Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2022

To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom. We believe that high quality must also mean accessible and equitable. Are the colors accessible?

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Accessibility Libraries Resources Professional Learning 337

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I invited Rabbi Elchanan Poupko , a middle school teacher, to write a guest blog and share a strategy for pairing and grouping students for after school work. Last week it dawned on me that I can assign homework to be completed in pairs and groups virtually. Growing up, once we left school at the end of the day, it was over.

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Groups Strategy Study Google 317

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Teachers can encourage individuals or collaborative groups to use a 3-2-1 format pictured below to make sense of what they heard during the presentation. I do, We do, Groups Do, You Do: Interactive Modeling Session.

Classroom 546

Classroom Blended Learning Groups Strategy 546

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). These routines shift students from a passive role in receiving learning objectives, academic goals, and assessment scores to generating their own. Engagement.

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Assessment 546

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Requiring students to produce something tangible provides the teacher with informal data about how the group performed and creates urgency around the work. Encourage self-assessment. for a unit or text.

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Student Engagement Learning Blended Learning Google 546

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“I wish I could just focus on one group of students at a time.” Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective.

Classroom 546

Classroom Differentiated Instruction Groups Assessment 546

Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Teachers can present students with an unfamiliar problem or prompt to pique their interest, ask them to generate questions about a topic, or assess their prior knowledge. Google Forms Kahoot!

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Learning Video Strategy Google 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Whole group direct instruction is often used to transfer information. So, if a teacher wants to present information, UDL encourages them to present that information in multiple formats, allowing students to engage with information in a way that feels accessible. All of these adjustments can make the information more accessible.

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UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 546

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

To be honest, these groups are not in my traditional wheelhouse, but I saw it as a learning opportunity to branch out and expand my level of knowledge. Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning.

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EdTech Tools Khan Academy Educreations 539

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Some districts have tools for grouping based on academic ability. Read more: Implementing differentiated instruction: the good and the bad.

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EdTech Tools Khan Academy Microsoft 485

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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Differentiated Instruction Learning Assessment Groups 480

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. Instead, they can spend more time facilitating learning and working directly with small groups of students. Screencastify allows you to insert multiple-choice questions to check for understanding and collective formative assessment.

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Strategy UDL Blended Learning Video 545

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

In this session, we’ll share where we are now, emotional trauma and learning, how effective distance learning compares to face to face learning, how to take your class online, accessibility and equity, assessment, and project-based learning. She received her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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Online Learning Learning Elementary Course 492

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. Spend time working directly with small groups of students. Tips for using the station rotation model in a concurrent classroom: “Rotate” or transition groups of students from activity to activity on a set schedule. Differentiate learning (e.g., ” bit.ly/getyourcopySRM.

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Blended Learning Classroom Learning Software 545

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

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., Using a digital platform to assess student learning makes it possible to quickly identify what students know or understand and surface that data quickly.

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Flipped Classroom Classroom Blended Learning Video 481

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

These are practical and user-friendly LMS features that will help you: Save time and easily access information. By running reports on class attendance or test results, you get instant access to information that would otherwise take hours to collect. LMSs vary in design, features, accessibility, etc. Built-in reports.

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LMS Report Data Assessment 393

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of international educators in Dubai grappling with these challenges. How do teachers ensure that instruction and facilitation of learning are accessible, inclusive, and equitable? This includes higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning.

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UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 505

Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

An LMS allows teachers to create and deliver content that can be easily accessed by students. It also allows you to monitor student engagement and participation, assess student knowledge and track their performance, even outside the four walls of a classroom. One of these many platforms is a Learning Management System (LMS).

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LMS Learning Education Blended Learning 482

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Accessible facilities, ongoing professional development, and family involvement are vital components. Regular assessment, flexibility, and a culture of respect for diversity contribute to successful inclusion, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive.

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Classroom UDL Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning 475

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Instead of collecting homework or practice activities and grading that work for accuracy, teachers can encourage pairs or small groups of students to spend time assessing their work using an answer key or exemplar and rubric. These shifts make it easier to create more accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning environments.

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Classroom Blended Learning Groups Assessment 508

Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

For more than six years, we’ve worked to close the homework gap , ensuring that all students have equitable access to the internet and technology for powerful learning opportunities outside of the classroom, augmenting what is available in school. How can we best assess our technology needs?

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Digital Learning Accessibility Assessment Online Learning 427

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Despite my optimism about the benefits of AI in education, the buzz online is focused on the exciting new AI-powered education tools and not on the transformative impact those tools could have on how we design and facilitate learning experiences to meet the needs of diverse groups of students.

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Blended Learning Comparison Assessment Groups 450

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. When discussing consensus and assessment goals, it’s important to consider who is at the table validating skills.

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Assessment Education Data Outcomes 183

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 6, 2020

1 The Whole Group Welcome. Building a community is crucial, but the whole group welcome is not a particularly effective strategy. Instead of a whole group welcome that can eat up five minutes and only engages a handful of students, two-minute talks are short and give every student a chance to engage in a quick conversation. #2

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Strategy Groups Blended Learning Video 517

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Group Projects: When students work in groups, they need to coordinate efforts, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively on a shared task. Some groups will work more quickly, while others will benefit from having more time. Teachers can use this one-on-one or small group time for a range of tasks.

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Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Groups Strategy 496

Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

It helps them find a balance between frontal lessons and individual study, interaction and reflection, formal evaluation and self-assessment. . Thus, more classroom time can go toward communication, debate, teamwork, and other group activities that support social learning. . They don’t only help educators teach and assess students.

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LMS Classroom Competency Based Learning E-rate 403

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

In the post-COVID pandemic educational setting, assessment offers ways to gain crucial insights into student thinking and learning and the areas requiring support for progress toward learning goals. The first step is to consider the idea of school culture and how it underpins the related concept of assessment culture.

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Assessment Professional Learning System Survey 184

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

With flexible seating, interactive technology, and dedicated group work areas, they create a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. Collaboration: These spaces, with group-friendly furniture layouts and EdTech , serve as hubs for peer-to-peer learning and teamwork, helping students develop essential social and communication skills.

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Flipped Classroom Classroom EdTech Learning 370

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 19, 2024

In addition to being an engaging activity, this strategy was a great way for me to assess my students’ understanding of the academic vocabulary informally. This was critical because they needed to know these terms to access the questions and texts on their end-of-unit assessment. Additional Tips!

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Strategy Guidelines Assessment Examples 395

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.”

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Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 420

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact. By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles.

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Technology Assistive Technology Collaborative Learning Software 360

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern.

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EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2019

They also have the benefit of a supportive peer group and the subject-area expert as they attempt to apply new information. Teachers are concerned about: Sending video content home with students who may not have access to the internet or a device. The flipped classroom was one of the first blended learning models to become popular.

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Flipped Classroom Classroom Schoology Video 420

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? The work teachers do to understand their students’ needs is critical to designing learning experiences that will be inclusive, accessible, and equitable. That way, they can sit alongside individual and small groups of learners supporting them.

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Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Resources 537

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 6, 2021

While it might seem fair and equal if every student is blanketed with the same direct instruction or have access to a device, it should not be assumed that there is an inherent benefit. There is frequent re-grouping based on student progress over the year.

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Blended Learning LMS Data Adaptive Learning 498

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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Online Learning Strategy Education Learning 374

Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

For this to happen, teachers can opt for a mix of game-based learning tools, conducting a quick assessment or social and emotional learning (SE)L check-in, or asking students to create and share what they have learned in a way that meets their interests. Read more: Spring into creativity with these 5 digital tools!

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Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530