Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For example, teachers can provide students with the option to read a digital text, listen to a podcast or audio recording, watch a video, or engage with an infographic/visual information on a topic. As teachers provide students with feedback online, I would encourage them to explore tools like Mote , which allow them to leave audio feedback.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Feedback 546

eSchool News

JULY 18, 2024

. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction by incorporating Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project resources into the Edthena offerings. This enables teachers to get the help they need, when they need it.

Coaching 258

Coaching Reading Science Intelligence 258

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully. Too often, feedback is given on finished products.

Assignments 456

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 456

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

And while the science of reading is currently in the forefront of media cycles, many other areas of education are being informed by cognitive neuroscience research. Content areas, such as math and science, and other areas like memory, executive function, and social-emotional development are being informed by research.

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Bell Ringer Retrieval practice Review activities Spiral review Spark Activity Encourage inquiry Pique interest in a topic Present a creative writing prompt Goal Setting Set an academic, personal, or behavioral goal for the week Reflect on the actions/behaviors needed to reach that goal Feedback Form Ask students to provide feedback.

Evaluation 546

Evaluation Feedback Writing Assignments 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The variety of products they create causes many teachers to question how they should assess this work since it takes many forms. It takes time to articulate what each level looks like; however, the benefit of this approach is that you do not need to write clarifying feedback. can also be used as a self or peer-assessment tool.

Essay 520

Essay Blended Learning Feedback Writing 520

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

It begs the question, What is the value of racing through material if students don’t understand or retain it? Writing Assignments: Writing tasks, whether creative stories, essays, or research papers, require students to think critically, organize their thoughts, write a draft, and revise based on feedback.

Teachers 479

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 479

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 17, 2017

Students honed their research skills, organized their information, watched flipped videos on how to complete various aspects of the paper, like citing properly, and they received detailed feedback from me the entire way through! I also added static comments with questions, suggestions, and links to additional resources that might be useful.

Grades 420

Grades Feedback Essay Blended Learning 420

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). Write each question so it can receive its own response.

Feedback 108

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 108

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

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

Laboratory 543

Laboratory Motivation Fairness Participation 543

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Each module consists of four video lessons, action items, and templates, resources, and links to related readings. Lesson 1: Designing Dynamic Discussion Questions Lesson 2: Teaching Students to Say Something Substantial Lesson 3: Deciding on a Realistic Facilitation Role Lesson 4: Facilitating Synchronous Online Discussions.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Syllabus Learning Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

For example, an argumentative writing standard for English Language Arts reads, “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.” What questions or wonderings do you have about this topic? Students do not stand shoulder to shoulder.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

This summer I read Starr Stackstein’s book Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School. Their first task was to read through and rewrite the standards in a way that made sense to them. Another column is dedicated to teacher feedback.

Grades 420

Grades Feedback English Evaluation 420

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

It’s exciting to see so many teachers trying this blended learning model and creating opportunities for small group instruction, real-time feedback, collaboration, and differentiated learning. This can eliminate that question, “What do we do if we finished early?” 2) Switch up your groups!

Teachers 418

Teachers Feedback Blended Learning Grades 418

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. The final step is to pull the class back together for an informal discussion guided by the questions students asked about the information presented. Welcome Task or Bell Ringer. ” Exit Ticket. You matter.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2017

Real-time feedback and assessment are way more effective. If teachers spend the majority of their class lecturing or transferring information, there isn’t time for consistent, real-time feedback. As students move through this teacher-led station, I can use this time to provide feedback on my students’ work.

Blended Learning 411

Blended Learning Feedback Lecturing Coaching 411

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 Teacher 1: Differentiated Instruction Station At this station, students are grouped by their reading comprehension levels.

Teaching 394

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 394

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). Write each question so it can receive its own response.

Feedback 96

Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 96

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. They can tell if someones skipping class a floor away by reading faces in the room. For me, it took authentic practice and constant feedback from experienced birders. Ask them to observe you, give you feedback, or watch footage of you teaching.

Classroom Management 183

Classroom Management Coaching Feedback Skills 183

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

Benefits of using Classkick in special education Classkick’s real-time feedback feature is particularly valuable for special education. Through the platform, I create interactive lessons where students practice answering common interview questions. Classkick’s instant feedback feature played a crucial role.

