Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions. lectures or mini-lessons), I would suggest recording a video and allowing students to self-pace through that video. #2 Facilitate a Small Group Discussion. TeachingVideoConf. 3 Conferencing with Students. one week at a time).

Learning 546

Learning Students Discussions Textbooks 546

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 Teacher 1 provides targeted instruction based on each group’s needs: Group 1 (Below Grade Level): Students work on identifying key details in a simplified fable with additional visual supports.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Here are just four edtech tools that can help transform teamwork in the classroom : Padlet: One of my first go-to tools is Padlet–its super easy to use and works great for grades 3-12. Students can post text, images, or videos, making it perfect for brainstorming, digital discussions, and sharing resources.

STEM 219

STEM Students Feedback Knowledge 219

Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. The students in group A will unmute and engage in a discussion or talk through the problem. Online Fishbowl.

Active Learning 546

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Self-assessment shifts the focus from a grade-centric perspective to a learning-centric one. When teachers grade these exercises, it creates anxiety among students still grappling with new concepts or skills.

Evaluation 428

Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

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. As I enter first grade with my students, I notice that as much as I have learned about them, they have learned about me.

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Discussions Schools Reading Skills 168

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 187

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Students who generally struggle to read at grade level could engage with this assignment in ways equal to their classmates who read at or above grade level. Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. What do you wonder about?

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. Vooks : Vooks is a wonderful resource for the PK-2 grade teacher. Storyline Online : This website is targeted to PK-4th grade students.

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Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 339

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Input Relevant Information: Provide the AI chatbot with relevant details such as the subject area, grade level, and any specific requirements or preferences you have for the task. Can you suggest engaging activities for my grade class focusing on ? Please provide some project-based learning ideas for grade students to explore.

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

As teachers read the descriptions of each routine provided on the Project Zero website , it is clear that these routines would work well to engage students in dynamic face-to-face activities and discussions. To edit or modify the slide decks for your grade level and subject area, click “View” at the top of the slide deck.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Learning Blended Learning English 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Present-Pause-Discuss. A present–pause–discuss format allows the teacher to focus on introducing one concept or skill at a time. The final step is to pull the class back together for an informal discussion guided by the questions students asked about the information presented.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Do you consistently anchor your design in grade level standards and articulate clear learning objectives? lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. Create Flexible Pathways. Do they get to make meaningful choices?

Blended Learning 518

Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 30, 2019

I am dedicating the next three blog posts to discussing strategies teachers can use to collect informal data before, during, and after a lesson. Students need to know that they will not be graded or judged based on the accuracy of their answers. Online Discussion. I realized I had not written a blog about these strategies.

Knowledge 420

Knowledge Students Writing Discussions 420

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

JANUARY 6, 2020

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. A two-minute talk gives two students two minutes to discuss a simple question or chat about a current event or issue. Most of the class sits idly listening.

Coaching 453

Coaching Blended Learning Activities Questions 453

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

This where I see the station rotation model being particularly useful for all grade levels. I realize no one example will be an ideal fit for every grade level, subject area, or school schedule, but I wanted to walk through a four-day example of what a series of station rotation lessons might look like.

Attention 546

Attention Blended Learning Activities Feedback 546

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2021

I’ve spent about a decade as the chair of the social studies department at Wissahickon High School, where I teach grades 9-12. In 2011, Miles Morales, a Black teen, was introduced as Spiderman and our class discussed the ways in which pop culture reflects society.

Teaching 363

Teaching Teachers Social Studies Culture 363

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

As they discuss the challenge or problem, observe them. Many teachers collect homework and take piles of student work home to grade. Homework is designed to be practice, so I’ve never understood why it is graded and often becomes punitive. 1 Hook the Group. 3 Homework Check & Review.

Teachers 420

Teachers Essay Feedback Quizzes 420

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas. Teachers in one subject area, at one grade level, or teaching in one community are likely to face unique challenges and have different interests. The most effective PLCs I’ve worked with share similar characteristics.

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Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 427

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support. Some AI assistants grade papers, while others spot students who might need extra help. When papers need grading or test scores need tracking, AI steps in. Will AI replace teachers?

