Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of engagement. I highlighted how blended learning can help educators more effectively provide multiple means of engagement to increase student motivation and ensure all students can successfully engage with learning experiences.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. Conferencing about student progress Pulling students for real-time feedback sessions Conducting side-by-side assessments.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is the educators who understand this truth and design and facilitate learning experiences that align with this truth who have had the most success navigating this challenging moment in education. Conferencing sessions are one of the most effective strategies for connecting with learners in class or online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Effectiveness varies based on individual needs, preferences, and circumstances Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Success in online learning vs. classroom learning depends on various factors Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The question, “Should online learning should replace classroom learning?”

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 8, 2021

This shift in control demands that learners assume more responsibility for their learning. If our goal is to cultivate expert learners who are resourceful, strategic, and motivated, they need opportunities to drive their own learning. So, what might flexibility look like when universally designing blended learning? #1

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. Typically, there is a teacher-led station, an online station, and an offline station. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station. Students can be grouped flexibly (e.g.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. Passive learning is no longer acceptable.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

PLCs group teachers into learning teams that pursue their professional learning through a lens of interest. The learning teams that enjoy high levels of autonomy and agency tend to be more motivated and engaged. This feedback can help the PLC to continue improving this particular strategy, technique, or model.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

This is a sentiment I’ve repeatedly heard this year as I work with educators who are teaching online, on hybrid schedules, or juggling the demands of the concurrent classroom. My doctoral research focused on the multidimensional motivational construct of teacher engagement in blended learning environments.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

But in the midst of all of this, we’re learning and experimenting together on how best to engage and motivate students and teachers online. I got so tired of giving video feedback on Flipgrid assignments that I wrote a script, and had my 8-year-old and 10-year-old help me record them. Heck, I don’t even like doing that.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a complicated question, even in the best of times—one that has been at the forefront of our daily online teaching practice and our research into the online behaviors and interactions that can have the greatest impact on successful learner outcomes. There isn’t one solution for increasing learner engagement and motivation.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Since then, online learning continues to shatter the boundaries of traditional, monolithic approaches to K-12 teaching and learning. The chatbot is getting trained on the same rubric to instantly give students feedback on their ability to critically evaluate historical text.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

These electives provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering engagement and motivation. Students learn differently and are unique, with varying interests and academic needs, and a comprehensive digital curriculum should reflect that.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

The more we design online learning experiences that give students agencyletting them decide what to explore, how to learn it, and how to demonstrate their understandingthe more meaningful and motivating that work becomes. Technology can also support students in becoming more aware of their own growth.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

When students fail to see the connection between what theyre learning and the real world, they lose motivation to engage meaningfully with the content. This lack of relevance can make assessments feel like an obstacle rather than a learning opportunity. This approach encourages a focus on learning rather than performance.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Let’s start with the basics.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. In what ways has the perception of game-based learning changed in recent times?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2017

: Using this game-based online learning platform, students can work individually or with a small group on any device to respond to questions related to our class content. is an excellent way to increase student engagement and promote excitement for learning, because students are highly motivated by the game-based component.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2025

In basic form, assessment for learning entails assessment where pre-emptive, future-oriented comments (called feedforward) are given to learners to guide improvement in future performances. This contrasts with the typical assessment arrangement where feedback is considered a product offered to the student in exchange for what they submit.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2020

In our old schedule, classes weren’t long enough for deep learning, our students were cognitively overloaded and nightly homework for every class raised anxiety and put pressure on sleep. Feedback both from and to students was critical. We elevated project-based learning that didn’t revolve around screens.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Instructors play pivotal roles, guiding students through complex concepts, providing immediate feedback, and igniting intellectual curiosity. One of the key advantages of classroom learning is the immediate feedback loop it offers. Why is classroom learning more effective?

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2023

Being one of the first, and largest, online learning platforms in the world, Coursera has gained some insights from its 124 million-strong user base about what it really takes to help people succeed in its digital classes. She’s now completing an online MBA from Western Governors University (WGU).

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Epic Charter Schools offers online learning to more than 30,000 students in the state of Oklahoma. For years, the school had been searching for ways to reverse the pattern of disengagement, build motivation to complete schoolwork and get students over that finish line at graduation.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2018

he’s been using virtual labs to create more realistic learning opportunities for online students—changes he believes will make quality education more authentic and accessible for all learners. There was no monumental motivator for leaving his 10-year career as a business researcher in South Korea.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

In Acumen’s programs, we facilitate weekly “Learning Labs” hosted on Zoom, a video conference platform, where students show up for two hours to discuss case studies and receive feedback from peers. If you can host periodic live events in person and truly blend the learning experience, your completion rates may be even higher.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: There is a fierce debate around online learning vs. classroom learning Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2016

However, John was especially motivated to graduate so that he could get a well-paying job and be able to live on his own. Although online courses provide many benefits, they can also create unique challenges. To fix this problem, I used the “sandwich approach” in the feedback I gave him. The path to success.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2018

Indeed, studies have shown that video learning has positive outcomes on multiple levels, including increased motivation and deeper learning, and can specifically impact students’ ability to facilitate discussions and identify problems. Forrester Research analyst James McQuivey claims one minute of video equals approximately 1.8

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2021

The challenges involved in working remotely are many and varied, yet arguably the most significant obstacle managers face when trying to steward teams from afar is keeping them engaged and motivated. Mix things up with online learning resources & special events. Give them all the tools they need.

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