Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

First, I do not think grades are an effective long-term strategy for motivating most students. In his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us , Daniel Pink points out that extrinsic rewards–points, grades, or the promise of a class party for good behavior–are not effective ways to motivate people over time.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

My children love “would you rather” questions. 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? Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? I think it could.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Asking these eight questions can help school district leaders who want to make sure they’re using and administering formative, interim, and summative assessments at the right times and in effective ways. Considering these key questions can help districts build assessment systems that better support student learning and improved outcomes.

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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. In the meantime, we wanted to invite you to submit your questions about our new book, UDL, and blended learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Almost a decade into experiments with gamification, edtech companies are changing the way they approach motivation. You keep going.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Solving this motivation problem is tricky. Students more immediately see the relevance of courses that relate to careers of interest, particularly data science, which allows students to interrogate data with real-world questions, Henderson says.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. ” This is a hard question to answer. If the goal is to get kids excited and motivated to learn, then teachers must value self-determination and provide students with the autonomy necessary to shape their learning experiences. Click To Tweet.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What questions do you have about these challenges in the context of your own teaching experience? During our discussion, a crucial question was raised: “In terms of teacher training, should schools begin with UDL or blended learning?” Have you encountered similar challenges in your own classroom or school?

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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. When humans are given the autonomy, especially in a learning environment, it yields higher levels of interest, engagement, and motivation. Researchers have isolated autonomy as a basic human need.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2019

Too often classrooms are spaces where kids do not enjoy the flexibility or freedom to ask questions about topics or issues that capture their interest and pursue exploration that may extend beyond the boundaries of a particular subject area. give students more agency and autonomy to enhance intrinsic motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

1 Hard to Motivate After a Long Day at School After spending six to seven hours in a structured, often high-pressure academic environment, students face the additional burden of homework. As a result, writing assignments often fail to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness required for motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Once we had agreed on these eight aspects of the project–unifying theme or question, objectives, standards, structure, products, rubrics, division of labor, and timeline, we were able to dive into the details. We talked about building student agency into the various parts of the project to increase student engagement and motivation.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 3, 2021

Explore how you can universally design blended learning to remove barriers, provide firm goals with flexible pathways, and cultivate expert learners who are motivated, resourceful, and strategic! Katie and I asked educators to submit their questions about the book! Below we answer some of your questions!

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Over a series of three meetings, my architect asked me countless questions about what I wanted in a home and how I used the space. This is a critical shift if we want to cultivate expert learners who are resourceful, strategic, and motivated. In much the same way, teachers must get to know their students.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 9, 2020

He is the architect behind the educator movement “ Teach Hustle Inspire ,” and he wrote the bestselling book MC Means Move the Class: How to Spark Engagement and Motivation in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms. Shaun Woodly, who is a decorated K-12 teacher, university professor, author, and speaker.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

As I consider what is causing teachers to be disengaged, I’m reminded of Daniel Pink’s Drive in which he explores human motivation. It challenged me to really think about what motivates my students and how to keep them interested and engaged in their learning. This book was a game changer for me as an educator.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I remember feeling intense pressure to have the “right answer” when students asked questions. Should they bring specific pieces of work or come with questions? If they request a 1:1 coaching session, they should have work they are struggling with or questions about specific content or skills they want to focus on.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Practical Strategies for Classroom Application The research consistently tells us that the application of brain-based learning principles leads to increased academic achievement, better behavior, development of appropriate social-emotional skills, and increased motivation. Lets examine a few examples from the research. link] Rahmatin, L.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

I field a lot of questions about classroom management when I work with teachers transitioning to blended learning. Teachers worry about what will happen when they shift from whole group lessons to blended learning models that encourage student agency.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

I emphasized the role technology can play in helping teachers to get more eyes on student work and, as a result, motivate students to do their best work. I want my students to practice articulating their ideas, sharing their work, and responding to questions so they are better prepared for life beyond high school. They were nervous.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I hope that a close examination of this approach to designing and facilitating lessons will motivate teachers to explore alternative models that free them from the front of the room. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Given this reality in which AI can provide and synthesize information for and to our students at their requests in seconds, it is not completely paranoid to ask the question, What can we, as college instructors, offer our students in the age of AI? What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Because I have experience in the edtech industry, I have some thoughts on what I think the key question should be: How can I nurture a genuine love of learning? Human tutors can guide your child through complex reasoning processes and encourage them to question and explore ideas more thoroughly.

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

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015). Students have the opportunity to ask questions if something is unclear or request additional instruction or support. Where are the gaps or missing elements?

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

This can lead to greater engagement and motivation, as students feel a sense of belonging and connection to their peers. Group seating can also encourage students to take on different roles within the group, such as facilitator, note-taker, or questioner.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Teachers can learn so much from their students if they ask the right questions. 7 Student agency is the best way to increase engagement and motivation. That lack of agency can have a devastating impact on student motivation. The more agency and autonomy students enjoy, the more likely they are to be motivated.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Ongoing: Regular feedback routines ensure that students receive continuous guidance, motivating students to continually improve. The partnership between teachers and AI is crucial in ensuring that AI-driven coaching and feedback are aligned with key standards and skills, all while boosting student confidence and motivation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, when they make mistakes, they’re motivated to try new approaches to test theories. Build a culture of curiosity and encourage questioning An environment that encourages curiosity and allows students to ask questions and explore concepts they’re genuinely interested in can significantly enhance engagement.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

If you are part of a professional learning community, the questions below are designed to facilitate a conversation–in person or online–about the issues discussed in this episode of The Balance. 4: In what ways does the traditional design and structure of school negatively impact student engagement and motivation?

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

What grabbed my interest when considering the online courses was that the students were being asked to do big-picture thinking, and they were asked meaningful questions. As they looked at one of the essential questions for world history, which most of them were doing, the question was: “What is the role of art and religion in society?”

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation. The math platform’s AI coaching helps motivate students to persevere through tough-to-learn topics, particularly when they’re completing work at home. You only learn when youre asking the good questions, Catalano noted.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Assignments that engage students in creative practices motivate hard-to reach students and provide an opportunity for all students to be successful. These tools have spaces where students can ask questions to historical figures, participate in problem-solving simulations, and learn through hands-on exploring.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Instead, teachers must strive to design student-centered learning experiences that challenge the students to think, discuss, problem-solve, collaborate, question, create, and reflect. The issue of grading and motivating students to see value in work that is not graded is complex and multifaceted. What did they do well?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. To help cultivate self-management in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: What strategies can I provide to help students manage their emotions and reflect on the impact of their actions? How can a regular practice of goal setting impact student motivation over time?

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