Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

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Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? 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. What would that look like?”

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. 1 Get To Know Your Students.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

The action items encourage teachers to take what they learned in the video lessons to create resources they can use with students. Module 4: Teaching Presence: Facilitating Learning Online. Module 6: Cognitive Presence–Student-centered Blended/Online Learning. The course is composed of six modules.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

When I work with teachers who are new to blended learning, there is often a knee-jerk concern about the time required to design a lesson that strategically blends active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline. A whole group rotation should be designed with the following questions in mind.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

I’ve taught in person, online, and in blended learning environments. Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. 1 Articulate Clear Learning Goals and Objectives.

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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. That way, students can learn with and from each other. That way, students can learn with and from each other.

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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? I get asked this question frequently as a blended learning coach. In this guest post, Cori Schwarzrock shares her experience using blended learning models in her AP psychology course.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 3, 2021

Today is the official launch of my newest book UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes ! Explore how you can universally design blended learning to remove barriers, provide firm goals with flexible pathways, and cultivate expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, and strategic!

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

The pandemic has elevated the phrase “blended learning.” ” When schools closed or shifted to hybrid schedules, many institutions turned to blended learning to navigate the new demands placed on teachers and educational institutions. What Blended Learning Is. Let’s start with a clear definition.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

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. The playlist model presents students with a sequence of learning activities that they self-pace through. The video automatically pauses to present a question, and students record their answers.

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 396

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

So, the question many teachers are asking is, “How should I spend my limited time with students in the classroom or in video conferencing sessions? ” First, let’s be clear about the differences between asynchronous and synchronous learning. Students can control the time, place, and pace of their learning.

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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. Tell me indicates that I, the teacher, have asked a question and want an answer. I want to judge what has been said.

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Culture Feedback Languages Language 276

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How can teachers weave social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the fabric of their lessons?

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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 458

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. It is in the moments when students are practicing and applying that they encounter obstacles, have questions, and need additional support. Blended learning can help!

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

These 10 questions can help prospective students make an informed decision and choose a college where they will thrive academically, socially, and financially. A college has a better chance of establishing a helpful and productive learning environment if it invests in its students’ well-being. The key is knowing what to ask.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There are more opportunities for social learning and human interaction. As architects of learning experiences, teachers should focus on providing that human connection to students working remotely. Below I will explore three blended learning models–the station rotation model, the flipped learning model, and the playlist model.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Teachers Find their Role as Designer of Learning Experiences Cognitively Engaging. In my research on teacher engagement in blended learning environments, the most significant factor impacting cognitive engagement was a teacher’s work as a designer of learning experiences. Teachers as Architects of Learning Experiences.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. Below are five lessons I learned as an online professor that helped me to adapt to and navigate the challenge of teaching online. #1

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Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students learned from home. That way, they can use their synchronous time for more engaging and differentiated learning experiences. That way, they can use their synchronous time for more engaging and differentiated learning experiences.

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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?

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Questions History Feedback Coaching 203

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

My doctoral research focused on the multidimensional motivational construct of teacher engagement in blended learning environments. Articulate Learning Objectives Articulating learning objectives creates clarity about what students are working toward in terms of understanding specific concepts and mastering specific skills.

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Blended Learning Learning Coaching Discussions 420

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. Professional learning should not be relegated to a handful of all-staff training days. The members of the PLC determine the focus of their inquiry and learning.

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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. Walberto Flores: How might we redefine teaching and learning?

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Questions Ethics Education Fairness 205

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

With most of the states nationwide moving towards a phenomena-based approach to learning in science, it is especially important that I integrate high-quality online resources into instruction–resources students can relate to, apply prior knowledge to, and that prompt questions about their curiosities. There is also a free trial.

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Teachers Learning Science STEM 311

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” Teachers can strategically assign slides to subtly differentiate learning or give students a degree of agency by allowing them to choose their slides. 8 Online Learning Stations. virtualjigsaw. #3

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Students Math Writing Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Last week, my class of teacher candidates explored the topic of building an online learning community. We talked about the importance of nurturing a learning community over time and providing regular opportunities for students to engage with each other to build relationships. So, what can we do? #1 1 Set Agreements as a Class.

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Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 492

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A friend recently asked me, “How do you continue your own learning?” A book club may present a more manageable, self-paced approach to professional learning. This book club guide aims to help you put what you are learning as you read into practice. ” I responded, “I read a lot.”

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Blended Learning Learning Participation Reading 359

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

This months episode explores how remote and digital learning has evolved beyond emergency pandemic measures into strategic, purpose-driven educational approaches. DLACs John Watson distinguishes between emergency remote learning during the pandemic and today’s well-planned online and hybrid models. Have a listen, OK?

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Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

Mentimeter is an interactive online presentation software that has a variety of question types to increase engagement during a presentation (in person or online). Presenters can choose from the following question types: Word cloud Multiple choice Open-ended Scales Image choice Ranking Q&A.

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Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Participation Distance Learning 463

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 20, 2020

I get this question a lot. Even though concepts build on one another, the Station Rotation Model can provide students with opportunities to spiral back and review concepts or apply what they are learning to the world beyond the classroom. This year, I have decided to use this position to demonstrate dynamic blended learning lessons.

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Math Blended Learning Questions Coaching 545

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2024

One significant development is collaborative e-learning, which integrates social interactions among peers and teachers. From podcasts, YouTube captions, personalized learning dashboards, and social annotation, teachers now have a variety of e-learning methods at their disposal. Let’s unravel these questions.

Learning 306

Learning Syllabus Universal Design Quizzes 306

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions? They know what makes them feel safe and supported in learning environments. Responsible Decision-Making.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Present-Pause-Discuss. The lesson template below has five sections.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Key points: Probeware is key in helping students make sense of scientific concepts 5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub STEM careers are on the rise. According to the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Despite not having access to a dedicated lab space, it was important my students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on, tech-enabled, and real-world learning. It doesn’t have to take a lot of expensive supplies to engage students in hands-on learning–just start with a thermometer or, better yet, a temperature probe!

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