Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com.

Blended Learning 158

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 158

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Video learning modules, text-to-speech and translation capabilities provide educators new approaches to teaching historical concepts and critical thinking. Each video module includes an outline of key concepts, essential vocabulary terms, and word-for-word video transcripts to provide well-rounded instruction for history.

History 211

History Blended Learning Critical Thinking Curriculum 211

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

This twist on the station rotation model combines the strategic collection and use of data with student agency to create a more personalized and student-centered approach to this blended learning model. In a traditional station rotation, all students rotate through the same sequence of learning activities or stations.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion. The routine can be applied to various situations, from analyzing a piece of art to discussing a historical event.

Metacognitive Skills 360

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

This routine fosters critical thinking and enhances the meaningful integration of new learning into an individual’s cognitive framework. Challenge: Discuss any difficulties they faced during the creation process. Challenge: Ask students to critically evaluate any ambiguities or contradictions in the text.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2020

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com.

Blended Learning 113

Blended Learning Authentic Assessment Learning Quizzes 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com.

Blended Learning 124

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 124

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Previous research indicates that students who report positive teacher-student relationships were more likely to report high engagement with their learning, and strong teacher-student relationships have been associated with higher academic performance, feelings of competence, greater attendance rates, and pursuit of secondary education.

Student Engagement 297

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 297

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital resources such as interactive e-books, educational apps, and multimedia content enrich the learning experience, making lessons more engaging and accessible. Additionally, smart K-12 learning integrates emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create immersive and interactive learning experiences.

Learning 257

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 257

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Providing students with choices to transfer and apply their learning encourages deeper thinking and enhances their ability to communicate their understanding effectively. These choices promote active engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to connect and apply concepts in various contexts.

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com.

Blended Learning 102

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 102

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Even during the past school year, many educators who previously used the blended learning approach decided to reduce the amount of virtual learning. However, because of the growth of online learning platforms, even the basic content has moved to a virtual environment. Online discussions can move to face to face.

Blended Learning 182

Blended Learning Critical Thinking History Attention 182

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. By not allowing students to take more responsibility for their learning, we risk leaving them unprepared for these future challenges.

Students 195

Students Motivation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 195

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Common Core programs use research-based approach to help students learn reasoning, critical thinking. Ready Common Core Mathematics emphasizes conceptual understanding through reasoning, modeling, and discussion that explores the structure of mathematics while also developing students’ procedural fluency.

Math 164

Math Evaluation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 164

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2016

They have to foster deeper understanding among their students, addressing not only core content standards but also key 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving. Next page: Simplifying assessment and blended learning. It’s far too much for them to manage.

Teachers 180

Teachers Evaluation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 180

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Eduverse offers a new way to learn, enabling students to collaborate in engaging virtual spaces where the impossible becomes a reality. The Cook Center for Human Connection facilitated discussions about the importance of student mental health awareness and youth suicide prevention–and the critical role parents play in these efforts.

Mobile Devices 344

Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 344

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com.

Blended Learning 89

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 89

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning Aids All Students. Traditional teacher-centered instructional practices, such as recitation or lectures, have given way to hands-on activities, student-led discussions, ­collaboration and group learning — all hallmarks of personalized learning.

Blended Learning 156

Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Students 156

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

They are useful for integrating various subjects and can make learning more engaging by connecting different areas of study through a common theme. Skill-based: These choice boards focus on developing specific skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, active reading, vocabulary development, or communication.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Math Exams Attention 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online. Email me at askatechteacher@gmail.com.

Blended Learning 82

Blended Learning Learning Authentic Assessment Writing 82

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion.

Ethics 52

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Fostering meaning-making requires that educators cultivate learning environments and design learning experiences that encourage students to question, analyze, synthesize, and apply information in new contexts. There are many vehicles for meaning-making, some individual and some collaborative.

Critical Thinking 195

Critical Thinking Knowledge Beliefs Participation 195

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Additionally, technology has reshaped classroom interactions, enabling students to communicate and collaborate beyond physical boundaries through online discussions, shared documents, and video conferencing. How have curriculum standards adapted to meet the needs of todays students?

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

EdTech Magazine

JULY 29, 2019

Right now, at the top level, we’re doing “visioning days,” where we bring together students, teachers, principals, superintendents, parents and CIOs to discuss their goals. The purpose is to help them create a sense of urgency around the need to shift their learning strategies. .

Teaching Methods 138

Teaching Methods Blended Learning Coaching Languages 138

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But looking at 2024, here are some current trends in education: Technology Integration: Continued integration of technology into classrooms, with a focus on online learning, educational apps, and interactive tools. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Increased emphasis on social-emotional learning to support students’ well-being.

Education 130

Education Gamification Blended Learning Hybrid Learning 130

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

This could involve discussing the content with classmates, relating it to real-life examples, or applying it to solve problems. 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

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

Blended learning. Personalized learning. Competency- and project-based learning. In the life of our schools, we have seen the powerful way that our students through project-based learning have embraced deeper learning outcomes, and exhibited the habits of effective critical thinking, collaboration, and personal character.

History 135

History Critical Thinking Learning Interdisciplinary 135

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Online learning supports and facilitates social learning through learning management systems (LMS) which are used by educational institutes. Discussion Boards. Panel Discussion. e-Breakout rooms allow the teachers to break-up the entire class into various groups for online project work or discussion.

Gamification 105

Gamification Teaching Teachers Blended Learning 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards, complete weekly projects/summatives, and participate in a weekly video meeting. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Everything is online.

Blended Learning 60

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 60

Class Tech Tips

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion.

Ethics 103

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 103

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2016

After discovering how active my students were on Facebook, it was a no-brainer for me to incorporate social learning platforms like Edmodo to facilitate class discussions online. They’d have lively online discussions about the text. It was great—until I realized the need to evaluate how I was using this resource.

Learning Outcomes 148

Learning Outcomes Activities Learning Discussions 148

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Another reason for the concern is that as educators increasingly use digital tools to personalize learning for students, some have struggled to ensure that the environments they create are not isolating. The real magic of blended learning occurs when teachers use technology to boost human interaction, in both frequency and impact.

Failure 144

Failure Blended Learning Critical Thinking Middle School 144

Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 13, 2022

But most schools still are struggling to transition their day-to-day classroom instruction to include more critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and other ‘future-ready’ student competencies in ways that are substantive, meaningful, and aligned to those vision statements and graduate profiles. Wednesday, June 15.

Blended Learning 80

Blended Learning Coaching Critical Thinking Special Education 80

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Interactive whiteboards and smart displays facilitate dynamic presentations, fostering visual learning and engagement. Learning management systems (LMS) streamline course administration, enabling educators to organize content, assess student progress, and facilitate online discussions. What are digital education tools?

Technology 140

Technology Teaching Learning Learning Styles 140

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Coding platforms and robotics kits offer hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to apply programming concepts in a tangible way. Platforms like Scratch and robotics kits like LEGO Mindstorms empower students to experiment with coding and robotics, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Learning Teaching Methods 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Here’s what we discussed… Day 1: The Big Picture: Start With the Why – How is the innovation decade going to change learning of, by, and for young people? – Transmedia – Blended learning models – Personalization v. All the interaction and discussion with my table group.

Evaluation 107

Evaluation Discussions Art Beliefs 107