Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

I’ve taught in person, online, and in blended learning environments. Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. 1 Articulate Clear Learning Goals and Objectives.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this post, I delve into the concept of technology integration in education, contrasting it with the random use of technology in the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In my work helping teachers to shift from whole group, teacher-led lessons to differentiated small group student-centered learning experiences, I am asked questions that seem grounded in the belief that students cannot learn without the teacher. Create An Analogy: Encourage students to make a comparison or create an analogy.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 13, 2017

This is the time of year when classroom set-up photos are everywhere. I don’t even have a classroom anymore, and looking at room arrangements on Pinterest and Instagram still makes me feel like I can’t possibly measure up. Does it make you look lazy or like you don’t care if your classroom isn’t this amazing?

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

In spite of the fact that online education has been massively developing over the last decade, we cannot deny the fact that the majority of teaching still takes place in a traditional classroom. As you see, the blending learning has a bunch of benefits, but only when it is applied wisely. How to make a good blend then?

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: Why should schools care about diversity in the classroom? Schools embrace diversity in the classroom when they acknowledge these differences by prioritizing inclusivity. When learners feel inadequate in comparison to peers, they may participate less and/or become increasingly isolated.

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Neo LMS

MAY 18, 2021

Mastery-based learning is a competency-oriented teaching method. Students should master learning content but also abilities such as adaptability, resilience, and agency. Indeed, the common denominator is putting the learner at the center of instruction in terms of the learning experience, the foundation and the outcome.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2023

Until a colleague mentioned the inquiry-based classroom, where teaching’s goal was not the solution to a problem but the path followed. It’s what you’d hoped to do long ago when you started–but how do you turn a traditional entrenched classroom into one that’s inquiry-based? Learning isn’t linear.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Read on to find out how, or choose to learn about myViewBoard Sens and other ViewSonic’s Education Solutions. Classroom attendance can be tracked over time, as can the various students who volunteer answers during a discussion. Asynchronous Learning. Learning Solutions For the Future. Learn more >.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 6, 2019

We’ve described before the nuanced distinction between AI and machine learning : machine learning is a subset of AI and encompasses cutting-edge work primarily using neural networks to mimic how the brain computes, applied to the more superior capacity of computers, enabling them to learn. You teach it to learn.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 4, 2024

Research: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Learning contributed by Michael Mirra Abstract Diversity has been at the forefront of educational discussions over the last few years. When we think about having a diverse classroom we think of ethnicity, race, gender, nationality, religion, and sexual orientation.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 21, 2018

American poet and etymologist John Ciardi once remarked, “The classroom should be an entrance into the world.” Contemporary classrooms (from elementary school to graduate school) are structured similar to a manufacturing line and typically produce students who are full of information. Instead, it should use simple rules to guide it.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Knowing this, we opted to pilot the Lexia Core5 Reading adaptive blended learning literacy program a few years ago. We had added additional phonemic awareness instruction into kindergarten and first grade classrooms, but we knew we still needed to make improvements to our district literacy program to better support our students.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

This is a smart and insightful look into what projection device might make the most sense classrooms. Over the last ten years, smart boards have become mainstays in K-12 classrooms. Many educators believe this interactive whiteboard technology enhances classroom learning with increased student engagement and focus.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

Makers of knowledge-building curricula say their lessons are based on research, but the truth is that there is scant classroom evidence that building knowledge first increases future reading comprehension. In this experiment, for example, students learned about animal survival in first grade and dinosaur extinction in second grade.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2017

He also shares how flexible seating should go with more student voice and choice in their learning. Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today! I’ve included a comparison matrix with features to help you figure out what system is best for you. VICKI: Happy Wonderful Classroom Wednesday.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2018

Here’s a fascinating article by Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, James Lovelock, discussing the balance between rote drills and integrated learning in teaching keyboarding: As a pre-service teacher, I have always found the arguments around different forms of teaching and learning to be highly frustrating.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Our work at the nonprofit Education Development Center’s Center for Children and Technology focuses on how education technology can be used to support learning. The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 12, 2020

Why did they decide to go into a profession with low pay and a perceived stigma that pales in comparison to other career paths? Why do they shun criticism from those who have never taught in a classroom or worked in a school? What we have learned is that a virus cannot stop their commitment to kids.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In a quest to find innovative ways to stimulate learning, teachers often try to reinterpret patented theories. One of these reinterpretations is the hexagonal approach to learning. The SOLO taxonomy emphasizes the transition from simple interaction with the content to more in-depth interpretations as a five-level learning process.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 30, 2018

From individualized learning to hand eye coordination, the vast number of skills students learn through the use of technology will be invaluable for their future. This can be a complex stage for any student and should be approached appropriately by the educator with regards to age and learning style. Designing a prototype.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2019

With teachers, parents, administrators, taxpayers, politicians, employers, academics and students themselves all concerned about learning success, it is no surprise that the questions asked and answers proposed about which education practices are best differ widely. Our research most often begins in the basic laboratory level.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

As a former classroom teacher and current educational researcher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformation of teaching tools from traditional methods to digital innovation. Interactivity and Engagement: Tablets offer a dynamic learning environment. The Case for Tablets 1.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 30, 2017

Build a better classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’m going to share three things: Comparison with Other Apps – How does Bloomz compare to other tools? See a full comparison of every feature. See how it can help you have a better classroom.

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

They are essentially media comparison studies or, to be more precise, license comparison studies. It should surprise no one that media comparison studies find no significant difference in student learning. Why would students who use a pencil learn more than students who use a pen?

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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. Auster ‘s Study In an innovative approach to blended learning, Carol J.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 13, 2019

Active learning is a teaching method that works wonders. Think about some things you’ve learned. But it was through the process of actually changing that tire that you truly learned the skills. When you did that, you were engaged in active learning. When you did that, you were engaged in active learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

The time for financial literacy and real-world learning is now. Through interesting, relatable scenarios and real-life simulations around topics like financial literacy and social-emotional learning, teachers can easily bring the real world into their classrooms. Then they learn about sources of income and employment options.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 15, 2017

What did this year’s SXSWedu conference have to say about adult learning? He challenged attendees not to “tech away” the problems of disenfranchised students, but instead to find ways to work in communities and use their strengths and uniquenesses to find effective ways to help students learn. Turns out, more than you might think.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Hard lessons have been learned as countries have shut down their economies. Both the lessons learned and tolls from the pandemic serve as reminders that we need to be thinking critically about what schools will need to focus on as they re-open in the near future. The chances of many things going back to the way they were are slim.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

While learning disruptions are well-known and documented for school-age students due to the pandemic, less is known regarding the impact on children who were in early childhood or pre-K settings in 2020 and 2021. Kristen Huff, vice president of assessment and research at Curriculum Associates. Some grades demonstrate modest recovery.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Every game has learning potential, from small games made for classrooms to big blockbusters made to be enjoyed at home. Sure, the games made for in-school learning are the easiest to implement (and to convince administrators to buy!); Even if students stray off course, that's bound to bring opportunities for great learning.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Looking for new ways to review learning, discuss questions, formatively assess, and be more playful with learning? Here are 24 different games and structures you can use that will infuse laughter and joy into your classroom. when games are incorporated into learning. I love it when kids are laughing and learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). In comparison, those districts not meeting the goal are paying well above that median price at $1.55 Key points: U.S. org website.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

There is no denying the significant improvement in grade-level performance when schools and districts implement ST Math in classrooms. This allows comparisons across years, exams, and states. To learn more about why students who use ST Math see higher state scores, visit the link below. The answer: a resounding YES. (

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