Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Unfortunately, many students have gotten comfortable in their roles as passive observers or consumers in the classroom. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Peer-to-peer conversations can help students to make connections with each other and course content. There has been a noticeable decline in students’ engagement with course materials, evidenced by reduced annotations and superficial reading habits (Deale & Hyun, 2021; Mizrachi & Salaz, 2022).It Stalnaker, J., Hubbard, A.,

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to engage shy students. By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Here are five strategies to use edtech to engage shy students: 1.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

Last night I had the opportunity to be a guest lecturer for students in the credential program at UC Riverside. I decided to use Mentimeter to encourage audience participation throughout my presentation. Mentimeter updates the responses on the slides in real-time as participants respond to the questions.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students learned from home. However, if teachers are going to say the same thing the same way for all students, I encourage them to make a video. Video puts the student in control of the pace at which they consume and process new information.

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Multiple Choice Questions Blended Learning Discussions Art 543

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? That requires less time to prepare for, while still giving students a choice. I think it could. Would You Rather?

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in a new way–judging events and witnessing their enthusiasm firsthand. Is this career path truly the right fit for the student?

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

The LMS becomes the space where we engage students in learning. Just as the physical classroom is not simply used to give students information or collect their work. Instead, your LMS is where students will engage with the course content, with each other, and with you, their teacher. 3 Organize Course Materials into Modules.

Teaching 545

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Why do we sideline students when it comes to assessment? Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys. It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education.

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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. However, they recognize that this design does not engage all students, allow for consistent differentiation, or provide learners with control over their experience.

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Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities. Students can be grouped flexibly (e.g.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

Key points: Adopting collaborative edtech tools creates a dynamic classroom environment Students often are more engaged when teachers take on a guiding role rather than a purely instructive one What’s been lacking in education up to now? The discussion extends far beyond these well-known online learning tools. Let’s see how.

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Student Engagement Quizzes Students Motivation 292

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Operating three campuses in the Davie area, AEF Schools cater to a diverse student population through two Preparatory Programs and one Academy Program.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Our school is a five-year program that works to create first-generation college students. North Carolina is a leading state in the number of “early colleges,” which allow students to earn a college degree with their high school diploma. I always work to make my lessons both informative and accessible for each kid.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

I would like to share with you what a blended learning model can look like in a high school, AP–level classroom, and how I am able to maintain a high level of rigor while empowering students through flexible scheduling and increased student agency. What will you do if a student is absent? Identify potential logistical problems.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. 1: Teacher-student relationships.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 300

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

When first implementing the station rotation model , many teachers express concern about designing offline student-led collaborative stations. A simple strategy that I have used to help teachers design offline student-led collaborative stations is talking chips, also known as discussion chips.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Key points: Pet therapy offers students a novel way to outline their own SEL goals SEL implementation soars across U.S. Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions For more on student well-being, see eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Recently, there has been tremendous growth in the focus on mental health in K-12 education.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Check for understanding. Identify misconceptions or gaps.

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Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

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. We also discussed the challenges of building community when learning is happening in part, or exclusively, online. So, what can we do? #1

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Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The pandemic’s on students’ social and emotional well-being continues to be felt in schools nationwide. Many of our students are struggling with regulating their emotions. We’re seeing students needing more social and emotional support. This position also coordinates with outside community agencies for student support.

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Students Middle School Middle School Languages 300

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion.

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Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room.

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

In much the same way, teachers must get to know their students. Below are three aspects of our design work that I encourage teachers to consider as they architect learning experiences for their students. #1 1 Get To Know Your Students. How will you get to know your individual students at the beginning of the school year?

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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 518

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For one student in the Bronx, NY named Daniel, a single relationship–maintained in large part through virtual check-ins–radically expanded his sense of what was possible. Today, far more of these stories are possible with technology that enables students’ access to supports by eradicating all-too-common geographic or time constraints.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Even to those remote instruction veterans, there is certainly an element of frustration that can exist when it comes to finding unique ways to engage students as an online instructor. The following 5 tips can help you to be an innovative online instructor who engages students: 1. Assess the level of student engagement.

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Instructors Discussions Participation Communication 356

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. Just as with students, every teacher is unique. It also sends a powerful message to students that everyone on campus is learning, experimenting, and improving. Real-time Coaching.

Blended Learning 540

Blended Learning Coaching Learning Feedback 540

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

A faculty vision of inclusive pedagogy informed by equity and social justice transcends bias and makes diversity functional and beneficial to all students. Start here… Adopt an asset-based approach for all students. Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Be open and welcome student questions.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. By fostering a positive school culture, we create an environment where students and staff feel valued and motivated.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. ESL students won’t be able to succeed at school or college if they can’t use the language well enough: Their grades and overall subject knowledge will suffer.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. students who wouldn’t see college as the automatic next step after high school. Students aren’t just questioning the value of college–they’re questioning the value of showing up to high school at all.

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High School High School Schools Students 275

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Immersive learning is meant to mimic the real world by providing students with an environment that is as close to reality as possible. This article will discuss what immersive learning is, how it changes the classroom experience, and some current use cases of immersive learning. What is immersive learning?

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Lecturing Textbooks Education Learning 342

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Blended learning prioritizes student agency, striving to give them a high degree of control over the learning activities and environment. The fundamental shift in control from teacher to learner demands that classrooms be spaces where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, taking risks, and making mistakes.

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Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

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. Mystery Writing engages students in grades K-5 with “wow!”

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Writing Feedback Schools Science 312

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

The pandemic has taken a toll on students’ mental health as they adjusted to the sweeping changes in their schools and communities. However in distance learning or hybrid environments, it can be more difficult for teachers to identify and address SEL concerns because they aren’t seeing students in person every day.

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Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Learning Participation 345

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. These benefits only scratch the surface of the positive consequences for students participating in scholastic esports.

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STEM Schools Game-Based Learning Hybrid Learning 364