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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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UDL and Blended Learning: Removing Barriers with Design

Catlin Tucker

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017.

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5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction

Catlin Tucker

Unlike a whole group discussion in class, an online discussion makes it possible for every student to participate. Below are some tips for designing discussion questions that are more likely to yield high levels of participation. Engagement Strategy #5 Pair the Video with a Thinking Routine.

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Shift to Providing Feedback as Students Work

Catlin Tucker

Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process. Guides students in understanding their strengths as well as areas in need of improvement. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Enhances metacognitive skills, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring.

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Using AI in Service of Strong Pedagogical Practice

Catlin Tucker

Last week, I participated in a panel discussion with Jay McTighe and Tony Frontier on leading in an era of artificial intelligence. We teach beautifully diverse groups of students with various skill levels, needs, language proficiencies, and learning preferences.

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When Education Is Designed for All Learners

Edsurge

Propping up her vigorous routine are the poles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the perfect blend of education technology, ensuring that everything keeps spinning along at the right pace and momentum. But she’s also got the right tools for the job. I'm a tech person by nature; I love techy type stuff.

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

Moreover, smart K-12 learning systems often include tools for continuous assessment and feedback, allowing educators to monitor progress and adapt instructional strategies in real-time. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation.

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