Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

There is an inequality of teacher attention. This inequality of attention is not a teacher shortcoming but rather a natural product of having a group of students in the physical classroom with the teacher while other students attend class online. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2025

Students also use Gemini for real-time academic help, such as asking follow-up questions and details about a particular topic. I feel like I can give more attention to my students and projects using AI rather than spending my whole afternoon or weekends working on the planning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of attention goes into protecting data. But do they give backup systems the attention they deserve? Here are some backup-and-restore questions that IT teams should consider: Click the banner below to learn about how the modern data platform fuels success.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

” Every year students ask me this question. One teacher asked, “How can you make sure students are paying attention and really learning something from these tours?” As teachers create their scavenger hunts, it is important to add questions about what students will see and what they will read as they complete the tour.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There are many ways to tackle this question and no right response. According to Merriam-Webster, engagement is defined as the act of engaging, which is to draw favorable attention or interest. Students are to consult with three other learners to see if they can get their questions answered before they come to me as the teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Attention is a so-called gateway between information and learning and is compared to a spotlight on a large stage (Keller et al.,

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I resent the magnetic pull that iPads and apps have on their time and attention. In the context of education, it’s crucial that we question why we are using technology. If educators consider these questions each time we plan an activity or lesson that encourages screen time, those activities are more likely to be meaningful.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Teachers who have traditionally planned a whole group lesson that moves the class, as a unit, through a series of learning activities find it nearly impossible to hold their students’ attention in the concurrent classroom. What questions or suggestions do they have? What’s working? What are they struggling with?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Where math and science are concerned, beginning with some sort of question and/or exploration and getting students interested in the task is aligned with what we know our brains are wired for.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2020

Here are five ways you can use technology to capture and hold the attention of language arts students. Located in the “Activities” tab of SMART Notebook, Monster Quiz allows the teacher to enter up to 10 multiple-choice or true/false questions to assess. Related content: How we turned around literacy instruction and student outreach.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Over a series of three meetings, my architect asked me countless questions about what I wanted in a home and how I used the space. ” I turned the question to the group and asked them to work with a partner to brainstorm all the barriers that might make it hard for all students to access information presented that way.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, encouraging students to read in and out of class is challenging as small screens command much of their time and attention. This trend begs the question: How can we encourage our students to read both inside and outside the classroom? Today, an alarming 30% are below grade level, with 25% scoring well below grade level.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate to this station, they receive focused attention and resources that address their unique learning challenges or advanced needs, ensuring that each student is supported where they are in their learning journey. Students receive individualized attention to address specific areas of struggle.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

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. What questions or wonderings do you have about this topic? What two questions do they have? Where are the gaps?

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2020

Claws and nails, vultures, third eyelids, Rasputin–these topics are sure to grab students’ attention. Once you find the video you want to use, you can use the TED-Ed Lessons editor to add questions, discussion prompts, and additional resources. Related content: 5 TED-Ed Lessons to introduce students to robotics.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

It is in the moments when students are practicing and applying that they encounter obstacles, have questions, and need additional support. I encourage teachers to consider the following question. In the same way, teachers should dedicate the same time and attention to feedback as they do to instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). Instead, teachers must strive to design student-centered learning experiences that challenge the students to think, discuss, problem-solve, collaborate, question, create, and reflect.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

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. I do not believe grades should happen to students. Click To Tweet This is easier said than done.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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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. 3-2-1 Reflection: As students watch the video, ask them to identify three things they learned (facts/information), two connections they made, and one question they have.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. Educators can integrate these tools into assignments, teaching students to question the reliability of sources, understand biases, and discern facts from misinformation.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Below is an image of teacher responses to the following questions: What are the benefits and challenges of the whole group, teacher-led model from your perspective? Below are the benefits and challenges of teaching in a whole group lesson.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As an administrator, this question was the guiding force of my coaching. In education, we often try to approximate whether or not learning is happening by evaluating the answers that students provide to certain questions. Plus, “learning” is a very challenging thing to measure.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Additionally, really pay attention to students who show a real curiosity about technology. These are the ones who talk frequently about new tech or ask a lot of questions; these kids are demonstrating a high level of interest in the topic. Some kids might do this for attention. Others simply because they can.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2021

These shifts beg the question: are we witnessing the beginning of K–12 disruption—the type Clayton Christensen described? Before I dive in on answering that question, let’s clarify what Disruptive Innovation means. What is Disruptive Innovation? Disruption, as defined by the Christensen Institute, is more than just upheaval.

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History Schools Attention Questions 313

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of simply listening to a teacher explain a concept, unpack a text, or model a strategy, students are challenged to ask questions, think critically, experiment and explore, and collaborate with classmates to learn. What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Because I have experience in the edtech industry, I have some thoughts on what I think the key question should be: How can I nurture a genuine love of learning? Human tutors can guide your child through complex reasoning processes and encourage them to question and explore ideas more thoroughly.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2022

It’s a question we ask students as young as kindergarten. I personally had the pleasure of watching my own kids answer this question at their kindergarten graduation (“dog breeder” and “ninja” – so proud!). Of course, this shouldn’t just be a question we ask in kindergarten and again in senior year.

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Students Attention Questions High School 284

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

I recently discussed these questions with two education experts on my podcast, What I Want to Know. There’s a lot of data now that shows that kids are not comprehending what they’re reading in the same way because that attention is being so distracted,” Wolf said.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning. Teachers can foster curiosity by setting up an “I Wonder” board where students post questions or topics they’d like to explore.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Completing hands-on tasks or projects to evaluate their skills, collaboration, and attention to task requirements. Contribution: Does the student contribute relevant ideas, questions, or solutions? Quick checks like quizzes, exit tickets, and questioning techniques provide valuable insights into students’ understanding.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

At ISTELive 23, that question was central to the annual edtech conference’s focus on what’s happening in education—and what’s next. Three questions have emerged as critical to this process: How can schools use AI to support student learning? To that end, ISTE has released a number of resources and guides focused around AI in education.

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Attention Skills Questions Teachers 280

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

They may also feel underprepared for reading focused non-fiction, informational texts that require more attention than a casual fiction novel. For the student that wants to prepare for in-class conversation, preparing and providing a few open-ended reading reflection questions (launchpad ideas) may be useful. Spinning Questions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they should be paying attention. The “Bored Board” can help give students options and eliminate the question, “ I’m done, now what?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Summaries : For students with significant issues with reading or attention issues, TAs can use AI tools to summarize long passages of text. Diffit provides leveled resources as well. Nearly all generative AI tools offer a summary function. Documentor.cc is a free summarizing tool that offers both detailed and concise summaries.

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