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Using AI in Service of Strong Pedagogical Practice

Catlin Tucker

Despite my optimism about the benefits of AI in education, the buzz online is focused on the exciting new AI-powered education tools and not on the transformative impact those tools could have on how we design and facilitate learning experiences to meet the needs of diverse groups of students.

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Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference?

Catlin Tucker

When I facilitate workshops on this model, I describe it as a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a specific learning goal or objective. Teachers will want to use pre-assessments, diagnostics, and/or assess prior knowledge to identify where each student is in relation to the content at the heart of the playlist.

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Differentiating Instruction with Technology

EdTechTeacher

It is the process by which teachers utilize a variety of tools and strategies to meet the needs of their diverse group of students. Effective use of technology can help teachers transform their classrooms and customize curriculum to meet student needs. UDL Framework from CAST. EdTechTeacher Summer Workshops.

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Teacher Engagement Part I: Understanging Cognitive Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, teachers will make comments like, “This is great, but it seems like a lot of work.” I have yet to meet a teacher who enjoys grading. Then they can provide students with time in class to work on their own, with a partner, or as part of a group to engage in this self-assessment.

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How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

Edsurge

But now that so many students are taking courses remotely, in improvised environments that may not be especially conducive to learning, it may take some extra effort to redesign instruction, assignments and assessments to address everyone’s needs. And most of them have been willing to compromise and think about other ways to do assessment.

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Personalizing the Journey for Our Students

The Principal of Change

I guarantee I have done things like this before, which is why I focus on turning my workshops into conversations more than a traditional “stand and deliver” session. The learning experience is not personalized and thus will not meet the needs of all students. It helps me to modify to the learners in front of me immediately.

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Hyped Up and Empowered: Hyperdocs Bootcamp

EdTechTeam

I was finally able to incorporate video, formative assessment with responders, and have a visually appealing lesson behind me. I didn’t know how to meet ALL of their needs, but I valued their time during PLCs so I had to find a way to make sure my teachers were engaged (really, actually, EMPOWERED). The list goes on.

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