Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

At whatever stage, communicating with peers about proposed solutions is an important part of the design process, and shared ideas can lead to improved designs. When teachers include too many criteria in a rubric, they may unintentionally assess skills or knowledge they do not spend significant time helping students master.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

Heres where traditional AI systems tend to fall short: NLP fine-tuning Improves the form of communication but doesnt understand intent or depth. Static knowledge bases Easy to search but often outdated or contextually off. Theyre just incomplete. Feedback loops Built to correct errors, not guide growth.

Ethics 189

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 189

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

What will students understand (content knowledge) or be able to do (skills) at the end of the lesson or learning cycle? 2 Assess Prior Knowledge. Other students may not have any prior knowledge on a topic. Teachers can use a variety of strategies to assess prior knowledge in class or online. 3 Design Learning Experiences.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

UDL recognizes that every class comprises a wide range of learners with various needs, skills, experiences, knowledge, and interests. Every student, regardless of variability, deserves the best opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge regardless of the learning landscape.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Motivation 545

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 Languages 294

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing. When students are seated in groups, they are able to easily share ideas with their peers.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Does the way in which you communicate with a bot yield different results?” “Is As such, students need to be equipped with a general knowledge of how AI works so that they understand where the information is coming from, who is behind the technology, what their interests may be, and how the outcomes are impacting their daily lives.

Curriculum 296

Curriculum Ethics Plagiarism Communication 296

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Discussion is a cornerstone of any learning community. Online discussions offer an avenue to connect students online and facilitate knowledge construction; however, many teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement online. Teachers will need to discuss and establish communication norms prior to the first academic discussion.

Discussions 546

Discussions Participation Questions Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Information and “ knowledge needs to be presented in authentic contexts — settings and situations that would normally involve that knowledge.” There are already educational institutions using virtual reality to place learners in a real-life scenario to apply their knowledge and skills.

Online Learning 420

Online Learning Learning Participation Knowledge 420

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Too often, the focus of education is not the actual use of knowledge and material but rather a memorize and repeat model. Today’s students need to be exposed to working environments that foster collaboration, communication, and community. Higher education and the workforce do this well.

STEM 350

STEM Communication Culture Knowledge 350

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

The same class may have students who don’t have the necessary prior knowledge or language skills to understand the information presented. The teacher may use academic or subject-specific vocabulary unfamiliar to a student with limited background knowledge or who is not a native English speaker.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

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.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2020

Simply engaging in conversation in the language spoken at home around shared experiences, explaining your thinking, and asking open-ended questions so your child can share their thoughts, facilitates a deeper level of communication. This builds metacognition, which is key for comprehension and reading success.

Distance Learning 363

Distance Learning Learning Coaching Languages 363

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2025

Communication as a student in a foreign land depends heavily on knowledge of the language. The Ask a Tech Teacher international team has a few broader issues to think about when considering what barriers face students in foreign lands: Language: The Biggest Communication Barrier for Foreign Students?

Language 133

Language Languages Communication English 133

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The platform offers an engaging method to learn sign languages, enhancing communication between Deaf and hearing communities. It’s important to bring attention to the fact that there are many people who struggle to communicate with their own family, friends, and neighbors. Reaching 2.5 Reaching 2.5

Language 258

Language Languages Gamification Communication 258

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 19, 2024

Student knowledge of academic words and phrases has a direct impact on their ability to acquire and comprehend information, which is why it should be a part of every subject area and class. The vocabulary haiku should communicate the meaning of the word. Write a haiku poem for that term, using the guidelines for writing a haiku.

Writing 374

Writing Coaching Knowledge Activities 374

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

This method, however, may inadvertently create myriad barriers for students with hearing impairments, memory challenges, attention deficit disorders, insufficient background knowledge, or who lack familiarity with subject-specific or academic vocabulary. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

In my previous post, I focused on strategies teachers can use before a lesson to assess prior knowledge. In addition to determining where each student is starting in terms of their content knowledge or skills, teachers should collect data during the lesson to gauge what students know.

