Blended Learning, Classroom, Differentiated Instruction and Information

Balance Instruction and Feedback with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. Despite a growing body of research on the power of feedback, it is easy to neglect in classrooms because teachers feel pressure to cover content.

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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

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. The person doing the work in a classroom is the person doing the learning.

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Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The flipped classroom was designed to invert the traditional approach to instruction and practice/application.

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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Recognizing and valuing their diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences fosters a sense of belonging and enhances engagement in the classroom. This approach helps create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects and appreciates the diversity within the ELL population.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Reason #1: Give Students Control Over Their Pacing Students acquire and process information at varying rates, which naturally leads to a need for different amounts of time to complete academic tasks effectively. Despite this reality, most learning is teacher-paced, not student-paced.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

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! Thanks so much!!!”

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Using The Station Rotation Model in Math

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Yet, as I scan the class, it is clear that this additional time spent going back over information causes other students to glaze over because either they do not need this additional instruction or they still do not understand the material. That allows the teacher to provide differentiated instruction, modeling sessions, and support.

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10 ways to foster deeper learning in the classroom with technology

Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

When students are actively engaged in tasks that require them to use higher-level critical thinking skills and communication and collaboration activities, it helps promote deeper learning in the classroom and successfully prepares learners for college, career, and life. Flip the classroom. Incorporate inquiry-based projects.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. Even when connecting at a distance instead of in person, we can all benefit from learning some skills to connect with students on an emotional level, even while delivering classroom instruction. Learn More.

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15+ Ways for Teachers to Use Google Sheets in the Classroom – SULS0187

Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The post 15+ Ways for Teachers to Use Google Sheets in the Classroom – SULS0187 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Every teacher should learn to use this robust tool! 15+ Ways for Teachers to Use Google Sheets in the Classroom Click To Tweet Listen to this article. Kasey suggests using Autocrat.

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SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Classroom learning and management all begin with relationships, and SEL can guide the relationship and community building process. Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks.

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The Challenges Educators Face

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Remember when we had to get all of our professional literature and information from journals, books, conferences, over the phone, or people that we came in direct contact with? Feeling genuinely supported in taking risks and being innovative in the classroom. We live in amazing times. Students not taking responsibility. Case in point.

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Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Isabella Liu is a science teacher in Hong Kong who is using technology with her grade 6-12 classrooms. From augmented reality to game-based learning and online portfolios, she has a variety of ideas to share about how she amps up her science teaching with technology. Cospaces ( 5 Ways to Use Augmented Reality in the Classroom ).

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Catholic schools turn to blended learning as a way to address students’ individual needs

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 10, 2017

SEATTLE — After years of declining enrollment, a growing number of Catholic schools nationwide are placing their faith in blended learning, a teaching approach in which computers share the instructional load with teachers, and one that appeals to many parents disillusioned with traditional schools.

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Florida Department of Education Approves Lexia Learning for ELA Intervention Courses

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

In addition, each school district superintendent nominated a classroom teacher or district-level content supervisor to perform independent reviews. Core5 is an adaptive blended learning program that accelerates the foundational and advanced literacy skills for students of all abilities in elementary grades.

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Part II: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning and AI

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience. What types of review activities can help students learn this key vocabulary?

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Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction

iLearn Technology

APRIL 13, 2015

One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in different ways and at different speeds. |Kelly Tenkely|. Logical-Mathematical.

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Emergent Bilingual Students Using Lexia English Scored Higher than Their Peers on California’s English Language Proficiency Assessment

eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

By focusing on the assets that each student brings to the classroom and having already mastered one language, they are able to build new language skills in a timely manner. Lexia English is an adaptive blended learning program designed to help Emergent Bilingual students acquire higher language proficiency levels of English.

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10 tools for blended schools

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2018

With many schools now practicing blended learning, it can be helpful for educators interested in blended-learning programs to know which edtech tools are being used. For over five years, we at the Christensen Institute have been collecting data on blended-learning schools from around the world. PowerSchool.

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Combatting the Challenges of the Concurrent Classroom with the Station Rotation Model

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

As I support teachers struggling to navigate the demands of the concurrent classroom, I find myself continually returning to the station rotation model as a strategy to design and facilitate learning for this challenging teaching assignment. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Click To Tweet.

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Lexia Learning Launches Customer Advisory Board to Deepen Educator Insights, Relationships, and Collaboration

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2021

She leads the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of instructional programs for all students in prekindergarten through grade six. She works extensively with classroom teachers and building administrators on the delivery of high-quality instruction for English Learners. About Cambium Learning Group.

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How to make math a key part of your ELL curriculum

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Classroom teachers often do not have the time to spend on individual math tutoring to bring each student up to proficiency. For that success to happen, however, ELLs need individualized, differentiated instruction to close the math gap—but challenges abound. Next page: Taking a blended approach to math for ELL).

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Broward County Public Schools Selects Science A-Z As District-wide Supplement to K–5 Science Curriculum

techlearning

AUGUST 13, 2018

To complement BCPS’ blended approach to K–5 science instruction, Science A-Z content is available in printable, projectable, online, and mobile formats. Resources can be used for one-to-one, small-group, and whole-class instruction. For more information, please visit www.learninga-z.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter.

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Stepping Toward Personalized Learning and a Lesson on Walls… plus a Free Webinar

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 31, 2015

Please take a moment to read and reflect on my ideas of what Personalized Learning might be and realize that there may be other translations. I also would like to invite you to a free ISTE OLN Webinar on Personalized Learning with Andrew Miller. Information on the webinar is below. Use the below link to register.

