EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

How K–12 Schools Can Get Started with Blended Learning. That meant our incoming seventh-grade students would not only have Chromebooks, but they would know how to use them. Blended learning classrooms often move seamlessly between online and offline activities, so don’t cancel those copier maintenance contracts quite yet.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2023

An NGSS science standard aligned learning path relating to communications and waves. Propello is hands-on and has many activities and embedded formative assessments inside the materials. Each lesson includes several inquiry based investigations to make the learning hands on and real. This helps show the student's progress.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

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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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

One of these many platforms is a Learning Management System (LMS). It also allows you to monitor student engagement and participation, assess student knowledge and track their performance, even outside the four walls of a classroom. Read more: 4 Models of blended learning to implement in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

And if we take into account ed-tech and the increasingly important role it plays in learning and instruction, blended learning seems like a feasible — maybe perfect? What’s in a blend? 1) A blended learning strategy is based on blended learning materials. Two things, actually. (1)

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2017

Today Weston Kieschnick @wes_kieschnick helps us how to go bold school with blended learning. Old school plus blended learning = bold school. In today’s show, Weston Kieschnick talks about blended learning and old school teaching: The old school wisdom we should hold onto. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

But when we went to distance learning and teachers were struggling to make “packets” easier and to digitize almost everything that Wizer.me One of the features that was needed was the ability to schedule and also to time the whole worksheet (or “test” if you choose to give summative assessments in Wizer.)

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Other ways to move your whole class instruction time away from passive screen time are to play games such as Quizziz or Gimkit , use tools like PearDeck , NearPod , or Google Jamboard to solicit feedback or do formative assessments, and to assign your students to participate in virtual breakout rooms for meaningful group discussions.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

My work focuses on supporting leaders, coaches, and teachers in transitioning from traditional teaching practices to blended learning. Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online and offline. Teacher-centered instruction vs. Student-centered blended learning.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 20, 2017

5 Tips for incorporating blended learning into your classroom. Blended learning is the use of technology and face-to-face instruction in a seamless, blended way that nonetheless introduces both students and teachers to the benefits of technology in the classroom without the shock of going “full online.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Professional learning opportunities need to go beyond just how to use the device and associated software to include strategies that empower students to use it as a learning tool. Blended learning represents the best option in the form of station rotation, choice boards, and playlists.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

To read more about supporting self-paced learning and keeping students on track, check out my blog titled “ The Art of Self-Pacing: How to Build Playlists that Keep Students on Track.” This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

These days many schools tout blended learning programs when marketing their school to potential students. Blended learning can combine the flexibility of online instruction with the benefits of in-person teaching. The Good The best blended learning programs seem to have some common threads.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

2 – Designing Online Assessments As you assess learning online, you’ll want to use the research-based best practices for online assessments. Feedback using your formative and summative assessment tools is also essential. This course will teach you how to plan and integrate social media into your classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Like other similar districts, we meet our students’ needs through enhancing instruction, building strong relationships between students and their teachers, and creating opportunities for students to take ownership of their learning. After the pilot, we saw how blended learning could help meet our students’ needs.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yes, attendees were exposed to a list of fun tools they might use, but they were not learning how to use those tools in service of strong pedagogical practices. They demonstrate the efficiency and simplicity with which these tools generate lists of questions, create quick assessments, and plan lessons or entire units.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Note that Screencastify has been one of my favorite formative assessment tools since 2018 when I wrote 10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment. In the How to Start Coding in HTML (below) I used to kick off this basic coding language to my students, I used Screencastify. Multiple Methods of Sharing.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2018

This situation reflects the limitation of a models-approach to blended learning implementation. While models have been pivotal in helping teachers implement blended practice, a hyper focus on their individual components, or one model over another, can obscure the big picture. In short, we need to go back to the basics.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 9, 2017

this year I am bound and determined to move ALL assessment into the classroom! Click To Tweet This may sound like a crazy resolution given that most teachers spend hours of time outside of school assessing their students’ work. Real-time feedback and assessment are way more effective.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 16, 2022

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!

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In these conversations, one topic that has regularly come up over the last few weeks is the relationship between blended learning environments and engaging, relevant learning experiences. Commit to the shift by including blended learning in every curricular decision the district makes.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2018

It has opened the doors for students to digest information in an entirely new way, learn on their own time and at their own pace, and do it all in the comfort of their own home. For us, the answer was blended learning, which gives students a mixture of online and F2F instruction.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

Throughout the school year, I have been assisting them with digital pedagogy as it relates to blended learning and the use of flex spaces. A secondary goal has been facilitating a transition from blended instruction to blended learning. Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In a previous post, I described how blended learning models could make this challenging teaching assignment more manageable ; however, that post assumes that teachers are familiar with blended learning. Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

Leading the Shift to Blended Learning by Dr. Caitlin Tucker. The conference will also have some how-to sessions on popular features and getting started: Flashcard Factory – Pear Deck vocabulary game that transforms the way students learn vocabulary. Smooth Sailing for the 2021-2022 School Year by Dani Kennis.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

The post 4 Projects that Go Beyond Traditional Assessment – SULS0111 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Jen Giffen, a teacher-librarian and new Shake Up Learning trainer. Learn all about the Summer Webinar Series with Jen Giffen to go deeper into all of these topics. 1 Podcasting.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Other considerations include chunking how content is presented, utilizing routine checks for understanding, providing brain breaks, and incorporating movement activities. HERE are some ideas on how to balance things out. Without this, the willingness and desire to learn dwindles. Relevance – Learners need purpose.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

Here are some questions to consider when it comes to space redesign: How will it support more movement and application of knowledge or competencies? How will it promote higher levels of student agency? How will pedagogy change in ways that emphasize path, pace, and place? How will assessment and feedback change or improve?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

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Waterford

MARCH 3, 2020

11] If you don’t currently teach your students specifically how to listen, it may be time to add activities to your curriculum that strengthen this skill. The Benefits of Teaching Students How to Listen. The answer may seem obvious, but helping students learn to listen can give them advantages you might not expect.

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