Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Lesson 1: Design Your Course Syllabus Lesson 2: Set Up Your Virtual Classroom Lesson 3: Curriculum Mapping for First Semester Lesson 4: Helping Students Get (and Stay) Organized. Below is the breakdown of the course content. Module 1: Teaching Presence–Designing Your Blended/Online Course. Module 5: Social Presence–Building Community Online.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As I’ve built these foundational skills with my students, my school has also given me enough time to build an expectation that students discuss their identities as a valuable component within the SEL curriculum. He challenged me directly, telling me that we don’t talk about these things enough.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

If we take a step back and think about the benefits and challenges of asynchronous learning and synchronous learning, that can provide clarity about how to think about the design of our curriculum in an online or blended learning course. Asynchronous learning provides students with a high degree of flexibility and autonomy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

A survey of over 100 teachers, 125 parents, and 50 district and private school curriculum leaders uncovered a stark contrast between administrative optimism and the realities faced by educators and families when using multiple ad hoc or even officially-sanctioned edtech applications. .

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

Can teachers who are teaching an AP course use blended learning models and cover the extensive curriculum? My online learning activities typically involve the use of short videos, online discussions, student research, podcasts, and various formative assessments. I get asked this question frequently as a blended learning coach.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Present-Pause-Discuss. When teachers feel pressure to cover the curriculum or keep up with a pre-pandemic pacing guide, it is easy to understand why they spend more time introducing information and less time supporting students as they attempt to master content knowledge or skills. This is where “less is more” is critical.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 20, 2020

I’ve coached math teachers who struggle to imagine designing their lessons using this model because the curriculum is so linear. How could I get the students to have discussions about mathematical concepts? Can the Station Rotation Model work in a math class? I get this question a lot.

Math 545

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

Often, math teachers have the most challenging time designing a station rotation because the curriculum is so linear with each concept and process builds on the previous. That is easier to do if they have time to explore, discuss, and reflect. Science curriculum, like math, can be very linear. Science: Station Rotation Ideas.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Join us for an exciting session where R1 will share its curriculum map structure and district approach to formative assessments. Youll also explore how to harness real-time data to fuel impactful discussions in your Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), driving focused, results-oriented collaboration.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Similarly, the teacher can use the online station for a variety of activities, including practice with adaptive software, video lessons, online research and exploration, collaboration on shared tasks using the Google Suite, or online discussions about texts, topics, and issues using FlipGrid or the discussion functionality in their LMS.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2021

I write teacher guides and curriculum for graphic novels for publishers like Macmillan and Scholastic, and I have a book about teaching with comics coming out this summer. In 2011, Miles Morales, a Black teen, was introduced as Spiderman and our class discussed the ways in which pop culture reflects society.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

History curriculum and professional development supporting discussion-based primary source analysis online and in other learning settings. History curriculum.” History curriculum. Boston – VHS Learning has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant to create a high-quality U.S.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key Takeaways New Mystery Writing Initiative : Mystery Science is launching a new writing curriculum for grades 3-5, offering a free trial for the upcoming school year. This initiative is intended to complement their existing K-5 science curriculum and focus on improving literacy through engaging, hands-on activities.

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Writing Feedback Schools Science 312

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

How to interact online in an appropriate way, and how to navigate difficult issues such as sexting and cyberbullying, often aren’t addressed in school curriculum, despite the huge impact they can have on students both emotionally and academically if things go wrong.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Comprehensive digital curriculum is designed with the end goal in mind, based on Understanding by Design, an award-winning book and theory by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe that focuses on the benefits of backward planning. A high-quality digital course catalog should also meet the needs of a diverse audience. Additional considerations 1.

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Gamification Learning Outcomes Quizzes Students 300

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion. The routine can be applied to various situations, from analyzing a piece of art to discussing a historical event. “Does this person remind you of anyone you know?

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

Join eSchool News for a panel discussion with leaders and educators who share a passion for the bold new vision of blended and hybrid learning as the future of education.

