Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. Virtual social learning spaces create opportunities for the social and academic aspects of learning to collide. for a unit or text.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2018

A one-size-fits-all approach to learning doesn’t suit today’s students, and the same can be said for schools and classrooms–learning spaces will increasingly need to become flexible, accommodating multiple learning styles to enable students to perform their best.

Learning Styles 275

Learning Styles Learning Spaces Assignments Study 275

Gaggle Speaks

MAY 8, 2015

Although you’re not likely to bring in Italian rugs or French artwork to the classroom, the learning space is a very important aspect of effective teaching. Here’s what to consider for your learning space when using an LMS. Assignment Organization. Transform Discussion Boards. Provide a Feedback Loop.

Learning Spaces 83

Learning Spaces Hybrid Courses Learning Assignments 83

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom.

Education 357

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Assignments 357

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2017

If you don’t know what flipped learning is, or if you want to get a solid grip on the concept before you present it to your teachers, here’s a primer. In traditional classrooms, the teacher uses group space and time to instruct, and students use individual space at home to complete homework and other assigned activities.

Learning Spaces 201

Learning Spaces Learning Assignments Interactive Learning 201

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Designing dedicated sensory spaces throughout campus gives both neurodiverse and neurotypical students an area to gather themselves before tackling the next assignment or transitioning to a new class.

Accessibility 316

Accessibility Learning Styles Learning Spaces Assignments 316

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Self-led, active learning will also see a rise as teachers enable students to work at their own pace and make more decisions about their learning––from what types of assignments they complete to how they want to work in the classroom.

Education 305

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Reading 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Students are assigned a tech-integrated project and are faced with limited resources and inadequate workspaces to use the latest tools. They are trying to contribute to change, disrupt their classes, reach all learning types, and prepare learners for the latest careers. So how are we supporting change? 10 steps to support change.

Teachers 240

Teachers Assignments Students Participation 240

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Blended learning approaches combine digital assessment tools with traditional classroom instruction, creating seamless transitions between online and in-person learning experiences. Visual, auditory, and interactive elements combine to support each student’s unique learning preferences during group activities.

Gamification 235

Gamification Achievement Feedback Participation 235

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Can educators remotely share knowledge, create new lessons and deliver assignments to their students consistently, quickly and easily using this tool? Students may capture their learning without the constraints of a specific class time. Will this tool enable educators to assess their students’ understanding and growth over time?

Learning 195

Learning Motivation Assignments Feedback 195

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A critical component of any student’s educational journey is learning how to be better organized, complete tasks independently and persevere when an assignment is difficult. Unfortunately, this means that students’ assignments in other classes, extracurriculars and remediation plans are rarely taken into consideration.

Assignments 166

Assignments Mobile Devices Students Communication 166

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Building a classroom community in which all students feel valued and respected, and creating a learning space where everyone feels safe openly sharing their stories will take a lot of work. We need low-stakes, shareable writing assignments to break the ice, so I use micro-writing exercises as often as possible.

Writing 168

Writing Assignments English Essay 168

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

New, 21st-century pedagogies that focus on interactive curricula and collaborative assignments require new classrooms and media spaces to match. Schools and districts outfitting new classrooms and modern media spaces must remember that digital solutions are not just cool to use, they also should inspire. eli.zimmerman_9856.

Learning Spaces 162

Learning Spaces Study Discussions Assignments 162

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Yet we tend to overlook how ingrained social learning is in our institutions, especially in higher education—how purposefully college campuses are designed to maximize the accidental run-ins and organic engagements. We also miss the opportunity to use the power of technology to create social learning at scale.

Learning Spaces 152

Learning Spaces Learning Students Communication 152

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2020

Earlier in the week, his classmate Jennifer confided that she was not feeling comfortable with the recent math assignments, so we spent her 25 minutes reviewing math problems. I ask the student how they are feeling, if they have any questions about their assignments and if anything is new since the last time we spoke.

Communication 202

Communication Math Assignments Testing 202

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2025

Students reported feeling more prepared and reflective before reading a single assigned text. For the second part of the assignment, I asked them to respond to at least one other image; most opted to respond to two or three different posts. Of those, 24 are earning A’s or B’s and consistently completing their assignments.

English 148

English Syllabus Ethics Students 148

Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

This one student was given an assignment to evaluate a piece of art, and they did it, but they did it wrong. They misread the assignment instructions and used the wrong criteria to deliver it, but you can hear in the student’s voice that they are earnest, thoughtful, engaged. They had a hard time to begin with, and she understood that.

Feedback 192

Feedback Assignments History Evaluation 192

Edsurge

MAY 2, 2024

The first job of Ed was, how do you create one unified learning space that brings together all the digital tools, and that eliminates the high number of clicks that otherwise the student would need to navigate through them all?” Customer Service?

Schools 207

Schools Assignments Intelligence Questions 207

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In a recent survey, undergraduate students reported several concerns around Canvas use, including: Too much variability and lack of consistency across instructors and courses – all faculty use it differently which leads to challenges in finding information, resources, assignments, etc. So how do we begin to address these concerns?

