Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. I’ve taught in person, online, and in blended learning environments. 1 Articulate Clear Learning Goals and Objectives. 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Long gone are the days where the overhead projector reigned supreme in the classroom. In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. Many of the devices even come with excellent software packages that can be used to increase student engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

From my experience, here are just some of the challenges that teachers and students experience when make-up classes are needed: Rescheduling classes – teachers must organize a common schedule in which all students affected by class cancellations can be gathered to attend the make-up classes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

Back to the Classroom with Pear Deck by Stacey Roshan. Leading the Shift to Blended Learning by Dr. Caitlin Tucker. 8 Ways to Engage Every Learner — This is mine! Pear Deck 101 – how to get started using formative assessments, polls, and interactives to achieve 100% student engagement.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 22, 2018

“How do you keep students engaged and on task?” ” I am frequently asked this question when I train teachers on blended learning models. The concern implied in this question is that if I am not working directly with students that they will immediately be off task or disruptive.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. This flexible approach helps to ensure that all students get what they need to be successful.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. She left the classroom to support K-12 teachers nationally by creating professional development. I had so many people ask for the video.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

With Google's G Suite already deeply integrated into the classroom for educators , Valver and his colleagues realized they could use the digital classroom tool to help educators become education technology experts. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. “We

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

From my experience, here are just some of the challenges that teachers and students experience when make-up classes are needed: Rescheduling classes – teachers must organize a common schedule in which all students affected by class cancellations can be gathered to attend the make-up classes.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Two main factors can have a significant impact on a teacher’s emotional engagement at work: The quality of their relationships with students Student behaviors and classroom management. The Quality of a Teacher’s Relationship with Students. This helped them develop meaningful relationships with students.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. The instruction is differentiated based on pre-assessment or diagnostic data.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

In education, a lesson makes or breaks a learner’s experience in a classroom. I remember many nights and weekends that I spent countless hours developing a variety of activities that would keep my students engaged while also following the scope and sequence of the curriculum based on the standards that needed to be addressed.

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Linways Technologies

JUNE 30, 2021

Blended Learning is an approach to learning that combines face-to-face and online learning experiences. Blended learning can be implemented in many unique ways. But at the implementation level, we can come across a lot of setbacks while we try to implement blended learning. Flexible Learning.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 3, 2012

The students should be stakeholders in their education and have accountability, responsibility, and be actively engaged in and out of the classroom. I''m a proponent of critical thinking, cooperative learning, metacognition, blended learning, flipped learning. I''m a proponent of learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode you'll learn about a whole school that moved to personalized mastery-based learning and then you'll meet three teachers from around the US who are implementing this in their classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

Do you have students at many grade levels in your classroom? Do you spend lots of time looking for fun, engaging activities to teach your students? I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. Quests are adaptive to the individual student. What is a Quest?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 29, 2021

It has provided a unique opportunity to reassess how we deliver teaching and learning in the 21st Century. It has also highlighted the need to take alternative methods, such as online teaching and blended learning, more seriously when catering to a broader range of students. The new age of personalized online learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Yet, teachers have a lot of concerns about using media in the classroom. What if kids don’t watch the video?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Dr. Catlin Tucker , a blended learning coach and teacher of 16 years, shares her expertise about tackling the different aspects of blended teaching including engagement, group work, and assessment in a virtual classroom or hybrid setting. CATLIN: It is so hard.

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Education Elements

JUNE 7, 2017

Have you ever stopped and looked around your school, your classroom, and asked yourself: “How did this all happen? In year one of being a personalized learning school, I have had many reflective moments like this at Trailside Middle School. Teachers have assumed the role of facilitator and students are owners of their learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 29, 2020

This post will share how teachers can quickly digitize handouts, check-ins, worksheets, quizzes, lab reports, and paper of all kinds that support classroom activities. TeacherMade converts classroom paperwork into interactive online activities. Then, you can easily connect them to Google Classroom. TeacherMade can help.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure! Stay tuned at the show's end to see how you can bring these three awesome inquiry-based science lessons to your classroom.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Some organizations prefer to do a needs assessment, or set goals together with all the teachers. Do you want to offer blended learning classes? Students won’t find it appealing if the platform looks like a work-in-progress all the time. It would be like walking into an unfinished classroom. Make it fun!

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Standards-aligned: These choice boards are designed to meet specific educational standards and learning objectives. They ensure students engage with content that aligns with the subject area and grade-level standards. Review and practice: These boards reinforce previously learned vocabulary, concepts, and skills.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Blended learning means the amalgamation of traditional classroom teaching using printed and paperback books with online eBooks. This form of learning has been propagated mainly post-pandemic as it helped students and readers make the most of personalized and engaging learning experiences.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

What are the best-flipped learning apps for K-12 grades in flipped classrooms? The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. Khan Academy. Open Culture for K-12 Grades.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2015

Note: For educators interested in incorporating online discussions into their curriculum, my first book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 provides resources and strategies to support this shift. Weaving Online Discussions Into the Classroom. Weaving Online Discussions Into the Classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

.” The partnership introduces several key offerings: AI Slide Assistant and AI Assessment Assistant : Customizable tools designed to align with the specific preferences and requirements of school districts, facilitating the creation of personalized slide decks and assessments. SOURCE Lincoln Learning Solutions

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

One of the most exciting and well-attended sessions covered the new IMS Caliper analytics standard, which can capture and share data on student activities in learning apps and software—thus giving teachers and developers a way to measure and glean insights on how students engage with digital tools. Why is that important?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Going digital offers students other benefits, including: Portability— Numerous courses or books can be stored on a single device. Stress-free self assessments— Students can easily track their own progress on the go. Instructors of online and blended learning programs also reap the benefits.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Students also needed support when it came to the end of year state assessments. “We We knew we needed to do something to support all students,” says Perez, “especially English learners and students with disabilities.” Students aren’t just told, ‘Work on your math program for the next 30 minutes.’”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2017

BPS Assessment Academy. We invited a team of 35 teachers from seven schools to design summer workshops focused on innovating formative assessment practices. Our challenge was to personalize learning for ourselves so that we could personalize learning for our students. Student Self-Assessment and Metacognition.

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