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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment. Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency.

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Standard-aligned Rubrics: Assessing Progress Toward Firm Goals While Allowing for Flexible Means

Catlin Tucker

In our book UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I encourage teachers to work toward firm, often standards-aligned, goals. If the learning objective is for students to craft a strong argument, you can provide them with different levels of support and different ways of demonstrating that skill.

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Rethink Your Grading Practices

Catlin Tucker

I explain that I use blended learning models, like Station Rotation and Whole Class Rotation, to create the time and space needed to move assessment into the classroom. If students are working 0n an essay, I dedicate one station each day to providing real-time feedback as they write.

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Stop Taking Grading Home

Catlin Tucker

During that window of time, I was able to give every student written feedback on the section of his/her essay they were currently working on. I realize that moving assessment into the classroom requires a shift in mindset and the strategic use of blended learning models, but it is hands down the BEST decision I’ve made this year.

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5 Ways to Design Your Teacher-led Station

Catlin Tucker

In my work as a blended learning coach, I observe a lot of teachers facilitating blended lessons. argumentative essay, formal lab report, research project) that requires several steps and multiple days to complete, I encourage you to dedicate time at your teacher-led station to give students real-time feedback as they work.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

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Transform Your Google Calendar into a Digital Planner

Catlin Tucker

Ability to maintain one calendar for teachers who share the same students, which helps to avoid assigning “big assignments” like assessments and essays at the same time. It can be easily shared with other teachers or administrators. It can be shared with others by making photocopies but does not allow for easy collaboration among teachers.

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