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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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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.

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How and When to Give Feedback

Catlin Tucker

This tool serves as a catalyst for critical thinking, enabling students to extract maximum value from the feedback they receive. By exploring the task, the feedback, and its implications, students develop a more profound understanding of their own abilities and how they can utilize the feedback to elevate their learning experience.

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Why Don’t We Trust Students?

Catlin Tucker

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. This dynamic also robs students of opportunities to pursue their interests or take ownership of their learning journey.

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

Interactive multimedia content, gamified elements, and virtual simulations make lessons more dynamic and captivating, fostering a positive attitude toward learning. Collaborative online platforms promote peer interaction, critical thinking, and teamwork–essential skills for success in the modern world.

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Leading AI Implementation: Building an Inclusive, Integrated Approach to Emerging Tech in Schools with Dr. Brandee Ramirez

Catlin Tucker

Dr. Brandee Ramirez So I currently am an AI Tosa teacher on special assignment, who focuses on universal design learning. And so when I brought it to a group of parents, parents were actually one of their biggest concerns is that their kids are not going to be critical thinkers. You know, we often sit and get.

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