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. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning. We wanted to make student-led writing strategies available to every teacher.

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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

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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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

Blended Learning. Blended learning is a school or classroom structure in which students learn partially from direct teacher instruction and partially in more self-directed activities.[1] 1] This mixture might be perfect if students are learning from both school and home next year. Personalized Learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. The districtwide shift towards blended learning began in 2015 when Erica Hartman was hired as Supervisor of Technology Integration.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2018

and Kelly Urlacher, senior curriculum designer at DreamBox Learning, had a conversation of essential approaches for supporting these students in “ Key Strategies to Making Access and Equity a Reality for ELL Students.”. According to nprEd , in 2016 32 states reported not having enough teachers for ELL students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Well, in one region—the Local District Northwest sector of the district—administrators, schools and teachers have been busy expanding efforts for blended learning implementation in collaboration with Stepan Mekhitarian. They have differing levels of interest in blended learning. But there’s hope, he adds. Oh my goodness.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. CDW Segment.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2015

A new research report from Arizona State University (ASU) focuses on various evidence-based instructional models and strategies integrated within courses from an online curriculum provider in order to determine if they lead to increased student achievement and engagement. Standards-based, personalized learning using customization.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Research reviewed by Elisabeth Trambley, Jacob Sattelmair & John Ratey (2009), and Kristy Ford (2016) all conclude how both recess and physical activity lead to improved learning outcomes. If technology is available utilize GoNoodle , which is very popular as students rotate between stations in a blended learning environment.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Today, we’d like to call out nine of our contributors in particular, who’ve written the most popular articles of 2016. Yet only 50 percent said they have adequate solutions and strategies to help. Educators and Administrators—From the 'Instruct' Newsletter Adaptive learning. Personalized learning. Blended learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 7, 2018

Instructional Technology Coaches can be helpful advisors for teachers if they learn strategies of encouragement and empowerment. Deb Ramm helps us learn the techniques to help powerful improvement happen in classrooms. Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online PD courses for K-12 teachers.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

We focus a lot on the K-12 system of the United States in our blog , and I thought it would be fun and interesting to explore how countries in the developing world are facing their specific educational challenges with blended learning models. Zaya Learning Labs. Community Health Volunteer Training. This is on top of the $3.5

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Michele Dawson, Senior Director of Instructional Technology in Compton Unified School District, CA, and Kelly Urlacher, Senior Curriculum Designer at DreamBox Learning, had a conversation of essential approaches for supporting these students in “ Key Strategies to Making Access and Equity a Reality for ELL Students.”. Leadership 3.0

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2016

Employers are reporting that college graduates entering the workforce lack necessary and vital skills , so how do we encourage teamwork, verbal communication skills, and integration of technology into students’ lives and learning? For example, take seating. Classrooms contain an array of different kinds of seating options.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 3, 2016. November 3, 2016. November 3, 2016. The big question of the day: how do we get to deeper learning? Deeper learning = puzzles & problems with a "low threshold and a high ceiling" @ErichZeller1 @JiJiMath @PrincipalCoffey #STMathSummit — Ian Davis (@MrDavisEDU). November 3, 2016.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

Each webinar will explain several teaching strategies to help assess students in more engaging ways. Rather than dreading a stack of essays to read, teachers can look forward to interacting with student learning through these dynamic project ideas. Going beyond traditional, static assignments is what Dynamic Learning is all about!

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2016

When I was named the 2016 Montana Teacher of the Year, I became a voice for education in my state. It’s Improving My Instructional Coaching This year, I will be working as a Blended Learning Instructional Coach with BetterLesson. Elena Aguilar in "The Art of Coaching" One of my passions is blended learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

The team’s primary goal was to develop a shared vision for deeper learning through innovative uses of digital technologies. In January 2016, the team collectively took a district self-assessment to gauge BWRSD’s digital learning readiness. (You can view our evolving implementation timeline here.) Scaling Innovation.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2017

Because trying unfamiliar tools and strategies where children are involved and the odds are uncertain can feel risky and unwise. All students in those high schools have the opportunity to take SPARC courses for recovery or advancement—and over 50 percent of the Class of 2016 graduates did.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2017

No, blended learning is NOT hype, at least not in my experience. However, I will say that I have seen people say that they are blending learning when it is not blended learning at all. Through all of this, here are some thoughts on blended learning today. What is blended learning?

