Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

For a conference named after “blended learning,” many attendees were surprised to learn that they did not agree on what the term meant. I was talking to a colleague who was using blended and personalized learning the same way,” says Dance. Here’s a blog post that teases at the 10 blended learning models she’s seen.)

Blended Learning 93

Blended Learning Culture Technology Learning 93

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

When Ray was my student, I decided to test out gamifying my Greek Mythology Unit by creating a new Edmodo class, chunking the content into small groups, and providing my students with a paper game board to support the blended learning within the unit. You can play the “This or That?”

Distance Learning 217

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 217

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Learning a Language: Acquiring a new language involves mastering vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

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. “Does this person remind you of anyone you know?

Metacognitive Skills 360

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

I recommend starting with a week of onboarding that includes an overview of your organization’s culture, how to build relationships and engage with students and parents online, and how to utilize the technology systems used to teach, monitor data, and communicate with families.

Blended Learning 287

Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Coaching Achievement 287

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 3.2 – Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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

AUGUST 15, 2023

Challenge: Discuss any difficulties they faced during the creation process. Geography and Culture Connect: After studying a foreign country, ask students to find similarities between their own community and the one they studied. Challenge: Discuss any discrepancies or uncertainties in historical records or interpretations.

Metacognitive Skills 334

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

ABC-CLIO also released its text-to-speech functionality, translation tool, and World Geography & Culture Concepts at the convention to enhance its growing library of history instruction resources. Next page: How the curriculum’s features support student learning. Curriculum Digital Learning and Tools News Top News'

History 204

History Blended Learning Critical Thinking Culture 204

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. Artwork : Clarify the artistic techniques, cultural context, or historical background that may influence the interpretation of the artwork.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

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 294

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 294

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As educators, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day work, but the only way to grow is by strategically dedicating learning time for your teams. To address and mitigate these concerning scores, educators should consider personalizing learning for every student.

Schools 281

Schools Hybrid Learning Evaluation Blended Learning 281

Catlin Tucker

MAY 6, 2025

We talk about her passion for integrating service learning, graphic organizers, and play-based strategies in early years classrooms to foster both academic and emotional growth. If youre looking to make learning more meaningful and inclusive, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration. Or to reflect? Catlin: That makes sense.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Coaching Students Universal Design 195

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

One of the things the COVID-19 pandemic revealed is the assessment culture we’ve created in our schools. When I talk about transforming education, I'm talking about that culture. We have developed a toxic culture of assessment whereby we've drifted away from the reasons why schools exist in the first place.

Teaching 190

Teaching Blended Learning Coaching Learning 190

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2017

In “ Using Data to Combat Attrition and Keep Good Teachers ,” Henry Wellington, CEO and founder of Upbeat, discussed issues that cause teacher turnover and how schools and districts can intervene. Retaining effective staff can be a big challenge for schools and districts, as can figuring out how to solve the issues around this problem.

Teachers 181

Teachers Blended Learning Culture Communication 181

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can I integrate technology to enhance my grade students’ learning about ? What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? What are some activities to help my grade students develop their skills while learning about ?

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Your job as a classroom teacher should be to create a culture in which teamwork is front and center in everything that you do. Students should have the freedom to discuss ideas and learn from one another and their collective mistakes. Fostering voice between students.

Coaching 261

Coaching Students Middle School Middle School 261

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2016

The goal of the event was to focus on the practical elements of blended and personalized learning by surfacing the tactics that practitioners were deploying in the trenches. Many initiatives that participants discussed came from a few early innovators trying new approaches within their systems. Cultivate early adopters.

Learning 189

Learning Blended Learning Change Management Participation 189

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We discuss the need to model a growth mindset for our students and what is needed to cultivate classrooms where we celebrate experimentation, risk-taking, and failing forward. As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms.

Blended Learning 150

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 150

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Sessions will allow participants to discuss specific topics in depth amongst themselves and with education leaders, including world-renowned ed-tech expert Alan November. Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. Personalized Learning Roundtable.

