Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

When I work with schools that have already adopted the UDL framework, they immediately recognize how blended learning can help teachers to implement many of the principles of UDL more effectively. I believe that blended learning models can make putting UDL into practice more manageable. Engagement. Self-Regulation.

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Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. 2 Build a Learning Community Both On and Offline. It is tempting to dive right into the curriculum given how much we have to cover in a year.

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Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience.

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Blended Learning Teaching Metacognitive Skills Learning 195

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.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Part V: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part five of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 4, 2024

My newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom , Dr. Novak and I highlight the myriad benefits of writing across the curriculum and want to support all teachers in moving writing into the classroom, where it can deepen learning and help students develop as expert learners. Math is no different!

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Math Metacognitive Skills Writing Activities 198

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

Fostering autonomy and responsibility can lead to significant growth in students’ academic and metacognitive skills. Flexible Grouping and Stations A major concern raised by teachers was how to move toward personalized learning when we had a scripted curriculum in core subject areas.

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Metacognitive Skills Learning Assignments Group work 166