k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Operating three campuses in the Davie area, AEF Schools cater to a diverse student population through two Preparatory Programs and one Academy Program.

Skills 138

Skills Schools Learning Students 138

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

It is also a cognitively challenging task since it requires thinking about the key concepts in a unit or learning cycle and producing a collection of questions to guide students in recalling information and developing a deeper understanding of the material.

Teachers 487

Teachers Exams Feedback Students 487

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2024

My experience has shown that special education students, in particular, benefit immensely from the right digital tools. Classkick has been a vital tool in my teaching strategy, offering an engaging and flexible approach that meets the diverse needs of my students in a virtual classroom.

Special Education 286

Special Education Skills Education Feedback 286

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job. Yet, the last two years have highlighted how crucial school is for students and families. I teamed up with Dr. Katie Novak to write a follow-up to our book UDL and Blended Learning.

Blended Learning 465

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 465

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not only has the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots created concern about assigning writing, but myriad challenges exist when we send writing home with students. #1 Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically.

Assignments 456

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 456

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

When teachers are working with students online, their role as facilitator encompasses their interactions with students in conferences, the feedback they give students on their work, and their ability to assist students in making meaning in online discussions, both synchronous and asynchronous.

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Discussions Student Engagement Participation Students 546

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time needed is different for every student. Some students grasp algebra in days, while others may need weeks. One student might master a new language with ease but struggle with scientific concepts. This rigidity doesnt prepare students for the real world.

Learning 278

Learning Art Fairness Critical Thinking 278

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

.” I immediately thought about all of the teachers who are preparing to start the school year online and wondering how to structure their online time with students. They may provide whole group instruction, work with small groups, and conference with individual students.

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Coaching Distance Learning Students Feedback 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

So, students should do the heavy cognitive lift of making meaning and applying their learning. Blended learning is “active, engaged learning online combined with active, engaged learning offline to give students more control over time, place, pace, and/or path of their learning.”

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Beliefs 519

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. By aligning instructional strategies with how the brain naturally learns, educators can create environments where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We also stress the importance of providing students with flexible means. All students can make progress toward firm goals, but they may need to take different paths to get there. Some students will move more slowly and benefit from additional support, scaffolds, and signage to get to the desired destination.

Blended Learning 520

Blended Learning Essay Feedback Writing 520

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Check for understanding. Identify misconceptions or gaps.

Feedback 428

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 428

Catlin Tucker

MAY 24, 2021

As this year winds down, I encourage teachers to take the final weeks of the school year to create closure, collect feedback, and help students look forward. Teachers and students alike are eagerly anticipating the summer. Teachers have been challenged to develop their skill sets and toolsets this year.

Activities 542

Activities Feedback Fairness Coaching 542

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The playlist, or individual rotation model, is a blended learning model that strives to give students more control over the pace and path of their learning. When I facilitate workshops on this model, I describe it as a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a specific learning goal or objective.

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Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Knowledge 542

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with higher-level thinking, with student-centered project-based learning. What students–especially struggling students–also need is teacher-directed explicit instruction. They needed modeling, practice, and feedback. They needed modeling, practice, and feedback.

Students 318

Students History Feedback Physical Education 318

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). The UDL framework helps educators think about and design learning experiences that allow all students to be successful. Engagement. 3) When will I know I’ve arrived?

Universal Design 545

Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Student agency, or a students’ ability to make key decisions about their learning experience, is an essential aspect of blended learning. Student agency requires that we design our lessons to offer students meaningful choices. Learner variability means that not all students enjoy the same task.

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Blended Learning Feedback Activities Universal Design 546

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Why should teachers use rubrics to assess student work? How does using rubrics benefit students? When teachers provide students with the rubric at the start of any assignment or task that will be assessed, the rubric serves as a roadmap. It helps students understand what is expected and how they will be evaluated.

Fairness 545

Fairness Assignments Feedback Evaluation 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Coaching Feedback Discussions 546

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Research shows that more than 65 percent of students feel they would have benefited from more career exploration in middle and high school. The EvolveMe platform gives teens access to and rewards them for completing high-quality, professional career experimentation activities and building transferable skills they can apply to any job.

