Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. Tech as a tool to facilitate movement-based learning Using technology to support learning is a core priority at West Baton Rouge Parish Schools. Start small.

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Technology Learning Math Elementary School 298

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. That behavior change is very hard.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

We’ve discussed grit, growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, relevance, autonomy, and purpose. These rankings don’t just provide feedback—they confer identity. It can also help students design their learning journeys, generate creative ideas, or receive iterative feedback on their work. All of those are real.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five. The result is a deeper understanding of each word.

Technology 242

Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 242

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The goal of these self-assessment sessions is to encourage students to think critically about their work, engage in discussions, problem-solve with their peers, and reflect on what they learned using the two questions posed by Captain Bill Wilson in the podcast. What did you learn? What are you going to do differently next time?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It eliminates wasted minutes at the start of the lesson when teachers welcome the online students into the virtual classroom, handle administrative tasks, and troubleshoot technology hiccups. Teachers who have limited technology in the classroom may want to design an offline station instead of an online station. What’s working?

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting. A technology-rich classroom does not equate to blended learning. The students should be doing the heavy cognitive lift of making meaning. What Blended Learning is Not.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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. Want more instruction and support designing playlists and choice boards?

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Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Knowledge 542

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

We demonstrate how teachers can leverage universally designed blended learning to position students as active agents in the classroom and create the time and space for these new workflows.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Despite the challenges associated with this moment in education, technology is rapidly evolving to allow students more opportunities to engage in social learning spaces online. In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

They are excited about the potential of leveraging this technology to create more dynamic, differentiated, and student-centered learning experiences. Real-time coaching also presents coaches with an opportunity to provide feedback on the lesson. Feedback is easier to give when coaches are using a blended learning rubric.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

NEW YORK — AtomicMind , an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college admissions landscape, today announced the launch of a unique technology platform. Highlights of the platform include: ? About AtomicMind.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Since its inception in January 2025, the advisory board has grown to include district administrators, school principals, teachers, and instructional technology specialists, collectively representing more than 20 districts across 11 states.

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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. I have become extremely selective about what I provide feedback on and grade. 2) Switch up your groups! I don’t grade practice.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. As such, technology should not be used to isolate learners. Technology is simply a vehicle.

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.

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Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

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 talk about the potential of technology to connect learners as opposed to isolating them. How do you currently use technology?

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Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

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.

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

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?

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Feedback Assignments Languages Language 318

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How can we harness their skills to create world-changing technologies? These skills form the backbone of technological innovation. To mentor the next generation of technology entrepreneurs, astrophysicists and creators of art and music, we must expose them to experiential learning. The reactions they get make a huge impact.

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History Feedback Art Learning 304

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. But as we prepare students for the future, its no longer enough for them to simply use technology. Now its time to go further.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In this conversation, we discuss the implementation and impact of Unrulr in his classroom, where he tries to focus on creating a more human and reflective learning experience. Slow Approach to Learning: Gary mentions a “slow approach” to education, emphasizing the importance of making room for reflection and providing feedback.

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Feedback Discussions Accessibility Curriculum 302

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Have you considered how assistive technologies like text-to-speech can be tailored to individual needs? Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning. Don’t forget to involve the students in this process.

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Technology Assistive Technology Learning Styles Students 173

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. Summarizer Synthesizes the main points and key takeaways from the discussion or analysis. What if kids don’t watch the video?

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Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

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.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 327

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

in Instructional Technology. I also field a lot of questions from elementary teachers who are curious about how they can integrate technology into their lessons in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way. In our conversation, Jenn and Ben discuss some of their favorite Eduprotocols for little learners. She has her M.A.

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Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: When implemented well, education technology helps achievement Learn more about technology in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes.

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Technology Teaching Quizzes Learning 154

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2021

When Walled Lake Consolidated School District in Walled Lake, Michigan, standardized classroom technology about five years ago, it transformed our instruction. Now, school leaders and educators also have to consider switching between in-person learning and remote learning, and how that applies to the learning environment in place.

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Teachers Learning Feedback Learning Spaces 332

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the latest news on AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools. Technology is here to help bridge the gap. The feedback is listed in three easy-to-read columns, which helps make even complex discussions easy to digest.

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Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 333

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. This increased access to technology in school has had both positive and negative impacts on students. Here are five ways I have seen technology serve as a remedy for brain overload: 1.

Internet 309

Internet Learning Feedback Classroom Management 309

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The PLC begins by engaging in a discussion or structured brainstorming session to identify areas of interest for this inquiry cycle. This can happen in a real-time discussion during a PLC meeting or asynchronously via FlipGrid video recordings. Let’s explore how PLCs can use this model to guide their learning.

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Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

This statement has guided the Feedback Loops work at Digital Promise over the last two years as we’ve explored ways different communities can collaborate to improve education. The feedback loop concept is a systems-thinking way of approaching collaboration between communities, focused on mutual benefit through capacity building.

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Teaching Technology Feedback Learning 178

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

That is the work we do that cannot be replaced by technology. 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. Then students prepare for their conference.

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Blended Learning Communication Coaching Questions 531

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

The technology identifies the use of AI writing tools including ChatGPT, with 98 percent confidence, enabling educators to analyze and review the authenticity of academic work. Turnitin’s technology has high accuracy and low false positive rates when detecting AI-generated text in student writing.

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Writing Academic Integrity Education Feedback 303

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 333