Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

giving them feedback or facilitating meaningful interactions among students), that translates into more work after the lesson as teachers feel pressure to take stacks of student work home. A whole group rotation should be designed with the following questions in mind. Whole Group Rotation Model. Offline Learning Activities.

Blended Learning 533

Blended Learning Learning Feedback Activities 533

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It’s a place where interpersonal risks feel doable, interpersonal risks, like speaking up with questions and concerns and half-baked ideas and even mistakes.” Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly. What characterizes a psychologically safe space?

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Because PLCs predate national and state standards, teams used to devote a great deal of time to asking and answering the question, What do we want students to learn? Instead, they can focus on other questions, starting with, Where are we going in students learning journeys? What can they do with educational support?

Questions 203

Questions History Feedback Coaching 203

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. Then they can work collaboratively to discuss what that standard might look like broken up into clear success criteria.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. York found that TeachFX listened to her very carefully, and generated a detailed feedback report on her specific teaching style. Teaching is hard.

Feedback 218

Feedback Teachers Languages Language 218

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Present-Pause-Discuss. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time. Each section has a different purpose and can be modified as needed given the length of a class.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Lesson 1: Designing Dynamic Discussion Questions Lesson 2: Teaching Students to Say Something Substantial Lesson 3: Deciding on a Realistic Facilitation Role Lesson 4: Facilitating Synchronous Online Discussions. Module 4: Teaching Presence: Facilitating Learning Online. Module 5: Social Presence–Building Community Online.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Syllabus Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Breakout rooms provide a synchronous virtual space for students to connect, discuss, collaborate, and share. Give students a straightforward task with step-by-step directions to minimize confusion and questions when kids are in the breakout rooms. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

MAY 10, 2016

I wanted feedback and assessment to be an ongoing conversation. As they work, I have conferenced with each individual student to discuss their most recent argumentative essays. I provided detailed feedback and comments on their writing throughout the writing process. Too often students complete work at home in isolation.

Grades 420

Grades Essay Feedback Writing 420

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

These are great questions! During the teacher check-ins, teachers meet one-on-one with students to review their work, provide focused feedback, discuss their progress, and make adjustments to their individual playlists to ensure they continue making progress. So, let’s explore differences!

Blended Learning 542

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Knowledge 542

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

My children love “would you rather” questions. Ask them for feedback! Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one.

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

As they discuss the challenge or problem, observe them. You can use their explanations to drive a debrief in which you highlight strong strategies and answer questions. I often pair students up to encourage them to discuss their work and ask each other for help. 4 Real-Time Feedback. 1 Hook the Group.

Teachers 420

Teachers Essay Feedback Quizzes 420

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walberto Flores EdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times not — leaving educators to ask essential questions about its implementation and impact. It’s a valid question that even my high school students ask.

Questions 205

Questions Ethics Education Fairness 205

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

icebreaker questions, scavenger hunts, or check-ins) Introduce concepts Provide an overview of the work for the week Small Group Sessions Provide differentiated instruction Guide practice and application with frequent check-ins Collect formative assessment data (e.g., Whole Group Sessions Connect learners online Build community (e.g.,

Coaching 546

Coaching Distance Learning Students Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting. Conferencing creates regular opportunities to discuss student progress, identify areas of need, and customize their learning path to ensure they continue growing and developing.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning STEM Learning Outcomes 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

It’s exciting to see so many teachers trying this blended learning model and creating opportunities for small group instruction, real-time feedback, collaboration, and differentiated learning. This can eliminate that question, “What do we do if we finished early?” 2) Switch up your groups! 10) Mix it up!

Teachers 418

Teachers Feedback Blended Learning Grades 418

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 The teacher uses guided reading strategies, asking questions that help students focus on basic elements like characters and setting before discussing the moral.

Teaching 394

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 394

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I remember feeling intense pressure to have the “right answer” when students asked questions. 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.

Blended Learning 531

Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. This time allows me to provide one-on-one instruction and support, conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on their work, or conduct side-by-side assessments.

Blended Learning 396

Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 396

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of simply listening to a teacher explain a concept, unpack a text, or model a strategy, students are challenged to ask questions, think critically, experiment and explore, and collaborate with classmates to learn. In addition to those questions, teachers may not want students staring at a screen all class period (legitimate concern!).

Teaching 389

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 389

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

Engage : Develop a Question to Drive Your Inquiry Cycle. The PLC begins by engaging in a discussion or structured brainstorming session to identify areas of interest for this inquiry cycle. As a group, they identify an area of focus and craft a question to frame and focus their work together. Evaluate: Assess the Effectiveness.

Teachers 425

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 425

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Record video directions for each station to reduce questions and confusion. Create a pathway for online students to ask questions as they work (e.g., Engage students around the video content using online discussions (e.g., Create a pathway for online students to ask questions as they work (e.g., Here are five strategies!

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

Lecturing 431

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 431

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They responded in kind, asking questions, making comments, and leaning into the learning. 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. I was hooked!

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Last week, I participated in a panel discussion with Jay McTighe and Tony Frontier on leading in an era of artificial intelligence. During the conversation, we discussed AI’s potential to transform education. ” I remember questioning how effective those sessions would be at improving teaching and learning.

Blended Learning 389

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 389

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

Teaching 328

Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 328

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 question the current role many students occupy as passive consumers. The answer I hear most from teachers is “no.”

Blended Learning 364

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 364

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

It begs the question, What is the value of racing through material if students don’t understand or retain it? Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback.

Teachers 479

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 479

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One way to know you’ve got a great problem-solving task is that it creates rich discussion. They offer possible strategies that students might use that the teacher should be aware of, as well as questions such as “What do you notice?” to spur deeper discussion about the puzzle in front of them. or “What do you wonder?”

Math 306

Math Game-Based Learning Gamification STEM 306

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

I recommend that teachers use a single strategy for all students to use to ask questions or seek additional support. Teachers can use their teacher-led station for a range of activities–differentiated instruction, real-time feedback, small group discussions, guided application and practice, and conferences with individual students.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , Rachelle and I talk about the importance of prioritizing relationships in education, thinking outside-of-the-box when it comes to lesson design, asking students for feedback to improve our practice, and continuing to learn, stretch and stay inspired! How often do you ask for feedback?

Feedback 317

Feedback Assignments Languages Language 317

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. ” This is a hard question to answer. provide positive feedback designed to support instead of control. “How do you deal with students who are off task or distracting other students?”

Classroom Management 420

Classroom Management Motivation Blended Learning Feedback 420

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tricider is a free online tool that simplifies the decision-making process and makes it more equitable by allowing users to leave plenty of feedback. Here’s how it works: a user enters a question they want the group to consider. The feedback that TeachFX provides is private, objective, and non-evaluative.

Teachers 332

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This innovative tool, powered by generative AI, analyzes open text responses from students working in small groups or individually and provides educators with a quick and insightful summary of how the class is doing, followed by helpful feedback recommendations. Classcraft’s new GenAI-powered summarization tool does both.”

Teaching Methods 278

Teaching Methods Feedback Discussions Intelligence 278

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process. Through the easy-to-use templates, educators can create real-time polls to assess knowledge, check for misconceptions, or gather feedback. The pre-made quizzes also offer instant feedback, helping students reflect on their learning process.

Evaluation 287

Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 287

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The situation is made even more challenging by the lack of suitable feedback mechanisms to help teachers understand who is struggling in class and to help them quickly find the root cause of the student’s challenges. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom.

Teaching 325

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325