eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

With College Decision Day approaching, students are bombarded with information–rankings, brochures, campus tours, and advice from every direction. Every student has different needs, priorities, and goals, and finding the right school requires looking beyond name recognition. The key is knowing what to ask.

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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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Culture Feedback Languages Language 276

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

.” I immediately thought about all of the teachers who are preparing to start the school year online and wondering how to structure their online time with students. They may provide whole group instruction, work with small groups, and conference with individual students.

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Coaching Distance Learning Students Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 20, 2020

As teachers move classes online and utilize online tools and resources to engage students in remote learning, it’s essential to add social elements to our online courses. First, students who feel they are part of a learning community online are less likely to feel alone during this time of social isolation.

Learning 545

Learning Discussions Questions Online Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The benefit of assigning video instruction for homework is that students can control the time, place, and pace of the learning experience when they watch the video at home. Then, class time is dedicated to practice and application, which has traditionally been assigned as homework for students to complete independently.

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Blended Learning Students Assignments Lecturing 465

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Teachers all over the country are being asked to teach “concurrent classrooms” in which some students attend class in person and others attend virtually. The teacher in a concurrent classroom attempts to meet the needs of the students in class and online simultaneously. 1 Station Rotation Model. Differentiate learning (e.g.,

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Blended Learning Teaching Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

At first, I worried that my students might not fully grasp the film’s deeper meaning, but I was pleasantly surprised that they did. 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. From Whole Group to The Playlist Model.

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 396

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.

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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

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.

Multiple Choice Questions 543

Multiple Choice Questions Blended Learning Discussions Art 543

Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Videos put students in control of the pace they consume and process information. Videos also become a resource for both students and parents as they work remotely.

Learning 546

Learning Questions Discussions Activities 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I could not answer a single question about the content of what I read. Unfortunately, I worry that students internalize these moments and assume they are not good readers when they don’t understand a text. This prepares them to engage in a dynamic discussion with their peers about the statement and the reading.

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Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

If we are to truly close educational gaps, educators must believe in and must be empowered to make a difference and put a plan in place to support student success. In this video , Hattie discusses collective teacher efficacy in greater depth. Educators who believe in student growth and achievement are the reason students grow.

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Beliefs Teachers Students Coaching 325

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. Ann David: What about teacher and student relationships?

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Questions Ethics Education Fairness 205

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2023

Key points: STEM education can be challenging, but engaging tools can help Explore these videos on various STEM topics, found on TED-Ed Lessons STEM education is a critical topic for all students, but it’s also notoriously difficult to engage students in STEM topics–particularly as the content becomes more challenging.

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STEM Students History Questions 315

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 492

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. Mentimeter is an interactive online presentation software that has a variety of question types to increase engagement during a presentation (in person or online). I also used Mentimeter to ask open-ended questions.

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Multiple Choice Questions Lecturing Participation Distance Learning 463

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.,

Instructors 95

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 95

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. The more formative assessment data a teacher collects, the more effective they’ll be in differentiating learning experiences to meet a diverse group of students’ needs.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

experiments, manipulatives, and real-world problem-solving tasks) require logical thinking and reasoning, which helps students grasp complex concepts. Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 300

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. It takes courage from both the teacher and the students. Kinesthetic Station.

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Math Blended Learning Questions Coaching 545

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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This can lead to disengagement, especially for gifted students. To better support my gifted and talented students, I have integrated the Talents Unlimited approach into my classroom practice. Nurturing and expanding these talents can help students develop creative and problem-solving skills. and What might happen if…?

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Students Learning Communication Discussions 317

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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STEM Learning Science Students 309

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Over a series of three meetings, my architect asked me countless questions about what I wanted in a home and how I used the space. 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

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Blended Learning Learning Lecturing Motivation 516

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. That way, students can dedicate their cognitive resources to other activities or tasks.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

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. Lesson 1: Design Your Course Syllabus Lesson 2: Set Up Your Virtual Classroom Lesson 3: Curriculum Mapping for First Semester Lesson 4: Helping Students Get (and Stay) Organized.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Syllabus Learning Discussions 546

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. It’s intimidating.

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Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 328

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

Tracking student growth is particularly critical now, as the country inches further away from COVID but is still tied to the pandemic’s impact by lingering learning loss and equity gaps. In fact, the district’s student growth strategies are analyzed in-depth in a paper from NWEA.

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Students Achievement Coaching Grades 312

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? I am always on the lookout for STEAM-based resources and tools that engage and inspire my students. The videos and questions can be embedded into Google Classroom or other learning platforms.

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STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 334

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

That’s when students take the lead and start to offer up their own ideas, share their experiences, and make powerful connections—sometimes amazing ones that I would never have thought of. It’s also transformed the way my students relate to and take ownership for their learning.

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Curriculum Textbooks Middle School Middle School 323

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

My children love “would you rather” questions. 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? Competence is the feeling that students can complete tasks successfully.

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Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

How to teach with news and media sources For more news on media literacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today’s world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources effectively.

Critical Thinking 328

Critical Thinking Students Quizzes Evaluation 328

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

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“I wish I could just focus on one group of students at a time.” Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective. What questions or suggestions do they have?

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Once we had agreed on these eight aspects of the project–unifying theme or question, objectives, standards, structure, products, rubrics, division of labor, and timeline, we were able to dive into the details. We talked about building student agency into the various parts of the project to increase student engagement and motivation.

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Interdisciplinary Motivation History English 455

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

I want teachers to think of themselves as architects of learning experiences, sketching out a blueprint that will position the students to do the “building” or the heavy cognitive work of making meaning. However, when we have little to no time to work directly with students during the lesson (e.g.,

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Blended Learning Learning Feedback Activities 533