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Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085

Shake Up Learning

The post Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This week, I’m chatting about Blended Learning best practices with the blended learning guru, Dr. Catlin Tucker. Watch this Quick Video to Learn How!

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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

Catlin Tucker

Writing-to-learn activities incorporated in math, science, and social science improved the quality of learning in those subjects (Graham, Kiuhara & MacKay, 2020). Reading comprehension and information retention improve when students write about what they read (Graham & Herbert, 2011). Graham, S., & Hebert, M.

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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

The CoolCatTeacher

Leading the Shift to Blended Learning by Dr. Caitlin Tucker. 8 Ways to Engage Every Learner — This is mine! 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.

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10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

Waterford

While we don’t fully know what the 2020–2021 school year will look like yet, it’s sure that taking care of your overall health and well-being will be essential for students, teachers, and parents alike. You may want to include assignments that help students manage stress and make time for your own self-care as a teacher.

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Assessing the Value of Interactive Whiteboards (IWB's)

A Principal's Reflections

In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. Many of the devices even come with excellent software packages that can be used to increase student engagement. Just having one student use it during large group while the others watch just doesn’t cut it in my opinion.

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Farewell, 2020: Lessons Learned

Catlin Tucker

Trying to wrap my mind around 2020 to craft my newsletter was no small feat. Yet, it seemed wrong to pretend the year didn’t happen or that I learned nothing from it. As I began to write, I realized that 2020 for me was a year of extremes. 3 Students are capable of self-directed learning. This is not new.

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Strategies for Motivating Students: Start with Intrinsic Motivation

Waterford

And finally, gamification can have an engaging place in the classroom if intrinsic motivation is prioritized.[4] 4] In a nutshell, gamification is the use of activities and rewards to teach different learning concepts. Finding ways to motivate students—especially those who are currently unmotivated—can feel tough. Ferlazzo, L.,

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