Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In the second blog, Leveraging AI to Save Time Architecting Equitable, Student-centered Learning Experiences , I highlight how teachers can use AI technology to significantly decrease the time required to design differentiated and personalized learning experiences. Let Tech Amplify Learning, Not Define It.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

As an illustration, this summer at ISTE, I facilitated a panel of blended learning experts. As they presented, it became clear: most classrooms are already blended classrooms, whether they realize it or not. For this reason, let’s explore the essential elements of effective blended learning so we can all level up.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

An effective way to tackle the challenge of teaching core academics to all students across ability levels is to implement a personalized approach supported by a variety of carefully chosen digital resources. In our first year, we implemented personalized learning in our six middle schools. Intentional design.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

This twist on the station rotation model combines the strategic collection and use of data with student agency to create a more personalized and student-centered approach to this blended learning model. In a traditional station rotation, all students rotate through the same sequence of learning activities or stations.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Plus for Personalized/Blended Learning: You could essentially set up a small lesson on Nearpod for students and let them work at their preferred pace. Just keep in mind that mass messages have a character limit but personal messages do not. . Again, this gave students the chance to personalize their work.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

At no point in the history of our country have we possessed such a quantity and quality of information, research-based insights and resources to complement the traditional classroom setting and motivate students, meet individual learning needs, and unlock the learning potential of all students.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

On a shelf in her Chicago classroom, third grader Arianna has a thick binder that details her achievements, strengths and goals as a student, along with some revealing information about her personality. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education. “Can

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Plus for Personalized/Blended Learning: You could essentially set up a small lesson on Nearpod for students and let them work at their preferred pace. Just keep in mind that mass messages have a character limit but personal messages do not. . Again, this gave students the chance to personalize their work.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

But after a year-long, data-driven, deep dive into how people understand and apply the learning approaches variously called personalized learning, individualized instruction and differentiation, we’re intimately familiar with Shakespeare’s conundrum. At EdSurge, we’re researchers and journalists, not philosophers. What It Is.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2018

Google provides quick and easy access to information while YouTube provides on-demand how-to videos on just about any topic. Consequently, students are not interested in sitting through lectures only to be required to regurgitate information back to the teacher on a test. The case for blending and online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Formative assessment is a process of gathering information about students’ understanding and their progress toward firm standards-aligned learning goals. Let’s explore examples in each category of formative assessment.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning, self-paced activities, and bitmoji classrooms. There are many digital tools available to educators these days, which often creates an overwhelming feeling.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The following article was published in the most recent edition of Digital Learning Magazine in my column, “The Tech Savvy Classroom with Shawn McCusker.”. Click here for a link to the complete article published in Digital Learning Magazine. Personalized learning creates a variety of challenges for teachers.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

These days many schools tout blended learning programs when marketing their school to potential students. Blended learning can combine the flexibility of online instruction with the benefits of in-person teaching. The Good The best blended learning programs seem to have some common threads.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

With so much information being collected, there’s a danger that a teacher or administrator could see data that’s not necessary to their job and could compromise privacy laws. The first step was adopting data standards for all of their programs and informing the vendors of this new requirement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning or self-paced activities. No matter the platform selected, it is crucial to follow guidelines established by FERPA to protect student identity and information. There are many great tools out there to use.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Plus for Personalized/Blended Learning: You could essentially set up a small lesson on Nearpod for students and let them work at their preferred pace. Just keep in mind that mass messages have a character limit but personal messages do not. Again, this gave students the chance to personalize their work.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2018

This situation reflects the limitation of a models-approach to blended learning implementation. While models have been pivotal in helping teachers implement blended practice, a hyper focus on their individual components, or one model over another, can obscure the big picture. In short, we need to go back to the basics.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Personalized learning is core to the model at Rogers Elementary, and Kristen Watkins, director of the personalized learning program at Dallas Independent School District, says that exposing students to multiple devices is an intentional part of the school’s approach. The next, they’ll try a Kindle.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

During the 2018-2019 school year, I participated in the Consortium for School Innovators (CSI) residency, through which educators like myself shadowed at 3 to 5 schools throughout the Bay Area to learn about innovative techniques in the areas of blended and personalized learning. Microshifts in Practice 1.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Much of that time has been focused on how to teach in online or blended learning environments. However, to make significant and sustainable long-term changes in education, our perceptions of what teaching and learning “look” like have to fundamentally shift to avoid stagnation and make progress.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Kalysta title: 4 tools that make it easier to personalize learning & differentiate lessons. Social media caption: Technology platforms that differentiate and personalize your lesson plans. Just keep in mind that mass messages have a character limit but personal messages do not.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2020

PowerSchool announced its new Unified Insights Student Learning release , a first – of – its – kind tool, giving educators a holistic view into data they’ll need to help ensure all students can stay on track following the shift to distance learning. Th is release will help schools and districts to : .

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

Through Learning Management Systems (LMS) many educators are moving to put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day. This Blended Learning approach is both beneficial but its definition can be tough to nail down.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2017

Good, Bad, & Ugly: Blended Learning Effectiveness SXSWedu 2017 Debate Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education Research, Christensen Institute Lisa Hansel, Advisor, Knowledge Matters Saro Mohammed (Moderator), Partner, The Learning Accelerator Personalized learning is one of true transformational opportunities in education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

For example, it’s best that they get a firsthand experience of what blended learning looks like, or what it actually means to be part of a safe and innovative learning space. Read more: 4 Models of blended learning to implement in the classroom. Enabling informed decision-making. Adaptability in teaching.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

It represents a dramatic shift from how schools have been run and structured for over a century, as what started as a personal use of technology has become systemic to every facet of leadership. Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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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.

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Waterford

AUGUST 12, 2020

Or if you will be doing a mix of virtual and in-person learning, you could do a read-aloud every day that you’re in the classroom. Provide families with back to school information ahead of time. One way to keep families at ease is by providing them with information about the first days of school in a letter or email.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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