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Support Online Learning with Powerful Thinking Routines

Catlin Tucker

As teachers read the descriptions of each routine provided on the Project Zero website , it is clear that these routines would work well to engage students in dynamic face-to-face activities and discussions. That way, students can learn with and from each other. How has their thinking changed? What caused that change?

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Preparing for Fall 2020: Blended and Online Learning

Catlin Tucker

I’ve designed a self-paced online course to support teachers who are trying to prepare for the fall. Each module consists of four video lessons, action items, and templates, resources, and links to related readings. Module 6: Cognitive Presence–Student-centered Blended/Online Learning.

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Early Elementary: Differentiate Reading Practice

Catlin Tucker

In my last post titled “ Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model ,” I provided a blended learning strategy that creates more time in the classroom for teachers to work individually with students. This is what a reading practice could look like in a station rotation model. Read-to-Self Books.

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The Effectiveness of Online Learning Depends on Design

Catlin Tucker

As students of all ages spend more time learning online, it’s worth asking, “How effective is online learning?” ” The answer varies dramatically and depends entirely on the design of the online learning experience. Instead, learning should be focused on real-life challenges.

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5 Technology Tools Perfect for ELA Online Learning Stations

Catlin Tucker

English teachers frequently ask me which technology tools I use to design my online learning stations. Below are my 5 favorite technology tools and online resources for designing the online learning stations in my English classroom. #1 1 StudySync.

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7 free tools for deeper online learning

eSchool News

Spring’s shift to online learning was sudden and unexpected, and despite pockets of schools that have resumed in-person learning or moved to hybrid learning, most schools are still fully online. Related content: The challenges of remote reading instruction.

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4 ways to support students during online learning

eSchool News

Online learning can both hinder and hold back a child. During this past year, educators and students across the country have grappled with how to adapt to online learning challenges. Online learning gives students the ability to work from home, but that can also mean too much freedom for some.