Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

I like to compare the teacher’s work designing learning experiences to the work of an architect. In my new book with Dr. Katie Novak, UDL and Blended Learning , I share a story about working with an architect to design a new home after my family lost our house in the Tubbs Fire in 2017. 1 Get To Know Your Students.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. 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.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Learning is a dynamic process that requires active engagement. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. The Subject: Students and Their Learning. How am I learning?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

So many important lessons were learned during the pandemic that can be used to not only improve our practice but also to pave the way for a brighter future. One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2022

They make the world accessible to a variety of people and they make everyday life easier for everyone. In education, students should have access to learning that meets their needs and makes their lives easier in the same way. The Universal Design for Learning framework supports learning for all students.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year has definitely been one full of changes and a time when we’ve had to become more flexible in our instruction to adapt to changing learning environments and conditions. Getting started with learning about Artificial Intelligence. Read more: How to get started with hybrid teaching. AI World School.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2021

I can empathize with their frustration, but I attribute these behaviors to underdeveloped self-regulation skills, especially in online and blended learning environments. However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information.

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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. Initial Observation and Debrief.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2022

An email was also sent informing all educators to plan for an asynchronous day of learning on Thursday and synchronous on Friday. In this case, the result has been an abrupt shift to remote learning. In this scenario, a decision to move to hybrid learning has been made. You can access all these curated on a Pinterest board HERE.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

At the start of a new school year, especially with some unknowns when it comes to whether we will be full in-person or shifting between learning environments, having various tools available as educators is necessary. 7 Tools for creating more interactive learning spaces. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When choosing methods and tools to use, it is also important to create opportunities for students to develop social emotional learning (SEL) skills, as they are essential for personal and professional growth. Which tools assist us by providing access to real-time feedback? What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning?

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. More and more teachers are experimenting with ways to integrate mobile learning into their lesson plans. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. .

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Teachers Find their Role as Designer of Learning Experiences Cognitively Engaging. In my research on teacher engagement in blended learning environments, the most significant factor impacting cognitive engagement was a teacher’s work as a designer of learning experiences. Teachers as Architects of Learning Experiences.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How can teachers weave social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the fabric of their lessons?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

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. Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. Blended learning can help!

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

I’ve taught in person, online, and in blended learning environments. Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. 1 Articulate Clear Learning Goals and Objectives. Learning isn’t like lining up for a race.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

A thriving culture views technology as a seamless component that can enhance learning in a multitude of ways. This is only a glimpse of how digital learning can complement current school practices while also demonstrating the value of learning to students. Otherwise, isolated instances of success will be the only outcome.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Finding ways to boost student engagement is important, and what I have found is that by using tools like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), we can immerse students in unique and personalized learning experiences. Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. 4 Virtual Reality tools for the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. It is based on the idea that no one-size-fits-all.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment. Blended Learning: Combat The Challenges of the Whole Group Lesson.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

In a Quest Academy class, sixth to ninth grade students might choose between watching a video on a school-provided Chromebook, listening to a podcast or reading an article to learn about a new concept. For group project work, they can access a teacher-provided playlist that integrates viewing selections.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

With free financial literacy courses for high school and middle school, social-emotional learning, and digital literacy classes, today we highlight six ways you can help students learn real-world skills. Listen to 6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills. 6 Ways to Help Students Learn Real-World Skills: Transcript.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. There is not one best or right way to personalize.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Felinne Hermans : Discover the Hedy programming language, a free tool accessible in 50 languages. Learn more at www.coolcatteacher.com/e847 Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers : Learn seven key strategies for introducing coding in early childhood. Full episode at www.coolcatteacher.com/e871 Episode Highlights 1.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As a teacher, you know the challenge of juggling a room full of students, each learning at their own pace and in their own way. That’s where AI in the classroom steps in—transforming both the way you teach and how your students learn—making personalized learning experiences possible on the spot. The tough part? The best part?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

All these resources are freely accessible from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. And the best part? Research Quest sponsored this blog post.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 23, 2024

It aligns seamlessly with dynamic project-based learning and captivates students through engaging classroom projects. With the ISTE Seal of Alignment, this program is approved by many districts as a flexible, personalized way for teachers to learn and grow. Encouraging a culture where students learn from failures. and Improving.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 18, 2024

Those possibilities became a reality for Nakia and her classmates when Chilhowee became a Verizon Innovative Learning School in 2017. Impact #1: Transformative impact on the school community The leaders agreed that the impact of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools on their school communities has been immense.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. Whether you’re gearing up for back to school or tweaking your classroom throughout the year, read on to discover how to create the perfect active learning. What Makes an Active Learning Space?

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