Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2021

After reading Catlin Tucker’s blog post, 5 Strategies to Engage Learners Around Flipped Instruction , I was inspired to reflect on and revise a mini-unit I designed focusing on the short film Alike by Daniel Martinez Lara and Rafa Cano Méndez. The video automatically pauses to present a question, and students record their answers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s post, I am introducing you to blended learning, a concept that is now common parlance within the ‘education speak’ In crafting this comprehensive piece on blended learning, I delved deep into academic literature, drawing on peer-reviewed research papers to create an authoritative and informative post.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

For the last 10 years, I’ve been using blended learning models and technology to shift control in the classroom from me to my students. If teachers and students work together to assess, track, and reflect on the learning happening in the classroom, teachers will have the time and energy to innovate and personalize learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

As I wrap my mind around the complexities of the concurrent classroom, I believe blended learning models can make this challenging situation more manageable. Below I will explore three blended learning models–the station rotation model, the flipped learning model, and the playlist model. Here are five strategies!

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. Instead of spending precious class time transferring information live for the whole group in the form of a lecture or mini-lesson, which presents myriad barriers (e.g.,

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on blended learning. In our previous posts, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. We’ve also examined various models of blended learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 23, 2021

On Thursday night, I presented a 30-minute webinar with AJ Juliani for educators focused on the concurrent classroom. An increasing number of educators are teaching in concurrent classrooms as schools attempt to accommodate families who want their kids back in classrooms and others who prefer to keep their kids in a virtual learning mode.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The playlist, or individual rotation model, is a blended learning model that strives to give students more control over the pace and path of their learning. 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.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 12, 2016

It’s been four years since Corwin published my bestselling book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12. When I wrote that book, I was working in a low-tech environment trying to figure out how to weave together online and face-to-face learning to create a student-centered classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

In this post, I’ll share some strategies and resources I found useful when preparing to use the station rotation model at the beginning of the school year. Organize and edit all of the documents your students will need and decide what you will use as evidence of learning (e.g., Courses on Sale for Back-to-School!

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eSpark

APRIL 8, 2022

The introduction of technology and the transformation to blended learning in classrooms is rapidly growing. To truly develop a blended environment, the culture of the classroom setting must radically shift. First, let's define blended learning. Try blended learning in your classrooms with eSpark for free today!

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As most of us know, effective distance and blended learning requires more than assigning an online curriculum and handing out log-in information; it requires teacher involvement. In addition, she gives practical strategies and tools for planning and implementing blended learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

Once teachers have a clear sense of where their students are beginning in relation to specific concepts and skills, they can use the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning models to design lessons that are accessible, inclusive, and equitable. 5 minutes).

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate instructional strategies that scaffold content, such as visuals, graphic organizers, and word banks, to facilitate comprehension and engagement. Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Research Projects: When students engage in research projects, they need time to gather information, synthesize their findings, and put together presentations or reports to share their findings. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 18, 2021

Each new unit, text, or project presents learners with vocabulary words that may be new and unfamiliar. How can we make learning new vocabulary more engaging and meaningful? Matthew Perini, Harvey Silver, and Jay McTighe propose a simple yet powerful strategy called “pile of words.” Here is how it works!

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In a previous post, I described how blended learning models could make this challenging teaching assignment more manageable ; however, that post assumes that teachers are familiar with blended learning. Present-Pause-Discuss. The lesson template below has five sections.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, it is now time to focus on the present with an eye to the future. Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. As each leader presented their views on positive shifts to practice, you could see their pride swell.

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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!

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The post Blended Learning with Google (Part 1: Do THIS, NOT That!) – SULS088 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In part one of this podcast series, we will explore how Google tools can help us create Dynamic Blended Learning experiences. It’s about the learning. Watch this video to learn how!

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

As the landscape of education continues to evolve in response to global disruptions and digital advancements, blended learning models have surged in popularity. Moreover, the pacing of these live presentations is unlikely to accommodate all students’ learning needs. This encourages brainstorming and prediction.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

As I continually work with more and more districts and schools on an ongoing basis, ideas keep percolating in my mind as to the pedagogically-sound strategies that educators can use now. Modeling on my part and active application on their end, make these learning experiences that much richer.

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eSpark

APRIL 8, 2022

The introduction of technology and the transformation to blended learning in classrooms is rapidly growing. To truly develop a blended environment, the culture of the classroom setting must radically shift. First, let's define blended learning. Try blended learning in your classrooms with eSpark for free today!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., If technology resources are available, then the best comprehensive strategy to pursue is real blended learning. Here you can find a listing or some great options. My favorites at bit.ly

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Battelle for Kids

JANUARY 3, 2016

Driving Question: Blended Learning- A Name Is Not Always the Same. After spending a month researching the topic and talking with school leaders and teachers who have adopted the "blended" label, I came to the conclusion that blended "learning" means many different things. Volume 3, Issue 1, Number 1.

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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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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Project or Performance-based: These choice boards present students with a range of projects or performance tasks to choose from, allowing them to explore and engage deeply with a subject or demonstrate their learning. This personalized attention helps bridge learning gaps, reinforce concepts, and build confidence among students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

If you’re wondering what you can change about your teaching so that you reach more students this year, check out some of these amazing options: Blended Learning. Project-Based Learning. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Depth of Knowledge. the Flipped Classroom. Frayer Model and Vocabulary.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

As I was planning my presentation, I knew I wanted to engage the group attending my lecture. The chat window can be hard to manage while also presenting. I decided to use Mentimeter to encourage audience participation throughout my presentation. Particpants enter a six-digit code that takes them directly to your presentation.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Now my time was spent creating PowerPoint presentations for direct instruction. It took some self-reflection and honest feedback from my students to move away from being the sage on the stage and more of a facilitator of learning. Use varied engagement strategies (click HERE for specific ideas).

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative assessment is a process of gathering information about students’ understanding and their progress toward firm standards-aligned learning goals.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

What I want to avoid is a situation where teachers are presented with an alternative schedule in August and given a handful of professional development days to figure out how to adjust a semester’s worth of curriculum for a hybrid schedule. Schedule 1 has the student population divided into two groups: Group A and Group B.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I’ve spent the last four months working with teachers all over the country (virtually, of course) as they navigate the uncharted waters of online and blended learning. The majority of teachers I have spoken with did not enjoy their initial experiences with distance learning. Sort It Out. 5 minutes).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. Below you will see the specific tools I provided during each session.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 6, 2021

There is a great deal of research and evidence out there that tells us people learn differently, and eventually, success relies on a vast spectrum of strategies. Think about your own learning and what you need. While this isn’t optimal, it does present an opportunity to level the playing field.

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