Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

We must collect formative assessment data in each lesson to understand our students’ progress and respond to their needs. Formative assessment is a process of gathering information about students’ understanding and their progress toward firm standards-aligned learning goals. Check for understanding.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Why do we sideline students when it comes to assessment? Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As a result, I’ve come up with fun ways to support learning while students power through the last few days of school. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Assessment of student work is a crucial aspect of learning. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. It helps students recognize important lesson goals and teachers gauge understanding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning. Highlights Gamification enhances learning by incorporating game elements into education.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 11, 2024

This inquiry always prompts me to reflect: How many educators gather pre-assessment data before crafting their lesson plans? Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

Collaborative Learning : Sharing and discussing quick writes with peers enhances understanding and communication skills. Choice Empowers Students : By providing students with options for how they want to express their ideasbe it through writing, drawing, or using multimediateachers can cater to diverse learning styles.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 24, 2022

Were you consistently empowered to think critically and apply what you had learned in authentic ways to solve real-world problems? Now think about the conditions where students today learn and live. There is no better way to teach this life-long lesson than getting kids into the learning pit for productive struggle.

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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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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When choosing methods and tools to use, it is also important to create opportunities for students to develop social emotional learning (SEL) skills, as they are essential for personal and professional growth. What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning? Read more: 10 DOs and DON’Ts in Project-Based Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2025

42:11] Parenting, Screentime, and Cell Phone Bans in Schools with Jordan Shapiro [53:00] Innovate Like a Turtle: Learn a sustainable strategy to stay innovative without feeling overwhelmed. One show, many perspectives, lots of learning! Other news shows will be posted here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By engaging students in selecting personalized tools, you empower them to take charge of their learning journey. Understand Individual Needs Understanding the unique needs of each student with special needs is the first step in effectively using technology to support their learning.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Education has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and one of the most significant developments is the concept of "anywhere learning." This innovative approach to personalized education leverages technology to give students the flexibility and freedom to learn at their own pace, in their own space.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Highlights Engaging Topic: Student presentations warm up students and foster excitement for learning. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

/PRNewswire/ — IXL , the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of Education has approved the IXL Diagnostic as an alternative assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Student discourse, the interaction and exchange of ideas among students, is a vital component of learning. Through classroom discussions, students learn to express themselves effectively orally and in writing. The science of learning: Organization, motivation, and engagement. National Academies Press.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

While AI itself isnt inherently problematic, its use in cheating can hinder students’ learning and development. As educators, it is important to understand the underlying causes of this behavior and develop assessments that encourage academic integrity. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

But will it kill learning? ” We all acknowledge that there is learning “on paper” and learning that actually happens between the ears. We all know that we want authentic learning to occur. I have to really know it, like to be able to use it without a computer nearby, so I just have to learn that.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

I started the day with Eric Curts and “ Beyond the Slideshow: Unleashing Student Creativity with Google Slides” I learned so many things from him today as I started my ISTE Live attendance. . I knew about Read/Write Toolbar for providing feedback but learned about four other ways to provide audio feedback on slides.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Learning is a deeply personal journey and tailoring it to individual needs and preferences is essential for fostering meaningful and effective education. Personalized learning increases engagement and helps learners develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. What do they want to learn more about?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

So many important lessons were learned during the pandemic that can be used to not only improve our practice but also to pave the way for a brighter future. One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Like all my implementations where the work is job-embedded and ongoing, learning walks are a core component. The three-hour sessions were tailored by grade level and developed based on suggestions for growth based on the learning walks that were conducted. Feedback is a critical catalyst for professional learning and growth.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Tools and Resources : Each grade level includes specific resources and projects to enhance learning. Engaging Projects : Creative projects encourage students to apply what they’ve learned about online safety and etiquette. Digital Footprint : Students learn about the importance of managing their online presence and reputation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. The Future of High School Education: Navigating the Shift to Personalized Learning High school – a time of excitement, curiosity, exploration and growth. Educational trends have been changing towards personalized learning approaches.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Her comprehension assessment and teaching resources, COMPLETE COMPREHENSION: FICTION and COMPLETE COMPREHENSION: NONFICTION, help teachers make sense of comprehension, especially in whole chapter books and book-length nonfiction texts. They were released in Spring 2019 and are available through Heinemann (Learn more: hein.pub/cc ).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How can teachers weave social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the fabric of their lessons?

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UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 458

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Write a paragraph of at least five lines on why this topic is important to learn. Write another paragraph about what student already knows on the topic and what s/he needs to learn. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Create a list of five research questions to guide inquiry including where to find the answers.

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Hapara

APRIL 8, 2025

One way they are transforming learning is through Hpara classroom management tools. A commitment to digital learning Each Tmaki learners family acquires a Chromebook to help them strive for success in school. To support their digital learning mission, the school operates a lease-to-own system for Chromebooks. Are you all right?

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