Syllabus 122

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 122

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Moving the students to the center of their learning, instead of the teacher, increased participation, engagement, completion of assignments and built a dynamic, inquiry-based classroom culture. As I’ve learned, it is past-time for the removal of arbitrary time-constraints, such as Carnegie minutes, as the driving factor in learning.

Social Studies 217

Social Studies Learning English Students 217

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Can you tell me how you approached this assignment? Addressing educator concerns While AI tools enhance learning, educators often worry about overreliance and ethical concerns (Selwyn, 2019). and Che Guevara. Saul : At first, I was confused about what a myth really means. So, I started by looking it up online.

Essay 163

Essay Ethics Feedback Language 163

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2018

When educators first consider redesigning learning spaces, they might immediately conjure up mental images of free-flowing Starbucks lounges or something out of the Cult of Pedagogy blog’s Classroom Eye Candy series. Louis and has served as a design consultant for various schools.

Classroom Design 167

Classroom Design Mobile Devices Art Learning Spaces 167

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similar to Darby, I believe conversations about academic integrity and assignment design are crucial, and these conversations should extend to other learning spaces. By now, you have probably reached out to the director of the writer center, but have you talked to staff in tutoring centers or other learning assistance programs?

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 124

Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 1, 2015

The result is a magical combination of differentiated instruction and flipped learning. The notion of differentiated learning suggests that students receive the type of assignments relevant to their learning styles. Differentiated Instruction.

Learning Styles 111

Learning Styles Learning Lecturing Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similar to Darby, I believe conversations about academic integrity and assignment design are crucial, and these conversations should extend to other learning spaces. By now, you have probably reached out to the director of the writer center, but have you talked to staff in tutoring centers or other learning assistance programs?

Syllabus 119

Syllabus Academic Integrity eLearning Assignments 119

Gaggle Speaks

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Incorporate into Learning Spaces >> The learning space is a very important aspect of effective teaching. Here are three components to consider for your learning space when using an LMS. Here are some ways to use your LMS to facilitate instruction and coursework in the event of multiple snow days.

Learning 106

Learning Learning Spaces Testing Assignments 106

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In a recent survey, undergraduate students reported several concerns around Canvas use, including: Too much variability and lack of consistency across instructors and courses – all faculty use it differently which leads to challenges in finding information, resources, assignments, etc. So how do we begin to address these concerns?

Syllabus 105

Syllabus Instructors Assignments Faculty Development 105

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2024

The first job of Ed was, how do you create one unified learning space that brings together all the digital tools, and that eliminates the high number of clicks that otherwise the student would need to navigate through them all?” the company’s then-CEO, Joanna Smith-Griffin, said at the time.

Education 208

Education Students Learning Spaces Assignments 208

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2017

I can see if there are children running around, or I can see what kind of chaos they might have in their learning space.” Other tools do the job as well, and some course-management systems allow students to submit videos, audio or text for any assignment. I can peek into their environment a bit,” she says. “I

Instructors 148

Instructors Discussions Course Evaluations Writing 148

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Considerations for Respectful Storytelling Safe Learning Spaces: Building a safe learning space where trust is built may prime students for sharing their stories. This takes time, so teachers may want to wait to assign storytelling until rapport has been built in the classroom.

Students 105

Students Art Writing Learning Spaces 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

Allowing students to make their own choices and to be in charge of what they learn creates an atmosphere of independence and engagement. Educators should nurture curiosity.

Motivation 174

Motivation Students Feedback Achievement 174

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Professional Development Goes ‘Project-Based Learning’ Mr. Matt Flugum, a TCU Teacher on Special Assignment and Digital Learning Specialist, networked with other districts and institutes, eventually developing a learning structure to implement research into the personalized art each teacher brings to the profession.

Teachers 167

Teachers Learning Peer Review Students 167

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Considerations for Respectful Storytelling Safe Learning Spaces: Building a safe learning space where trust is built may prime students for sharing their stories. This takes time, so teachers may want to wait to assign storytelling until rapport has been built in the classroom.

Students 97

Students Art Writing Learning Spaces 97

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

My students don’t always work so collaboratively—they are ninth graders, after all, and are accustomed to working on individual assignments for the benefit of their own grades. They weren’t completing an assignment for a grade, but building something for real people. But something about this project pulled them together.

Feedback 167

Feedback Students Failure Assignments 167

Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

They would forget to do assignments. Weathers explains why he made this shift: “What I typically see is that prompt is available for students the moment they enter the learning space. Step 3: Table of Contents At this point, the teacher distributes any handouts, resources, or returned assignments to students for the day.

Teaching 132

Teaching Students Assignments Skills 132

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We have no place to showcase our students' work, no place to create “cool down spaces” or work stations. Most of them are doing foundational work, which is more than three grade levels below their assigned grade, and many of them feel vulnerable among their peers and feel uncomfortable having their learning needs on display.

Teaching 148

Teaching Special Education Students Attention 148

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

But we’re also capturing more time to learn. They’re immediately into a learning space personalized for them. They have various software applications based on their learning needs. We had a dedicated implementation specialist from ClassLink assigned to support implementation and professional development.

Teachers 163

Teachers Motivation Questions Internet 163