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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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Partnership with LINCspring: Balance with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

To better support shared learning, I’ve partnered with Learning Innovation Catalyst (LINC) to offer learning modules through LINCspring , their online coaching and professional development platform.

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What To Do With Wonky Wednesday

Catlin Tucker

Most of the schools where I coach have a wonky Wednesday schedule that I have to navigate with teachers when we co-lesson plan together. 2 Flex Your Metacognitive Muscles. Metacognitive skills must be taught. There are simple routines a teacher can put into place to help students develop these skills.

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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

Catlin Tucker

I remind the teachers I coach that students will only lean into learning if they feel comfortable and safe in our classrooms. We must explicitly teach these skills and give students time in class to practice them. 4 Strategies Designed to Drive Metacognitive Thinking. #5 Start the New Year by Articulating Your WHY. #2

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Math Journals: Reflection, Documentation, and Deep Engagement

Catlin Tucker

When coaching teachers, I encourage them to consider a math journal at that offline station. Math Journal Activities Teachers can provide students with various math prompts to support deep engagement with math concepts and encourage reflection and metacognitive skill building.

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One Step at a Time: A Traditional School’s Journey Into Personalized Learning

Edsurge

Fostering autonomy and responsibility can lead to significant growth in students’ academic and metacognitive skills. Differentiation and personalization can occur through teacher instruction, who can provide varying levels of support and hands-on coaching, before letting students do independent practice.

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Can We Improve Grading by Collaborating with Students?

Faculty Focus

Additionally, goal-setting and self-assessment appear to motivate students to engage, work harder, and build metacognitive skills. Whysel is the co-founder of Decision Fish LLC, which creates social impact by helping people make better decisions with financial wellness programs, consulting, public speaking, and coaching.

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