Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

First, I do not think grades are an effective long-term strategy for motivating most students. In his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us , Daniel Pink points out that extrinsic rewards–points, grades, or the promise of a class party for good behavior–are not effective ways to motivate people over time.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2024

A deeper understanding of their motivating factors can help universities adjust communications with future prospective students, as well as inform additional services they can provide to ensure that students are successful while in university through to graduation.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Communicates with parents about student progress. My decision was not motivated by laziness or my inability to do these tasks, but rather I wanted my students to take more ownership over their learning. My students are more motivated to learn because they play an active role in defining what that learning looks like.

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Fairness Motivation Communication Grades 412

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.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. Teachers frustrated by a perceived lack of focus, engagement, or motivation should develop routines and resources designed to help students develop these critical self-regulation skills. ” I hear statements like this every week.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Each student will encounter unique barriers, enjoy engaging with information in different formats, thrive in different learning scenarios, have particular preferences, benefit from varying levels of support, and communicate their learning differently.

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Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Motivation 545

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Almost a decade into experiments with gamification, edtech companies are changing the way they approach motivation. You keep going.

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Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 199

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2019

However, external motivators, as Daniel Pink articulates in his book Drive , are not effective long-term. External motivators may yield short-term results, but ultimately intrinsic motivation in which students are motivated by an internal reward or feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment is much more effective.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

This leads to increased engagement and motivation. Furthermore, diverse learning environments encourage collaboration and communication skills because students learn to work effectively with peers from different backgrounds.

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Education Critical Thinking Motivation Culture 212

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Purpose Preparation Post-Conference Plan Parent Communication How do students want to use this time? How can students communicate with their parents or guardians about the content of the conference and their next steps? I have designed the 4Ps approach to conferencing to guide teachers in running student-centered conferences.

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Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

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.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2019

However, if the student has not played an active role in asking questions or investigating topics, they are unlikely to be interested in or motivated to remember the “answer.” ” Cultivating a Community of Inquiry both on and offline can help students learn how to think independently, imaginatively, and resourcefully.

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Motivation Blended Learning Questions Activities 389

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Offline and online stations can be used to encourage communication and collaboration among students for the purpose of building community and offering peer support. Let’s give this station rotation model a try!”

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Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Practical Strategies for Classroom Application The research consistently tells us that the application of brain-based learning principles leads to increased academic achievement, better behavior, development of appropriate social-emotional skills, and increased motivation. Lets examine a few examples from the research. link] Rahmatin, L.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Clear expectations positively impact the students’ feelings of competence or confidence in their ability to complete a task, which can motivate them to put in their best effort. 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.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Interpersonal The interpersonal domain includes the collaborative and communication skills students need to work effectively with others and engage in shared tasks. Challenge #3: Student Apathy and Lack of Motivation Student apathy and lack of motivation are significant barriers to engaging students in deeper learning.

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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In the absence of face-to-face classes, teachers can communicate they care about their students’ progress by providing them with feedback on their work. Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015).

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Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

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

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Language Languages Gamification Communication 258

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Students are in a multitude of educational environments that have challenged the entire school community. As educators, we cannot predict what the future holds, but we understand the importance of developing core skills such as collaboration, effective communication, and problem solving in our students today.

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Critical Thinking Physical Education English Motivation 364

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Upon reflection, it’s probably because I was extremely shy and struggled with interpersonal communications. She was organized, a strong communicator, and creative. Related : Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM Why girls need more STEM role models. The stats speak for themselves. Was I a victim of these statistics?

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English STEM Motivation Communication 324

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2022

Danny LaBrecque communicates through play at The Nature Preschool at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Md. They can act out different players, beyond just “good” or “bad,” and try on different roles to gain a deeper understanding of perspective, motivation and reaction. The language of play isn’t just for children.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When students become interested in STEM at a young age, their critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills have a chance to thrive. This motivates students to tackle more difficult challenges. Because STEM is not a standalone, core academic subject, it’s implemented differently all over the country.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

The overall quality of students’ work also suffers when they do not have the time and space needed to fully engage with academic tasks or produce artifacts to express and communicate their learning. This sustained engagement helps maintain their interest and motivation in the learning process.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Rise Vision helps schools improve communication, increase student involvement, celebrate student achievements, and create a positive school culture. .” To learn more about how Derby North Middle School is using Rise Vision digital signage software, visit the company’s website. We make it easy or your money back.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

It is also how we communicate to our students that we value the process over the product. Choice is a powerful motivator. Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Peer Feedback Choice Board.

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Feedback Peer Review Assignments Online Learning 546

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Engage students in meaningful activities : Keep students engaged and motivated until the last day of school by planning meaningful end-of-year projects or events.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 302

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2018

In his book, Sinek talks about how successful individuals and organizations communicate. I’ve worked with so many school districts that are embracing technology and blended learning models, but they do not communicate why this shift is important to teachers. Instead of explaining what they do, they start with why they do it.

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Blended Learning Achievement Motivation Communication 389

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. Not all students express or communicate their learning effectively in the same way. Below is an overview of the benefits of using choice boards and the various types of boards you can design to meet a range of different objectives. The Benefits of Choice Boards. Project or Performance Task Choice Boards.

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Blended Learning Feedback Activities Universal Design 546

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The student understands the underlying motives driving the character’s behavior here. They mirror the shortcomings of communication via texting. Texting quickly becomes the dominant space for written communication in their lives. But there are some problems with this response.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2023

Educators continue to work hard to keep students motivated and engaged in learning to read while helping them cope with mental health challenges. As a reading specialist leading evidence-based programs at Holman Middle School, here are tips educators and other mentors can leverage to keep students motivated to read this summer.

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Reading Motivation Students Middle School 269

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2022

teachers highlighted that key performance indicators such as engagement (the feeling of accomplishment), inclusion (the ability to reach full potential) and well-being (relationships and motivation) show room for improvement across K-12 grade levels. It’s critical that this type of communication occurs more than once a school year.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is important: Research shows when parents and caregivers are involved in their children’s schooling, students show higher academic achievement, school engagement, and motivation. You have to communicate, communicate, communicate. The groups of parents who are part of the advisory council are very small.

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Communication Motivation Achievement Participation 282

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It also improves students’ communication skills and their ability to advocate for themselves. Involving students in designing their instruction can be a great way to promote student voice/choice, and it also fosters leadership skills, motivation, and investment in their education. Example 1: Student voice, choice and leadership.

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Learning Motivation Students Communication 278

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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication. Whether they’ll use English online in chat rooms, messengers, forums, and social media profiles, or they’ll need it for professional communication with colleagues and clients (business emails, project discussions, task setting, etc.),

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Besides allowing students to pursue topics that interest them, the sense of ownership and autonomy that student agency provides is very motivating in itself. As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.”

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