Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Establish clear expectations for behavior and participation ahead of time, so everyone knows what is expected of them when they work in a breakout room. Give students a straightforward task with step-by-step directions to minimize confusion and questions when kids are in the breakout rooms. Encourage self-assessment.

Learning Spaces 545

Learning Spaces Student Engagement Learning Students 545

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

My children love “would you rather” questions. Ask them for feedback! Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one. Would You Rather?

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It’s a place where interpersonal risks feel doable, interpersonal risks, like speaking up with questions and concerns and half-baked ideas and even mistakes.” Students may lose points on homework assignments or practice activities because they answered questions incorrectly. What characterizes a psychologically safe space?

Blended Learning 506

Blended Learning Feedback Coaching Achievement 506

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

York found that TeachFX listened to her very carefully, and generated a detailed feedback report on her specific teaching style. I rarely ever get feedback on my teaching style. This was giving me 100 percent quantifiable data on how many questions I asked and how often I asked them in a 90-minute class,” York says.

Feedback 218

Feedback Teachers Languages Language 218

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They responded in kind, asking questions, making comments, and leaning into the learning. Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress. I was hooked!

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of simply listening to a teacher explain a concept, unpack a text, or model a strategy, students are challenged to ask questions, think critically, experiment and explore, and collaborate with classmates to learn. In addition to those questions, teachers may not want students staring at a screen all class period (legitimate concern!).

Teaching 392

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Classkick excels in creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages participation and fosters a love for learning. Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

Special Education 286

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Last week, I participated in a panel discussion with Jay McTighe and Tony Frontier on leading in an era of artificial intelligence. ” I remember questioning how effective those sessions would be at improving teaching and learning. During the conversation, we discussed AI’s potential to transform education.

Blended Learning 392

Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

It allows you to create or search pre-made question sets and host a variety of games that students can join. Students answer multiple-choice questions on their devices while seeing fun memes, leaderboards, and progress bars. Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

Gamification 306

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

A network of small public high schools in New York City is exploring whether artificial intelligence can change the way teachers receive feedback about their classroom instruction. The use of AI in teacher coaching brings up similar questions. That’s where the new AI-powered tool comes in.

Intelligence 328

Intelligence Teachers Coaching Feedback 328

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

I also field a lot of questions from elementary teachers who are curious about how they can integrate technology into their lessons in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way. The goal is to streamline the teaching process while maximizing student participation, understanding, and skill development. I jumped at the chance!

Writing 383

Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

So, by adding gamification elements during teaching sessions, schools can significantly increase their participation and engagement levels. Students will find it hard to resist participating when a leaderboard out front announces current individual scores. Everyone loves games, and competition motivates people to perform their best.

Gamification 328

Gamification Interactive Learning Disabilities Learning 328

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Passive learning is defined as the process by which students receive information from their learning environment but receive no feedback, and there is no interaction between the learner and the learning environment. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When teachers devote extensive time to explaining, unpacking, modeling, and guiding, it robs them of the time they need to support and provide feedback as students grapple with complex concepts or apply specific strategies and skills. The post Time Efficiency vs.

Blended Learning 419

Blended Learning Education Feedback Fairness 419

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. As a result, your role involves creating a learning atmosphere that encourages questioning and exploration.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tricider is a free online tool that simplifies the decision-making process and makes it more equitable by allowing users to leave plenty of feedback. Here’s how it works: a user enters a question they want the group to consider. The feedback that TeachFX provides is private, objective, and non-evaluative.

Teachers 332

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Fran Glick, National School Library Program of the Year award winner, (who served at BCPS for many years,) says “Our programs lend themselves to creating spaces for input and participation from a variety of stakeholders. Their love for our library helps me press on and do what’s right for kids.”

Culture 344

Culture Feedback Questions Reading 344

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. ” This is a hard question to answer. provide positive feedback designed to support instead of control. “How do you deal with students who are off task or distracting other students?”

Classroom Management 420

Classroom Management Motivation Blended Learning Feedback 420

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Be open and welcome student questions. Encourage students (and ourselves as faculty) to analyze research and articles to ensure they represent the perspectives of marginalized groups; follow up with questioning why and providing additional resources to promote self-advocacy. professional development opportunities on inclusion.

