Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Workflow Shift #1 From Transfer of Information to Student Discovery Workflow Shift #2 From Whole Group Teacher-led to Small-group Student-led Discussion Workflow Shift #3 From Reading as Solitary Endeavor to Reading for Connection Workflow Shift #4 From an Audience of One to an Authentic Audience Workflow Shift #5 From Teacher Created to Student-Generated (..)

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

Online Learning 187

Online Learning Education Learning Quizzes 187

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. You can design choice boards for a variety of purposes or learning objectives. Students have more control over the pace at which they navigate the tasks.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Feedback Activities Universal Design 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

” I used that Chromebook to design a collaborative online station to complement my teacher-led and offline stations. I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Research has indicated that students with stronger self-regulation skills do better in blended learning environments. This makes sense since students in blended and online learning environments enjoy more autonomy and agency over their learning. Zimmerman, B.

Blended Learning 543

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning.

Student Engagement 361

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Students 361

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Some schools struggled to embrace the flexibility and affordances of online learning and instead attempted to replicate the traditional school day online. Others did not have the infrastructure, devices, or professional learning necessary to navigate this sudden shift online. Many factors contribute to stagnation.

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The fifth slide provides a range of strategies students can choose from to demonstrate their learning. That way, teachers can pull individual students into a breakout room to check-in about progress, provide feedback on student work, or conduct a side-by-side assessment to grade an assignment that students have already completed.

Learning 546

Learning Assignments Universal Design Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

However, if students learning online are trapped in virtually conferencing sessions for most of their school day or required to join a physical class virtually and follow along with what is happening there, they have lost the flexibility and agency over time, place, and pace that makes online learning effective.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Maybe you were curled up by the fire, reading a good book, and perhaps considering how you were going to integrate feedback, change up your courses, and add some jazz, flavor, and maybe a little bit of spice to your courses. Now that we’ve got all of that settled, let’s travel forward in time to the winter of 2022.

Feedback 111

Feedback Secondary Education Teaching Philosophy Assignments 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders meant that students and teachers alike were forced to shift to online or hybrid learning overnight. Now, more than a year later, educators, students, and parents have been able to reflect on their experiences with online learning. .

Student Engagement 306

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Technology Distance Learning 306

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

Online Learning 130

Online Learning Learning Learning Styles Feedback 130

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2021

Our practice develops over time with experimentation, successes and failures, and student feedback. There is no endpoint when it comes to learning, which should be exciting! We’ve provided multiple options for how you might choose to reflect on, apply, and share your learning in each module.

Universal Design 294

Universal Design Blended Learning Authentic Assessment Learning 294

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Throughout my years of experience, I’ve compiled a list of ten best practices and tips that I believe can help save instructors a lot of time when teaching or developing online courses. Encourage substantive feedback from students, to students. Check for questions frequently and provide timely feedback on progress.

Education 279

Education Syllabus Instructors Feedback 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Both state and federal laws require vendors and school districts to facilitate safe online learning experiences. Our school leadership has the autonomy and authority to choose whether or not one-to-one learning makes sense for their students and teachers based on their specific student population.

Evaluation 259

Evaluation Feedback Communication Online Learning 259

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting learners across the world, we’ve witnessed the growing need for hybrid learning, an education option that combines the benefits of a traditional in-person classroom and online learning. The future of hybrid learning is bright, and the benefits are unmatched. I’ve seen it for myself.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Communication Teaching Methods 266

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. The course template is a key factor in the QM course review process as it ensures consistency in course design.

Feedback 118

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 118

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

Students inspired by learning trends and faculty guidance have the opportunity to be positively engaged in the online classroom. The online learning environment consists of a web-based learning atmosphere where student and faculty experiences and positions are located in separate geographical locations.

Online Learning 138

Online Learning Learning Ethics Assignments 138

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

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. The goal is to gradually release teachers into the work environment, so they have the time to ask questions and receive the feedback they need to thrive.

