Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

We can indeed cover more ground when we present information in a traditional lecture format, but that doesn’t mean students understand the information. Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggens point out in Understanding by Design that understanding is not simply acquiring information or facts. They can find a podcast (e.g.,

UDL 545

UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 545

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It’s important to communicate with students, parents, and specialists to gather detailed information about their needs. 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.

Technology 431

Technology Assistive Technology Collaborative Learning Software 431

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases. Another way technology can be used to transform teaching and learning is by enhancing engagement and motivation.

Technology 535

Technology Learning Assessment Data 535

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

A daily review helps students to master concepts and skills by shifting that information or those skills from controlled processing to automatic processing. By covering less, teachers are freed to spend more time supporting students in understanding, practicing, and contextualizing new information. Collaborative Practice.

Classroom 546

Classroom Blended Learning Groups Strategy 546

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There is the ability to access information, and there are privacy concerns,” says Teddy… With K–12 schools’ heavy reliance on the internet for today’s teaching and learning practices, it’s the job of IT administrators to keep students safe online. The internet is a tool that does everything.

Internet Safety 492

Internet Safety Accessibility Tools Technology 492

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Collaborative exchanges among peers, teachers, authors, and mentors can turn a simple student writing product into a multifaceted and informative artifact. Instant Access Once connected to the Internet, the opportunities to access information and resources are limitless.

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Assessment Social Media Analysis Tools 515

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

Working against tight deadlines, Chris Brown, assistant director of schools for information services, turned to CDW to quickly install Wi-Fi 6 access points that could support an extra 20,000-plus devices to enable 21st century learning. RELATED: Network upgrades provide students with an all-access pass to learning.

Technology 417

Technology Accessibility Learning 417

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Requiring students to produce something tangible provides the teacher with informal data about how the group performed and creates urgency around the work. Remember that students cannot see your screen when they go into breakout rooms, so post instructions and directions online where students can access them. The Google Suite.

Student Engagement 545

Student Engagement Learning Blended Learning Google 545

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Housed in the dining room for ease of access by all, the copper and cream books with gold trim were a staple resource for my brothers and me when we had to do any research for school work. Virtually any student today can access knowledge and information. It’s what they can do with it in a meaningful way that they crave.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. Teachers collect informal data that helps them design effective lessons and differentiate to meet students’ specific needs.

Assessment 481

Assessment Blended Learning Data Strategy 481

EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2024

Cybercriminals are relentless in their efforts to gain access to as many organizations’ critical infrastructure systems or precious, confidential data as possible. This is especially true for the education sector, where school district data is essentially low-hanging fruit that can be sold on the dark web. Here’s how district IT…

Data 445

Data System Accessibility Education 445

EdTech Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

Cybercriminals are becoming relentless in their efforts to gain access to critical school networks that hold confidential student and staff data. According to the K12 Security Information eXchange, over the past six years, there have been 1,619 cyber incidents in K–12 schools in the U.S. How can we reduce these attacks?

Data 487

Data Report Accessibility 487

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

How do they enjoy engaging with information? lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. What might make it hard for a student to process information presented verbally in a lecture or mini-lesson?

Blended Learning 516

Blended Learning UDL Learning Groups 516

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When an IT administrator in K–12 puts a cybersecurity policy in place after an incident, they could be responding to anything from a high-level ransomware attack to an amateur phishing attempt targeting emails for network access.

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Policies How To Education Data 482

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Video puts the student in control of the pace at which they consume and process new information. Students have more control over the way information is presented in a video. Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. They can pause, rewind, and rewatch a video.

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Strategy UDL Blended Learning Video 543

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2022

As I was facilitating a model lesson near the end of the school day with a group of teachers and administrators, a staff member came by the room to inform everyone that the district would be going remote the rest of the week. You can access all these curated on a Pinterest board HERE.

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Schoology Learning LMS Accessibility 518

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They’ve changed into online treasure hubs to help kids access education. The digital library has introduced an approach connecting students to personalized methods to access their courses. As long as you have access to a screen and internet, you can open millions of books and the whole world’s information.

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Libraries Education eBook Digital Citizenship 393

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2024

This way, even if someone manages to crack your password, they’d still require your secondary authentication to gain access to your accounts. If your device is lost or stolen, these measures can help protect your data from unauthorized access. Be mindful of the personal information you share on social media and other platforms.

Digital Citizenship 83

Digital Citizenship Software Social Media Data 83

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. Videos put students in control of the pace they consume and process information. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch video content.

