Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job. We need to retain high-quality teachers who enjoy this work and feel energized and fulfilled by it.

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators. People sometimes think, Teachers get the summers off and they have better work hours, and it must be so much easier, Lane says.

Teachers 137

Teachers Intelligence Motivation Writing 137

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. A group of 350 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-grade teachers were split into groups. To get teachers comfortable with recording themselves, we put them in control of their own videos.

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Coaching Teachers Achievement Evaluation 319

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Our rigorous curriculum is taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers trained to provide virtual instruction in real time and is focused on providing all students the educational resources and out-of-classroom experiences they need to become successful, lifelong learners. There is also a free trial.

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Teachers Learning Science STEM 305

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can provide an important bridge between teachers and their goals Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Schools can also use tech and AI tools to enhance the success of teacher teams and professional learning communities (PLCs). Technology is here to help bridge the gap.

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Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 331

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Student and teacher collaboration promotes an effective understanding of different concepts.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 316

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. You have a toolbox of strategies from your pre-teacher service work. I teach 12th grade now, but when I was a middle school teacher, I was constantly thinking of ways to reach students. newsletters.

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Teachers Middle School Middle School Failure 324

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Key points: Children cannot focus on learning until they feel safe Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions How students are managing back-to-school-stress For more news on student mental health, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Mean girls : These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class.

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Teachers Culture Discussions Students 306

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. History and was embarrassingly eager to participate in class debates and discussions. newsletters.

Teachers 299

Teachers Schools History Reading 299

Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. Online Fishbowl. 5 minutes).

Active Learning 546

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 546

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. But immersive technology is useful for teachers, too, powering professional learning that helps educators translate research and theory to actionable practices through dynamic examples. Teachers deserve engaging professional learning, too.

Technology 333

Technology Teachers Social Studies Learning 333

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

This prepares them to engage in a dynamic discussion with their peers about the statement and the reading. I wanted to support teachers in thinking about leveraging this active reading strategy for any learning landscape, so I created the template below (with permission).

Activities 546

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. As teachers transitioned back into classrooms, many abandoned video in favor of live instruction. However, if teachers are going to say the same thing the same way for all students, I encourage them to make a video.

Multiple Choice Questions 543

Multiple Choice Questions Blended Learning Discussions Art 543

eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. But immersive technology is useful for teachers, too, powering professional learning that helps educators translate research and theory to actionable practices through dynamic examples. Teachers deserve engaging professional learning, too.

Technology 316

Technology Teachers Social Studies Learning 316

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

.” I had several elementary teachers request that I work on a similar blog focused on younger learners. Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 Teachers can virtually replicate the classic word wall in their Bitmoji classrooms. scavhunt4math. #4

Students 546

Students Math Writing Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

As teachers prepare for a new school year, many are brushing up on their video production skills. Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course. This activity can happen in the classroom or online.

Learning 546

Learning Questions Discussions Activities 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Most of the teachers I know, including my husband and most of my friends, are not sure whether they will be returning to school on a hybrid schedule or teaching entirely online. I’ve designed a self-paced online course to support teachers who are trying to prepare for the fall. The course is composed of six modules.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Syllabus Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. The aspect of teaching that is hard to replicate in the online environment is the teachers’ ability to collect informal data by merely listening and observing.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Teacher Cast

MAY 8, 2025

Teachers today face significant challenges due to increased workload and engagement demands. The guide discusses using Google Sites, Google Classroom, Notion, and Google Gemini to streamline teaching, enhance organization, facilitate lesson creation, and ultimately foster improved student interactions and learning outcomes.

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Teachers Learning Outcomes Discussions Teaching 204

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

We also teamed up with Leading Educators , a nonprofit organization that supports high-quality instruction, to transform professional learning for our teachers. This sense of purpose around a shared strategic goal has elevated our principals, teachers, and students alike. Here are three key lessons weve learned throughout this process.

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Teachers Coaching Students Math 244

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

Instead of the teacher simply pre-teaching vocabulary or presenting a word bank or word wall of key terms, the pile of words strategy challenges students to engage in conversation, work collaboratively, and think critically about vocabulary. Step 2: Group students and give them time to discuss and define. Which words do they know?

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Online Learning Discussions Grades 546

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By preparing educators to approach AI with a critical lens and a deep understanding of inclusive teaching practices, teacher preparation programs can ensure that the technology will be used to empower, not exclude. AI can also help teachers self-reflect on their practices and identify areas for improvement in a nonjudgmental way.

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Culture Teachers Plagiarism Ethics 217

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? ” Most teachers include some form of the word “engagement” in their answers. So, it makes sense that teachers are frustrated when they feel like students are not engaging. What would that look like?”

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

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. admitting students into a video conferencing session and taking attendance).

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

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. Instead, teachers can rotate students between online and offline learning with a whole group rotation.

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Blended Learning Learning Feedback Activities 533

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. 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 518

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Having conducted well over a thousand observations of K-12 teachers over the last 15 years, I have noticed there is one piece of feedback I have given more than any other–and it involves a seemingly minor word change. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

Culture 254

Culture Feedback Language Languages 254

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Time is a luxury most teachers do not have right now. Instead of a choice board with nine options, teachers can provide students with at least one choice between two options during the learning experience. When I work with teachers, I encourage them to treat their classrooms (physical or virtual) like a laboratory.

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Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

” 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. In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning STEM Learning Outcomes 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Last week, my class of teacher candidates explored the topic of building an online learning community. We also discussed the challenges of building community when learning is happening in part, or exclusively, online. We also discussed the challenges of building community when learning is happening in part, or exclusively, online.

Beliefs 494

Beliefs Discussions Assignments Blended Learning 494

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This shift has led to the growing adoption of co-teaching models, where general and special education teachers collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students. Teacher 1: Provides targeted instruction tailored to each group’s needs, abilities, and skill levels.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2025

With a universe of educational applications available, the study highlights how the proliferation of individual, poorly integrated digital tools in many districts is impacting students, parents, teachers, and district leaders. “The challenges with this approach depend on which type of user you are. .

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Schools Communication Evaluation Feedback 248

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. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Self-assessing Practice and Review Too often, when teachers assign review and practice in class or for homework, the responsibility for checking the accuracy of that work falls on the teacher.

Evaluation 428

Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

” This is a sentiment I’ve heard repeatedly from teachers navigating the demands of the concurrent classroom. 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.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

Key points: Caring connections can support and uplift students 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation 5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections For more on teacher-student relationships, visit eSNs SEL & Well-Being hub Middle school marks the transition from late childhood to early adolescence.

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Teachers Middle School Middle School Students 185

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

This school year will look very different for most teachers. 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? Students have access to teacher and peer support while completing assignments and tasks.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning Assignments Activities 546