Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We talk a lot about student engagement in education. Most educators got into this profession for the students, and, as a result, we want their experience to be as engaging and positive as possible. There is far less written about teacher engagement, even though teacher engagement and student engagement are reciprocal.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

As students engage nonfiction, they learn to grapple with complex ideas and arguments and use those ideas in forming their own opinions. One strategy for helping students meet these demands is the use of blogging to scaffold challenging texts and to encourage students to consider evidence and the perspective of others.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St. government as well.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

They ensure students engage with content that aligns with the subject area and grade-level standards. They are useful for integrating various subjects and can make learning more engaging by connecting different areas of study through a common theme. Check out my other blog posts on choice boards!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Imagine a classroom where students are glued to their seats, laser-focused on interactive quiz games displayed on the smartboard. A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. While not solely AI-focused, Quizlet incorporates smart learning algorithms to personalize study sessions for users.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “Connect, Extend, Challenge” routine. Math Problem Solving: After introducing a new problem-solving strategy in math class, the teacher could ask students to share how their approach to solving math problems has shifted.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 25, 2020

This lesson can be an introduction to a poetry unit for elementary students. It could be a reading-writing genre study and begins with a biography about a poet (William Carlos Williams) and his well known poem, “The Red Wheelbarrow”. This lesson can also be an introduction to a unit for older students on opinion writing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Without a doubt, the indicators of this study demonstrate that teachers need assistance. The study does not account for the level of experience of the teachers. Our student’s future depends on it. . They also should pay special care to ensure that educators understand the privacy and security concerns associated with technology.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The app is suitable for PBL as it promotes collaboration and it allows students to showcase what they’ve learned. Students and teachers can use the Glogpedia content library for science, math, and social studies. . Read more: 8 Digital tools for engaging classroom presentations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. Blog: [link] Twitter: @FinEdchat Instagram: @FinEdchat Linked In: @FinEdchat ?️

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Neo LMS

JUNE 22, 2021

Student engagement is a big part of independent learning. We want students to actively interact with the learning material, no matter where they are and how they’re learning. An often-cited study on MOOCs says videos should be around six minutes long. After that, most students gradually lose interest.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2023

If teachers don’t actively foster student engagement, they can’t expect students to glean much from their course material. This fact is doubly true for Shakespeare studies. “Nothing Can Come of Nothing”: Being an Active Participant in Reading Shakespeare Nothing comes from nothing.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

You can call on students, write on the board, and explain previous assignments. Hyflex classes should improve student engagement and studies show learners engage best with active learning methods. Students who don’t attend class in person can join the class live from their devices. Remote synchronous.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 6, 2024

Modern educational systems are no longer associated with monotonous lectures, where generating and maintaining student engagement was a hit-or-miss exercise. However, it has also proved its effectiveness in catalyzing engagement and learning outcomes in education. Content like maps, charts, graphs, etc.,

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Foundry10’s 2018 study focused on technology usage in U.S. middle and high schools for 1,700 students across 22 schools. In each classroom, students were using some sort of technology, even if the course was not specifically a “tech” class. In our study, numerous inequities across the schools also became apparent.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In my last blog “Why Sending Students Home with Writing Assignments Might Not Be The Best Idea , ” I emphasize that writing is complex and multifaceted. Students need support breaking down the parts of the writing process. Kiuhara, S. A., & MacKay, M. Review of Educational Research , 90(2), 179-226.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Learn why student collaboration should be at the heart of the teaching experience and what edtech tools you can rely on to foster it. . Why student collaboration in the classroom matters. Learning together in the classroom helps boost student engagement. The most common uses that enable student collaboration are: .

