Catlin Tucker
MARCH 25, 2024
Let’s start with a quick review of the playlist, or individual rotation, model for those who have not heard of it. A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.
eSchool News
JUNE 28, 2024
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Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 3, 2024
At this point in the school year, you have had time to establish classroom routines, nurture your relationships with students, and design and facilitate entire units of study. It’s the perfect time to ask your students for feedback. Employing a simple feedback strategy like “keep, start, stop” helps you quickly take the temperature of the class and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the rest of the year is as productive and positive as possible.
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. We must collect formative assessment data in each lesson to understand our students’ progress and respond to their needs.
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 23, 2024
This post is a Noelle Gutierrez & Catlin Tucker collaboration. In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. 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.
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. It also necessates that teachers release some of the control in a lesson and trust that with the right scaffolding and support, students can drive the learning experience.
Catlin Tucker
JUNE 16, 2024
The first and second blogs in this series focused on providing meaningful choices when students are acquiring information and making meaning. In this third and final installment of our “Would You Rather?” series, we will explore how we can provide students with choices that enable them to transfer and apply their learning effectively. Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial.
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Catlin Tucker
MARCH 11, 2024
At a recent workshop, a teacher posed a compelling question about the effectiveness of small-group versus whole-group instruction. This inquiry always prompts me to reflect: How many educators gather pre-assessment data before crafting their lesson plans? Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom.
Catlin Tucker
MARCH 19, 2024
Written by Noelle Gutierrez Educators know the importance of academic vocabulary instruction. Student knowledge of academic words and phrases has a direct impact on their ability to acquire and comprehend information, which is why it should be a part of every subject area and class. As an instructional coach and administrator, I regularly observed teachers providing direct instruction using explicit vocabulary routines.
eSchool News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Key points: Many school district policies prohibit the installation of new cell towers at schools The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say Tech investments determine school success For more news on safe tech, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Around a decade ago, districts began installing Wi-Fi technology in schools to facilitate access to enhanced “21st century” educational resources.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Key points: Evidence-based programs help children become confident, lifelong readers 4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub November marks National Family Literacy Month, a fitting occasion as concern about reading instruction in U.S. schools goes from a simmer to a boil.
eSchool News
JANUARY 1, 2024
As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Key points: Teachers must accept that there’s no putting the AI genie back in the bottle How much AI is too much? AI’s impact on education: Wider and wiser curricula For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Maybe it’s just me, but it feels as though AI is starting to take over the world. To be clear, I don’t mean this in an “evil robots” sort of way.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Key points: The benefits of computer science education are multifaceted and far-reaching Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun For more news on computer science education, visit eSN’s STEM hub More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills, according to the 2024 Stat
Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 16, 2024
Feedback is critical for helping students enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills. Despite its value, with the time constraints and the large number of students in classrooms, providing focused, actionable, and timely feedback often feels unattainable. Feedback is an essential yet time-intensive task that artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively scale, ensuring every student receives the targeted support they need to confidently apply their learning.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Related: When it comes to civics, the right resources make all the difference for students How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies 5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI For more news on curriculum resources, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub This school year marks my 20 th year in education and my 12 th year at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, NC.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Key points: AI use can be tricky–and it varies by state and district AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI use policies, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Educational technology and digital learning tools are classroom essentials, and each day, educators make decisions surrounding how to integrate edtech intentionally and effectively–particularly as AI makes its way into districts across the nation.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Key points: Students require guidance and career exposure to plan for the future The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers 3 online resources to encourage student career planning For more news on career readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Much emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, but too often, K-12 students aren’t exposed to career possibilities or career resources to form an idea of what their future may look like.
eSchool News
APRIL 29, 2024
Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes. As a result, girls and young women have a hard time exploring the subjects and picturing themselves in related roles.
eSchool News
MARCH 6, 2024
Key points: Social studies instruction should be full of student inquiry and choice 4 engaging assessment ideas for middle and high school 10 instructional strategies that lead to academic growth For more news on curriculum, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which we interact as humans.
eSchool News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Key points: In today’s schools, leaders must be prepared for continuous learning See article: For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine See article: How to work for equity of access in classrooms For more news on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page There was a time when we believed that once you knew how to do something then that was it.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Key points: Middle school students can love STEM learning–with a little creativity Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics–and potentially encourage students to pursue STEM careers.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Key points: Educators can guide students to navigate an AI-driven future responsibly Equitable access to AI is a problem–the solution is professional learning How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment.
eSchool News
APRIL 17, 2024
Key points: Motivating students requires collective action and systemic change Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? For more news on student well-being, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Key points: A new report details the challenges, trends, and tools influencing education 5 of the biggest education trends in 2024 Technology is key to educating the next generation For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Teacher retention, learner agency, and, yes, generative AI are among the Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends) and Tech Enablers (tools) impacting education innovation for the year ahead as outlined in CoSN ‘s 2024 global Dri
eSchool News
AUGUST 27, 2024
Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead For more news on edtech priorities, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Back-to-school season comes with highs and lows, and along with those mixed emotions come trends and predictions around edtech tools, digital learning resources, and important curricular objectives.
eSchool News
APRIL 5, 2024
Key points: Esports is more than gaming–it helps students develop critical skills How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!) 4 tips for creating an elementary esports program For more news on esports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I first started trying to get an esports program at my school in 2011. At the time, there was a lot of resistance around the misconception that violent video games make violent kids, despite all the evidence to the contrary.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Key points: Coding programs help students reach personal and academic goals Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education How computer science education bridges the digital divide For more news on coding programs, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal.
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 15, 2024
A teacher recently asked me whether students always need to attend every station in a rotation. The short answer is “no.” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Given that variability, it makes sense that not all students would need to spend time engaged in the same learning tasks or activities.
eSchool News
JANUARY 15, 2024
Key points: Early exposure to STEM education is critical for students See article: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten See article: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea For more on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page In today’s fast-paced world, STEM education has become imperative for global progress.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Key points: STEM learning gives students the diverse skillset they need to thrive in the ever-evolving world Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades How to integrate a computer science curriculum into K-5 classrooms For more news on computer science, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a professional learning community tasked with helping educators in all subjects understand th
eSchool News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Key points: It is critical to monitor AI systems for bias and impact on student groups AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning AI’s transformative role in accessibility For more news on AI and bias, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront. New AI tools are emerging daily for educators and students; from AI tutors to curriculum creators, the AI education market is surging.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Key points: Community partnerships help schools create a solid future for students 3 key opportunities to address education’s biggest challenges Moving beyond compliance: Building relationships in education For more news on community partnerships in schools, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub In many ways, schools are central to an entire community.
eSchool News
JANUARY 17, 2024
Key points: With or without AI, it’s possible to engage students in authentic learning experiences See article: Data really is the secret sauce in the K-12 classroom See article: Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost achievement For more news on instructional strategies, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Key points: Lack of awareness is the primary reason students don’t pursue STEM careers Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce 3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners For more news on STEM careers, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their future career paths.
eSchool News
APRIL 16, 2024
Key points: Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education Track the latest on AI in education Crafting ethical AI landscapes in K-12 education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The idea of integrating generative AI into classrooms has sparked nonstop debate since it appeared on the scene.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use. Key points: Educators must model AI use that enhances learning while respecting core values AI in education is revolutionizing learning 6 ways youre already using AI in the classroom For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub The summer of 2023 brought with it a declaration from our Executive Director of Technology t
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