A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning. Below you will see the specific tools I provided during each session. Some aren't new, but others might be.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

In lieu of several such factual findings, educators have begun implementing a novel methodology, such as using blended learning software , that has transformed the rather archaic and mundane ‘classroom teaching’ into a revolutionary educational experience; enter the world of Blended learning. An Absolute Win-Win.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late. But, what is blended learning? This video offers a good introduction to blended learning if you've never heard the term before. What is blended learning?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

My work focuses on supporting leaders, coaches, and teachers in transitioning from traditional teaching practices to blended learning. Blended learning is the combination of active, engaged learning online and offline. Teacher-centered instruction vs. Student-centered blended learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. Assess student technology use organically. INTASC 1, 8.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In this second post of this series I will provide thoughts and free resources to help you make Blended and eLearning with of course face to face a PBL possibility. I hope you found the first article of this series helpful and if you missed it… take a look. Leveraging Your LMS & Tech Tools: PBL and Blended Learning (Part 2).

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 28, 2020

In this series I would like to take the time to share some eLearning and Blended Learning ideas and pose some questions as schools have finished another school session and begin to look at the next year. Read the article or watch the webinar. Read the article or watch the webinar (future).

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Note that Screencastify has been one of my favorite formative assessment tools since 2018 when I wrote 10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment. Inside the Screencastify platform, you can now add quick questions to assess for understanding when hosted on the Screencastify platform. Multiple Methods of Sharing.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Today, most teachers opt for a flavor of blended learning: using both multimedia and text to create a more engaging educational experience. For a more expansive offering, teachers can use ChatGPT to create more comprehensive assessments that delve into not just the lessons they’re teaching but the chosen field of academia itself.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. How to Leverage Technology to Teach and Assess Writing. Assess student technology use organically.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Tips and Tricks I've Learned from Experience From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Online and face-to-face spaces blend to create a today’s classroom. For purposes of this article, we’ll call these “the bricks.” In flipped learning, students watch videos at home.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools. INTASC 1, 8.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

These days many schools tout blended learning programs when marketing their school to potential students. Blended learning can combine the flexibility of online instruction with the benefits of in-person teaching. The Good The best blended learning programs seem to have some common threads.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Let’s Review the Characteristics of Effective Feedback In an article for ASCD, Grant Wiggins identifies key elements that make feedback particularly effective in enhancing student learning. These qualities include: Goal-Oriented or Goal-Referenced: High-quality feedback is closely aligned with clear learning objectives and goals.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

No matter the situation, lessons learned have to be acted upon in order to provide a valuable learning experience to all kids regardless of demographics. High agency strategies such as voice, choice, path, pace, and place typically in the form of pedagogically-sound blended learning lead to high engagement levels.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Our instructor Shawn McCusker’s most recent article has been published on the Otus blog. In it he discusses the challenges we face and the opportunities available to us If you would like to read it in its entirety you can find it here: The Modern Challenges of Formative Assessment. Check out the full article!

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Blended Learning Classroom Introduction The blended classroom is designed to meet the individual needs of student by allowing teachers to personalize instruction. Blended learning combines face-to-face and online instruction. blended learning flipped classroom' Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2017

When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. Although it may seem easier to dive right in, schools cannot go technology-first into a blended learning model. A blended learning model must consider these factors.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

NYU, MIT, and Yale are just a few universities that currently offer blended teaching to their students. One of the challenges associated with it is assessing and grading numerous students’ works. To tackle this problem and organize blended learning effectively, educators should arm themselves with reliable technologies.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

Through Learning Management Systems (LMS) many educators are moving to put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day. This Blended Learning approach is both beneficial but its definition can be tough to nail down. Private assessment and gradebook 2.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In this article, I will explore five strategies to utilize co-teachers in a station rotation model to enhance the co-teaching experience and ensure that all students, including those with IEPs, receive the support they need. The instruction is differentiated based on pre-assessment or diagnostic data.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. We cannot prepare students for this reality if we do not help them develop the skills needed to drive their own learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 17, 2018

The bottom line here is that feedback matters in the context of learning. It should also be noted how it differs from assessment. Feedback justifies a grade, establishes criteria for improvement, provides motivation for the next assessment, reinforces good work, and serves as a catalyst for reflection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

There are countless strategies and resources at your fingertips, but this article will spotlight the importance of digital teacher support for your blended learning environment. Digital resources can save teachers innumerable hours of planning, grading, assigning, and assessing in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. CDW Segment.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

In this series I will provide thoughts and free resources to help you make Blended and eLearning with of course face to face a PBL possibility. I wish to share with you this article I wrote for PBLWorks (BIE/BUCK Institute) of which I am part of the National Faculty. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Read more: From normal to better: Using what we’ve learned to improve education. The unintended consequence of all-day synchronous distance learning may be screen fatigue. In this article from Cult of Pedagogy , Jennifer Gonzales explains how using such tools as Total Physical Response or simulations can activate student learning.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In this article, we take a closer look at five of the most valuable options available to teachers. As an article for Edutopia explains , a good case study should ideally present an open-ended problem, with many possible solutions, or with different potential ‘correct’ answers.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2024

Qualities of Effective Feedback To harness feedback’s full potential to improve student learning, it’s essential to understand what makes it truly effective. Grant Wiggins wrote an article for ASCD that identifies the qualities of high-quality feedback.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2023

An NGSS science standard aligned learning path relating to communications and waves. Propello is hands-on and has many activities and embedded formative assessments inside the materials. Each lesson includes several inquiry based investigations to make the learning hands on and real. This helps show the student's progress.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

Listen to this article: UPDATED Episode 157! Nearpod is an interactive presentation and assessment tool. Insert Learning (Freemium). InsertLearning is a Chrome extension that lets you turn websites into interactive lessons, and it is the perfect companion to your blended learning lesson plans. Click To Tweet.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

If they do not have to spend as much time transferring information to the entire class that might be presented in an article, video, or podcast, it frees the teacher to invest finite time and energy on high-impact instructional strategies. This can help them recognize their strengths and areas for improvement, fostering a growth mindset.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

First, students based on their abilities using district data (NWEA or STAR data) or the built-in pre-assessment. The formative assessment and immediate feedback provide teachers with the data they need to show growth throughout the school year. Practice Activities. Critical Thinking Challenges. Sign up for Your Free eSpark Account.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 25, 2016

Newsela has a growing collection of articles about science, art, health, war and peace, and money written at four different Lexile levels. There is a short quiz paired with each article, so teachers can assess the students’ ability to comprehend, analyze and evaluate what they’ve read. . #5 Newsela.

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