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3 Tips for Building Community Online

Catlin Tucker

We talked about the importance of nurturing a learning community over time and providing regular opportunities for students to engage with each other to build relationships. We also discussed the challenges of building community when learning is happening in part, or exclusively, online. I love the dialogic interview format!

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Balance Instruction and Feedback with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

A more strategic approach to instruction frees teachers to invest more time and energy in their role as facilitators of learning. I often compare the teacher’s role as facilitator to the work of a coach. Coaches watch players as they practice and provide specific, actionable feedback to support their development.

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The Station Rotation Model: Arrange Your Furniture to Maximize Focus and Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Research has shown that the way furniture is arranged in a classroom can significantly impact student behavior and learning outcomes (Granito & Santana, 2016; Parks, Corno & Cozzone, 2017). If teachers are using their small group time to facilitate discussions, the U-shape seating arrangement encourages student participation.

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Teacher Engagement Part I: Understanging Cognitive Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

Step #2: Define the Desired Results or Intended Outcomes. Likewise, a teacher must identify the target learning outcomes or goals for a particular learning experience if they are going to design with purpose and intentionality. An architect sketches a blueprint, which clearly defines what the builders are working toward.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

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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3 strategies to maximize ESSER funds

eSchool News

Here are three ways school administrators can use remaining ESSER III funds to add or enhance a digital learning program in their school or district. Then, be intentional when coaching teachers and set clear expectations on what they need to accomplish in the first 30, 60, and 90 days.

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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

eSchool News

14-17, 2025, in Orlando, the annual conference looks to the future of edtech’s role in teaching and learning is full of inspiring keynotes, information-packed sessions, dynamic exhibit hall presentations, and more. From personalized learning experiences to adaptive assessments, discover how AI can empower both learners and educators.

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