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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model. Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience.

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GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

eSchool News

Through this eight-month research project, they identified the factors that impact an engaging learning experience and strategies that school boards, administrators and teachers can implement to help improve student engagement. Developing students’ metacognitive skills required for learning.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

eSchool News

Differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based learning are among the techniques employed by educators to meet diverse learning needs and foster student engagement. Furthermore, active learning techniques engage students in the learning process through hands-on activities, discussions, and collaborative projects.

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