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Teacher Engagement Part I: Understanging Cognitive Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? Teachers Find their Role as Designer of Learning Experiences Cognitively Engaging. Teachers as Architects of Learning Experiences. What do teachers find mentally stimulating about their work?

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Building critical thinking skills online

eSchool News

As educators, we often hear about the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to our students. In an online academic environment, the focus on critical thinking skills is amplified. Our learning model fosters independence and self-advocacy with applications in all areas of a student’s life.

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3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment

eSchool News

STEAM lessons in particular, with their exploratory and experiential elements, may seem impossible to deliver in a remote learning model. Here’s how educators, whether they’re teaching 100% virtual or in a blended learning environment, can teach STEAM concepts in a hands-on, playful way.

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The Station Rotation Model

Catlin Tucker

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

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Student-Created Review: Engage Your Learners and Save Time!

Catlin Tucker

The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking. Given that my focus is on designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences utilizing blended learning, I suggest that teachers rethink their traditional approaches to helping students prepare for assessments.

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Shift to Leveraging Formative Assessment for Metacognition

Catlin Tucker

They can reflect on their progress, the effectiveness of their learning strategies, and their growth over time. This reflective process is key to promoting self-awareness and critical thinking.