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Peer Feedback: Making It Meaningful

Catlin Tucker

Feedback is how students feel seen and supported. When we give feedback as students work, we signal that the work they are doing is important, and we care about their progress. Teachers want to give students timely, focused, and actionable feedback, yet it is easy to neglect. Peer Feedback Choice Board. I really liked __.

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Balance Instruction and Feedback with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

I would like to see teachers balance the time they spend on instruction with the time they spend facilitating learning and providing feedback as students attempt to do something with that instruction. The challenge for teachers is figuring out how to create the time and space necessary to prioritize feedback.

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Preparing for Fall 2020: Blended and Online Learning

Catlin Tucker

Lesson 1: Creating a Safe Space Online Lesson 2: Getting to Know Your Students Online Lesson 3: Building Community with Online Icebreakers Lesson 4: Checking-in and Asking for Feedback. Module 6: Cognitive Presence–Student-centered Blended/Online Learning.

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End of the Year Exit Ticket: Evaluating Online Learning

Catlin Tucker

As the year comes to a close, I encourage teachers to take a moment and collect feedback from students about their experiences learning online in the last few months. We do not know what fall 2020 will look like–in person, online, or a combination of both. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?

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How and When to Give Feedback

Catlin Tucker

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

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10 free resources to help everyone navigate online learning

eSchool News

The Bloomz communication platform enables schools to communicate updates in real-time to parents and students; share lessons, student work and feedback; and keep the school-to-home connection strong so students learning at home don’t fall through the cracks. Related Content: eSchool News Online and Blended Learning Guide.

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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

Instead of the teacher being the only source of information, support, or feedback, students develop the skills necessary to be resources for one another. Students will be more interested and engaged because they have more control over their learning. They also help students to view one another as valuable resources in the classroom.