Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Would You Rather?

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Breakout rooms provide a synchronous virtual space for students to connect, discuss, collaborate, and share. Establish clear expectations for behavior and participation ahead of time, so everyone knows what is expected of them when they work in a breakout room. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms. Encourage self-assessment.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

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.

Learning 546

Learning Students Discussions Textbooks 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education. In pairs or groups, students can compare their answers to an answer key or a strong exemplar and work together to check, correct, and discuss their questions.

Evaluation 428

Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

If you regularly engage students in discussions about the reading, videos, or current events, leverage your LMS’s functionality to create that experience online. For example, a single lesson in a classroom may be composed of direct instruction, a class discussion, and individual practice.

Teaching 545

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

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

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model. For example, providing concept maps or graphic organizers, engaging learners in discussion (synchronous or asynchronous), or encouraging a reflective practice via a writing prompt.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

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. Students can be grouped flexibly (e.g.,

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Not just general practitioners–these middle schoolers aimed high and discussed specialties like cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and anesthesiology. The range of careers students presented was impressive and included jobs like animators, hospice nurses, and lawyers.

Middle School 265

Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 265

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

My online learning activities typically involve the use of short videos, online discussions, student research, podcasts, and various formative assessments. This includes small group discussions, practice problems, experiments, retrieval practice or writing practice, as well as my favorite component, the teacher-led station.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning History Social Studies 546

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., Preparing to join classroom discussions requires intentional preparation. Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A., H., & Bailey, E.

Instructors 89

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 89

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

We also discussed the challenges of building community when learning is happening in part, or exclusively, online. If students are not participating in discussion or group work in breakout rooms, that may indicate that they are not feeling comfortable asserting themselves online. 3 Go Deeper with a Dialogic Interview Format.

Beliefs 494

Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion. The routine can be applied to various situations, from analyzing a piece of art to discussing a historical event. In the think stage, participants move from observation to interpretation.

Metacognitive Skills 360

Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Digital collaboration platforms let students contribute to discussions, share their ideas, and collaborate on projects in a digital space. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1.

Gamification 325

Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 325

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. Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Consider if your current students tend to want to have discussions or are your discussions like pulling teeth? There are students who participate, but you will never hear their voices. This can be done individually or collectively by observing the types of interactions you are having with your students.

Instructors 356

Instructors Discussions Participation Communication 356

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. How might a whole group, real-time discussion make it challenging for some students to participate? Summer Learning Opportunities.

Blended Learning 518

Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In addition, participants will have access to a Google Classroom where they can participate in discussions paired with each module. The first round of this course will be offered from November 15-January 15 to help coaches prepare for the second half of the. It includes two 90-minute synchronous sessions in Weeks 3 and 6.

Blended Learning 540

Blended Learning Coaching Learning Feedback 540

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In each module, participants read the associated chapter, reflect on and discuss the questions at the end of the chapter, and choose one of the resources to explore further. The guide provides a clear structure to ensure your participation in the book club is positive and productive!

Blended Learning 359

Blended Learning Learning Participation Reading 359

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Otus team members coordinate the boards activities, bringing expertise in education technology, product development, and classroom instruction to facilitate meaningful discussions and actionable outcomes. Its been great connecting with other educators, sharing ideas, and finding new, creative ways to bring technology into the classroom.”

Feedback 247

Feedback Testing Participation Achievement 247

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

As we begin the new school year, students need to be at the center of learning and actively engaged in thinking, making, doing, discussing, and reflecting. They must be engaged, curious participants who strive to know themselves better, and technology can support them in assuming more responsibility for their learning.

Teaching 545

Teaching Learning Students Art 545

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

The company announced last week that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education , through a free, year-long trial. Individual educators interested in claiming their free trial can visit the Mystery Writing website here.

Writing 312

Writing Feedback Schools Science 312

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

Discussions 247

Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Earlier this school year we participated in a roundtable hosted by Impero Software the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC), and Committee for Children to discuss SEL strategies for remote learning.

Distance Learning 345

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Participation 345

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore strategies to address bias, promote fairness, and enhance transparency in AI-powered educational tools. Its 2030, and students arent just participants–theyre leaders, running AI-driven teams and driving change in their communities and beyond.

Ethics 317

Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 317

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) professional development opportunities on inclusion.

Accessibility 92

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 92

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This article will discuss what immersive learning is, how it changes the classroom experience, and some current use cases of immersive learning. Immersive learning provides realistic settings in which students can participate in situations and simulations. What is immersive learning?

Lecturing 342

Lecturing Textbooks Education Learning 342

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2022

The traditional sequence of teaching using lectures, discussion, projects, and testing was upended during the pandemic as teachers adapted to digital classrooms and students took on more responsibility for their learning. In many traditional classrooms, the majority of class time is spent in a lecture-and-listen format.

Laboratory 286

Laboratory Lecturing Discussions Testing 286

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?

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2020

Creating authentic learning experiences such as having your child help prepare meals, shop, and participate in outings to parks or museums can improve literacy. Discussing the content with your student is vital for building reading comprehension and retention. For younger children, that may involve them retelling the story.

Distance Learning 363

Distance Learning Learning Coaching Languages 363

eSchool News

MAY 4, 2023

At Rio Rancho Public Schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, we’ve seen how some students can be reluctant to participate and engage in the classroom. However, we’ve found that microphones can help boost confidence and classroom participation.

English 286

English Participation Discussions Reading 286

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2021

Our district went through an extensive process of brainstorming and researching the best approach for renovations, including district leaders attending conferences, testing out several products with their teachers, and discussing feedback and ideas with each other.

Teachers 330

Teachers Learning Feedback Learning Spaces 330

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 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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.

Laboratory 190

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Here are three effective strategies: Think-Pair-Share : This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration among students. First, students individually reflect on a question or prompt, then they discuss their thoughts with a partner, and finally, they share their ideas with the class.

Activities 253

Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 253

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2023

Our student learning is anchored around Harkness discussions, an educational approach in which students discuss class readings, course material, and other texts. Students learn how to prepare for a discussion, have difficult conversations, understand different perspectives, and meaningfully participate.

Internet 286

Internet History Discussions High School 286