Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Most of the schools where I coach have a wonky Wednesday schedule that I have to navigate with teachers when we co-lesson plan together. Typically, Wednesday is a short day for students because teachers are attending an all-staff meeting in the morning before students arrive or in the afternoon after students have gone home.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Key points: Gen AI is a game changer for all industries due to its ability to produce original outputs Don’t miss out–stay up to date on AI in Education Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve? Video production : AI can produce videos, making multiple means of representation possible for a teacher to provide learners.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. As I work with teachers, I encourage them to prioritize the following so they can take their summer resolutions and make them a reality. #1

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? Present and Defend: Have students share their work and defend their claim in response to constructive feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

A teacher recently asked me whether students always need to attend every station in a rotation. ” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. For example, a teacher might design a station rotation with six stations.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? Present and Defend: Have students share their work and defend their claim in response to constructive feedback.

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Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 247

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I wanted to highlight how teachers can use blended learning models , like the station rotation, to differentiate their instruction and modeling sessions better to meet the needs of small groups of learners. Often teachers will use an “I do, we do, you do” structure to guide students through this type of instructional session.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

One common type is formative assessment, which occurs during instruction to provide feedback and guide instructional decisions. This ongoing assessment helps teachers gauge student understanding and adjust teaching methods accordingly, fostering continuous improvement.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

As a novice teacher educated in the digital age, I entered education, and specifically Saint Cornelius Catholic School, at a time of whirlwind change. Much of the changes center on shifting our culture and mindset from teacher-focused to student-centered learning. Microshifts in Practice 1.

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