Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

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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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2021

Katie Novak and I wrote UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes to support teachers in developing a mindset, skill set, and toolset nimble enough to traverse any teaching and learning landscape with confidence. It will take time and a willingness to pursue our own learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

How can formative assessment data help students to develop their metacognitive skills? Formative assessments are ongoing assessments embedded throughout the learning process. These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Student agency, or a students’ ability to make key decisions about their learning experience, is an essential aspect of blended learning. Student agency requires that we design our lessons to offer students meaningful choices. Each column focuses on a specific standard or skill.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2023

How can pulling feedback into the classroom help students develop confidence and improve their self-regulation skills? Feedback also Provides clarity on learning goals and expectations. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

In my Art of Blended Learning Online Course this week, we continued our work on the playlist model. The “must-do” activities are critical to mastering grade-level content and skills. The “may-do” activities are useful for mastering grade-level content and skills but not essential.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

As an advocate of blended learning, my focus is on helping teachers design and facilitate learning experiences that are differentiated for specific groups of students and personalized for individual learners. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. 1 Relationships need to be our #1 priority.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom. This variation in student capabilities underscores the importance of letting these insights guide lesson design.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

They understand that mistakes and setbacks are part of the learning process and opportunities for growth rather than indicators of inadequacy. Process feedback is vital in enhancing student learning by honing their metacognitive skills , guiding their efforts, boosting motivation, and fostering a growth mindset.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We teach beautifully diverse groups of students with various skill levels, needs, language proficiencies, and learning preferences. Before AI, designing for learner variability was an arduous process that may have felt unsustainable.

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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. Ruba: But something felt off.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

The summer is the perfect time for students not only to work on keeping their academic skills sharp but to think about how they can connect what they are learning in the classroom to their futures,” says Marla Wilson, Executive Director of the STEM Careers Coalition. Why not explore STEM career possibilities ?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Teachers who apply this approach modify the content, the process, and the way students demonstrate learning within their regular instruction. It also includes interactive planning worksheets you can use to begin planning your blended learning implementation. 6) Webinar—Blended Learning: Which Model Works For You?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. This dynamic also robs students of opportunities to pursue their interests or take ownership of their learning journey.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Adaptive learning technologies cater to individual needs, optimizing educational paths for diverse learners. Navigating this digital landscape requires critical digital literacy skills. In the digital age, integrating digital skills into education becomes imperative.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

It’s the kind of performance that makes an impression because its success relies not upon magic or deceit but dedication and practiced skill. Everyone loves watching a well executed circus act—one that surprises, delights and briefly suspends us in awe. How does she do it? Well, as you might expect, she’s a talented and dedicated educator.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 27, 2025

Dr. Brandee Ramirez So I currently am an AI Tosa teacher on special assignment, who focuses on universal design learning. Dr Catlin Tucker I do the same thing with educators who are in my AI design course, which is, you know, prompt engineering is its own skill and it takes time.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Writing to Learn: How Writing Positively Impacts Learning & Academic Success The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) states that writing is “ one of the most important skills that students acquire and develop during K-12 schooling.

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