Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. Whole Group Rotation Model.

Activities 546

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From classroom lessons and professional learning resources, to staff guides and announcement graphics, more and more information is being delivered in a visual way. Research shows that we process information presented in visual form more quickly than that presented in writing. What are digital learning techniques?

Learning 257

Learning Beliefs Learning Styles Social Studies 257

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Getting Meta with AI in the Classroom: A Reflective Approach In a junior-level education course, I assigned students the task of writing a reflective paper on the various uses of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in the classroom. As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning.

Ethics 82

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 82

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. Whole Group Rotation Model.

Activities 195

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 195

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

The impact of visual and interactive learning tools Visual media profoundly influences how students process and retain information. Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate.

Teaching Methods 176

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 176

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Start by exploring a range of assistive technologies that cater to different needs, such as text-to-speech software for students with reading difficulties or speech-to-text for those with writing challenges. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles.

Technology 172

Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students 172

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2019

Despite its name, the Learning Management System (LMS) is not about learning. While it’s great for instructor workflows, it has always been a course management tool, not a learning tool. Learning doesn’t happen within the digital space of the LMS; it happens beyond its borders.

Mobile Devices 165

Mobile Devices Instructors Students Attention 165