Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2015

Discussion can be a powerful tool for learning yet engaging all students in equitable discussions can be challenging. When I began teaching, I was frustrated because in-class discussions were dominated by a small group of vocal students while the rest of the class sat quietly avoiding eye contact.

Discussions 419

Discussions Achievement Students Participation 419

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Katie Novak and I are excited to share a complete book club guide for UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes to support teachers interested in starting the new year with a book club! This book club guide aims to help you put what you are learning as you read into practice.

Blended Learning 359

Blended Learning Learning Participation Reading 359

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2017

” That line from Jim Knight’s book Unmistakable Impact highlights the power of dialogue as a vehicle to learn from the people around us. The value of discussions can hardly be overstated. Learn from different perspectives. This asynchronous environment provides something in-class discussion can’t: time.

Discussions 419

Discussions Beliefs Blended Learning Students 419

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Engagement Strategy #4 Pair the Video with an Online Discussion Prompt. Pairing a video with a discussion prompt in your learning management system is another way to drive higher-order thinking around topics, concepts, issues, and processes presented in a video. Engagement Strategy #5 Pair the Video with a Thinking Routine.

Multiple Choice Questions 543

Multiple Choice Questions Blended Learning Discussions Art 543

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 26, 2022

This course offers instructional coaches, administrators, TOSAs, and teacher leaders: A blended learning coaching framework to guide your work. Video instruction on coaching strategies and blended learning models. Synchronous sessions and online discussions that connect you with coaches all over the world!

Blended Learning 222

Blended Learning Coaching Teachers Feedback 222

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks.

Blended Learning 229

Blended Learning Learning History English 229

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

My work focuses on supporting leaders, coaches, and teachers in transitioning from traditional teaching practices to blended learning. Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online and offline. Teacher-centered instruction vs. Student-centered blended learning.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? I’ll also share ideas and strategies for utilizing those shared spaces to create student-centered learning experiences. Regularly ask students to reflect on their participation and engagement in breakout rooms.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

I decided to use Mentimeter to encourage audience participation throughout my presentation. Mentimeter updates the responses on the slides in real-time as participants respond to the questions. ” The larger words in the cloud have been entered by multiple participants. .”

Multiple Choice Questions 464

Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Participation Distance Learning 464

Catlin Tucker

MAY 2, 2025

Facilitating meaningful discussion in a physical classroom is challenging enough. During online and remote learning, students may be tempted to turn off cameras, feel disconnected from peers, or experience feelings of isolation as they learn from home. Why Prioritize Online Discussions? What made it hard to participate?

Discussions 195

Discussions Students Participation STEM 195

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2016

“Just do it” may be an effective slogan for a sporting shoe company, but it is not an effective change management technique to move to blended learning. The move to blended learning has been labelled as “disruptive” by many, such as Clayton Christensen in his book “ Disrupting Class.”

Blended Learning 189

Blended Learning Learning Quizzes Beliefs 189

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

As more educators begin to see the tremendous impact blended learning can have on student learning and engagement, school leaders have begun scrambling to train teachers on how to utilize technology to enhance instruction. Decide how blended learning can enhance teacher learning during professional development.

Blended Learning 161

Blended Learning Learning Participation Questions 161

Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. Online Discussions. Online Fishbowl.

Active Learning 546

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Teachers know that establishing and maintaining a learning community will help students feel more comfortable engaging with one another and taking risks. They credited blended learning models, like the station rotation and playlist models , with providing the time and space to work directly with learners.

Teachers 365

Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

We talked about the importance of nurturing a learning community over time and providing regular opportunities for students to engage with each other to build relationships. We also discussed the challenges of building community when learning is happening in part, or exclusively, online. I love the dialogic interview format!

Beliefs 494

Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education. In pairs or groups, students can compare their answers to an answer key or a strong exemplar and work together to check, correct, and discuss their questions.

Evaluation 428

Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

In spring 2021, inspired by feedback from students, I redesigned my two undergraduate education courses as blended learning courses. While I was familiar with the benefits of blended learning (e.g., So, what is blended learning? 2019; Vallée et al., 2019; Vallée et al.,

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 132

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

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

English 274

English Blended Learning Languages Language 274

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. A presenter who invited you to make key decisions about how you spent your time during the workshop or who gave you opportunities to discuss concepts and collaborate with your peers probably facilitated a more rewarding learning experience.

Classroom Management 420

Classroom Management Motivation Blended Learning Feedback 420

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Last week, I participated in a panel discussion with Jay McTighe and Tony Frontier on leading in an era of artificial intelligence. During the conversation, we discussed AI’s potential to transform education. Before AI, designing for learner variability was an arduous process that may have felt unsustainable.

Blended Learning 392

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

Discussions 247

Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

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

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. In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation.

Metacognitive Skills 360

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

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. Summarizer Synthesizes the main points and key takeaways from the discussion or analysis. Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

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 159

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 159

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

No matter what your program’s goals are, determining and discussing them is the most critical factor when launching a new program. Then, it’s best to decide how you want your program to incorporate digital learning. What about a blended learning model that combines the use of online courses and resources in a face-to-face setting?

Blended Learning 280

Blended Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Academic Integrity 280

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

2 Hiring online teachers or school counselors During discussions with school and district leaders nationwide, I’ve heard and seen the hurdles they face, including challenges in hiring teachers for specialized subjects such as world languages or electives, along with managing unforeseen teacher absences throughout the academic year.

Blended Learning 287

Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Coaching Achievement 287

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for hybrid learning as classrooms slowly reopened for small groups of students. I see more amazing things than I see pain points.”

Hybrid Learning 279

Hybrid Learning Learning Blended Learning Discussions 279

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 29, 2023

In spring 2021, inspired by feedback from students, I redesigned my two undergraduate education courses as blended learning courses. While I was familiar with the benefits of blended learning (e.g., So, what is blended learning? 2019; Vallée et al., 2019; Vallée et al.,

Blended Learning 98

Blended Learning Lecturing Education Learning 98

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

JULY 28, 2016

Currently, about 30,000 students in the state take courses through Virtual Arkansas and the program employs dozens of teachers, whose experience with blended learning might be spotty at best. When you talk about online and blended learning, they don’t have the background for that. An intense experience.

Online Learning 190

Online Learning Blended Learning Teachers Learning 190

eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

New international school participants this year include the American International School of Budapest in Nagykovácsi, Hungary; American International School of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, China; American International School of Muscat in Oman; Qatar Academy Al Khor in Qatar; and Frankfurt International School in Oberursel (Taunus), Germany.

High School 246

High School High School Teachers Instructors 246

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Online and blended learning have become powerful solutions to improve students’ access to a high-quality education, regardless of their life circumstances, socioeconomic status or zip code,” said Thom Jackson, President and CEO of EdisonLearning. The DLC works in a variety of online and blended learning settings (e.g.,

Blended Learning 183

Blended Learning Education Learning Participation 183

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2015

A coordinated, intentional program of blended learning is changing teaching and learning in the Nation’s capital. Blended and personalized learning were two topics on the rise this year. Part of their success has hinged on the way teachers are using blended learning in the classroom.

Blended Learning 184

Blended Learning Learning Math Elementary School 184

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

In lieu of several such factual findings, educators have begun implementing a novel methodology, such as using blended learning software , that has transformed the rather archaic and mundane ‘classroom teaching’ into a revolutionary educational experience; enter the world of Blended learning. Excuse me, teacher.

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Blended Learning Education Learning Instructors 93