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

So let’s explore a few different ways microlearning can ensure students’ attainment and engagement remain high when studying online. The more a student knows about a topic before learning about it, the faster they make connections between the main ideas. Varying delivery formats for student engagement.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It can also involve integrating regular time for breaks and naps into the schedule, even for older students. Planning strategies to maintain focus can create the kind of learning structure best suited to keeping neurodivergent students engaged. Read more: Can outdoor learning help hone your students’ learning? Conclusion.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to Reinvest. What’s at stake in social studies education? The content of modern social studies curricula is highly contested, and evolving rapidly and sometimes radically. How, then, can we support students in building these skills and ways of thinking?

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Although this doesn’t feel like work, kids learn a lot, become more ambitious, and limit distractions when studying. . Give students a voice . Educators know that their students’ contributions are vital to the learning process, yet they don’t give them many chances to speak. Change the format of your class.

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Neo LMS

JULY 28, 2020

But now we have discovered that it also has a major effect on our perception and perceptual learning,” said one study author. Read more: How learning shapes a student’s brain. Here are three ways outdoor learning can be beneficial for students: Improved memory and wellbeing. The lead author of the study, Dr. E.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

.” Students have always needed a justification for what they learned, but they received it as an endpoint in the learning process. Now, let’s consider students’ constant quest for the WIIFM ( What’s In It For Me) factor for each lesson. of lesson planning appeared first on NEO BLOG. The post Answering the Why?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. . Student autonomy in the classroom is important both for learners and teachers.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

For more detail on this three-part approach to designing a flipped lesson, you can read this blog. Benefits of the flipped learning model: Students control the pace at which they consume and process information. Students and families have 24/7 access to video instruction online. For more on playlists, check out this blog.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Drawing from a wealth of research, classroom experiences, and the diverse needs of students, this discussion aims to provide a nuanced perspective, considering factors like student engagement, accessibility, cognitive impact, and the preparation for a digital future. The Case for Tablets 1.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. On the contrary, it’s a whole category of different tools and software solutions that help students to become better and more productive. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. Conclusion.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

The past two years have provided the background for learning through project-based activities for students who always wanted to know the real-life use of what they learned. Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching approach in which students engage with real-life tasks addressed with sustained inquiry to provide authentic results.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

Join me and other education innovators on February 4, 2021 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Join me and other education leaders at the upcoming online conference Engage 2021 sponsored by Kognity. Social writing as a tool for interdisciplinary student engagement – Fabrice Guerrier.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

All pictures, notes and assignments are posted on the websites, e-mailed or placed on their private homework blogs. This has led to more student engagement, accountability and participation in the classroom, peer reviews and instant feedback to the students on how they are progressing.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

We also led a corresponding research study to assess the impact of DLP coaching on teachers. During the first two years of the program, we found that teachers who participated in the DLP used technology more frequently and in more powerful ways with their students.

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Neo LMS

JULY 2, 2019

Read more: Flipped Classroom on the NEO Blog. In a quest to maximize teacher-student time, educators have perfected what started as just an urgent need to adapt to a new era, where technology became a medium for education. The concepts the teacher wants students to know are provided in digital format for the learner to study at home.

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Iterating Toward Openness

JULY 5, 2023

For example, my son who is studying cybersecurity recently told me prompted ChatGPT along these lines: ‘You are the hiring manager for a cybersecurity position at a large company. Then do the same with every colorful little box containing an example, case study, etc.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

Blogs are an incredible social media tool that can be utilized in a variety of ways. Teachers can set up a class blog to foster creative writing and reflection, or as an alternative to a school newspaper. Blogs are not isolated to just writing, students can add rich media to posts such as pictures, videos, widgets, and gadgets.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Anyone who studied at least a little bit of Psychology knows that students retain information better when they make a connection between a concept and their personal stories. Digital storytelling is only for classroom engagement. Digital storytelling is not just for older students that are more experienced in using technology.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

3D Printing Engages Students. A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. by Erika Gimbel.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Edtech boom has led to improved results in student engagement and better understanding of difficult concepts. Students are often discouraged from taking arts as a major as it is considered a non-lucrative career path. Apart from blogs, there are grammar apps too to make sure that your writing is clean and error free.

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