data to assign each student one or two “must-do” learning activities. These formative assessments can take the form of quizzes, short written responses, exit tickets, online discussions, and graphic organizers. For example, a teacher might design a station rotation with six stations.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Assignment: Exploring Leadership Through Superheroes In this assignment, students are asked to compare five leadership styles—autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire (sometimes called free-rein style), transactional, and transformational—with the leadership qualities of at least three superheroes.

Assignments 113

Assignments Teaching Ethics Textbooks 113

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s especially true when it comes to writing assignments: With poor writing skills, students can’t deal with essays and other homework the way they need to get a good grade. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication. all these require proper writing skills to avoid mistakes and misunderstanding.

Writing 290

Writing Skills Essay Language 290

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

While ChatGPT seems to have sprung up overnight to dominate current headlines, legislative discussions, and professional debates—ranging from doomsday predictions to practical celebrations related to improved efficiency with menial labor tasks—the introduction of this online Artificial Intelligence (AI) program can be traced back to 2018.

Assignments 124

Assignments History Art Ethics 124

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 327

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 327

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key.

Collaborative Learning 319

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 319

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

How will your staff communicate with students who aren’t submitting assignments? Once you have the answers to all these questions, create written guidelines and communicate them to your staff. What is your grading policy? Then, be available to answer any questions that may arise.

Exams 246

Exams Academic Integrity Schools Communication 246

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai. Interpersonal The interpersonal domain includes the collaborative and communication skills students need to work effectively with others and engage in shared tasks.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

4 Communicating about Progress. Teachers feel immense pressure to communicate with parents about student progress. I encourage teachers to shift the responsibility of communicating with parents to students. I provided templates to guide their communication to parents. 5 Playlists & Conferencing.

Metacognitive Skills 336

Metacognitive Skills Blended Learning Coaching Feedback 336

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 290

Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 290

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

There is a rising groundswell of discussion around assessing, documenting, communicating and assigning value to student learning — as well as relating this learning to higher education, vocational training, career pathways and living in the real-world. Changing Attitudes Toward Demonstrating Learning.

Intelligence 346

Intelligence Motivation Assignments Communication 346