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Need Inspiration Designing Station Rotation Lessons for your Math, English, History, or Science Class?

Catlin Tucker

As teachers navigate online learning, hybrid schedules, or the demands of the concurrent classroom, I’ve recommended the station rotation model. In our current situation, it is necessary to emphasize that a “station” does not need to be a physical location in a classroom, but rather it is a learning activity.

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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

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Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom

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For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience and trust from students who initially might feel vulnerable and out of place. Face students when you teach.

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5 ways I’ve leveraged AI in my English classroom

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I wanted to provoke them, to get them to ask questions, and to start using these tools—not to cheat—but to flip their learning on its head. I knew we needed to learn this together. Now prove me wrong.” And since that day, we didn’t just shift the paradigms—we sent them into somersaults. Now create a syllabus, complete with readings.”

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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. Because ELs come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, their English language skills may vary widely.

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Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

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This support means they can learn and improve as they write, without waiting for me to read through every draft. This approach broadens feedback and allows students to learn from each other. This encourages them to see AI as a learning aid, not a shortcut. Example : Nour and Ammar used AI to review each others work.

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Support Online Learning with Powerful Thinking Routines

Catlin Tucker

purpose, application, launch) in both English and Spanish. Given that many teachers are working with students online, at least part-time, I created the Google Slide decks below for teachers to copy and use in an online learning scenario. That way, students can learn with and from each other. What do they know or notice?