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. The more formative assessment data a teacher collects, the more effective they’ll be in differentiating learning experiences to meet a diverse group of students’ needs.

Assessment 543

Assessment Data Learning Groups 543

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

Similarly, teachers hosting video conferencing sessions will want to consider whether whole group, small group, or individual sessions make the most sense given the purpose of that session. Build time into your video conferencing sessions to allow students to mute their mics and put pen to paper.

Video 546

Video Differentiated Instruction Groups Conference 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

However, video conferencing platforms, like Google Meet and Zoom, are making it possible for teachers to connect with learners in real-time. Just like real-time discussions that can fall flat or be dominated by a handful of voices, synchronous online discussions using video conferencing software presents unique challenges for teachers.

Student Engagement 546

Student Engagement Video Strategy Assessment 546

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Assessment of student work is a crucial aspect of learning. It helps students recognize important lesson goals and teachers gauge understanding. While multiple choice, short answer, and essays are still proven methods, there are many alternatives teachers can use for their particular student group.

Assessment 397

Assessment Resources Educreations Common Core 397

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Warm-ups This video is from a series I taught for school districts. This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarized by NoteGPT Highlights Engaging with technology enhances student learning and excitement.

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Video BYOD Gamification Digital Citizenship 397

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom This video is from a series I taught for school districts. Online Quizzes: Provide fun and quick assessments. summarized by NoteGPT This video is from a series I taught for school districts. Highlights Annotation Tools: Essential for digital note-taking.

Video 397

Video Tools Digital Citizenship Classroom 397

Neo LMS

JULY 8, 2021

It goes without saying that blended classrooms also use instructional videos a lot. As such, instructional videos do more than simply convey information, they are useful teaching tools that replace traditional lectures. On the flip side, teachers often don’t have the expertise to create these videos.

Video 453

Video LMS Software Flipped Classroom 453

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.

Assessment 373

Assessment UDL Blended Learning Data 373

Neo LMS

AUGUST 24, 2021

We rarely used multiple-choice assessments, but we had agreed that it was the only way to streamline the process for hundreds of students in grades 4-12 to utilize the wide array of tools in this space. Assessing with multiple choices instead of multiple-choice. Video assessments. Except for this time. Music lyrics.

Assessment 374

Assessment Study Tools Video 374

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. Start by using digital tools like video conferencing platforms, which allow students to connect and interact in real-time.

Technology 430

Technology Assistive Technology Collaborative Learning Software 430

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2024

Differentiate This video is from a series I taught for school districts. How do you teach the hard to teach class?

Video 393

Video BYOD Gamification Digital Citizenship 393

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

If you’d like a video of this, check this one out: For a complete Lesson plan, click here Copyright 2025 askatechteacher.com All rights reserved. On Project Presentation Day, present research and take audience questions. Use tools similar to those used on Project Pitch Day. Find time for Genius Hour in your class schedule.

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How To Digital Citizenship Analysis Video 417

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.

Assessment 106

Assessment Tools Adobe Strategy 106

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. These videos were shot at different times but I was able to edit them together. Record on Multiple Devices and Pull Video Together Quickly.

Chromebook 525

Chromebook Blended Learning BYOD Assessment 525

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.

EdTech 540

EdTech Tools Khan Academy Educreations 540

Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

As teachers prepare for a new school year, many are brushing up on their video production skills. Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course.

Learning 546

Learning Video Strategy Google 546

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students learned from home. As teachers transitioned back into classrooms, many abandoned video in favor of live instruction.

Strategy 543

Strategy UDL Blended Learning Video 543

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch a video. We want them to think about the concepts, processes, phenomena, issues, or skills presented in the video.

Flipped Classroom 465

Flipped Classroom Classroom Blended Learning Video 465

Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2024

I am excited to announce the launch of a new video series on YouTube called “Virtual Coaching.” That’s the goal of my new video series, “Virtual Coaching.” I hope these videos will be valuable as you strive to design and facilitate engaging, effective, and equitable learning experiences.

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Video Blended Learning UDL Strategy 221

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

Mote – Add voice messaging to Google Slides – see Eric’s “Marvelous Mote Activities for Schools” YouTube video – embedded below. Screencasting is such a vital skill for students and an essential part of a teacher's formative assessment toolkit. Adding Videos to Google Slides. Assessment. Screencasting.