Blended Learning 293

Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Coaching Achievement 293

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. Passive learning is no longer acceptable.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Conferencing & Coaching with Teacher Checks Strategically placing teacher checks into a playlist provides teachers with the opportunity to spend time with individual learners–in person or online–to review and discuss their progress. Give focused, actionable feedback to support progress. Check out my self-paced online course.

Blended Learning 420

Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

Learning Styles 239

Learning Styles Laboratory Learning Online Learning 239

Faculty Focus

MAY 7, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. The course template is a key factor in the QM course review process as it ensures consistency in course design.

Feedback 108

Feedback Course Design Instructors Education 108

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a complicated question, even in the best of times—one that has been at the forefront of our daily online teaching practice and our research into the online behaviors and interactions that can have the greatest impact on successful learner outcomes. Quick communication builds connection.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Both state and federal laws require vendors and school districts to facilitate safe online learning experiences. Our school leadership has the autonomy and authority to choose whether or not one-to-one learning makes sense for their students and teachers based on their specific student population.

Evaluation 193

Evaluation Feedback Communication Online Learning 193

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

Students inspired by learning trends and faculty guidance have the opportunity to be positively engaged in the online classroom. The online learning environment consists of a web-based learning atmosphere where student and faculty experiences and positions are located in separate geographical locations.

Online Learning 104

Online Learning Learning Ethics Assignments 104

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. We saw that communication between parents and educators soared during and after the shutdown.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2021

Cablecast’s flexible online VOD capabilities have delivered many advantages over the limited video support in the district’s online learning platform and have proven particularly valuable as the medium takes on increasing importance in CPS’ internal and external communications.

Mobile Devices 246

Mobile Devices Art Internet Schools 246

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Solution for teachers : Teachers can foster a culture of integrity by establishing trust and open communication. Research on virtual assessments suggests that having clear and consistent communication about academic honesty and integrity can enhance trust and reduce cheating behaviors. Online Learning Consortium.

Academic Integrity 206

Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 206

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2024

Since the pandemic, it has become clear to many parents that online learning is a better fit for their children, prompting them to seek alternative school options for the best educational outcomes, like virtual academies.

Disabilities 248

Disabilities Learning Styles Hybrid Learning Students 248

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Based on real-life applications and digital tools, lessons in Essential Skills for Remote Learning guide students through technical concepts in a fun, game-based environment. Using Learning.com during remote learning has made a huge impact on my teaching,” said Elizabeth Fecher, Technology Teacher at Mt. Airy School.

Skills 188

Skills Quizzes Learning Ethics 188

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2020

For the better part of a decade, many schools have been implementing blended learning models that integrate online learning with brick-and-mortar instruction to rethink time, space and staffing. It essentially asks: What activities are best for independent learning versus learning together?

Blended Learning 216

Blended Learning Learning Schools Quizzes 216

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It allows more educators like you to create, distribute, and grade assignments, albeit paperless, especially in online learning sessions. Its integration and connection with other Google services like Docs, Drive, and Gmail make it a central hub for seamless learning environments like classrooms.

Activities 158

Activities Quizzes Education Feedback 158

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

Along the way, we focused on five areas that we felt were necessary to serve our community of young people: Mitigate the Digital and Connectivity Divide Access to computers and a dependable internet connection is critical to delivering any form of online learning.

STEM 205

STEM Feedback Instructors Participation 205

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

Instead, they are elements that we believe you should consider, especially if you have not taught or led in mostly or entirely online contexts. We are focusing primarily on communication—both delivering it and managing it—rather than learning or assessment techniques.

Schools 217

Schools Communication Participation Feedback 217

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. x Interested?

Assignments 166

Assignments Grades Feedback Evaluation 166

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I feel we need to extend that to the online environment while students are attending school online and learning virtually. Second, I communicated directly with parents. I explained why I was using this new strategy to support after-school learning. It has also yielded incredibly positive feedback.

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Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 318