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Hybrid Learning Education Learning Discussions 325

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Since I adopted phenomena-based instruction, I have been using the curriculum from Kognity because it provides me with the phenomena so I don’t have to come up with new ones myself day after day. It has made it easier for me to jump straight in and begin guiding my students as they ask questions and begin exploring their phenomena.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Priorities such as setting up remote learning structures, developing a distance curriculum, and offering social and emotional support required increased collaboration with home. Ask parents what would make the process easier for them and discuss solutions for any barriers that are preventing engagement.

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Communication Language Languages Curriculum 317

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Teachers might face pressures from lesson planning, meeting new students, or adjusting to changes in curriculum. For students, integrating mental health education into the curriculum can create an environment that encourages open conversation about mental health struggles and reduces the associated stigma.

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Schools Communication Curriculum Attention 334

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Reimagining Curriculum to Foster Engagement and Identity Over the years, fellows have noted how hard it has become to not only create engaging curriculum for students but also find ways to foster community and identity development in the classroom. Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Digital collaboration platforms let students contribute to discussions, share their ideas, and collaborate on projects in a digital space. and Quizlet , or educational games aligned with the curriculum, can turn lessons into engaging experiences. Many times, shy students find it easier to express themselves in writing versus verbally.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan, you’ll hear from Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training and Product Management at KinderLab Robotics, Inc. discuss why robotics is an excellent way to introduce young learners to coding, computational thinking, and design principles.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2024

So it is with the services of the Family Engagement Lab , whose mission statement is, “to catalyze equitable family engagement and student learning by bridging classroom curriculum and at-home learning. ” Their signature tool, FASTalk, shares at-home learning activities via text messages in each family’s home language.

Communication 300

Communication Culture Discussions Language 300

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 331

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

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Culture Feedback Language Languages 254

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

Codelicious introduced attendees to its full-year computer science curriculum for K-12. The curriculum is updated regularly to stay current with new technology, so teachers spend less time writing lessons and more time engaging students.

STEM 328

STEM Distance Learning Science Writing 328

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. This will promote self-paced learning among students and curriculum resources can be accessed anytime.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 316

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That may mean they don’t cover as much ground in terms of curriculum or volume of information, but it creates space for them to spend more time facilitating deep and meaningful learning. They can also differentiate instruction, models, scaffolds, and practice for each group of learners.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

I understand the pressure teachers feel to cover the standards and move through their curriculum. Station 2: Online Station Students spend time engaging in an asynchronous online discussion/debate about possible threats to biodiversity.

Blended Learning 545

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

The Academy Program, on the other hand, serves students who benefit from a highly customized curriculum with a strong emphasis on life skills, vocational training, and independent living. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

As pictured in the image below, stations can be used to engage students in small group discussions (face-to-face or online) and encourage collaboration by presenting the group with a shared task or challenge. Teachers will have more success in engaging students if they build “choice and voice” into the curriculum.

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 6, 2020

They already feel like they are racing against the bell, struggling to cover curriculum, and falling behind on their pacing guide. If teachers want to start the day with a quick check-in, I recommend presenting a question for pairs to discuss in a two-minute talk format. This job is tough. Teachers are tasked with WAY too much.

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Coaching Blended Learning Activities Questions 453

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Our rigorous curriculum is taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers trained to provide virtual instruction in real time and is focused on providing all students the educational resources and out-of-classroom experiences they need to become successful, lifelong learners. They also offer Spanish narrations and handouts.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Cook Center for Human Connection facilitated discussions about the importance of student mental health awareness and youth suicide prevention–and the critical role parents play in these efforts. Qualcomm discussed with attendees how educators can and should embrace AI–and what platforms like ChatGPT mean for education.

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Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 345

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This new functionality makes it easier for educators to use proven instructional strategies like “turn and talk ,” a common teaching method where peers discuss relevant classroom content with one another. “At HMH, we are listening to educators, and we know where the pain points lie with whole-class instruction.

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