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 328

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this video , Hattie discusses collective teacher efficacy in greater depth. Then these thoughts can be shared – and discussed – with the group. For higher impact, educators can repeat the same discussion and collaboration activities completed for the collective teacher efficacy questions with these questions about learning beliefs.

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Beliefs Teachers Students Coaching 323

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Focus on K5 Education: John emphasizes the importance of focusing on the K5 (Kindergarten to 5th grade) sector in education. Diversity and Representation: John discusses the importance of diversity and representation in educational content. Click below for a listen and scroll down for some more takeaways.

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Teaching Methods Social Studies Students Grades 289

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school for Pennsylvania students in kindergarten through 12th grade that is accredited by the Middle States Association. This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. Gizmo is an interactive STEM learning experience for grades 3-12.

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Teachers Learning Science STEM 305

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Instead of collecting homework or practice activities and grading that work for accuracy, teachers can encourage pairs or small groups of students to spend time assessing their work using an answer key or exemplar and rubric.

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

See it as an opportunity to discuss what they’d do differently if they had more time. The science comes in by discussing why their prototype works. With the example of the book holder, questions to discuss could be: What materials work best to keep the book from slipping? Where does the science come in, though?

Science 319

Science STEM Failure Discussions 319

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on the activities in the StudySync First Read lesson plans to engage students in online discussions, collaborative research projects, and online vocabulary review. #1 You can check them out here.

Collaborative Research 370

Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

Teachers use MAP data and its accurate, actionable evidence to inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level. But it also helps identify those students who are performing above grade level, who could benefit from differentiation to help them reach their potential.

Students 312

Students Achievement Coaching Grades 312

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It was the beginning of sixth grade, braces, and the descent into the digital world. In his widely discussed 2024 book “The Anxious Generation,” social psychologist Jonathan Haidt details how the cultural shift from a “play-based childhood” to a “phone-based childhood” corresponds to the spike in adolescent mental illness.

Teachers 299

Teachers Schools History Reading 299

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

Jenn is a first-grade teacher at Desert Sands Unified School District. In our conversation, Jenn and Ben discuss some of their favorite Eduprotocols for little learners. In the book, Ben and Jenn share their approaches to using this EduProtocol with kindergarten and first-grade students, using online and offline tools.

Writing 383

Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Using MAP Growth assessment results for grades three to eight, NWEA researchers found a mixed story of academic recovery. public schools that consistently administered the MAP Growth Science assessment from spring 2017 through spring 2024 and consistently tested the same grades within those schools. months lost in math.

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Science Achievement Math Middle School 264

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

The youngest Zoomers, as theyre also known, are around 13 years old and still have years left in public school systems dealing with frequent upheavals due to federal-level uncertainty , politicization of essential services like libraries and ongoing challenges to helping students get on grade level.

Education 160

Education Culture Math Achievement 160

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With 25+ years of practice and research behind him, Joe Feldman—a former teacher, principal and district administrator—speaks from experience when it comes to the ongoing inequities and challenges that districts and schools have with grading. To download the first chapter of Grading for Equity, click here.

Grades 274

Grades Curriculum Design Motivation Discussions 274

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students. Call them by name and engage them in a conversation that matters to them. Use this time to really get to know the student. Show you are interested in their world.

STEM 347

STEM Assignments Testing Discussions 347

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2021

This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students. Call them by name and engage them in a conversation that matters to them. Use this time to really get to know the student. Show you are interested in their world.

Teaching 342

Teaching STEM Assignments Testing 342

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mystery Writing engages students in grades K-5 with “wow!” Educators participating in the free trial will receive access to the current collection of genre units and essential skills lessons created for grade 3-5 classrooms. Individual educators interested in claiming their free trial can visit the Mystery Writing website here.

Writing 312

Writing Feedback Schools Science 312

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Plus, the students’ scores on a “quick check” are not something I would put into a grade book. If they use a combination of multiple-choice, true/false, and short answer questions, the Google Form will grade itself providing immediate data. This is a strategy I use to get a clear picture of what students know.

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Coaching Learning Students Knowledge 419