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Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

Catlin Tucker

While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students. Teachers are often intrigued by the station rotation model specifically.

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Blending with the Station Rotation Model

A Principal's Reflections

Blended learning is something that is near and dear to my heart. As I transitioned from the principalship to supporting districts and schools, I learned that blended learning was a powerful pedagogical strategy that could unleash students' potential while meeting their diverse needs.

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Blending Online and Offline Learning: Exploring Hybrid Schedules

Catlin Tucker

Schools are implementing a range of hybrid schedules to reduce the number of students in a classroom at one time. Schedule 1 has the student population divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A and Group B would spend half of their day on campus attending the face-to-face portion of their classes.

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The Station Rotation Model Tip #3: Practice Rotating for Seamless Transitions

Catlin Tucker

I meet with the teacher-led small group and verbally explain my instructions to the students there. Students at the independent station are directed to log into Google Classroom, put on headphones, and play a breathing exercise/meditation video. How do you think small group instruction can help you ? I check for understanding.

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Creating Digital Notebooks with Google Slides

Catlin Tucker

In my role as a blended learning coach, I work with a lot of teachers who are intrigued by the idea of digital notebooks. Teachers working with younger kids or special needs groups may not want their students posting their work online for a global audience. Reflect on their learning and growth with an embedded reflective blog.

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Time is the Best Resource You Have

A Principal's Reflections

As someone who is in schools and classrooms on a weekly basis, I am tasked with validating the excellent practices taking place while also providing practical feedback for growth. While the majority of the class works on the assignment, pull small groups of students or individuals for targeted support. Close the lesson.

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Keep, Start, Stop: A Student Feedback Strategy

Catlin Tucker

At this point in the school year, you have had time to establish classroom routines, nurture your relationships with students, and design and facilitate entire units of study. Let students know you do your best to interact with them in ways that are kind and respectful and to design learning experiences that are enjoyable and beneficial.

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