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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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Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

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. Zimmerman, B.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

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 (..)

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Shift to Providing Feedback as Students Work

Catlin Tucker

Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Enhances metacognitive skills, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring. Fosters effective communication and dialogue between teachers and students. Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process.

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What To Do With Wonky Wednesday

Catlin Tucker

2 Flex Your Metacognitive Muscles. Metacognitive skills must be taught. They need to set academic goals, monitor and track their progress and reflect regularly on the work they are doing and what it reveals about their skill set. I also dedicate a chapter in my new book Balance with Blended Learning to metacognition. #3

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The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

Catlin Tucker

Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support. Must-do stations are tailored for skill reinforcement, while may-do stations offer extension activities, review games, and metacognitive skill-building activities.

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How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

eSchool News

Here are just five alternative assessment strategies teachers can try in their classroom: 5-Word Challenge: Challenge students to summarize their learning in 5 words or less (this can be on video or on paper or other mode of communication). Here’s a sample Reflection Journal from the PBL unit, State of Sustainability. 3 Strikes, You’re In!: