Catlin Tucker

MARCH 19, 2024

Here is an online example of a vocabulary haiku for the word analyze. Although this strategy could be done independently or collaboratively, online or offline, I preferred having students work offline with a partner as a maker space activity during a station rotation lesson. Would you rather do this online or offline?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. With the online environment's openness and the integration of game elements and real-time feedback, a wide range of assessment options have materialized.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students learned from home. That way, they can use their synchronous time for more engaging and differentiated learning experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. It is not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the learning journey. The influence of virtual learning environments cannot be ignored either.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 18, 2022

Online learning has been on the rise for a while, but it became the norm for almost everyone at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most students have returned to in-person learning, many have remained in the online classroom. Some kids who homeschool also solely attend classes online.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2021

When I work with teachers who are new to blended learning, there is often a knee-jerk concern about the time required to design a lesson that strategically blends active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline. How are we balancing the online with the offline?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? Relatedness is trickier to achieve when students are learning online. I think it could. An Experiment.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I am concerned about the impact that the imbalances in education have on teacher engagement and job satisfaction. I host a podcast called The Balance and wrote a book titled Balance with Blended Learning because I see teachers struggling with balance in every coaching and training session I facilitate.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

One of the primary roles that a teacher plays in an online class is the facilitation of learning. Facilitation is the teacher’s ability to clearly communicate learning objectives and support learners as they make progress toward those objectives. This presents myriad opportunities to engage students in active learning online.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 20, 2020

As teachers move classes online and utilize online tools and resources to engage students in remote learning, it’s essential to add social elements to our online courses. First, students who feel they are part of a learning community online are less likely to feel alone during this time of social isolation.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

Teachers are scrambling to move their offline courses online to ensure that students continue learning for the remainder of the school year. Understandably, the focus is on online learning as that is a new and unfamiliar learning landscape for a lot of educators. What did they learn? ChoiceBoardLearnOffline.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Most of the teachers I know, including my husband and most of my friends, are not sure whether they will be returning to school on a hybrid schedule or teaching entirely online. I’ve designed a self-paced online course to support teachers who are trying to prepare for the fall. Module 5: Social Presence–Building Community Online.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2021

Last week, my class of teacher candidates explored the topic of building an online learning community. We talked about the importance of nurturing a learning community over time and providing regular opportunities for students to engage with each other to build relationships. How should we handle those missteps online?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The events of the last nine months have launched the phrase “blended learning” into the mainstream. I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Aaron Johnson Shares His Way to Engage Students Even at a Distance. Many of us are learning to traverse between online and in-person learning environments. Sponsor: GoGuardian The State of Engagement Report 2020 has valuable classroom research and information on distance learning best practices. Get Credit!

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Some are beginning entirely online and others are returning to school on a modified schedule where they will only see students in person a couple of days a week. Asynchronous Learning Synchronous Learning Occurring at different times and in different places (e.g., Students can control the time, place, and pace of their learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. They fit into the categories of SEL, digital instruction, engagement/management, and leadership. Social-Emotional Learning. I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.)

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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. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, I published a blog titled “ 8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online.” Below are ten strategies I hope will help elementary teachers to engage their young learners online. #1 When working with kids remotely, it’s essential to infuse fun into online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

Teachers are frustrated by what they perceive as a lack of focus, engagement, and motivation. I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. Blended Learning Environments Require Self-regulation Skills.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

MARCH 17, 2015

I am often impressed by the creative ways teachers take traditionally non-educational videos from YouTube, movies, music videos, and television shows and turn them into lessons that highlight complex concepts while also appealing to students. Click the headline to read the full post. Email websupport@epe.org.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

Teachers will likely be expected to engage students at least part time online, which may also require that teachers spend time this summer engaged in professional learning focused on online pedagogy and technology training. This schedule reserves Wednesdays for teacher preparation and deep cleaning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 25, 2020

As the year comes to a close, I encourage teachers to take a moment and collect feedback from students about their experiences learning online in the last few months. We do not know what fall 2020 will look like–in person, online, or a combination of both. For many teachers, this transition online was unexpected and rushed.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Teachers are designing learning experiences for a range of learning landscapes. Some are navigating a hybrid schedule that blends synchronous in-class time with asynchronous online time. Others are teaching entirely online. Below are two options for creating a choose your own adventure learning experience.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

I wanted those first weeks to be engaging and interesting. . In an effort to reimagine the first weeks of school, I decided to use the station rotation model to encourage my new students to interact with one another and learn about our class. I longed for a better way to start the school year. Courses on Sale for Back-to-School!

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Video has several benefits in a blended or online course. When teachers use video to transfer information online, I encourage them to blend that video content into a complete learning experience. This activity can happen in the classroom or online. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch video content. Google Forms Kahoot!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2024

In the classroom, it provides students with an outlet to: ask questions when the teacher is talking–isn’t at a lesson point where she can pause engage in conversation with other students without disturbing the class add comments to a conversation even after the class has moved on in the lesson plan.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As schools look for innovative ways to engage students and navigate digital learning environments, active learning is becoming increasingly popular. Active learning has been found to be successful in many online and in-person learning environments, and one approach is inquiry-based learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Proponents argue AI can make education more personalized, engaging, and effective while reducing costs and workload for teachers. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As schools prepare to accommodate more in-person learning, many are opting for a hybrid schedule that divides the student body into two groups that will alternate days on campus to keep numbers lower in classrooms and allow for social distancing. Typically, the hybrid schedule includes an all-virtual day–usually on a Monday or a Wednesday.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Games and online activities From Primary Games , popular home of a wide variety of edutainment for kids, this link includes a President’s Day Wordsearch, games, coloring pages, worksheets, jokes, stationary, and mobile games. Learn about each President Curated by WhiteHouse.gov , this site includes links to each President. “The

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Traditional grading methods often involve manual review and assessment of individual assignments, which can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, particularly in large classes or online learning environments. Consistency and Fairness: AI grading systems offer unparalleled consistency and fairness in evaluating student work.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

After all, in-person was seen as the gold standard, and the question was whether that could be faithfully reproduced online. But now that so many educators and students have had direct experience with online formats, it’s a narrative that seems to be sinking in. Many are busy adults who don’t want their time wasted.”

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Fractus Learning

MAY 19, 2016

While educators and learners in classroom-based courses have already discovered the benefits of using engagement as a part of education, the power of online is yet to be fully realized. Ana Donaldson, 2011, Engaging the Online Learner. This could happen to your online program: Students Suing School Over Online Courses.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning.

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