Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2018

In my book, Blended Learning in Action , I included a chapter on the Whole Group Rotation, which is a modern spin on the Lab Rotation. There are several benefits to using the Whole Group Rotation. Create time and space to work with individual students or small groups of students who need additional support, instruction, or scaffolding.

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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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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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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Founded at Brookline High near Boston in 2009, the group now works with roughly 1,000 students from 14 nearby districts beginning in the summer after seventh grade to help them complete advanced math classes like calculus before they finish high school. When you see that, you need to throw certain student groups the life jacket,” she added.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 28, 2019

Quick Take: Overview of educational assessment tools focusing on Summative assessment and Formative assessment. A comparison of summative assessment and formative assessment. The main components of being an educator are preparation, teaching, and assessment. How to explain summative assessment.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

For the assessment mavens at Educational Testing Service ( ETS ), these evolving capabilities present both a challenge and an opportunity, says the organization’s Markku “Mark” Häkkinen. His research focuses on advancing the accessibility of computer-based assessments—for all learners—through a standards-based approach.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

a market leader providing data warehousing, analytics, assessment and multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) solutions for K-12 schools. Proximity Learning teachers can now access LinkIt!’s platform offers assessment management, data analytics and intervention support to drive student performance. Tools like LinkIt!

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

But after only a few minutes of conversation, it’s abundantly clear that Kyra Donovan and Dr. Julie Miles share a passion for learning and a strong conviction that assessment is essential to creating the best educational outcomes for students of all abilities. Classroom Solutions - Assessment. Connected Teaching and Learning.

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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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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

He also explores how technology can aid in more accurate, unbiased, and motivational assessment methods. Technology can offer benefits in assessment by providing support for generating questions and allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge in various ways. It can help reduce the limitations of traditional assessments. ➔To

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, launched 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5. About 95 Percent Group Founded in 2005, 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to help educators identify and address the needs of all readers.

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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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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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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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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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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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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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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

Implement group projects that require students to work together outside of class time. Online Clubs and Interest Groups. From book clubs to coding groups, these extracurricular activities provide informal spaces for students to connect over common passions. Encourage the formation of student-led clubs based on shared interests.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Over the course of her career, she has appeared in multiple publications for groups such as the Shanghai Institute for International Curriculum Research. She led the design of ELA, social studies, and SEL curricula to support learners of all abilities. She received her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 17, 2017

Some point to the essential reductionism of the examination process , questioning the validity of the way that student learning is assessed. Others express concerns that traditional forms of assessment are measuring forms of intelligence and/or competencies that are no longer relevant. DigiExam: the future of assessment?

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Cloud storage solutions enable you to access your study materials from anywhere, making it easier to study on the go. This approach aligns with standards-based grading, where students are assessed based on their understanding of clearly defined learning targets. while those who did not use a study group scored 79.2% ± 9.5.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In some of the statistics about online acceessibility , we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. Today, we dig into a university that is making progress on accessibility and compliance.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs. ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. Participating in a whole group, teacher-led discussions can also be intimidating for ELs.

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MiddleWeb

OCTOBER 21, 2021

After making a strong case for small group instruction during the writing process, Jennifer Serravallo shares how to implement and develop six types. Teacher Jennifer Wirtz loves the access to videos of groups in action and the printables for students. Highly recommended.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. Step 2: Create small groups of four students. You may want to group them to ensure you have a nice mix of personalities and abilities working together.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Bloomington, MN (August 17, 2022) – Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is pleased to introduce a powerful new connection between its industry-leading Star Assessments and Nearpod platforms to accelerate learning in the 2022–2023 school year.

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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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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.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 6, 2022

Technology and assessments seem like natural partners—after all, the goal of assessments is to collect data on student progress. During the edLeader Panel, “ Formative and Summative Assessment: Springboards for Achievement,” the presenters discussed the lessons they learned searching for and implementing a new assessment platform.

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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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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Welcome to a series of posts dedicated to 21st skills and assessment. It seems educators and industry are all talking about the importance of student collaboration, but how are we facilitating and assessing this skill. Collaboration: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education. Schools have loved it!

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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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