Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

However, if humans learn by participating in their lives then how can online learning be effective? Participation. Information and “ knowledge needs to be presented in authentic contexts — settings and situations that would normally involve that knowledge.” Participation. Community of Practice.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Knowledge grows in bits. The implications stretch far beyond convenience or novelty- they represent a fundamental shift in how knowledge transfers from source to student. Todays educational chatbots analyse learning patterns, identify knowledge gaps, and adjust difficulty levels in real time.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. History and was embarrassingly eager to participate in class debates and discussions. newsletters.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Unfortunately, substitute teacher shortages combined with teacher fatigue are presenting challenges when it comes to offering and engaging teachers in professional learning.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2017

“When I engage in dialogue, I recognize that those I speak with are equal to me, and I work from the assumption that they hold within them wisdom, knowledge, ideas, and gifts.” There are a variety of impediments to real-time discussions that result in excluding a majority of students from participating. So little time!

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education. Why should the responsibility of checking accuracy and thinking about student progress fall solely on the teacher?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

1: Teacher-student relationships. forming teacher-student relationships was highlighted as the top instructional practice for driving engagement across all grade levels and subjects. Several survey respondents emphasized that trust built on stable relationships is the cornerstone for both teacher and student success.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Indiana is requiring new teacher training. Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. New York Gov. New Jersey Gov.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

One of the many reasons I love working for Van Andel Institute for Education is that I get to be a teacher Fairy Godmother. But every Fairy Godmother needs a magic wand to work her wonders, and for my part, there’s no better resource to meet teacher needs than project-based learning. What is project-based learning, anyway?

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Learning Knowledge Participation Activities 348

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. ’ and then applying it to new knowledge.” She advises teachers to emphasize the importance of struggle and mistakes as part of the learning.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 77

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

Recently, the school undertook a major overhaul, giving teachers full control over the decision-making process. Our curriculum committee is made entirely of our teachers. They also stay deeply connected to their community, regularly participating in service projects and local events. Joseph, forgiveness is freely given.

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Knowledge Beliefs Schools Art 138

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2020

Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the time. Creating authentic learning experiences such as having your child help prepare meals, shop, and participate in outings to parks or museums can improve literacy.

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Distance Learning Learning Coaching Languages 363

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. I need to reiterate with my teachers that the tech tool itself isn't the be all, end all,” Ballard said. Amy Ballard, Ph.D.,

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Beliefs Teachers Participation Knowledge 215

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving. Technology has made creative opportunities more accessible for teachers and students. Why creativity? Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have.

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Technology Critical Thinking Assignments Motivation 317

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In an edWebinar sponsored by Common Sense Education , Knutson outlined ways teachers can support students as they strengthen their media literacy to knowledgeably participate in civic engagement. Seeing vs. understanding.

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Knowledge Participation Achievement Reading 345

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

High-quality professional learning experiences will also be developed to support teachers’ use of the ExGen instructional materials. Even as the U.S.

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STEM Education Knowledge Participation 359

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

“Her teacher quit last Friday. Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade teacher — her favorite teacher — left before the school year ended. The parents are in an uproar, and the new teacher is a substitute who keeps sending home kindergarten math.”

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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. Scrolling through Instagram or TikTok, I see endless videos of teachers sharing AI-powered tools. During the conversation, we discussed AI’s potential to transform education.

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Blended Learning Knowledge Feedback Universal Design 392

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

As teachers, we know that the physical environment of a classroom can have a significant impact on how students engage with the material and each other. I know many teachers reading this don’t have flexible furniture. Teachers can easily move around the U-shape to provide targeted instruction and support as needed.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Shy students may be more willing to participate in a game-like setting where they can showcase their knowledge in a less intimidating way.

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Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 325

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Through the support of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education ( The CREATE Center ), KidWind has a number of scholarships available for 6 th -12 th grade STEM teachers to be able to offer the workshops at a reduced rate. Participants can register here. Participants can register here.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? This approach often fails to recognize and accommodate the diverse ways students understand and express their knowledge. This could be a specific skill, concept, or knowledge area.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

School administrators should be continually on the lookout for emerging technologies that can increase student engagement, retain knowledge, and make learning more accessible. Today, teachers and students have complete access to smartphones, tablets, or laptops in all classes. Hybrid classes offer numerous benefits.

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Learning Styles Participation Attention Hybrid Learning 325

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In much the same way, teachers must get to know their students. Below are three aspects of our design work that I encourage teachers to consider as they architect learning experiences for their students. #1

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Blended Learning Lecturing Learning Motivation 518

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For one thing, over 1,700 Madrid students annually already participate in our existing Global Scholars program and will continue to do so. So heres to Madrids young scholars, and to the teachers guiding them with vision and heart. Theyre not just preparing themselves for a globally competent future–theyre creating it.

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Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). Here are 4 strategies teachers can use to encourage students to think about their learning: 1.

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Metacognitive Skills Grades Curriculum Design English 420

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

During COVID, the platform provided a virtual option so students could still participate in robotics, and I’ve been using it ever since. Adopted by the State Board of Education, the current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards outline what students will learn in each course/grade. It’s that easy.

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Interdisciplinary STEM Science Students 334

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

So, by adding gamification elements during teaching sessions, schools can significantly increase their participation and engagement levels. Gamification helps students retain acquired knowledge. In fact, applying gamification to the learning process can increase knowledge retention by up to 40 percent.

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Gamification Interactive Learning Disabilities Learning 328

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

In most cases, teachers may only need to provide different opportunities and multiple means of engagement to increase participation. Prior knowledge, interests, learning styles, language skills, and physical abilities affect a child’s aptitude for learning and achievement. Each student approaches learning uniquely.

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Technology Motivation Learning Styles Students 269

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

During the November 2024 meeting of CoSNs EdTech Innovation Committee , participants were asked those same questions, and shared their perspectives on what educators should do about the topic. As we look at what the messaging should be, how can it be simplified for both school leaders and for teachers in understanding what it is?

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Schools Ethics Languages Language 312

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2024

They create collaborative and supportive learning cultures, attract high-quality teachers, and promote strong student outcomes. At the same time, the school environment that has been affecting teacher retention has taken its toll on administrators as well. Nor did we set a schedule for the teachers who opted to use the model.

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Coaching Participation Assignments Culture 323

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

While novels are engrossing for some students, teachers who use a variety of texts and media sources engage more students and address a broader range of topics and reading standards. In inquiry-based classrooms, teachers guide students through the research process and allow them to share their knowledge on their chosen subject.

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Reading Assignments English Math 325

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Discussions Questions 392

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the time. Creating authentic learning experiences such as having your child help prepare meals, shop, and participate in outings to parks or museums can improve literacy.

Online Learning 306

Online Learning Learning Coaching Languages 306