Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

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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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The playlist, or individual rotation model, is a blended learning model that strives to give students more control over the pace and path of their learning. When I facilitate workshops on this model, I describe it as a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a specific learning goal or objective.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

These represent new methodologies for some, while others are now applying what they had already been doing to the current situation in the form of blended learning. Blended learning is where students use tech to have control over path, place, and pace. This could consist simply of 3 scaffolded questions.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I discovered that Google Calendar could replace my traditional paper planner and serve as my digital planner, providing a clear visual outline of my week, month, or even year. I was inspired to transform my Google Calendar into a digital planner after completing the Google Certification training. That was problematic.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Schools have taken big steps towards using online resources and tools, but we can expect online learning to have a more important role in students’ education due to the pandemic. Variations of blended learning were applied in classes before. Read more: 4 Models of blended learning to implement in the classroom.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 17, 2020

Alice Keeler and Vicki Davis demo both sides of Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As so many of us schools are having to move quickly to Google Classroom, Alice Keeler sat down with me recently to do what we’re calling a “duo demo.”

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Map out activities in alignment with priority standards Establish learning targets Determine how much time students will have to complete the tasks Consider developing scaffolded formative assessments for students to complete after a series of asynchronous activities as a form of closure and to check for understanding.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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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. Once the video is complete, I can export it to Screencastify, download the video, or put it on Youtube or even my Google Drive in Google Classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). Leverage an adaptive learning tool if your school or district has purchased a license. Here you can find a listing or some great options. My favorites at bit.ly

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

One of the most important outcomes of this pilot was that the students liked being in charge of their own learning, even if, as 8 th grade students, they were not totally ready for it. This epiphany brought me to the blended learning movement. Transforming my classroom into a blended learning environment.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? I’ll also share ideas and strategies for utilizing those shared spaces to create student-centered learning experiences. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms. Encourage self-assessment. The Google Suite.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Screencastify allows you to insert multiple-choice questions to check for understanding and collective formative assessment. The collection of thinking routines created by Project Zero are an excellent way to encourage students to reflect on their learning in an intentional way.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides. Date: May 29, 2018.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In my most recent book, Balance with Blended Learning , I have a chapter dedicated to providing real-time feedback as students work. I encourage teachers to use blended learning models to create time and space in the classroom to give feedback on their students’ work as they work. 3 Audio Comments with Kaizena.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we’ve updated it for 2021! In this show, Tom shows us how teachers are using Google Jamboard, why it is so popular, and how you can use it to teach. Google Jamboard 2021 – Hot Tips with Tom Mullaney. Let’s Jam!

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. First, I want to encourage every teacher using a blended learning model to clearly explain WHY they are using this model to students and their families.

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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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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2020

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, and student work. A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning or self-paced activities. Thus, the options are Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets.

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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. 5 Steps to Build a Technology Professional Development Framework.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience. to generate a 5-25 question multiple-choice pre-assessment. to generate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

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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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2017

Today Weston Kieschnick @wes_kieschnick helps us how to go bold school with blended learning. Old school plus blended learning = bold school. In today’s show, Weston Kieschnick talks about blended learning and old school teaching: The old school wisdom we should hold onto. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to learn this fall, we need to consider some teaching best practices. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Whether they do or don’t, to get the most out of listening you can use this Podcast PD Template Hyperdoc.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Sixteen types of games, Google Classroom and LMS compatibility and auto-grading From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This week, I began using Educaplay to make fun classroom learning games for my students. This week, I put my word bank in the description in my Google Classroom assignment.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

When I facilitate training sessions or coach teachers, I encourage them to shift feedback and assessment into the classroom where student progress can be an ongoing conversation. 1 Grade Individual Skills & Enter Those Assessment Scores Separately. How is one teacher supposed to grade all of the work that 150+ students complete?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 20, 2017

5 Tips for incorporating blended learning into your classroom. Blended learning is the use of technology and face-to-face instruction in a seamless, blended way that nonetheless introduces both students and teachers to the benefits of technology in the classroom without the shock of going “full online.”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use technology to drive authentic writing activities and project-based learning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I realize many teachers are familiar with this review game, but I use it to collect quick formative assessment data. For my circles unit, I made a Google lockbox and embedded it into my learning management system, Schoology. I have also used many Desmos created activities, like Transformation Golf , for rigid transformations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2017

Blended learning occurs when an education program combines Internet-based media with traditional classroom methods. But blended learning is more than simply replacing lectures and books with web-based technology. These should be in place before unpacking a blended learning program. Infrastructure.

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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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Blended Learning Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki 184

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 17, 2017

In January I wrote a blog post titled “ New Year’s Resolution: I’m Moving ALL Assessment into the Classroom.” As my students wrote, I jumped into their Google Documents in suggesting mode and made edits. ” I’m here to update everyone. It’s been amazing! It’s not that my students aren’t writing.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2020

I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. Eamil we and we can talk about a powerful interactive online workshop for educators that models blended learning best practices. Resources to Support the Gold Standards in the Blended Learning Environment.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, student work, and SEL check-ins using Google or Canvas forms.

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