Coaching 419

Coaching Learning Students Knowledge 419

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. Employers seek candidates who not only have technical knowledge, but also have problem-solving skills, adaptability, and communication skills.

Gamification 297

Gamification Quizzes Knowledge Textbooks 297

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key. Fear of technology influences a teacher’s thinking, perhaps thinking that many students have more knowledge of the technology. Access to academic websites, online libraries, and other educational resources provides knowledge at their fingertips.

Collaborative Learning 317

Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.

Laboratory 195

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 195

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Summative Assessment Data: When students complete a summative assessment, that data often reveals that the class is in different places in terms of their concept knowledge and skill set. These formative assessments can take the form of quizzes, short written responses, exit tickets, online discussions, and graphic organizers.

Metacognitive Skills 344

Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2020

Learning is more than the exposure to facts and the acquisition of knowledge. That said, we recommend schools consider the 3 Cs when examining remote learning: Content, Communication and Control. Schools provide a host of academic opportunities that are built into the DNA of their existence.

Learning 309

Learning Knowledge Communication Accessibility 309

eSchool News

JULY 23, 2024

From lesson planning and resource creating to parent communication–all improved because of Canva. Materials While I tend to shy away from creating many worksheets for my students to complete, there are times when they have a worksheet, notetaker, and ditto of some sort that is used to show what knowledge they have gained.

Education 278

Education Communication Grades Motivation 278

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

As schools, districts, and policymakers grapple with the realities of a rapidly evolving workforce that requires discipline-specific knowledge, high-tech know-how, and hands-on skills, there is a growing recognition that the traditional approaches to preparing students for the real world no longer suffice.

Education 164

Education STEM Knowledge Skills 164

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2022

Throughout this school year, educators, coaches, and school leaders have engaged in virtual professional development and one-on-one coaching sessions to hone their social-emotional learning skills and knowledge to meet the needs of all learners. Be intentional about weaving social-emotional learning into the day.

Hybrid Learning 363

Hybrid Learning Coaching Learning Culture 363

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2023

Key points: Communication is key for all those involved in special education Don’t forget to think creatively and look at the big picture when framing students’ goals If you’re heading into your first job as a special education teacher, congratulations. schools.

Special Education 309

Special Education Teachers Education Knowledge 309

eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

Science is more than just a body of knowledge; it is the process of discovering new knowledge. The Nature of Science includes understanding that while scientific knowledge is based on empirical evidence, it is also subject to change based on new evidence. In other words, it involves understanding the Nature of Science.

Science 286

Science Students Knowledge Evaluation 286

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time. Communicating clear expectations came in as the third most important instructional practice for driving engagement, with an average score of 4.34 Use prior knowledge as a base for new information.

Student Engagement 300

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Simply engaging in conversation in the language spoken at home around shared experiences, explaining your thinking, and asking open-ended questions so your child can share their thoughts, facilitates a deeper level of communication. This builds metacognition, which is key for comprehension and reading success.

Online Learning 306

Online Learning Learning Coaching Languages 306

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

Learning does not just mean facts and content but includes a broad range of skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and effective written communication, as well as social and emotional well-being. .

Critical Thinking 256

Critical Thinking Exams Communication Students 256

eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2021

Post-secondary schools and employers are looking for students and a workforce that can communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically, problem-solve, and use creativity in various settings. As educators, we’ve heard about the importance of the “21st century 4 C’s” to our students’ future success.

Middle School 325

Middle School Middle School Students English 325

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shy students may be more willing to participate in a game-like setting where they can showcase their knowledge in a less intimidating way. Asynchronous communication tools: Integrate asynchronous communication tools such as discussion forums, blogs, or messaging platforms.

Gamification 325

Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 325

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Key points: Improving family engagement methods can be challenging, but not impossible See article: 5 tips to increase parent engagement See article: 3 tips to cultivate meaningful parent engagement For more news on school communication, see eSN’s Educational Leadership page As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement.

Culture 342

Culture Math Communication Languages 342

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Language 124

Language Languages Writing Communication 124