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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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2024: The year of generative AI

eSchool News

This shift has the potential to make assessments more engaging and more reflective of real-world skills and knowledge application. AI-assisted tools can provide real-time feedback, enabling personalized learning experiences that adapt to each student’s progress.

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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

Catlin Tucker

We must explicitly teach these skills and give students time in class to practice them. Starting the year with routines designed to encourage students to develop their metacognitive skills can yield deeper learning all year long. 4 Strategies Designed to Drive Metacognitive Thinking. #5 5 Strive for Balance.

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How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

eSchool News

Present and Defend: Have students share their work and defend their claim in response to constructive feedback. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. It promotes student ownership of learning and provides a quick visual of progress. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

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The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

Catlin Tucker

Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support. Must-do stations are tailored for skill reinforcement, while may-do stations offer extension activities, review games, and metacognitive skill-building activities.

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How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

eSchool News

Present and Defend: Have students share their work and defend their claim in response to constructive feedback. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. It promotes student ownership of learning and provides a quick visual of progress. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

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Part II: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning and AI

Catlin Tucker

Explicit teaching helps students grasp the material better and equips them with the skills to apply that knowledge. The teacher can give immediate feedback and provide clarification, ensuring students are correctly understanding and applying the concepts. The focus is showing students exactly what to do and how to do it.