Coaching Communication Discussions 
Catlin Tucker
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Discussion is a cornerstone of any learning community. Online discussions offer an avenue to connect students online and facilitate knowledge construction; however, many teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement online. Preparing for Online Discussions. Prepare a Slide Deck with Your Discussion Questions.
Catlin Tucker
OCTOBER 29, 2021
I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. When coaching teachers in a 1:1 environment where all students have devices, I encourage teachers to balance the online and offline learning activities to give students a much-needed break from the screen.
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Catlin Tucker
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Purpose Preparation Post-Conference Plan Parent Communication How do students want to use this time? How can students communicate with their parents or guardians about the content of the conference and their next steps? If they want to discuss their goals and progress, they will need their goal-setting sheet. Post-conference.
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?
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 5, 2023
When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing.
Catlin Tucker
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
Teachers can create a support network for students if they design lessons that encourage communication and collaboration. As pictured in the image below, stations can be used to engage students in small group discussions (face-to-face or online) and encourage collaboration by presenting the group with a shared task or challenge.
k12 Digest
MAY 28, 2025
Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. To address this, AEF integrates executive functioning coaching into daily instruction. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.
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