Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 11, 2018

During our interview, we talked about the changing role of the teacher and learner in a blended classroom, designing a station rotation lesson that encourages collaboration, using technology to give students more agency, and rethinking what, where, and how we assess student work. They are interesting and thought-provoking.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2018

How to Embrace Unconventional Classroom Designs. Despite the abundant technology advances that have taken place over the past century, many classrooms still have something in common with the one-room schoolhouses of yore. The Great Prairie Area Education Agency set out to change that. jena.passut_7651.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

On the 9th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on major K-12 education trends. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising school principals nationwide. All of the principals participating in the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative have been in their current role for three or less years.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2016

So, we set out on a mission to check out different types of furniture and classroom designs. Now that we have a vision of what is possible in terms of classroom design, Marika and I will take our proposal to the school board. ” I absolutely agree! We visited local schools with flexible, moveable furniture.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

If educators are still unconvinced moving to a Modern Learning environment is a moral imperative, I hope they are beginning to come around. We cannot continue to educate students in classrooms designed for a world that no longer exists. Three competing visions of educational technology. Related Posts.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As educators, we often focus on various strategies to ease this anxiety, but one solution that deserves more attention is inclusive education. Inclusive education involves teaching all students–regardless of their abilities, disabilities, or needs–in the same classroom environment.

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Teach Hub

AUGUST 30, 2024

As an educator , you can shape your classroom into an environment that fosters learning and creativity. The way you design your classroom will affect your students’ overall mood, behavior, and well-being. What is Classroom Design? Here are a few popular designs to consider.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2018

According to early childhood expert Dr. Sandra Duncan, when creating an inviting classroom environment for young children, educators need to look at it from the kids’ perspective.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Since then, I have served in various roles in public education and the private sector and have witnessed innovations in curriculum, instructional design, classroom design, and more. But amid all this change, one area has remained relatively static in public education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

But one commonly overlooked factor in this transition is classroom design. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching. So, the physical makeup of the classroom needs to change in order to support active learning environments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. What is design thinking? Interaction Design Foundation – IxDF. Industry and Higher Education , 30 (3), 215223. What is Design Thinking (DT)?

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2022

Many school districts nationwide have been using stimulus dollars to rethink infrastructure, classroom design, and building upgrades. How can school districts best act now to create healthier schools and repair crumbling infrastructure before the first round of funding expires in September 2022? According to the U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

To meet the demands and needs of these neurodiverse students, school districts are on the hunt for special education professionals. Five ways that schools, educators, and communities can support neurodiverse students in the classroom: 1.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

There is a fair amount of research into the impact of classroom design on student learning. Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2015

One can wonder how professors justify their classroom design in light of knowing how much teaching and learning is available any time and free of charge on the internet. Obviously there is no value-neutral way to do this kind of pedagogy, but it is clearly the future of education — as unavoidable as the rising seas themselves.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Certain audiovisual tools and hybrid classroom design strategies can help administrators and educators address those challenges. Some schools are facing space and infrastructure limitations, making it difficult to maintain proper social distancing measures in the building.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

School leaders should encourage educators to use edtech that promotes skills like creativity and problem solving, which will serve the student no matter what profession they choose. Classroom design today often looks like it did 50, or even 100, years ago with rows of desks facing the teacher.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

According to research , in a typical classroom lecture students will generally retain only five percent of the material presented. Today’s teachers are looking to new methods of teaching and learning to improve student engagement and achievement, including tech-based solutions like the flipped classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2022

(Monday, March 14, 2022) – Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge on a national scale, and Discovery Education today opened the 6th annual Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids Contest. 1,000 to be donated to the charity of the school’s choice. 1,000 to be donated to the charity of the school’s choice.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

SEATTLE, WA and NEW ORLEANS, LA–June 27, 2022– Promethean , a leading global education technology company, has announced the all-new ActivPanel with ActivSync that delivers the most robust, seamless, and secure user experience yet. See all of the features and specifications here. About Promethean.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2015

A small study recently conducted by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) found a dearth of valid and reliable assessments for measuring student learning in computer science education. Develop a community of practice surrounding the use of assessment in computer science classrooms.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2016

STEM education is a focus once again, with a highlight on leveraging federal funds for STEM education, a look at gamification’s latest role in classroom design, and the latest news in computer science education. Read on for more: Here’s how to leverage federal funds for STEM education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In the announcement, CISA mentioned that six leaders in the education software industry had already committed to the pledge: PowerSchool, ClassLink, Clever, GG4L, Instructure, and D2L. “I Secure by design was popularized by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect in May 2018.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

It’s no wonder that, according to a an article on trends topping educators’ agendas, student mental health remained top of mind in 2024. By sharing a bit about themselves, teachers can foster greater rapport with students in their classrooms. How do we begin to make progress toward reversing these disturbing mental health trends?

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

As educators, our responsibility lies not only in disseminating knowledge but also in understanding and accommodating the diverse learning styles present among our students. The challenge for educators lies in recognizing and accommodating these diverse learning styles within a single classroom setting.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Outdoor design Crafting outdoor spaces that ensure every student has access to nature is essential to providing an equitable education. Playgrounds offer an abundance of opportunities to creatively design for all students. However, the advantages of these changes go beyond just neurodiverse students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Today, pandemic-related learning loss is still a very real concern for educators, and student learning is one of education’s biggest priorities as the nation strives to move further away from the pandemic’s impact on education. But these centers don’t purport to be one-size-fits-all models of education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

UDL is not another program that teachers have to shoehorn into their already-crammed day–rather, it is a process and framework to help educators ensure they are reaching all learners. Think of Universal Design principles as an operating system of sorts for your classroom, school, or district. Learn more about UDL in action.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Apprenticeship programs and certifications give students the skills they need to thrive in the workplace.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2023

Examples of this scenario are school districts that installed interactive touchscreen panels in all their classrooms. Designed to replace whiteboards as well as school projectors, these highly interactive devices are rated for use for over 50,000 hours. This roughly translates to a utility lifespan of 10 years.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

Educators in every building acknowledged the continuing need to create more equitable education environments. Students deserve the resources and support they need to fully engage in learning, and when you design for inclusion, everyone benefits.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Educators in every building acknowledged the continuing need to create more equitable education environments. Students deserve the resources and support they need to fully engage in learning, and when you design for inclusion, everyone benefits.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As teacher leader programs become more prolific across the county, there is a growing need for district- and school-level staff to design policies and practices to select, develop, support, manage, compensate, and retain teacher leaders. Related : How to build relationships with instructional coaches Is your PD missing this key element?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

New educational guidelines from ISTE stress the importance of contextualizing science, technology, engineering and math skills through everyday classroom activities. . STEM courses are a central component to K–12 learning , but incorporating STEM into the classroom can be difficult. Wed, 01/23/2019 - 16:34.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The edtech entrepreneurs, educators, investors and other education professionals that share their opinions and practices through storytelling on our site are invaluable to this industry, and we celebrate them. Educators and Administrators—From the 'Instruct' Newsletter Adaptive learning. And we’re giving you a spread!

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