Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? Choice has been shown to improve retention, transfer performance, and motivation (Schneider, Nebel, Beege & Rey, 2018).

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. Leaders looking to support teachers with self-paced online learning opportunities this summer can request a quote for my Getting Started with Blended and Online Learning and my Advancing with Blended and Online Learning courses! Peer Feedback Choice Board.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

As Katie Novak and I write in UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes (coming out May 29!), these are critical skills students need to develop if they are going to become expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, strategic, and capable of advocating for themselves.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2024

Let’s take a look at some of the latest online learning trends: Is online learning really effective? Flexible, hybrid learning is key to student success. Schools should reimagine the learning processes and leverage in-person and hybrid learning to help students achieve the best possible results.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Leaders must articulate the purpose and value of weaving together online and offline learning. That way, teachers are inspired and motivated to work through the challenges associated with this shift in designing and facilitating learning. Blended Learning Defined.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of K-12 and college students have transitioned to online learning. Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. That said, it’s worth remembering that a lot of students spend all day in classrooms or online in video conferencing sessions without getting to make a single decision. That lack of agency can have a devastating impact on student motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This blend of online and offline learning can happen exclusively in the classroom with the station rotation and whole group rotation models. It can combine both in-class and online learning at home with the flipped classroom and playlist models. In training sessions, I ask teachers to think about why they use this model.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2025

With the growing availability of engaging, high-quality online learning tools, students have more opportunities than ever to keep their skills sharp. Prodigy : For students who struggle to stay motivated during math practice, Prodigy turns learning into a role-playing adventure game. But the summer slide isn’t inevitable.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. However, to truly understand teacher engagement we must understand the dimensions of this motivational construct. What is teacher engagement?

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Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning. I haven’t read many books that are focused strictly on online teaching. Books specifically about online teaching, despite having some appeal to me, generally wind up lower on my ‘to-be-read’ book stack.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

UDL provides a foundation that reminds us that the goal of school is to teach students how to become motivated, resourceful, innovative learners, and help them prepare for the lives they want to live. To do this, we have to embrace blended learning so they can seamlessly traverse from in-person, hybrid, online, and back again.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Human connection and the feeling of being seen and supported are most likely to motivate students to lean into learning. The goal of that course is to build on my “ Getting Started with Blended and Online Learning Course ” to help teachers develop their skill sets.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of engagement. 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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Effectiveness varies based on individual needs, preferences, and circumstances Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Success in online learning vs. classroom learning depends on various factors Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The question, “Should online learning should replace classroom learning?”

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards , announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and more people to high-quality educational programs. Brightspace Excellence Accessibility Award Winner.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Online learning is critical for connecting students to opportunities Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? Having engaging learning is extremely important. Doing a full virtual course load is hard and motivation is sometimes challenging.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

The employability and leadership skills–and just the motivation and the confidence you get from involvement withSkillsUSA–is amazing, a former SkillsUSA participant is quoted as saying on the organizations website. It helped me to have a feeling of worth.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

Educators had to swiftly adjust to online learning, adapting classroom techniques to their new digital settings. Keeping students engaged in online learning, whether synchronous or asynchronous, has been one of the greatest struggles educators have had to face.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital learning encompasses online learning or e-learning. (3). Online resources are available on the web, and will allow a student to proceed with studies off campus. Self-motivation and persistence are requirements for online learning.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to The Glossary of Education Reform (2016), engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion students show when they are learning or being taught. Engagement can extend to the level of motivation students learn during the process of learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

The beauty of blended learning models is they shift control over the learning experience from teacher to student. This is a critical shift if we want to cultivate expert learners who are resourceful, strategic, and motivated. Over time, the lack of autonomy and agency also negatively impacts a learner’s motivation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

What innovations might redefine the learning environment? The Rise of Online Learning Online learning has increasingly become a staple in education, with studies showing that over 30% of students now prefer it over traditional classroom settings. You might wonder why this preference exists.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 3, 2021

We combined our expertise on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning to write a book designed to help teachers develop a mindset, skillset, and toolset that allows them to thrive no matter the educational setting–in class, online, or a blend of the two. Below we answer some of your questions!

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

But in the midst of all of this, we’re learning and experimenting together on how best to engage and motivate students and teachers online. It’s not at all an easy shift to make overnight, particularly for those who aren’t used to sitting on a computer recording or listening to lectures. Heck, I don’t even like doing that.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2017

It is a blended program with a mix of face-to-face and online learning, which is obviously perfect for this blended learning enthusiast! At first, I felt guilty taking this time for myself when I had so much to do, but I almost always return to my work feeling more motivated, inspired, and focused.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Digital learning tools have proved themselves invaluable as classrooms across the globe made the abrupt change to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What really makes digital learning tools effective is a highly-qualified teacher who augments a lesson and links learning to real life.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Relevance for Learning, Instruction, and Assessment Adult learners have unique needs that require consideration when designing instruction. Lightboard technology provides an avenue to bridge the gap between the traditional classroom and online space. link] 1007/978-1-4419-8126-4_18 Tulving, E. Episodic and semantic memory.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2023

The discussion extends far beyond these well-known online learning tools. There are some emerging peer-learning and social-learning edtech tools that can further transform every facet of the classroom experience, particularly heightening engagement. Let’s see how. What is student engagement?

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2024

Here are some facts, trends, and advantages you may not know about blended learning–also known as hybrid learning: What are the five pillars of blended learning? Blended learning–along with a little empathy–can open up a new mode of teaching and learning and help motivate students on a deeper level.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has halted regular school days for the foreseeable future, pushing instruction to online learning environments as administrators work to ensure teachers and students have the devices and connectivity needed for continuity of learning. “All the systems and tools were there. .” ”

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