Accessibility 97

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 97

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

percent of participants identified hands-on lab work as the key factor inspiring them to pursue STEM degrees and careers. Using tools that provide immediate, tangible feedback, students can engage in investigations that mirror the work of real scientists and connect data to the real-world processes they observe. In one study , 92.6

STEM 307

STEM Learning Science Critical Thinking 307

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2021

Through Live Quiz, teachers can now spark lively classroom discussions by asking students questions live through virtual meeting solutions, like Zoom,?Google With Standard Quiz, teachers can check for understanding and student readiness through a range of question formats,?from participation and correct responses,?offer

Quizzes 294

Quizzes Hybrid Learning Learning Feedback 294

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Create a framework ​ Take things slowly and begin by posing open-ended questions that encourage discussion without steering towards specific answers. Finally, summarize key points to maintain focus and encourage students to write down any questions they may have for later. Does it affect anyone in the class personally?

Discussions 300

Discussions Writing Questions Feedback 300

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

The teacher uses guided reading strategies, asking questions that help students focus on basic elements like characters and setting before discussing the moral. The teacher uses questioning techniques to encourage students to cite textual evidence supporting their understanding of the story’s moral.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2025

As co-designers, we envisioned a space where leaders could contemplate big questions: How do we lead with integrity when the ground beneath us may be shifting? We also shared the end-of-session survey results and our reflections with participants. How do we center pausing and introspection in an era of AI? Recognize oppression.

Learning 81

Learning Participation Feedback Curriculum Design 81

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

Now, Edthena is making it easy for teachers to blur teaching videos before sharing with peers and coaches for instructional feedback on the award-winning platform. Teachers can then share these videos with peers and coaches to receive timestamped feedback categorized as questions, suggestions, strengths, and notes within the Edthena platform.

Teaching 268

Teaching Coaching Feedback Participation 268

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The situation is made even more challenging by the lack of suitable feedback mechanisms to help teachers understand who is struggling in class and to help them quickly find the root cause of the student’s challenges. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom.

Teaching 324

Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 324

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2023

Add to this the fact that districts often emphasize and require science teachers to host and participate in school and district Science Fairs, and it is no wonder that good science teachers are hard to come by.

Science 269

Science Laboratory Fairness High School 269

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

By explicit instruction, I am speaking of the I-do, we-do, you-do strategy, where the teacher models a concept or skill, engages students in targeted practice, checks and corrects understanding, and then gives students more independent practice, with more checking for understanding and corrective feedback.

Students 290

Students History Physical Education Feedback 290

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. Students explore big ideas through play, questions, and reflection. They dont just memorize factsthey weigh them, question them, and apply them. Every student has their own MacBook or iPad.

Schools 222

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 222

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Montana OPI will offer Discovery Education’s DreamBox solutions to the 53 school districts participating in the second year of the state’s Montana Alternative Student Testing (MAST) Pilot program. DreamBox Math and DreamBox Reading Plus are designed to adapt problems and questions based on how each student learns.

Achievement 318

Achievement Students Math Feedback 318

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. I provide specific deadlines for initial contributions and peer feedback to maintain momentum.

Active Learning 72

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 72

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Students aren’t just questioning the value of college–they’re questioning the value of showing up to high school at all. Data-driven engagement : Implement systems to track not just attendance, but also participation and enthusiasm in classes, using this data to inform school policies and practices.

High School 275

High School High School Schools Students 275

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2019

Armed with this data, I could shift my focus in the classroom from delivering the content to addressing the questions that students were actually struggling with. Not only were these analytics powerful indicators for me, the instant feedback also helped students gauge their understanding as they took in the information.

Quizzes 278

Quizzes Learning Feedback Assignments 278

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These adaptations could be in the form of suggesting next steps, providing remediation, controlling pacing, or providing feedback based on analysis of the students performance. Puentedura added: The data can be used, not just as a question of how to assess something, it can be used to scaffold and underpin what happens in a classroom.

Schools 293

Schools Ethics Languages Language 293

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Key points: Video-based coaching offers insight on teacher practices and makes feedback more effective I’m a first-year teacher. One group had five rounds of coaching in which they recorded themselves teaching and received feedback on the video. How can I find success in the classroom? Another group had no video coaching.

Coaching 322

Coaching Teachers Achievement Evaluation 322

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

The goal is to gradually release teachers into the work environment, so they have the time to ask questions and receive the feedback they need to thrive. By the 2021-22 academic year, half of the district’s high school seniors had participated in blended learning classes, boasting an impressive 93 percent pass rate.

Blended Learning 292

Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Coaching Achievement 292

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These routines should ensure that all students participate through lessons. The benefits include making student learning transparent for teachers as they monitor students working together and using targeted questions to assess in real time how students interpret and understand the day’s concepts.

Study 278

Study Achievement Evaluation Curriculum Design 278