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Mobile Devices Quizzes Feedback Middle School 306

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

During a quiz about plate tectonics, two students whisper in the back of my room. And that made it harder to help new teachers grow their own skills when they asked for help. For me, it took authentic practice and constant feedback from experienced birders. States minimally regulate student teaching, so quality is scattershot.

Classroom Management 183

Classroom Management Coaching Feedback Skills 183

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

In the book, Blended Learning in Action , my co-authors (Tiffany Wycoff and Jason Green) and I created the PAACC Hallmarks of Effective Practice as a guide to ensure that blended learning puts students at the center of learning and helps them to develop future-ready skills. Get a free copy at [link].

Blended Learning 518

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Spaces Skills 518

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

Teachers 479

Teachers Art Feedback Writing 479

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. As the workforce continues to shift, Keeney argues, equipping students with soft skills that can adapt to any career path is more important than ever.

Skills 193

Skills Middle School Middle School Communication 193

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

“Students don’t do the asynchronous work.” ” “Students don’t work unless I am monitoring them.” ” “Students will only do the work if I grade it.” Can students regulate their behaviors, actions, emotions, or thoughts to achieve goals?

Blended Learning 543

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 543

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. The more formative assessment data a teacher collects, the more effective they’ll be in differentiating learning experiences to meet a diverse group of students’ needs.

Learning 543

Learning Knowledge Writing Discussions 543

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. AI encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. Misconceptions about AI in education 1.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 332

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

peek-a-boo) encourages movement and interaction, which aids in developing essential cognitive skills, such as object permanence. Language skills can be nurtured through storytelling, singing, and conversations, which encourages children to express their thoughts and feelings. Sensory experiences (i.e., Play-based learning (i.e.,

Cognitive Development 300

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 300

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

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. I shared strategies designed to develop self-regulation skills, sustain effort and persistence, and recruit interest.

Universal Design 546

Universal Design Blended Learning Learning Feedback 546

k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

The implications stretch far beyond convenience or novelty- they represent a fundamental shift in how knowledge transfers from source to student. These AI-powered assistants serve as perpetually available guides, providing instant feedback, adaptive challenges, and personalised pathways through educational content.

Education 154

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 154

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

Q1: How Long Should Students Work on a Playlist? For example, a playlist that covers a single topic or concept may take a few days to complete, while a playlist that guides students through a unit, multi-step task, or inquiry may take a couple of weeks to finish. In this post, I will share answers to some of those questions.

Blended Learning 434

Blended Learning Feedback Universal Design Art 434

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

How can formative assessment data help students to develop their metacognitive skills? These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. However, formative assessment data can be useful for teachers and students.

Metacognitive Skills 481

Metacognitive Skills Universal Design Blended Learning Evaluation 481

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Students may know how to use some technology, but not all. Most of the time, this is not true.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This introduction explores the significance of fostering digital literacy skills to prepare students for success in the evolving technological landscape. It encompasses a multifaceted skill set, extending beyond basic computer proficiency. It encompasses a multifaceted skill set, extending beyond basic computer proficiency.

Ethics 258

Ethics Students Evaluation Communication 258

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: To personalize learning, teachers need actionable data more frequently A new partnership in Montana will support student achievement in just this manner See related article: What’s the state of K-12 assessment? DreamBox solutions will then expand to all educators and students in the 2024-2025 school year.

Achievement 320

Achievement Students Math Feedback 320

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

However, the reality is that not all students under IDEA receive the tailored services they need within traditional public school settings. Individual attention: States must review information on individual students rather than relying on a sample to ensure each affected student is addressed. million over the past decade.

Disabilities 294

Disabilities Special Education Students Attention 294

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2024

Key points: Promoting student well-being is best done through a dual model resilience and risk framework Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it? However, an absence of risk does not equate to the presence of social-emotional skills.

Special Education 316

Special Education Students Elementary School Elementary School 316