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Math Journals: Reflection, Documentation, and Deep Engagement

Catlin Tucker

When math teachers ask students to document their reasoning and explain their mathematical thinking, it helps to reinforce their understanding, highlight areas of confusion or need, and document their growth over time. You can access your copy of the math journal user guide below.

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The Concurrent Classroom: Using Blended Learning Models to Teach Students In-person and Online Simultaneously

Catlin Tucker

In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. There are more opportunities for social learning and human interaction. As I wrap my mind around the complexities of the concurrent classroom, I believe blended learning models can make this challenging situation more manageable. 2 Flipped Learning Model.

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Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

Catlin Tucker

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. First, I want to encourage every teacher using a blended learning model to clearly explain WHY they are using this model to students and their families.

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Formative Assessment: Collecting Data & Designing Differentiated Learning Experiences in Class or Online

Catlin Tucker

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. I’ve taught in person, online, and in blended learning environments. 1 Articulate Clear Learning Goals and Objectives. 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

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5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction

Catlin Tucker

Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. Instead, they can spend more time facilitating learning and working directly with small groups of students. Screencastify allows you to insert multiple-choice questions to check for understanding and collective formative assessment.

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Writing deepens learning and positively impacts academic performance, improves our students’ ability to establish and maintain relationships, and helps students manage their complex emotions. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning.

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Emoji Assessments for Any Classroom – SULS0168

Shake Up Learning

The post Emoji Assessments for Any Classroom – SULS0168 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing ideas for using emojis in your informal and formative assessments. Use emojis to create a key to check for understanding, reflect, self-assess, peer-assess, or give feedback!