Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

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.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Teaching Metacognitive Skills Learning 195

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

I’ve taught in person, online, and in blended learning environments. Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Discussions Writing 543

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

In spring 2021, inspired by feedback from students, I redesigned my two undergraduate education courses as blended learning courses. While I was familiar with the benefits of blended learning (e.g., So, what is blended learning? 2019; Vallée et al., 2019; Vallée et al.,

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 132

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. The districtwide shift towards blended learning began in 2015 when Erica Hartman was hired as Supervisor of Technology Integration.

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Blended Learning Learning Elementary School Elementary School 146

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This structure balances differentiated instruction and uniform content delivery, providing personalized support and consistent foundational learning for all students. This dual approach ensures that all students receive consistent, targeted attention, maximizing opportunities for growth and understanding.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Leveraging Blended Learning Models to Ensure Equity The teacher-led whole-group lesson design makes it challenging to ensure ELs get an equitable experience since it limits how much time teachers can spend supporting individual students.

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. Moreover, the pacing of these live presentations is unlikely to accommodate all students’ learning needs.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

In spring 2021, inspired by feedback from students, I redesigned my two undergraduate education courses as blended learning courses. While I was familiar with the benefits of blended learning (e.g., So, what is blended learning? 2019; Vallée et al., 2019; Vallée et al.,

Blended Learning 98

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 98

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information? Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

By integrating choice boards, we put students in the driver’s seat, allowing them to control the pace and path of their learning experience. Simultaneously, choice boards free teachers to focus their time and attention on working with individual students or small-group instruction, providing more personalized support or challenge.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Math Exams Attention 195

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2021

EdSurge: How did the new Shared Teacher Dashboard change remote and blended learning for you and your co-teacher? She can see answers and add feedback. And now, not only can I give that feedback, so can she. We are in a blended learning setting right now. By 10:20 a.m. that day, we were already using it.

Teaching 191

Teaching Blended Learning Learning Feedback 191

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Teachers can use these tools to monitor student progress, making it easier to identify areas where intervention is needed and offer timely feedback. Here are five key benefits of technology in the classroom: Enhanced Engagement : Interactive tools, such as educational apps, videos, and gamified learning platforms, make lessons more engaging.

Technology 146

Technology Teaching Quizzes Learning 146

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Personalized learning takes center stage, tailoring educational content to individual student needs and learning styles. Smart K-12 platforms use algorithms to analyze student performance and provide real-time feedback, allowing educators to tailor their teaching strategies and interventions accordingly.

Learning 255

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 255

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2016

To fix this problem, I used the “sandwich approach” in the feedback I gave him. This feedback was usually something simple like, “I love your idea here!”. By this time, he was able to write complete sentences, and I was able to direct my feedback more toward the actual writing style and plot lines of his stories.

Teaching 189

Teaching Writing Reading Feedback 189

Edsurge

JULY 15, 2016

It fuels human connection when students learn in physical isolation from one another and reduces the likelihood of hurt feelings that result when written exchanges are misunderstood. Instructor video feedback has also been shown to improve social presence, which is correlated with the development of an instructor-student relationship.

Accessibility 133

Accessibility Disabilities Instructors Learning 133

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

Dweck found that feedback, even that of a positive nature, did not necessarily encourage sustained effort through obstacles. Feedback that praised inherent ability, for example, “Good work! On the other hand, feedback that focused on a student’s efforts such as, “Good Work! As Tyng et al.

Teaching 116

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 116

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

This encoding involves attention and perception, allowing the brain to filter and focus on relevant information. This teacher-led model typically positions students as passive recipients of information rather than active agents striving to understand what they are learning.

Knowledge 195

Knowledge Participation Discussions Writing 195

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational software, including interactive simulations and virtual labs, brings abstract concepts to life, enhancing experiential learning. Furthermore, adaptive learning platforms, like Khan Academy and Duolingo, cater to individual student needs, offering personalized learning paths and immediate feedback.

Technology 138

Technology Teaching Learning Learning Styles 138

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

Dweck found that feedback, even that of a positive nature, did not necessarily encourage sustained effort through obstacles. Feedback that praised inherent ability, for example, “Good work! On the other hand, feedback that focused on a student’s efforts such as, “Good Work! As Tyng et al.

Teaching 98

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 98

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2017

This in turn enables them to get in the door and get the attention from hiring managers they deserve. They must be able to plan projects, use data to solve complex problems, and give and get feedback. Increase Confidence Untapped college students have overcome incredible hurdles to get where they are.

Students 135

Students Essay Feedback Fairness 135

Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2025

We just brought them back and kind of brought them to everyone’s attention and created more awareness around them and just added some of those AI pieces, but not fully changing. And if you have any feedback, if you have any questions, any comments, please feel free to reach out. And that will be happening.

Schools 198

Schools Coaching Fairness Technology 198

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

The Rise of Online Schooling Has Changed the Way We Think About Learning Before the pandemic, online schooling was an option. K12 online schooling, virtual academies, and blended learning models are not only surviving, theyre thriving. Then theres attention span. This can make learning feel lonely.

Technology 52

Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2017

Although it has gotten little attention, a section of ESSA encourages schools to develop strategies for greater parent participation —and to make use of Title 1 funding to do so. The videos, 18 to date, include specific, hands-on suggestions as well as feedback surveys. How to enable mobile learning.

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eLearning Technology Blended Learning English 123