Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Either assign students a particular slide (by writing their names at the bottom of each slide) or allow students to select the slide they want to work on. Instead of asking them to solve another set of problems or complete a writing task, ask students to explain how they would solve a math problem, write a story, or complete a task.

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Students Math Writing Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading. I was immediately struck by the simplicity and power of this strategy.

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Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

How to use Digital Quick Writes This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom.

Writing 174

Writing Gamification Critical Thinking Learning Styles 174

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

Writing 187

Writing Essay Ethics Plagiarism 187

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.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

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. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day. Then, say Tell us __.

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Culture Feedback Language Languages 276

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2024

Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. However, it’s possible to use creative writing ideas to help you come up with a unique essay. Creative writing focuses on originality and encourages you to use your imagination to express ideas uniquely.

Essay 174

Essay Writing Attention Feedback 174

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers can pop in and out of breakout rooms while students discuss academic topics and collaborate around shared tasks, but it isn’t the same as walking around a classroom with watchful eyes and attentive ears. Then they can work collaboratively to discuss what that standard might look like broken up into clear success criteria.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

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

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

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Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays.

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Essay Writing Beliefs High School 179

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 30, 2019

I am dedicating the next three blog posts to discussing strategies teachers can use to collect informal data before, during, and after a lesson. Online Discussion. Unlike a class discussion in which only a handful of students get the opportunity to share their ideas, online discussions give everyone a voice.

Knowledge 420

Knowledge Students Writing Discussions 420

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Breakout rooms provide a synchronous virtual space for students to connect, discuss, collaborate, and share. For example, when I am facilitating a training, I post directions and/or discussion questions on a Mentimeter slide that participants can view while they are in breakout rooms. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Hosting small group video conferencing sessions allows the teacher to engage students in a discussion, modeling session, and guided practice. Flip & Engage: As students watch a video, can you engage them around that video content, so they think more deeply about the information presented. Google Forms Kahoot!

Learning 546

Learning Questions Discussions Activities 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 7, 2020

I am writing this post for teachers who may not have experience with blended learning models but need support designing lessons for the concurrent classroom. Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Present-Pause-Discuss. The lesson template below has five sections.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

This That Read an article Listen to a podcast Watch a video and complete an Edpuzzle lesson Participate in teacher-led, small group instruction Engage in a small group discussion Participate in an asynchronous online discussion Work alone Work in pairs or small groups Complete a writing task to make connections between concepts Complete a concept map (..)

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

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Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 29, 2024

Here are four tips from the Ask a Tech Teacher team to get you started: How to Improve Essay Writing Skills: Abbie Kay from State of Writing Giving Tips and Strategies for Students Improving essay writing skills is crucial for students aiming to excel academically.

Essay 159

Essay Writing Skills Plagiarism 159

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Quick Writes: Teachers can present a prompt or question related to the video topic and ask students to spend a few minutes writing their thoughts. Students think about the answer individually, discuss it with a partner, and then share their responses with the class. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Each time I return to an assignment, I add strategies, like polling, discussion boards, and partner work to make the experience more engaging. First Viewing of the video Students watch the film for the first time without preparation or discussion. I love reimagining a unit or lesson after I have taught it a few times.

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Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 397

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on the activities in the StudySync First Read lesson plans to engage students in online discussions, collaborative research projects, and online vocabulary review. #1 You can check them out here.

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Collaborative Research Students Knowledge Assignments 370

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

History 382

History Art Essay Physical Education 382

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback. I’ve built project playlists, close-reading playlists, and writing playlists.

Teachers 481

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 481

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 3, 2021

We combined our expertise on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning to write a book designed to help teachers develop a mindset, skillset, and toolset that allows them to thrive no matter the educational setting–in class, online, or a blend of the two. How To Get Your Team Onboard with UDL and Blended Learning?

Blended Learning 427

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 427

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 20, 2020

to write a series of blogs about how she is using the Station Rotation Model in her math class. How could I get the students to have discussions about mathematical concepts? I invited Sarah Dunn, M.Ed Trying something new in the classroom isn’t easy. It takes courage from both the teacher and the students.

Math 545

Math Blended Learning Questions Coaching 545

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

I was thrilled when these two inspiring educators provided me with an early copy of their book and asked if I would read it and write the forward. In our conversation, Jenn and Ben discuss some of their favorite Eduprotocols for little learners. I jumped at the chance!

Writing 383

Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

If students are working on a formal writing assignment or project, teachers can schedule 5-minute feedback sessions with individual students. In these sessions, teachers can share their screens and project the student’s work as they discuss it. Which aspects of the work would benefit from further development?

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Feedback Blended Learning Writing Communication 546

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

Education thought leader Alan November discusses what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction. Thomas Arnett, senior research fellow in education for the Clayton Christensen Institute, writes about the options educators have this fall—in or out of school.

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Education Distance Learning Writing Blended Learning 317

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2019

The groups read through the target standards and discuss how they want to show mastery of these skills. Will they engage in discussion about the reading daily or weekly? I remind them that they do not need a separate performance task for each standard. How much will they read each day?

Students 420

Students Discussions Reading Feedback 420

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

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Station 2: Online Station Students spend time engaging in an asynchronous online discussion/debate about possible threats to biodiversity. Station 4: Online Station Students select a specific habitat to research and share their learning about the biodiversity in that habitat in writing, video, or a visual format (their choice).

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Learning Universal Design Disabilities 545

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

The teacher-led station provides time for the teacher to provide differentiated instruction around concepts and skills, support students as they read or employ reading strategies, and provide focused feedback as they write. That is easier to do if they have time to explore, discuss, and reflect. History: Station Rotation Ideas.

History 437

History English Math Science 437

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This time of year, I especially miss the opportunity to teach young learners to read and write. As the single most-discussed topic in education at this moment, the science of reading has been a focus of intense interest in state legislatures nationwide.

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Reading Science Elementary School Elementary School 317

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. This includes discussion points, themes, and so much more that can be used to scaffold student discussions of text.

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Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 339