Google 545

Google eBook Learning Assessment 545

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

In a flipped classroom, students watch lectures and other lesson content on video. When video conferencing with your students, your engagement time is more limited, and therefore more valuable. So … now is a great time to flip your classroom and have students watch videos for their “homework” and asynchronous learning.

Course 491

Course ePortfolio UDL Gamification 491

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 24, 2024

using COOLCATTEACHER to receive 3 months of premium free Video Show and Screenshots Key Points in this Episode 1. Feedback and Self-Assessment with AI (49:00) Explore ways to give meaningful feedback, including voice feedback, and teach students how to evaluate their work with AI tools.

How To 407

How To Classroom Wiki Strategy 407

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. I had so many people ask for the video. Here is the video and infographic to help you. Advancement Courses sponsored this webinar.

Online Learning 545

Online Learning Learning Elementary Course 545

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

Also, those who believe in differentiated instruction, multiple ways of asking (and answering questions) like text, voice, and video, and the ability for teachers to share with each other will love Wizer. Video Demonstration of Wizer.me Video Demonstration of Wizer.me Video Demonstration of Wizer.me

Differentiated Instruction 506

Differentiated Instruction How To Assessment Video 506

Neo LMS

JUNE 3, 2021

As teachers, we need to be able to check in with students to see how they are doing, first and foremost, and to assess their progress in our class. How do I assess students ? Should all students take a digital assessment, or should I provide a paper assessment for students in the classroom?

How To 470

How To Assessment Video Social Media 470

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In this three-week course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

Groups 232

Groups Training Digital Citizenship Common Core 232

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. Included on this real-life site is a video of the Pilgrim’s crossing to the New World. Team Challenge Time required: 1.5

Wiki 428

Wiki Learning Common Core Digital Citizenship 428

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

Presently, the site has many different types of activities and games: memory games, video quizzes, crossword puzzles, word search, fill in the blanks, diagram completion (they call these map quizzes), quizzes, word search, and more. Tip #2: Skip to 47 seconds on the Tutorial Videos. Matching Columns Games.

How To 540

How To Classroom Google LMS 540

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

They include all the ebooks, videos, and other resources required so you don’t spend any more than what is required to register for the class. Once you’re signed up, you prepare weekly material, chat with classmates, respond to class Discussion Boards and quizzes, and participate in a weekly video meeting. INTASC 1, 8.

Digital Citizenship 486

Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 486

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2022

K-8 Keyboard Curriculum (four options plus one)–teacher handbook, student workbooks, companion videos, and help for homeschoolers. K-5 (237 pages) and Middle School (80 pages), 100 images, 7 assessments. Aligned with Student workbooks and student videos (free with licensed set of student workbooks). Great value!

Resources 468

Resources Handbook Digital Citizenship Assessment 468

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015). Interestingly, teachers also reported higher levels of engagement when giving video and audio feedback. 2 Video Comments with Screencastify.

Strategy 546

Strategy Blended Learning Software Video 546

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Our decisions need to focus on helping students by designing assessments and ways to show what they have learned while also promoting voice and choice in learning. Consider how the method or tool will enhance learning or provide more benefits for students beyond being a way to practice the content or take an assessment.

EdTech 544

EdTech Learning Game-Based Learning Assessment 544

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2020

Would it be better to record a video and allow students to self-pace through the information or engage the group in a real-time video conferencing session? Will you collect formative assessment data to assess prior knowledge or check for understanding? Do students need to engage with texts or podcasts?

Assessment 546

Assessment Tools Video Resources 546

Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Listenwise), an online article, or a video on biodiversity. They can pause or rewind an audio recording or video, look up an unfamiliar word in a text, enlarge the font size on their screen, or add closed captioning to a video. The variability among learners demands flexibility in our design and assessment of learning.

UDL 545

UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 545

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Each module consists of four video lessons, action items, and templates, resources, and links to related readings. The action items encourage teachers to take what they learned in the video lessons to create resources they can use with students. The course is composed of six modules. Below is the breakdown of the course content.

Online Learning 546

Online Learning Learning Course Video 546

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. Both of these sites offer video lessons and practice problems for practically every subject, including math and science. Some of these may interface directly with your learning management system, so you can import student rosters, assign, and gather assessment data seamlessly.

EdTech 485

EdTech Tools Khan Academy Microsoft 485

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Innovative assessments The changing formats and contexts of assignments have necessitated a corresponding evolution in assessment methods. With the online environment's openness and the integration of game elements and real-time feedback, a wide range of assessment options have materialized.

Assessment 520

Assessment Social Media Analysis Tools 520