Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future.

Student Engagement 303

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Technology Distance Learning 303

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in virtual training & mixed reality technology. Boys Town is also a leader in helping children with hearing loss and communication disorders.

Technology 245

Technology Communication Language Languages 245

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

NEW YORK — AtomicMind , an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college admissions landscape, today announced the launch of a unique technology platform. About AtomicMind.

Technology 236

Technology Coaching Essay Feedback 236

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 29, 2020

Just because we are communicating with students online does not mean every learning task needs to be an online task. I encourage teachers to focus on building a community online as opposed to merely disseminating and collecting work. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with other educators who might enjoy it.

Distance Learning 403

Distance Learning Learning Feedback Coaching 403

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

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

These characteristics are also critical to a high-functioning learning community where students enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency. Inclusion means all students in a learning community have access to resources, opportunities, and a voice in the class dialogue. Invite input by regularly collecting freedback from your students.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five. The result is a deeper understanding of each word.

Technology 228

Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 228

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. I know how important it is for students to receive regular feedback, so they know where they are excelling and where they need to focus their time and energy to improve.

Blended Learning 343

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Communication 343

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. Not all students express or communicate their learning effectively in the same way. Designing Choice Boards. Project or Performance Task Choice Boards.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Feedback Activities Universal Design 546

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

That is the work we do that cannot be replaced by technology. In my latest book, Balance with Blended Learning , I write about strategies that turn everyday tasks, like giving feedback, assessing student work, and conferencing with students about progress into opportunities for connection. email, audio update)? Post-conference.

Blended Learning 531

Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

The rapid proliferation of technology combined with the closure of schools due to COVID were powerful change agents that placed enormous pressure on educational systems this year. Encourage communication and collaboration among students. Which technology tools were most useful? Which instructional models were most effective?

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2025

Cot, assistant director of educational technology for the Massachusetts education department. Kyle Berger, chief technology officer, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, Texas. Major tools go through a year-long pilot, with teacher feedback, training and student learning data collected in a standardized worksheet.

Evaluation 141

Evaluation Secondary Education Disabilities Feedback 141

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the multimodal resources they offer to communicate meaningful messages effectively. Teaching kids to think like designers helps them become stronger communicators.

Communication 165

Communication Knowledge Writing Discussions 165

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? An easy-to-use platform for teachers to handle the entire loop from creation to feedback can be the answer to saving time and energy. There’s a feedback option for every teacher—and every student!

Feedback 162

Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 162

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In fact, the switch to hybrid and fully virtual learning during the pandemic highlighted how students can become distracted and lose motivation when they are seemingly hiding behind a screen, causing many frustrated parents and teachers to loathe the use of technology in learning. My teenage students love technology.

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Motivation Students Communication Feedback 328

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2023

The Advisory Council members help inform the company’s future development plans for the ParentSquare platform and serve as a peer-to-peer forum for discussing best practices and pressing issues in school communications and family engagement. Buy-in from the majority of staff members and parents was quick.

Communication 285

Communication Achievement Feedback Language 285

eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

Consistent, positive family communication. A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. One essential mechanism for repairing that connection is family communication.

High School 294

High School High School Counselling Communication 294

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? Parental involvement and open communication also play vital roles. Whether it’s a learning disability, physical impairment, or sensory issue, recognizing these elements will guide you in selecting the right technological tools.

Technology 172

Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students 172

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While many have faced obstacles in integrating distance learning—any abrupt change operates on a learning curve—it’s also become clear that technology-based learning is essential to education to allow students to learn from wherever they are and prepare them for the future.

Student Engagement 361

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Students 361

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Topics could include new teaching strategies, technology integration, or stress management techniques. Communicate effectively with stakeholders : Transparent and open communication is key to building trust and collaboration within the school community. Clear communication helps to reduce confusion and stress.

Achievement 291

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 291

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality offers learning beyond just verbal communications 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more on VR in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. In the U.S.

Science 294

Science English Communication Language 294

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: When implemented well, education technology helps achievement Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes.

Technology 152

Technology Teaching Quizzes Learning 152

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

According to the survey , 69 percent of families prefer daily (48 percent) or weekly (21 percent) communication, yet only 52 percent are currently receiving updates at that frequency. Academic achievement and behavior must be evaluated separately and communicated distinctly. Leverage technology as part of your communications strategy.

Grades 155

Grades Evaluation Students Achievement 155

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

communication, collaboration, feedback) Cues for reflection Increased opportunities to think deeply about their work and reflect on their experiences Cues for calibration Provide cues to encourage students to define the task, set goals, select strategies, and engage in metacognitive skill building. Theory into Practice , 41 (2), 64-70.

Blended Learning 543

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

This statement has guided the Feedback Loops work at Digital Promise over the last two years as we’ve explored ways different communities can collaborate to improve education. The feedback loop concept is a systems-thinking way of approaching collaboration between communities, focused on mutual benefit through capacity building.

Teaching 173

Teaching Technology Feedback Learning 173

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

One of the primary benefits of education technology in K-12 is its ability to cater to diverse learning styles. Moreover, edtech facilitates greater collaboration and communication. What is the definition of educational technology? A key aspect of education technology is its capacity to support personalized learning.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2017

I see my primary role as two-fold: 1) I’m an architect of learning experiences designing engaging activities and projects so my students can discover and create, and 2) I’m a coach providing regular, real-time feedback as they work. They want me to spoon feed them information and I want them to be drivers of learning.

Teaching 420

Teaching Learning Coaching Blended Learning 420

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. This increased access to technology in school has had both positive and negative impacts on students. Here are five ways I have seen technology serve as a remedy for brain overload: 1.

Internet 304

Internet Learning Feedback Classroom Management 304

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2022

I thought I was ahead of the times when I acquired virtual reality headsets and other mixed reality technology via a grant award in late 2019. Once a novel technology, the current mindset seemed to be that VR was just another toy used to consume games and other media. Eh…I’ve already played a lot with that because I have one at home.”

Distance Learning 334

Distance Learning STEM Critical Thinking Feedback 334

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. The fear of technology plays a large role in the hesitation of adopting technology in the classroom.

Collaborative Learning 316

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 316

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. We talk about the potential of technology to connect learners as opposed to isolating them. How do you currently use technology?

Blended Learning 366

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Education technology is a classroom must-have Technology enables access to important resources Stay up to date on the latest in education technology The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences.

Technology 141

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Quizzes 141

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Technology has become increasingly important to every level of education, and its value to social-emotional learning , or SEL, is no exception. An essential part of my role as vice president of product for Committee for Children, an industry leader in SEL, is to keep a close eye on trends in education technology.

Communication 277

Communication Quizzes Feedback Language 277