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District Administration

MARCH 4, 2016

The formula for driving active learning comes from the synergy of blending three key elements: product design, instructional design and school design.

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

Last week I participated in the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) 2016 conference. The event became much more dramatic than expected, once the hosting city, Washington DC, was clobbered by the great snowpocalyspe of 2016. Let me share some materials here, along with reflections on the conference.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

A 2016 survey of such programs found that only about 4 percent of respondents offered field experiences such as student teaching in K-12 online settings. For proof, check out the “ Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning.” Blended is where we see the future,” Archambault adds. That’s not unique to Auburn.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late. But, what is blended learning? This video offers a good introduction to blended learning if you've never heard the term before. What is blended learning?

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 12, 2016

On September 21-23, 2016, Digital Promise and the U.S. Department of Education hosted the 2016 Education Innovation Clusters Convening (#EdClusters16) in Providence, R.I., EdClusters16 brought more than 140 leading educators, ed-tech entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, and thought leaders to collaborate, work, and learn together.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

According to an article published in Education Week in 2016, 27 percent of pre-k-12 teachers were absent for more than 10 school days per school year. In 2016, this ratio nearly doubled to one sub for nearly every 6 teachers. The ELF empowers students to set the pace and path of their own learning. teachers in 2011.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. Michelle, you’ve done some fantastic work with Social Emotional Learning and Ed Tech. Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @ mrzphd is with us today.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

In 2015, after working with other tech partners, 2Revolutions decided to build its own social learning platform from scratch. The platform, InspirED , was released in March 2016 and as of summer 2016 it has 28,000 users, some of whom have worked in states or districts that have received design support from 2Revolutions.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

The program follows six key tenets: project-based learning, learner agency, whole person development, blended learning and competency-based assessment. New Hampshire schools participating in NG2 represent urban, suburban and rural parts of the state. Allen sees NG2 as a continuation of that trajectory.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

According to a 2016 report by iNACOL, 36 states are currently investigating policy surrounding competency-based education. And as interest in this approach to teaching and learning increases, so does the need for assessments to support it. Videos —featuring blended learning, virtual high school and other success stories.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Some highlights: Fourth graders at Salt Creek improved their CAASPP scores by 137% of the state average in the 2016/2017 school year—their first year using the platform—and by 172% the following year. She says, “Not only are they learning the language but at the same time they’re learning the content.”

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Some highlights: Fourth graders at Salt Creek improved their CAASPP scores by 137% of the state average in the 2016/2017 school year—their first year using the platform—and by 172% the following year. She says, “Not only are they learning the language but at the same time they’re learning the content.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

During his work at KIPP Empower, Kim realized there was a need for providing a scalable way to support schools and districts with blended learning. The platform, now called “ Highlight ”, supports teachers and schools as they develop personalized learning environments by managing passwords, the sign-on process and data analysis.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

According to the BMO Capital Markets Education Training Report, investments in education technology are projected to rebound after a sluggish 2016. Based Education Technology Companies (2011-2016). More companies have to demonstrate their monetization strategies and ability to raise enough money to get to their next milestone.”.

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The Principal of Change

AUGUST 25, 2020

In my newly released, self-paced course, “ Developing the Innovator’s Mindset Through Remote, Face-to-Face, and Blended Learning ,” I have been sharing ideas and strategies that you can use in a remote, blended, or face-to-face setting. None of the things work in isolation.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow. You can energize and enhance teaching and learning — and I’m here to help you get started! by Jennifer Gonzales.

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