Education 150

Education Blended Learning Participation Culture 150

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. As the conversation continued, Joosten discussed the importance of design in online course development, a primary finding in the scan.

Peer Review 215

Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 215

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

I’ve experienced the dos and don’ts of creating learning environments where my students can not only learn but be their best selves. Establish a positive hybrid learning culture and a strong learning community. Your classroom community will act as the foundation of your learning environment.

Hybrid Learning 264

Hybrid Learning Learning Communication Teaching Methods 264

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

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Despite their use of technology and personalized playlists, Merit Prep and Matchbook both emphasize blended learning environments in which teachers play the key role. School leaders determined that coupling classroom instruction with digital learning is critical to ensure engagement, according to Harvey.

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Blended Learning History Lecturing Students 148

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Join education and nonprofit leaders from around the country this October 2-4 to discuss how learning sciences, social emotional learning and technology can advance personalized learning in schools and districts.

Educational Technologies 163

Educational Technologies Technology Education Achievement 163

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 256

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 256

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

My journey as an educator began thirty years ago and—I’ll admit—references to personalized learning were never mentioned or formally discussed back then. The result: TCU Teacher Summer Project-Based Professional Learning. Cohort discussions and supports (forums/hangouts). Self-assessment and collaborative peer review.

Teachers 167

Teachers Learning Peer Review Students 167

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2021

Here are three pieces of advice from teachers at Personalized Learning Prep around how to make simultaneous learning work for the “Zoomers” (virtual students), “Roomers” (in-person students) and their teachers. You have to build the culture first. Give them a real question to discuss.

Hybrid Learning 218

Hybrid Learning Teachers Multiple Choice Questions Learning 218

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Have you seen examples of that working, and if so, what are some of the best practices to kind of establish the culture that all Ed tech leaders know is important in person? You know for high quality video discussions like you and I are having now, we couldn’t do this when online schools were starting. It’s like everybody.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2019

The program has transformed the culture of the school, officials say, and it’s changed the way students like Luz handle conflict and manage their emotions. In addition to better utilizing blended learning, the school also requires that teachers check in with their students in RJ at least once a week during their planning period.

Schools 167

Schools Blended Learning Middle School Middle School 167

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2019

Indeed, the concept has been conflated with other educational and ­instructional approaches that integrate technology : adaptive learning, blended ­learning , ­competency-based learning and differentiated learning, to name just a few.

Blended Learning 125

Blended Learning Culture Language Languages 125

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. I asked them to create websites.

Learning 192

Learning Gamification History Learning Outcomes 192

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Book: Contagious Culture. exceeds, meets, nearly meets and does not meet—have seen growth in their learning. A pilot study at Chula Vista found that 76% of fourth grade students felt Levered made it easier for them to learn new ideas in math class, and 78% reported that they wanted to use the curriculum the following school year.

Math 143

Math Testing English Disabilities 143

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Book: Contagious Culture. exceeds, meets, nearly meets and does not meet—have seen growth in their learning. A pilot study at Chula Vista found that 76% of fourth grade students felt Levered made it easier for them to learn new ideas in math class, and 78% reported that they wanted to use the curriculum the following school year.

Math 138

Math Testing English Disabilities 138

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2017

Find opportunities to bring your teachers together, discuss how they are teaching specific skills or standards, and spotlight teachers who are doing it well. Hold PD discussions at sites across a district. This gives teachers options—a collection of proven strategies and approaches that they can try in their classrooms.

Teachers 118

Teachers Blended Learning Communication Grades 118

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Educators and Administrators—From the 'Instruct' Newsletter Adaptive learning. Personalized learning. Blended learning. grabbed the top contributor spots, speaking to brain-based classroom design, computational thinking, and school culture. You know, that old “desk-and-teacher-at-the-front” set-up.)

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Classroom Design Writing Culture Blended Learning 119