Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” Teachers can hyperlink the individual words to videos so students can listen to the teacher sound out the word and define it. Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. virtualjigsaw. #3

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. This fall, students will likely be learning, at least in part, online. Given that reality, I wanted to share a collection of strategies designed to engage students in active learning online. Sort It Out. Online Fishbowl. 5 minutes).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, an increasing number of students will be able to access grade-level texts. While I do believe that there will be some adjustment to find the right mix, I don’t think improved literacy results from aligning instruction to the science of reading will be cyclical or short-lived.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Peer-to-peer conversations can help students to make connections with each other and course content. There has been a noticeable decline in students’ engagement with course materials, evidenced by reduced annotations and superficial reading habits (Deale & Hyun, 2021; Mizrachi & Salaz, 2022).It Stalnaker, J.,

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 3, 2024

At this point in the school year, you have had time to establish classroom routines, nurture your relationships with students, and design and facilitate entire units of study. It’s the perfect time to ask your students for feedback. I like to remind students that all of us are learning in the classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Encouraging students to complete work outside of class has always been a struggle. But many college professors say it has gotten even harder in recent years as students prioritize their mental health, have trouble adhering to deadlines and are more skeptical of the purpose of homework.

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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.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2024

This fall, after a restless night overthinking an assignment for my upcoming class and drinking three cups of not-strong-enough coffee, I added the final touch on my latest assignment for students in my World History II class. A core part of that is preparing students to write out in the real world. To what end?

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Assignments Essay History Social Studies 205

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2019

In a Twitter chat this month, I mentioned student-designed units. My favorite unit each year is the unit my students’ design. I strive to release responsibility of the learning to students gradually. I provide a list of texts students can choose from for the final unit. How much will they read each day?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 12, 2019

Although many teachers recognize the importance of making students active agents in the classroom, it is easy to overlook student agency when we plan our lessons. However, the ability to make key decisions about their learning is a powerful motivator for students. Can students decide how they will accomplish a task?

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Assignments Students Blended Learning Motivation 420

eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

That way, they can use that data to design learning experiences that better meet the needs of their students. The post-lesson reflection is an opportunity for students to pause and assess what they think they have learned in a lesson or series of lessons. The third piece to this puzzle is a post-lesson reflection. Sketchnotes.

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Learning Assignments Students Knowledge 420

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers all over the country are being asked to teach “concurrent classrooms” in which some students attend class in person and others attend virtually. The teacher in a concurrent classroom attempts to meet the needs of the students in class and online simultaneously. instruction, scaffolds, practice, assignments).

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

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. The LMS becomes the space where we engage students in learning. It is not merely a vehicle to disseminate resources or collect assignments.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

CLEVELAND – To help educators provide students with the books they need as efficiently as possible, OverDrive Education announced the new On-Demand Class Set digital access model for curriculum titles. This model makes available ebooks and audiobooks on-demand in the Sora reading app to as many students as needed, with or without codes.

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Curriculum Reading Assignments Accessibility 241

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. Teachers using StudySync can use the Access Prior Knowledge Activities in the First Read Lessons to engage students in asynchronous online discussions using Google Classroom or a learning management system, like Schoology.

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Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

I wanted students to take ownership of their progress and skill development. I do not believe grades should happen to students. If students are going to develop as learners, then they need to track their progress, reflect on their specific skills, and identify areas that need more time, attention, and improvement.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But there are some strategies that have proven to be more effective than others in helping all students succeed. One of the most basic, yet effective, strategies is giving students choice and agency over their learning. The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated.

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Students Motivation Achievement Assignments 348

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and the turn to emergency remote learning pose numerous issues with respect to the health and well-being of students. Related content: In a time of crisis, a reading tournament scores big. These risks, nevertheless, can be mitigated through shared experiences and the maintenance of interpersonal communication.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. ESL students won’t be able to succeed at school or college if they can’t use the language well enough: Their grades and overall subject knowledge will suffer.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

After reading Catlin Tucker’s blog post, 5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction , I was inspired to reflect on and revise a mini-unit I designed focusing on the short film Alike by Daniel Martinez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez. I love reimagining a unit or lesson after I have taught it a few times.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Some are beginning entirely online and others are returning to school on a modified schedule where they will only see students in person a couple of days a week. So, the question many teachers are asking is, “How should I spend my limited time with students in the classroom or in video conferencing sessions?

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Blended Learning Learning Assignments Activities 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Assignment Checklist. Choice is a powerful motivator.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

Homework can be challenging for all children, but for students with autism, it can be challenging. Set aside dedicated study time, designate a quiet space, and make a visual schedule for completing assignments. Incorporate Interests Many students with autism have very specialized areas of interest.

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Assignments Students Math Motivation 292

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2020

Many experts urge teachers not to stress if they haven’t scheduled 6 daily hours of learning for their students–children are already likely stressed from an unexpected school break, so balancing academic time with fun time is perfectly fine. “When it comes to remote teaching, start with reassurances to students.

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Students Assignments Math Writing 359

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day. Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups.

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Culture Feedback Languages Language 266

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

Technically, the student is correct–Anne hides Peter’s shoes because she is bored and tired of being cooped up in the small apartment she is forced to hide in. The student understands the underlying motives driving the character’s behavior here. These students suffered from “Texting Sickness.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, we recognize that each of our students is on their own unique learning journey. Any teacher hoping to meet their students where they are and help them grow into active learners cannot rely on a one-size-fits-all method of instruction. Engineering requires students to optimize and challenges them to grow.

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Teaching Philosophy Students Assignments Culture 286

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Students construct and confirm meaning, in part, through dialogue with their peers. Online discussions offer an avenue to connect students online and facilitate knowledge construction; however, many teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement online. Students may be shy or need more time to process the questions.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma. I always work to make my lessons both informative and accessible for each kid.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention.

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Students Critical Thinking Lecturing Culture 294

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

When I work with elementary teachers, one of the biggest challenges they face is the wide range of reading skills in their classrooms. A first-grade class may have students who are struggling to decode while other students are reading at a third-grade level. Students were so excited to participate in the book club!

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Who wants to read a depressing newsletter about a year fraught with challenges? My research made it clear that two of the most significant factors impacting teacher engagement was the depth of our relationships with students and our relationships with our colleagues. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. I disagree.

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Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Many students do not become readers until they encounter “the book.” Unfortunately, most secondary curriculum relies on a one-size-fits-all approach to reading. Instead of being assigned a book they must read, students are given a menu of books to choose from and the teacher groups them according to their book selection.

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