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Removing Barriers with UDL and Blended Learning

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. Listenwise), an online article, or a video on biodiversity. This is not unusual. They can find a podcast (e.g.,

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Book Club Guide Available for UDL and Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A friend recently asked me, “How do you continue your own learning?” ” I dedicate time every morning to my professional growth by reading an article or chapter in a book. A book club may present a more manageable, self-paced approach to professional learning. ” I responded, “I read a lot.”

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

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 Benefit #1: Student Agency.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

. “If we want to create equal opportunities for all learners to suceed, we have to ditch out one-size-fits-all practices and provide flexible pathways for students to learn.” Students are different from each other in terms of how they learn.

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Is Your Classroom a Psychologically Safe Space?

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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Why Don’t We Trust Students?

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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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

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. Data Analysis and Interpretation: A third group may be working on analyzing data from previous experiments.

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The Equity Advantage of Small Groups

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We can read an article, watch a video, listen to a podcast, view an infographic, or interact with a website to learn. Skillset Shift To achieve this shift from whole group to small group, teachers need flexible instructional models that position students at the center of the learning experience.

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10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

PBL “aligns well with the goals of preparing students for deeper learning, higher-level thinking skills, and intra/interpersonal skills.”. If you want to dig more into the research, the Edutopia article Project-Based Learning Research Review gives a fantastic insight into projects worth sharing.

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How to Maximize the 4 C’s in Your Classroom

EdTechTeam

MARCH 5, 2021

Evidence of the need for these 4 C’s is embedded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). To create truly student centered, personalized learning opportunities, teachers must design lessons with intention. I like that you read an article then take notes and talk about it to other people. The Template. What kids say: .

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Would You Rather: Acquiring Information

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2024

. “Would You Rather” Options for Acquiring Information Below are examples of “would you rather” options designed to remove barriers and help students acquire information more effectively.

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Back to School with Choice Boards – SULS0121

Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Listen to this article. . Perhaps you’ve not heard them called choice boards, but learning menus. Find ideas and examples in this episode.

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How to Create Meaningful and Accurate Formative Assessments with EduProtocols

EdTechTeam

MARCH 24, 2021

This often ends up looking like “choices” in learning, thereby creating buy-in as well. Input: Students don’t need to read articles or passages as a sole means of input. The article linked previously demonstrates the power of the single point rubric and the impact on student learning. can all serve as the input.

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Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Cast Science Writer – This amazing UDL tool from the people at CAST scaffolds the process of supporting students in writing lab and class reports. Explore these articles that I found through extensive research while reflecting on differentiated instruction in the classroom. I enjoy learning from all of you.

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

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