Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

I’ve trained many teachers who use choice boards and ask, “What’s the difference between a choice board and a playlist?” Despite this reality, most learning is teacher-paced, not student-paced. The focus is on the teacher covering content and moving students through lessons on a strict timeline.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2025

It became clear, she says, that the school system wasnt doing enough to support teachers mental health. Those experiences led her to open Teacher Talk, a therapy practice that caters to the needs of educators. People sometimes think, Teachers get the summers off and they have better work hours, and it must be so much easier, Lane says.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2022

With growing concerns over health and safety, staff shortages and more, teachers are feeling the pressure. By gaining a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end K-12 teacher experience, school leaders can take steps to better support teachers. A recent study of 1,000 U.S.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2024

Securing new hires and maintaining educator retention remain challenging, and teacher stress seems to have ballooned in the wake of the pandemic as teachers juggle learning loss, student mental health, behavioral issues, equity, and more. Why is teacher burnout so high?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. School leaders provide dedicated time in the teachers’ schedules to meet each week. The PLCs are composed of teachers who teach similar grade levels and/or subject areas.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Teachers may see the new initiative as “just another thing” on their plate or may feel ill-prepared to tackle an entirely new discipline. To ensure a smooth transition to teaching computer science, campus and district leaders will need to empower teachers with ownership of the change, versus simply asking them to comply with it.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. It requires a shift in control from teacher to student. Many teachers assume that if they relinquish control to students that classroom will dissolve into chaos. “How do you deal with students who are off task or distracting other students?”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. Nearly three out of four teachers say they experience frequent job-related stress, and 59 percent say they’re burned out. Create a school culture that teachers won’t want to leave.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. For example, you could find a selection of study material at Studocu that you can utilize.

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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. Looking for a book study title for your staff?

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2022

When I decided to add computational learning to the 3-year-old group, I didn’t want teachers to always be the ones handling the robots. Our 4-year-olds use the KIBO Robot Kit to connect with our thematic units of study. When we did a unit on simple machines, one of my teachers 3D printed pulleys. Inspiring Teachers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. This inspired me to incorporate KIBO into my STEM course for pre-service teachers. We would conclude each class with an observation/ feedback session, allowing the pre-service teachers to share their experiences and learn from each other.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3]. This kind of adaptive, data-driven support is helping students achieve more in less time, making learning both more effective and more motivating.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

My research made it clear that two of the most significant factors impacting teacher engagement was the depth of our relationships with students and our relationships with our colleagues. Teachers have found it challenging to connect with their students when a screen mediates those interactions. ” I hear this a lot. .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students. Gamification , defined as using game-like elements in non-game contexts, can help motivate online learners and solve this issue.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. Some areas may not have enough qualified teachers to offer them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. “The competitive environment provided by Quizizz fosters a sense of motivation and engagement that is linked to better performance and higher test scores” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2016

As a parent and teacher, I find this conversation is particularly interesting. My children spend 6+ hours in a classroom with their teachers each day. Despite having clear motivations for assigning homework, I always worried I gave students too much homework. How was I going to get through everything without assigning homework?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s accepted wisdom that good relationships between teachers and their students lead to students who are willing to work harder in the classroom. Could those positive feelings also have an impact in the other direction, leading teachers to up their instructional game? This teacher makes lessons interesting.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

However, not all teachers have received the adequate resources and training needed to teach remotely. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students. Gamification , defined as using game-like elements in non-game contexts, can help motivate online learners and solve this issue.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Choice is a powerful motivator. Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. Elementary teachers may use their board to encourage a deep dive into a holiday, season, or weather pattern.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. Theyre encouraged to embrace mistakes, stay motivated, and deepen their understanding of the material. This approach especially helps reluctant readers.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In fact, some studies confirm that competition has benefits , though they vary based on the individual and the competition. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. At the end of the month, my co-teachers and I gave out student-of-the-month superlatives and character awards.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The benefits of student agency Students are more engaged and motivated. Besides allowing students to pursue topics that interest them, the sense of ownership and autonomy that student agency provides is very motivating in itself. As Pink writes in the book: “Control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.”

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. Teachers can use this step to encourage students to assess the credibility of their evidence and select information that effectively strengthens their claims.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? 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. A study from the U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2021

With only these basic tools, remote students may be positioned to fail while teachers are burdened with an unnatural way to teach and a heavier workload. Multiple displays enable teachers and students to easily see and engage with each other. Enter the multiscreen classroom. The model classroom.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2020

And as educators seek to understand students from a motivational and psychological point of view, grit pays an important role. million times, she describes her study of different predictors of success and how grit emerged as a significant predictor for long-term goals. In that talk, viewed more than 13.5

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

Be motivated to pursue challenging tasks. How can a regular practice of goal setting impact student motivation over time? A large-scale study found that “self-management is a better predictor of student learning than are other measures of socioemotional skills” (Claro & Loeb, 2019). Self-management.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently stated in an interview that advances in AI will mean the humans will no longer be needed for most things, and stated that doctors and teachers in particular could be replaced by AI (CNBC, 2025). What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

and sixth form students in England and Wales, as well as some of their teachers, to get their insights on the impact events of the last three years have had on math performance. For 35 percent of respondents, getting a scholarship or a good-paying job was a motivating factor.

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