Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs. Recognizing and valuing their diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences fosters a sense of belonging and enhances engagement in the classroom. Equality vs. Equity: Are We Meeting ELs’ Needs? Equality is when everyone gets the same experience and resources.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

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. Edmodo Assignments, too, can be used for in-person and online group work.

Distance Learning 217

Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 217

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. The districtwide shift towards blended learning began in 2015 when Erica Hartman was hired as Supervisor of Technology Integration.

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Blended Learning Learning Elementary School Elementary School 143

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

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

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2021

It also provides instant feedback so that learners can improve their knowledge through problem solving. Struggle is part of Brilliant’s instructional strategy, because the path to learning STEM isn’t necessarily 100 percent easy. The site operates on a culture of inquiry, curiosity, and remaining open to failure.

STEM 294

STEM Failure Lecturing Learning 294

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

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. In mixed-ability groups, peer feedback is used to help students identify areas where their writing could be more impactful.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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

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? Ruba: Exactly.

Blended Learning 195

Blended Learning Coaching Students Universal Design 195

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

During advisory, students learn many of the “soft skills” needed to become empowered learners—they set weekly goals, celebrate successes, create class norms and culture, practice social-emotional learning strategies and become a learning community. Limited exposure by assigning 1-2 teachers for each learning group.

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Hybrid Learning Blended Learning Schools STEM 216

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Getting feedback from teachers on the staff culture is essential, and teachers should also be involved in reviewing that data since they are closest to the issues. Before starting Upbeat, Henry played a key role in the implementation of blended learning and evaluation of education technology products for Citizen Schools.

Teachers 181

Teachers Blended Learning Culture Communication 181

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Secondary trends, found in only a few of the reviewed resources, included: blended learning, dashboards and learning analytics, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. To successfully apply any of these technologies, considerations need to be made in terms of organizational implementation and culture.

Peer Review 215

Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 215

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. As advocates of blended learning, Tiffany and I explore both the pitfalls and potential of integrating technology into classrooms.

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Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 150

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2018

The program uses school resources to purchase Google Chromebooks for students in rural areas (as the name implies) and couples that with a blended learning strategy in the classroom. The results of the program’s first year — and community feedback—were positive. The plan they devised was simple.

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Technology Blended Learning Education Feedback 163

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Personalized learning takes center stage, tailoring educational content to individual student needs and learning styles. Smart K-12 platforms use algorithms to analyze student performance and provide real-time feedback, allowing educators to tailor their teaching strategies and interventions accordingly.

Learning 256

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 256

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. When my colleagues ask me for my secret for success, here are the tips that I share: 1.

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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.

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Education Gamification Blended Learning Hybrid Learning 130

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The result: TCU Teacher Summer Project-Based Professional Learning. The target goals were to provide project-based, blended learning opportunities for teaching staff to—first off—gain tools which are useful when incorporating technology in the classroom. Here is an outline of the goals for the summer program.

Teachers 167

Teachers Learning Peer Review Students 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

These extensive guidelines for teachers’ use of technology in instructional planning cover such topics as teacher professional development, classroom experiences and culture, communication with parents, caregivers and other stakeholders, and use of assessment data inside and outside of the classroom.

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Teachers Feedback Social Studies Schools 137

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2016

It’s Improving My Instructional Coaching This year, I will be working as a Blended Learning Instructional Coach with BetterLesson. Under this new role, I’ll be helping educators from across the country make the shift from the traditional teaching model to a blended, personalized instructional model. . Why Take a Sabbatical?

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Blended Learning Coaching Teachers Gamification 106

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Educational software, including interactive simulations and virtual labs, brings abstract concepts to life, enhancing experiential learning. Furthermore, adaptive learning platforms, like Khan Academy and Duolingo, cater to individual student needs, offering personalized learning paths and immediate feedback.

Technology 139

Technology Teaching Learning Learning Styles 139

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We're launching our new K-5 math product, an innovative, blended learning solution this year, as well as a new video-based platform called MATHstream, which we are very excited about. To encourage feedback and employee engagement, we hold a standing, interactive webinar called "wouldn't it be wonderful if…."

Learning Outcomes 155

Learning Outcomes Learning Math Language 155

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.

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Failure Blended Learning Critical Thinking Middle School 143

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

It is a part of the Lumen Christi Academies , a group of Catholic schools in the San Francisco Bay Area whose mission is to “nurture ethical scholars who will change the world” through active, personalized and student-led learning. In the past, when I returned assignments to them with my feedback, the work often went unread by students.

Metacognitive Skills 166

Metacognitive Skills Learning Assignments Group work 166

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

Dweck found that feedback, even that of a positive nature, did not necessarily encourage sustained effort through obstacles. Feedback that praised inherent ability, for example, “Good work! On the other hand, feedback that focused on a student’s efforts such as, “Good Work! The Influences of Emotion on Learning and Memory.

Teaching 116

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 116

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

Dweck found that feedback, even that of a positive nature, did not necessarily encourage sustained effort through obstacles. Feedback that praised inherent ability, for example, “Good work! On the other hand, feedback that focused on a student’s efforts such as, “Good Work! The Influences of Emotion on Learning and Memory.

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Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 97

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

What cultural shifts are driving change in professional learning offerings? More from D2L : Putting Teachers at the Center for Their Own Learning. How an LMS Makes Personal Learning More Efficient. How did you choose an LMS to deliver professional learning? Parent Engagement in the Modern Era.

Teachers 121

Teachers Learning Mobile Devices Intelligence 121

Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Flipgrid can also be integrated into existing online school management systems such as Schoology, Canvas, or Google Classroom to supplement blending learning practices in school districts across the country. This approach can help educators and students better manage conversations with students regarding cultural sensitivity.

Students 71

Students Beliefs Language Languages 71

Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2025

They hired me over the phone to teach fifth grade, and I moved there, and so that was definite eye opening and a bit of a culture shock, but also the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had in teaching. And if you have any feedback, if you have any questions, any comments, please feel free to reach out.

Schools 198

Schools Coaching Fairness Technology 198

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

The Rise of Online Schooling Has Changed the Way We Think About Learning Before the pandemic, online schooling was an option. K12 online schooling, virtual academies, and blended learning models are not only surviving, theyre thriving. This can make learning feel lonely. Now, its a global infrastructure.

Technology 52

Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

All of these aspects of writing benefit from dedicated class time, access to peer support, and teacher feedback. Regardless of the subject area, investing time and energy to the writing process helps students to develop their content knowledge and ability to retain what they are learning. .”

Writing 261

Writing English Blended Learning Art 261

Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I researched different management structures, such as Holacracy, and read about successful team cultures at companies like Netflix and MorningStar. I tweaked materials, gathered student feedback and iterated on my instructional designs. I’ve had to step out of my teacher echo chamber to redefine professional learning for myself.

Feedback 163

Feedback Culture Blended Learning Coaching 163

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The ELF empowers students to set the pace and path of their own learning. This happens in a blended learning environment called the Independent Digital Learning Center (IDLC). The ELF model has also built a culture of collaboration between classroom teachers and the ELF around student learning.

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Teachers Blended Learning Lecturing History 114