Learning 546

Learning Video Strategy Google 546

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Accessible facilities, ongoing professional development, and family involvement are vital components. It was awesome to watch them access short instructional videos as needed, solve problems on dry-erase desks, and collaborate with each other when needed. Please check out the image below and this website for more information.

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Classroom UDL Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning 479

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The aspect of teaching that is hard to replicate in the online environment is the teachers’ ability to collect informal data by merely listening and observing. Where did you learn this information? This model frees the teacher from spending significant time transferring information at the front of the room.

Assessment 543

Assessment Data Learning Groups 543

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Websites like Khan Academy or Quizlet provide access to lectures, practice tests, and flashcards among other things. Engaging in these communities can help you gain new insights, clarify doubts, and stay updated with the latest information. For instance, if you want to improve the retention of information , try Anakin.

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Study Khan Academy Wiki Digital Citizenship 395

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that information, in the form of content, held a central role in all my classes. The routine was consistent: my peers and I would receive information and then be assigned tasks to showcase our comprehension, occasionally even constructing new knowledge.

Classroom 443

Classroom Personalized Learning Outcomes Assessment 443

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

I share the personal story above as access to artificial intelligence in the form of Siri and Alexa has impacts on the education space. Whereas in the past, knowledge could be readily accessed from encyclopedias and books, this took time. The Internet drastically changed this process by ushering us all into the Information Age.

STEM 529

STEM Knowledge Base Strategy Accessibility 529

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Social engineering: Social engineering utilizes deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that can then be used for fraudulent purposes. Unsecured home networks make it easier for cybercriminals to access emails and passwords. Keep Work Devices Separate from Personal Devices.

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Laptops Company Data Software 497

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2022

Educators have always had access to student data because student data is simply information about students. With the ability to more easily access and visualize student data, educators can more efficiently tailor instruction. The data at their fingertips might show…

Personalized Learning 403

Personalized Learning Education Trends Learning 403

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2024

But in leveling the playing field in terms of providing access to learning resources, they also throw up new concerns from a security perspective. And since educational platforms handle sensitive information like personal details, academic records, and even financial data, there’s a lot at stake here.

Online Learning 396

Online Learning Learning Analysis Data 396

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of information on this topic in the context of K-12 education. In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. learning objectives, directions, links, and resources) so that all parts of the lesson are easily accessible by students both in class and online. ” bit.ly/getyourcopySRM.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Classroom Learning Software 545

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. I agree that repeating the same information the same way for all students, whether in a whole group or a small group dynamic, is not a great use of our time. It helped me learn three important lessons that still inform my work in this space.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Secondary Chromebook Groups 535

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

I overwhelmed and bored my students with way too much information instead of focusing on getting to know them. For more information on grouping strategies, check out this blog. Post separate assignments for each online station, so students can access all of the resources and digital documents they need to complete the assignments.

UDL 521

UDL Blended Learning LMS Online Learning 521

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. Begin with meticulous planning using the information provided in the key focus areas previously covered above. The “haves” have tended to prosper while the “have nots” have suffered.

Learning 546

Learning Digital Divide Blended Learning Professional Learning 546

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 12, 2024

The bottom line is clear: campuses need a user-friendly, comprehensive, and efficient communication system to keep everyone safe and well-informed, especially when it matters most. For example, during a fire drill, information about emergency exits and regrouping points can be instantly shared on network displays.

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System Training Strategy Accessibility 370

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Those newer efforts involve collecting sensitive information on students and employees — data schools are required to safeguard. That means that only the right people have access to the right data at the right time, and there are legal and secure ways that we can do that.”

Data 500

Data How To System Technology 500

Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Sharing news, information, and files with parents have become commonplace for schools, keeping everyone in the loop at all times. Emails are still employed today to inform staff and parents. Teachers update the content on the blog and parents receive school-related information and track students’ learning experience.

Examples 441

Examples EdTech LMS Guidelines 441

Neo LMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

Being prepared means access to various resources, including methods and tools to help students build social emotional learning (SEL) skills. For educators just getting started with SEL and looking for more information, I recommend exploring CASEL , the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, and their materials.

Classroom 534

Classroom Game-Based Learning LMS Microsoft 534

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Integrating presentations in teaching is an accessible way to bring technology to the classroom and make the best digital tools available. A slideshow lesson conveys information effectively and supports learning since most of it is done visually. For this reason, presentations should remain simple, focused on images and keywords.

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Tools Classroom Microsoft Digital Citizenship 410