Catlin Tucker
AUGUST 30, 2019
The reality is that students enter our classrooms with varied skillsets and prior knowledge. If teachers assess their students’ knowledge before diving into an explanation, lesson, or unit, they might be surprised by the wealth of experience and information that students bring into the classroom. Two Minute Talks.
Catlin Tucker
DECEMBER 12, 2023
In our newest book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , Dr. Katie Novak and I guide teachers in creating the time and space to support all parts of the writing process in the classroom. If there is only one pathway provided, students may question their ability to complete a writing task successfully.
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eSchool News
JUNE 28, 2024
It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing.
eSchool News
JANUARY 30, 2023
Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.
Catlin Tucker
MARCH 1, 2021
What will students understand (content knowledge) or be able to do (skills) at the end of the lesson or learning cycle? 2 Assess Prior Knowledge. Other students may not have any prior knowledge on a topic. Teachers can use a variety of strategies to assess prior knowledge in class or online.
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Rubric Criteria Research on a problem Solution design Communication and collaboration California English Language Arts Writing Standards Grade 7 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. This helps them to focus their efforts on the skills and knowledge that are most important.
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Over the years, writing instruction focus has swung between the final product outcome and the processes that gets us there. Digital tools have reignited this tension towards product, but now its time to help students learn how to compose, not just write. Thats where the magic happens–in the process.
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