Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

At a recent workshop, a teacher posed a compelling question about the effectiveness of small-group versus whole-group instruction. This inquiry always prompts me to reflect: How many educators gather pre-assessment data before crafting their lesson plans?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability. Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In this case, it was determined that even though teachers had time and were expected to be implementing common formative assessments (CFA,s), we didn’t see evidence to support that this was happening. Prompt 1: Create a 3-problem scaffolded formative assessment (easy, moderate, challenging) for this standard: A-SSE.1.a:

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . However, collaborative learning is not about dividing students into groups and assigning tasks. How LMS groups enable student collaboration for better learning outcomes . What are LMS groups? .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles. These platforms can facilitate group discussions, project collaborations, and peer-to-peer learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

2023), TEACHING WRITING IN SMALL GROUPS (March 2021), A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES (2019), and UNDERSTANDING TEXTS AND READERS (2018). Her newest books are THE READING STRATEGIES BOOK 2.0

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Educators want assessments to be instructionally useful and provide data they can use to help students learn, but not all assessments do that. So what do instructionally useful assessments look like? Designing instructionally useful assessments does not have to be difficult.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

According to a recent study, over 60 percent of educators believe traditional assessments fail to fully measure student understanding. With the rise of digital tools, teachers now have innovative ways to assess learning that provide deeper insights and engage students more meaningfully.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Pitch conclusions to the group (on Project Pitch Day). Write another paragraph about what student already knows on the topic and what s/he needs to learn. Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers. These will be approved by the teacher. Use tools similar to those used on Project Pitch Day.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Try dedicated AI teaching platforms like DreamBox Learning , which offers adaptive math and reading programs that use continuous formative assessments to personalize instruction. Tools like Gradescope group similar answers, speeding up the grading process and ensuring consistency. Looking for something more specialized?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he work well in groups? Does s/he try to solve tech problems themselves before asking for teacher help? Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e., writing conventions) in tech projects? Does s/he use the internet safely? Does s/he [whichever Common Core Standard is being pursued by the use of technology.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – PRP Group, a Hawke Media Company, and K20 Connect announced a strategic partnership to provide a comprehensive range of communication solutions aimed attackling challenges faced by educational institutions. Additional services include education strategy, governance, executive coaching, and education marketing.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

For example, most teachers use flexible grouping strategies in the classroom based on the objectives of a lesson. They may provide whole group instruction, work with small groups, and conference with individual students. Whole Group Sessions Connect learners online Build community (e.g.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Over the course of her career, she has appeared in multiple publications for groups such as the Shanghai Institute for International Curriculum Research. She led the design of ELA, social studies, and SEL curricula to support learners of all abilities. She received her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

If youre curious where you fall, try the VARK self-assessment its quick and surprisingly revealing. Sort and Justify : Group concepts, data, or characters into categories and explain the logic behind each choice. Encourage leadership : Let them lead warm-ups, breakout groups, or mini-lessons.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“I wish I could just focus on one group of students at a time.” Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective.

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Classroom Differentiated Instruction Groups Assessment 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

This encourages them to think about the topic the group will be discussing in advance of the conversation and identify some aspect of the topic that interests them. This creates opportunities for the teacher to group students strategically to ensure students are more likely to engage in conversation. .

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Instead of assigning practice and review then collecting massive stacks of student work to grade, pull that work into your teacher-led station, or dedicate class time to self-assessment. If you want to know how accurate their work was, pair or group students strategically and give them an answer key.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments. Blended learning tip: This is ideal for a small group collaborative activity as part of a station rotation or whole group rotation lesson.

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Blended Learning Groups Study Assessment 520

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers can present students with an unfamiliar problem or prompt to pique their interest, ask them to generate questions about a topic, or assess their prior knowledge. Hosting small group video conferencing sessions allows the teacher to engage students in a discussion, modeling session, and guided practice. Google Forms Kahoot!

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Once teachers have data about student ability and/or interests, this can inform the content you select and the small groups that you may create within your class. Some districts have tools for grouping based on academic ability.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Teachers can encourage individuals or collaborative groups to use a 3-2-1 format pictured below to make sense of what they heard during the presentation. I do, We do, Groups Do, You Do: Interactive Modeling Session.

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Classroom Blended Learning Groups Strategy 546

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Decide as a group or individually how many panels (the square boxes that relate a scene) will be allowed. classes This is a fun team activity to assess student knowledge on a topic. Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. Team Challenge Time required: 1.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.”

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As you navigate this evolving educational landscape, it’s essential to critically assess both the advantages and pitfalls of these technological advancements. Studies indicate that students who collaborate in groups often achieve higher academic performance compared to those who study alone.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

To be honest, these groups are not in my traditional wheelhouse, but I saw it as a learning opportunity to branch out and expand my level of knowledge. Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With a few simple inputs—such as your lesson objectives or key topics—these AI platforms can rapidly generate tailored suggestions for activities, assessments, multimedia resources, and reading materials. Can you adjust lessons or assessments on the fly? You can even fine-tune the AI to your needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2021

One of the hallmarks of personalization is the purposeful use of data, which can be used to group, regroup, facilitate targeted instruction, or differentiate. There was also choice in the form of a must-do and may-do that varied for each group. I have done small group instruction for years. Below is the picture I captured.

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Classroom Personalized Learning Data Groups 546

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Requiring students to produce something tangible provides the teacher with informal data about how the group performed and creates urgency around the work. Encourage self-assessment. for a unit or text.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Below is a quick summary of the RTI components: Tier 1 – Teacher provides research-based instruction to the entire class using extensive checks for understanding as a means of formative assessment. Benchmark assessments are provided at routine intervals to collect data for further screening. Behavior screenings are implemented as well.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Teachers are freed from orchestrating a lesson and able to conference with learners about their progress, provide feedback on work in progress, or conduct side-by-side assessments. As students prepare for an assessment, create a board with activities that target key vocabulary, concepts, and skills. Designing Choice Boards.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

In this session, we’ll share where we are now, emotional trauma and learning, how effective distance learning compares to face to face learning, how to take your class online, accessibility and equity, assessment, and project-based learning. She received her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Instead of spending precious class time transferring information live for the whole group in the form of a lecture or mini-lesson, which presents myriad barriers (e.g., Using a digital platform to assess student learning makes it possible to quickly identify what students know or understand and surface that data quickly.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Whole group direct instruction is often used to transfer information. The benefit of these formats is that students have a higher degree of control over the experience as compared to a whole group presentation. The variability among learners demands flexibility in our design and assessment of learning.

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UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 545

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. Group enrollment. Group enrollment. Group enrollment.

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