Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

When I work with elementary teachers, one of the biggest challenges they face is the wide range of reading skills in their classrooms. This presents significant challenges as teachers attempt to support students below grade-level while challenging those readers who are above grade level. ElemBookClubTemplate.

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 17, 2024

In the wake of the Tustin hangar fires, Heritage Elementary students and educators faced a myriad of challenges. Despite displacement and disruption, the collective resolve of students, faculty, and local supporters propelled education forward and ensured that learning prevailed. I was just really filled with hope,” said Smith.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. Social learning works. We have to think about what will work in our classrooms and with our students. Beyond the classroom space.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Since I know how much my learners love Among Us , I did an internet search for its use in classroom settings. Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it. You will need to make a copy if you want to use it as is or adapt it.

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User Generated Education

JULY 12, 2020

I am planning to do anti-racist activities with my elementary students (5th and 6th graders) this coming fall. So not just black students who need to learn about their blackness and their history, but white students as well and nonblack people of color need to know our country’s history and talk explicitly about it.( I Am Poems.

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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. My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. Ownership of learning shouldn’t just be for students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Benefit #2: Accommodates Multiple Learning Styles.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Figjam: How Do You Use Figjam in the Classroom Today.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 30, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How I teach students to be effective learners in an online classroom. This episode is an audio version of my presentation to students about how to be effective learners in an online classroom. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

In addition to connecting students to an online audience, I also invite community members, parents, and other students into our classroom regularly. I realize presenting for an actual audience is a daunting task, but it is also a crucial life skill. It was interesting to see them prepare for this presentation. They were nervous.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

The discussion about learning and what constitutes “good learning” is almost always couched in the context of a classroom. Yet today’s students have more access to information and resources beyond the classroom than any prior generation. Is this learning less powerful than the learning that happens in a classroom?

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Each week a master math teacher from Math Amigos comes to my GT classroom for an hour to present conceptual math problems. A few weeks ago he presented a problem that included chess knight moves. Chess helps kids learn and practice thinking through and finding solutions to complex problems.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

At the beginning of the school year, I find that by asking students to share their stories — either by creating an About Me or participating in some icebreakers — it helps build the essential relationships in our classrooms. Read more: Authentic learning and edtech: A match made in heaven.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Regardless of the terminology used, these represent more personalized pathways that focus on student agency leading to empowerment and more ownership of the learning experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Rayna Freedman inspires her elementary students with a spy-themed classroom experience that runs throughout the year. Learn how she does it and why in this fun Wonderful Classroom Wednesday. She’s also included a copy of her presentation that she gives on how she does this in the show notes.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 12, 2024

While I enjoy keynoting and facilitating workshops, it is through a coaching lens that I get to see how teachers and administrators are implementing innovative learning strategies with fidelity. Through their actions, I can collect evidence to show efficacy while curating exemplars I can share in my presentations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

In order to prepare, we need to consider how this experience may have changed our students: How have elementary learners grown through this experience, and how do we as educators adapt to meet their new needs? Expecting and Encouraging Independent, Self-Directed Learning. As we know, every student has a different home life.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard. Help Students Choose their Own Learning Path. Tract sponsored this blog post.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Rebekah Dyer helps us understand how to reach all learners From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As students with learning differences are put into general classroom spaces, many teachers have misconceptions about including these special students in their classrooms.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. I started bringing them back again this year after remote learning due to the COVID pandemic. I understood this was a problem throughout our time doing remote learning from March, 2020 through the end of the 2021 school year.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 25, 2023

Ice breaker activities for elementary students is the topic of our post today! I firmly believe that the foundation of a great learning experience is rooted in the connections we form , not just with the material we are learning, but also with each other. The group then has to guess which one is the lie.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Math posters for classroom are the topic of our blog post today f you’re like me, you know how game-changing a well-placed poster can be for engaging students and reinforcing key concepts. From the colorful and boho-chic to the elegantly simple, I’ve got options for every classroom aesthetic. Fear not, fellow educators!

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Life is all about learning, no matter how young or old you are. Teachers who make learning come alive will always find a way to make their lessons captivating. Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom. Video classes.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Teachers are designing learning experiences for a range of learning landscapes. And a growing number of teachers who began the year online are now shifting to the concurrent classroom where they are juggling the demands of teaching students both in class and online simultaneously. Others are teaching entirely online.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In fact, interactive whiteboards have astonishing potential to make learning more engaging and effective in many surprising ways. Keep reading on to learn more about how interactive whiteboards are reshaping education or check out how ViewSonic is creating engaging spaces using all forms of EdTech. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

There are right and wrong ways to work with our students and help them learn. We must be grounded in reality and equip ourselves with the knowledge of neuroscience, learning, and how we can best help kids move forward. 10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps, SEL, and Practical Tips to Take Your Classroom Further Post-Pandemic.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It shows that clearly, EdTech is becoming an integral part of our classroom learning. Read more: How can teachers use VR in the classroom? Technology has the potential to further transform the way we learn, as is apparent by the advancements in robotics and its use in classrooms. Classroom robots of today.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard’s Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom.

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Digital Promise

MAY 26, 2017

Unlike traditional elementary schools where students have one teacher that teaches them all five topics, students at Hook Elementary belong to pods where they rotate between three teachers who teach Reading and Social Studies, Writing, and Math and Science. She said, “Collaborating with my partners is the best part.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 20, 2022

How can teachers develop a practice of creativity and stay inspired in their classrooms? During a recent webinar, HP Teaching Fellows Brent Christensen , Vickie Morgado , Teena Hine , and Amanda Brace shared tips for igniting creativity in their teaching and learning practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Throughout the school year, I have been assisting them with digital pedagogy as it relates to blended learning and the use of flex spaces.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digital equity. She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways.

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