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Digital Differentiation with G Suite Tools – SULS016

Shake Up Learning

JUNE 11, 2019

Differentiation is a big buzzword in teaching, but it is often easier said than done. Let’s discover ways to use our favorite Google tools to level the playing field and make differentiation a reality in your classroom. Digital Differentiation with #GSuiteEdu Tools is within reach! How to Differentiate Instruction.

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Part 1: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Reading

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 20, 2016

Welcome to a series that supports the use of technology in support of differentiated learning in and beyond the PBL classroom. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Part 1: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Reading. One area of important consideration in the PBL.or

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The Equity Advantage of Small Groups

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For years, classrooms have been a hierarchy with teachers at the top, experts disseminating information, and students below receiving that information. Beyond the teacher, books were the only source of information in a classroom before the internet. Mindset Shift Let Tech Do What Tech Does Well. It was a necessity.

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Strategies for Supporting ELL Students in Math

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

elementary and middle school classrooms, learning and understanding the language of mathematics can be a challenge. At Compton Unified, ELL students receive differentiated instruction with a teacher and language development through blended learning activities, Michele explained. For many of the 4.5

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Part 2: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … More Reading

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 25, 2016

Welcome to the second post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Part 2: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … More Reading.

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Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Welcome to the third post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process.

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THE WHY: Benefits of Digital Objective Testing

Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Digital testing leads to classroom management. Creating paperless opportunities in your classroom supports that line of thinking. Individualization - Digital testing lends itself to being able to differentiate learning in a more streamlined, less labeled manner. Feedback can be immediate. Would it be worth the effort?

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Part 4: 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Welcome to the fourth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Part 4: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement. Opportunities.

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200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 17, 2016

I am now up to 200 ways that educators can use word clouds in the classroom. I am able to add to my number each year by further reflection and learning from amazing educators as I travel the country. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Welcome to a post that grows each time I write it. Hope to see you there!

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Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Welcome to the fifth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions. Opportunities For You.

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Guest Post: But What Will We Do With Learning?

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Please note that I will continue my Technology and Differentiated Instruction series in the next few weeks. In our classrooms–and in our hearts–we know that. Join me in future weeks as together we continue this adventure in differentiated learning through technology. I enjoy learning from all of you.

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42 Distance Learning and Inspiring Resources for Educators

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

(Remember to use COOL20 to save 20%) 3 Things to Learn Over the Summer to Be Better at Distance or Blended Learning with Class Tech Tips Monica Burns 7 Ways to Pick PD that Fits Your Personal Plan this Summer with Danielle Strohmeyer.

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Reflecting on 2015… Ten Resources I Found Valuable

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 9, 2016

I promise you will find some great information coming your way this new year…So Sign up now and please pass this on with a retweet. More information at this link scroll to Concurrent Session Number 7. As part of the Master Teacher Project, this site is committed to building a body of knowledge around authentic instructional practice.

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20 Ideas and Resources Promoting 21st Century Skills Through Project Based Learning

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 6, 2016

It will be an informative and action packed PBL Splash for Teachers and Leaders. Making Learning Happen…New York PBL – Join me in Syracuse, New York in August for some exciting PBL workshops. Having spent over thirty years in the classroom I do understand the demands of curricular content and I invite you to read the preceding post.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Blended Learning. ” (3).

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What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

It will be an informative and action packed PBL Splash for Teachers and Leaders. Making Learning Happen…New York PBL – Join me in Syracuse, New York in August for some exciting PBL workshops. You will also be amazed at the engaging teacher tools for the 21st-century classroom. I have my own pre-conference master class.

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100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom – SULS033

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The post 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom – SULS033 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did I actually title this 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom? 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom. Idea Sparks – lesson ideas, apps to try, and other classroom inspiration.

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Balance Instruction and Feedback with Blended Learning

Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

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Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085

Using The Station Rotation Model in Math

10 ways to foster deeper learning in the classroom with technology

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

15+ Ways for Teachers to Use Google Sheets in the Classroom – SULS0187

SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

The Challenges Educators Face

Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

Catholic schools turn to blended learning as a way to address students’ individual needs

Florida Department of Education Approves Lexia Learning for ELA Intervention Courses

Part II: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning and AI

Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction

Emergent Bilingual Students Using Lexia English Scored Higher than Their Peers on California’s English Language Proficiency Assessment

10 tools for blended schools

Combatting the Challenges of the Concurrent Classroom with the Station Rotation Model

Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Lexia Learning Launches Customer Advisory Board to Deepen Educator Insights, Relationships, and Collaboration

How to make math a key part of your ELL curriculum

Broward County Public Schools Selects Science A-Z As District-wide Supplement to K–5 Science Curriculum

Stepping Toward Personalized Learning and a Lesson on Walls… plus a Free Webinar

Digital Differentiation with G Suite Tools – SULS016

Part 1: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Reading

The Equity Advantage of Small Groups

Strategies for Supporting ELL Students in Math

Part 2: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … More Reading

Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

THE WHY: Benefits of Digital Objective Testing

Part 4: 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement

200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom

Part 5: 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Online Discussions

Guest Post: But What Will We Do With Learning?

42 Distance Learning and Inspiring Resources for Educators

Reflecting on 2015… Ten Resources I Found Valuable

20 Ideas and Resources Promoting 21st Century Skills Through Project Based Learning

A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning

100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom – SULS033

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