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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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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 teacher-led small group station log in to their computers and fill out a Google Form. It contains questions like, What do you want your teacher knows about your learning preferences?

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Keep, Start, Stop: A Student Feedback Strategy

Catlin Tucker

He uses it when he meets with each member of his team to exchange feedback at the mid-point and end of the calendar year. principal about staff meetings, kids about their helpfulness around the house) using the keep, start, stop strategy. Both he and his team members think about and provide feedback through this lens.

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Time is the Best Resource You Have

A Principal's Reflections

While there is always an innate need for more, it behooves us to think about opportunities that already exist to improve lesson effectiveness while also meeting the unique needs of learners that lead to better outcomes. While the majority of the class works on the assignment, pull small groups of students or individuals for targeted support.

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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

Catlin Tucker

As another school year approaches, teachers are scrambling to set up classrooms, make photocopies of syllabi, attend mandatory meetings, and prepare their curriculum. It is critical that we proactively develop a learning community in our physical and online spaces. First, we must learn our students’ names as soon as possible.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

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.