Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In this post, I want to explore the principle of representation, which is focused on providing students with access to multiple ways of experiencing or receiving information. That way, students can engage with information in a format that appeals to or is more accessible for them. Click here to access instructions.

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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. I’ll also share ideas and strategies for utilizing those shared spaces to create student-centered learning experiences. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms. The Google Suite. for a unit or text.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. Learn more here. Boomwriter is a free writing app but of course, you can use Google Docs too. Today it is free.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

Is there another technology tool or online resource that you didn’t get a chance to try that you might try next year? If you used a learning management system this year (e.g., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology), what role will it play when you return to your classroom next year? Click here to copy. Clean and Organize Files.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Physical Action. Expression and Communication.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Station Rotation Preparation Tips: Create an overview of the first 2-3 weeks of school in your Google calendar planner or use Catlin Tucker’s template. Design a mix of 4-6 online and offline activities that correlate with what you usually cover in the first few weeks of the school year. Courses on Sale for Back-to-School!

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. Accessibility and SEO.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

2 Virtual Jigsaw Activity with Google Slides. Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. When working with kids remotely, it’s essential to infuse fun into online learning. Teachers can combine online and offline activities, integrate the home environment, and mix various subjects on their boards.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. Below are some tips for teachers and administrators to assist with implementing remote learning. Now, without further ado, here are some remote learning teaching tips.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The challenges of online learning are real, but there are some basic steps teachers and families can take to encourage educational success. Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families. Fortunately, teachers have plenty of options when it comes to online learning tools and parent resources for special education.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

If teachers design a “choose your own adventure” learning experience, students can enjoy some voice and choice in the experience and control the pace at which they process information and complete tasks. Below are two options for creating a choose your own adventure learning experience.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

After conducting an educator survey, Valver and his team found teachers would not only accept but embrace an online professional development platform. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning tools such as Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can help improve student engagement.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. This fall, students will likely be learning, at least in part, online. Google Map Adventures.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In a coaching session last week, it became clear that teachers could use basic templates to help them conceptualize how to take strategies they have used in the past to create lessons that will work in a concurrent classroom (or in an online learning scenario). Create an Interactive Agenda for This Lesson with Google Slides.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

As much as I like the chat and basic polling features in video conferencing platforms, like Zoom and Google Meet, I wanted something more dynamic. Mentimeter is an interactive online presentation software that has a variety of question types to increase engagement during a presentation (in person or online).

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

Online learning has moved to the front stage as 90 percent of high-income countries are using it as the primary means of educational continuity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Department of Education, Richard is a go-to person for exploring the shift we are experiencing in learning today.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

With online learning tools this function becomes not just easier, but more effective. When using online learning tools there are a couple of ways to track students progress. The swiftest and easiest way to set up an online student tracking system is by using a professional LMS (Learning Management System).

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

Do your students feel connected to you, the instructor, the learning material, and their peers? Online learning is mostly asynchronous; it rarely takes place in real time and we rarely have the benefits of making connections and relationship building through nonverbal communication and verbal communication.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Google Jamboard is currently one of my favorite free tools for students to collaborate. Peardeck for Google Slides is a Slides Add-on to make your Google Slides interactive for students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 7, 2020

You will have to sign up for a free account to access and edit the templates. Google Slides, Docs, or Drawings! Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning or The 30 Goals Challenge or take a fully accredited online course for graduate credit ( Online Learning Best Practices , Connected Educators or TESOL Methodologies )! .

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

One part of that was that students and parents often lacked the skills to join Zoom calls and collaborate in shared Google Docs. Districts need to provide access to teachers to professional development that are digestible and not [overly time consuming],” she says. “A Universal access is just not there,” says Ingle. “We

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is ideal if both the teacher and student have access to the planning document during the conference. I have created the template in Google Documents so that it is easy to share a copy with every student. During the Conference.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Today, it’s SplashLearn.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning. Free Distance Learning Resources. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2020

If you are using Google Meet for connecting with students then the links below will help you make this a more accessible and engaging experience. If you like these tips, then you might want to register now for my online accredited graduate course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 5, 2020

One of the best ways to engage students online is through peer collaboration and discussions. Google and Microsoft have several apps and tools, which facilitate meaningful student collaboration and discussion. Below are more free online tools you may have not yet discovered that take student collaboration to a whole new exciting level.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 12, 2021

That’s why I’ve been exploring some online tools to help me give my students the feedback they need, when they need it, in a variety of formats that resonate with them. Read more: How to give feedback to students in the online learning environment. The online feedback can be in written, audio, or video format.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Here are some of the best apps to help your children enhance their learning: Khan Academy — Although Khan Academy itself does not have its own app, you can access apps made to access Khan Academy material. Scratch — Designed by MIT, this online site and app is used to help students learn about programming.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2015

Below are slides, resources, and bookmarks to help you get your students to learn effectively on the virtual learning environments (VLEs) you create for them. This way you can facilitate and guide your students to make positive choices when they interact online. Get your copy of The 30 Goals for Teachers or Learning to Go.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 3, 2020

If you are using Google Meet for connecting with students then the links below will help you make this a more accessible and engaging experience. If you like these tips, then you might want to register now for my online accredited graduate course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. Check out the following forms: Google Forms check-in Distance Learning Check-In Make a Copy Microsoft Forms check-in. My students love these memes. Also, check out the other student check-ins Jen Giffen has collected here.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Since the beginning of the school shutdowns, there have been debates about the effectiveness of online learning. Improvement needed: streamlined messaging, all resources for each student in one place that parents can easily access, tutorials for parents. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Use screencasts to help students and parents navigate your learning management system, complete and turn in digital assignments, or understand how to use a new tool. You can also record a short lesson students can access anytime. This easily posts to Google Classroom. You can also share a link or download the recording.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going.

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Linways Technologies

MARCH 19, 2020

How Linways AMS can be used to conduct online classes amidst the imminent CoViD19 crisis. Online learning has been a buzzword among the academic community. Schools, colleges and universities are temporarily closing to avoid the spread of Covid19, and promoting online learning. and online exams can be conducted.

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