Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Groups Strategy 467

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In my work helping teachers to shift from whole group, teacher-led lessons to differentiated small group student-centered learning experiences, I am asked questions that seem grounded in the belief that students cannot learn without the teacher. They are modeling strategies, processes, and skills.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my first blog in this series on using the “I see, I think, I wonder” routine. Next, students progress to the stage of “extend.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

As a current STEM teacher in North New Jersey and a Google Certified Trainer, Billy focuses on implementing cutting-edge instructional design and is co-author of “connecting Your Students with the Virtual World.” Stay tuned at the show's end to learn more about their artificial intelligence course for educators.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2022

There are many strategies out there that an educator can use to empower learners. They comprise the core of any meaningful learning experience and are at the heart of virtually every type of pedagogical approach. Evidence-Based These types of questions empower students to justify their responses through rebuttal.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “I used to think…Now, I think…” routine.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

In my last two posts on self-awareness and self-management , I explored strategies for helping students identify, understand, and regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Think about and evaluate the consequences of a particular choice or decision. So, how do we help students make responsible decisions?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In the ever-evolving personalized landscape , relational learning emerges as a fundamental component. However, the significance of relational learning extends beyond the academic realm, as it emphasizes cultivating relationships among students and educators centered on trust. Without trust, there typically is no relationship.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 24, 2023

When we try implementing anything new, there is always a learning curve. It is important to remember, though, that the time and effort put forth will reap the rewards when it comes to improving practice and, in turn, learning outcomes. On its own, it WILL NOT lead to learning or improved outcomes.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

One that sticks out to me as the most critical is how resilience got us through one of the most disruptive events we have ever experienced. While the path was fraught with obstacles, we learned to overcome them together through innovative means.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Or perhaps, amidst a particularly challenging calculus problem, you’ve questioned how this abstract world of numbers and symbols could possibly influence your future career? Understanding the Significance of Mathematics Firstly, it’s essential to grasp why mathematics is so critical in our education system.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

So, how do we get students to think more deeply about vocabulary? How can we make learning new vocabulary more engaging and meaningful? Matthew Perini, Harvey Silver, and Jay McTighe propose a simple yet powerful strategy called “pile of words.” Here is how it works!

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Blended Learning Online Learning Strategy Groups 546

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 31, 2022

Herein lies the foundational tenant of personalized learning, something I shared in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Personalization is ALL kids getting what they need when and where they need it to learn. Learning occurs when students are challenged to think and apply their thinking in relevant ways.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Her Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) model helped me identify the strategies I would use on a daily basis to help my students learn. These included the anticipatory set (hook), reviewing prior learning, checking for understanding, forms of practice, and closure. Think about this for a second.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2024

Reach University offers adults employed in schools and other workplaces the opportunity to earn a unique bachelor’s degree that embraces work experience as part of the learning process. Over time, I have heard my ninth grade students and preservice teachers say things like, “I have never been good at math” and “I am not a math person.”

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. Moreover, the pacing of these live presentations is unlikely to accommodate all students’ learning needs. Some teachers do not assign homework.

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Flipped Classroom Classroom Video Strategy 426

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Metacognition, often referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is a cognitive skill that empowers learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of a concept or subject. Next, students progress to the stage of “thinking.”

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 29, 2021

I think this might be the million-dollar question. What I think we can all agree on is that in the face of disruptive forces, conditions in classrooms need to empower learners to replace conventional ideas with innovative solutions to authentic problems. This is how I define disruptive thinking.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

“Students don’t do the asynchronous work.” ” “Students don’t work unless I am monitoring them.” ” “Students will only do the work if I grade it.” Can students regulate their behaviors, actions, emotions, or thoughts to achieve goals?

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Blended Learning Learning Handbook Flipped Classroom 543

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2023

There is a great deal of confusion out there as to what personalization is when it comes to learning in and out of the classroom. From my lens, this is exactly what has occurred with personalized learning. The last few words above are the most critical. They also tend to focus on the “what.”On

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Educators want proven strategies that can be implemented readily that will address diverse learner needs while leading to an improvement in outcomes. Personalization is far from a fad or buzzword as it represents an equitable approach to learning. It is driven by high-agency strategies such as voice, choice, path, pace, and place.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

So many important lessons were learned during the pandemic that can be used to not only improve our practice but also to pave the way for a brighter future. One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I shared the following in Disruptive Thinking : With the exponential rate of change taking place in society, it is exciting to think about what the future may hold, despite many unknowns. Empowering our learners to think critically and solve real-world problems must be a cornerstone of our mission as educators.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The traditional goal of any education system is to prepare students for either college or careers. With knowledge readily available and the means to seamlessly engage in digital spaces now the norm, educators need to keep pace and ensure that the strategies they use will serve learners well into the future.

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Strategy Assessment System Tools 448

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

One culprit is the mentality that, “If I don’t grade it, the students won’t do it.” ” I disagree, especially when it comes to assignments designed to provide students with opportunities to review concepts and practice specific skills. Teachers will assign work to provide students with practice or review.

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Assessment Examples Groups Strategy 542

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Choice boards are a fantastic tool for honoring learner variability and providing students with meaningful choices. Not every student enjoys the same task, so giving them options is critical to maximizing their motivation and focus in a lesson. This can lead to better learning outcomes for everyone.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Just like with learning, it's a process, not an event. Herein is why I stated the following in Disruptive Thinking : Chase growth, not perfection. If improvement is the ultimate goal, we as leaders need to focus on elements of our job that impact student learning. We did this by using the Rigor Relevance Framework.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2022

At face value, it is relatively straightforward while conveying how the use of technology can move from enhancement to transformation. I shared the following in Uncommon Learning : For many educators, SAMR is the preferred model often associated with technology integration. They work and think.

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Technology Assessment Strategy Tools 494

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 1, 2024

There are several strategies parents can use to support their children effectively. In this article, we’ll talk about the common challenges we might run into as parents in fourth grade and share some down-to-earth tips on how to tackle them, making the journey smoother for both our kids and us.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Educator voice is critical and even more so now as people are burnt out and emotionally drained. While this is undoubtedly important, it is also vital to gather input on professional learning and resources that are needed— more of this down the road. Now I know what some of you might be thinking. Close the lesson.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

Do you like being told or directed to do something a certain way even though you know it doesn’t align with your innate strengths, interests, or learning preference? It becomes even more of an obstacle to growth if you know how to demonstrate understanding but aren’t afforded different pathways to articulate a response.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. How is it possible to accomplish that? Could we expand high school options to guarantee every student’s success?

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2023

Without this practical lens, I don’t think I would be able to write anything of value. Over the years, the state of Utah has provided me with a plethora of opportunities to work with schools on Personalized Competency-Based Learning ( PCBL ). I am always fascinated by how high-agency strategies can unlock the potential of learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In fact, done right, rigor fills your class with Wow , those epiphanies that bring a smile to student faces and a sense of well-being to their school day. Rigor provides positive experiences, is an emotional high, and engenders a pervasive sense of accomplishment students will carry for years–and use as a template for future events.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

The move to remote learning, then a hybrid model , and frequent back-and-forth changes necessitated the need for timely and accessible information. Over time the emphasis shifted to getting messages to families that student engagement had become a critical issue as the pandemic raged on, even with the approval of two vaccines.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

We decided to write a book to provide every teacher with the strategies and tools to confidently pull all parts of the writing process into the classroom. We want every student to reap the benefits of becoming effective writers. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning.

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