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Using AI in Service of Strong Pedagogical Practice

Catlin Tucker

.” I remember questioning how effective those sessions would be at improving teaching and learning. Yes, attendees were exposed to a list of fun tools they might use, but they were not learning how to use those tools in service of strong pedagogical practices. That is the same concern I have now.

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Balance Instruction and Feedback with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. The challenge for teachers is figuring out how to create the time and space necessary to prioritize feedback. The responses always yield the same results.

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Teacher Engagement Part I: Understanging Cognitive Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

There are so many aspects of an architect’s job that serve as important reminders for us as educators about how to approach our design work. When I facilitate blended learning workshops, teachers will make comments like, “This is great, but it seems like a lot of work.” What are their needs and preferences?

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Part 3… STEM Resource Series… Over 70 Stemtastic Sites

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. CAST Science Writer – Discover this amazing UDL tool from the people at CAST. Booking Info – Time to think about your school or conference needs.

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Hyped Up and Empowered: Hyperdocs Bootcamp

EdTechTeam

I didn’t know how to meet ALL of their needs, but I valued their time during PLCs so I had to find a way to make sure my teachers were engaged (really, actually, EMPOWERED). I attended AVID trainings, English Language Learner workshops, UDL conferences, ….you In October, I created my first series of HyperDocs for teachers.

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Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. While I may have gained a little in the process, I think the skill most acquired was how to rewrite a teacher’s edit. Check out my Booking Page.

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April 22 Learning Revolution Mini-Conference: Emergency Remote Teaching & Learning: Survive, Thrive, & Plan for What Comes Next

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

An enormous challenge we face in our education system is how to equitably recognize these differences and develop learning approaches that help all learners achieve. This workshop will introduce you to the 7-step model that we use to get schools teaching and learning effectively online.