Special Education 286

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past few years, more literacy tools have been using generative AI, either to accelerate children’s reading proficiency or to stimulate more reading interest. I have seen that many have the potential to bring learning breakthroughs, for example, by offering personalized fluency practice or feedback tailored to each user.

Coaching 201

Coaching Reading Motivation Feedback 201

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Record video directions for each station to reduce questions and confusion. Create a pathway for online students to ask questions as they work (e.g., For more detail on this three-part approach to designing a flipped lesson, you can read this blog. Create a pathway for online students to ask questions as they work (e.g.,

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Students 545

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. What if they don’t understand what they are reading? What if kids don’t watch the video?

Teaching 389

Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 389

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Who wants to read a depressing newsletter about a year fraught with challenges? 4 Ask students for feedback. Feedback typically flows from teacher to student, but feedback should be a two-way street. Teachers can learn so much from their students if they ask the right questions. What has been your least favorite?

Learning 544

Learning Blended Learning Assignments Feedback 544

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

After reading Catlin Tucker’s blog post, 5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction , I was inspired to reflect on and revise a mini-unit I designed focusing on the short film Alike by Daniel Martinez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez. The video automatically pauses to present a question, and students record their answers.

Blended Learning 396

Blended Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Discussions 396

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2022

You can pose a question for a future column here. Reader Question: Dear Bonni, What ideas do you have for student accountability? First of all, there are approaches that can help reduce grading time while still giving useful feedback to students. The most common homework given to students in most classes is reading.

Motivation 196

Motivation Reading Instructors Assignments 196

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

At Follett, I hold Ask Me Anything sessions twice a year where team members can literally ask me anything and I must answer each question “live” without the opportunity to review it ahead of time. It’s much harder for the community to believe what they hear or read when they’ve seen the magic that happens in here.

Culture 344

Culture Feedback Questions Reading 344

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

Engage : Develop a Question to Drive Your Inquiry Cycle. As a group, they identify an area of focus and craft a question to frame and focus their work together. During PLC time and beyond, teachers commit to exploring the question that is driving their inquiry cycle. Looking for a summer read? What did they enjoy?

Teachers 425

Teachers Blended Learning Learning Evaluation 425

Catlin Tucker

MAY 7, 2023

After students have completed moving through the station rotation, I post these self-reflection questions for students to think about and discuss with a partner: On a scale of 1-5 (five being the highest), how well do you think the class did when moving from station to station? You will see improvement between each practice round.

Coaching 336

Coaching Blended Learning Assignments Middle School 336

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 318

Students History Feedback Physical Education 318

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2015

Even though we are on a campus full of colleagues, we rarely have time to walk down the hall to ask questions or share best practices. This would allow time for the teacher mentors and coaches to work with other teachers on their campus helping them to design technology infused lessons, co-teach, and provide meaningful feedback.

Teachers 420

Teachers Coaching Education Failure 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 28, 2018

When I lead blended learning workshops or coach teachers implementing blended learning, I get a lot of questions about classroom management. ” On some primal level, I know that I don’t like to be managed myself.

Classroom Management 419

Classroom Management Blended Learning Motivation Coaching 419

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring can make writing less of an isolating process because students can access different audiences and, as a result, receive feedback that is in the function of its message and not only for the sake of a grade. Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically.

Evaluation 119

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Teachers enter this profession determined to do it all – design and facilitate lessons, communicate with parents, monitor and track student progress, provide timely feedback, and grade everything. We question the current role many students occupy as passive consumers. The answer I hear most from teachers is “no.”

Blended Learning 364

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 364

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

To close knowledge gaps and support every student, IXL equips Missouri educators with its award-winning PK-5 ELA curriculum, which personalizes learning and is grounded in the Science of Reading methodology. It then generates personalized action plans that help students eliminate their trouble spots, and grow their reading and writing skills.

Secondary Education 258

Secondary Education Grades Art Language 258

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2019

Ask a question of the day to kick start your morning and touch base with every child. For morning work, students answer a question of the day. I make the questions up, but they could be anything from ‘What makes you happy? I want the student to tell me when he or she is upset or has a question about an assignment.

Feedback 280

Feedback Students Writing Questions 280

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. ” It’s a fair question. Some teachers have asked, “How do you have time for this?”

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419