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. My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. Challenge accepted!

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 26, 2018

The Station Rotation Model is a blended learning model where students rotate through a series of online and offline stations. This model is an easier shift for elementary teachers who are already use learning stations with students. I tell them that I use multiple grouping strategies. Expressed learning preference.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 6, 2018

In our third and final blog in our series on the Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) we’ll explore successes in the elementary school context. Next Generation Learning: Elementary School. Redwood Heights Elementary School (RHS) is an elementary school in Oakland, California.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2021

Karen Janowski and her coauthors have written a book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year. Today she talks about a mindset of including students who learn differently and better reaching the children you have in the classroom.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 30, 2016

Presumably, this ideal dosage of the ‘blended learning’ intervention would be sufficient to reliably generate positive learning outcomes for typical students in typical schools when compared to the alternative: traditional classroom practice not involving the use of computers.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Then, we’ll provide you with a few tips and strategies for improving your students’ intrinsic motivation. Before we explore how to motivate your students to learn, let’s go over the difference between two types: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Strategies for Helping Students Motivate Themselves. Education Week, 2019.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

These institutions offer accredited teachers and tailored support services, which can augment the efforts of your existing teaching staff, who are already making meaningful contributions to student learning and development. 30, school districts nationwide face the challenge of optimizing these resources to address pressing educational needs.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 16, 2021

Student agency, or a students’ ability to make key decisions about their learning experience, is an essential aspect of blended learning. Choice boards fall within the umbrella of blended learning when we combine active, engaged learning online with active, engaged learning offline.

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eSpark

APRIL 8, 2022

The introduction of technology and the transformation to blended learning in classrooms is rapidly growing. To truly develop a blended environment, the culture of the classroom setting must radically shift. First, let's define blended learning. Try blended learning in your classrooms with eSpark for free today!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. It is a series of stations, or learning activities, that students rotate through. To be considered a blended learning model, at least one station must be an online learning station.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The post Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This week, I’m chatting about Blended Learning best practices with the blended learning guru, Dr. Catlin Tucker. Watch this Quick Video to Learn How!

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 25, 2020

Teachers working with younger learners who may not be strong readers or teachers who are introducing a complicated or multistep assignment will want to explore strategies for providing audio or video directions. Below are two strategies that teachers using Google Classroom can use to add audio and video instructions to assignments!

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

As I continually work with more and more districts and schools on an ongoing basis, ideas keep percolating in my mind as to the pedagogically-sound strategies that educators can use now. Modeling on my part and active application on their end, make these learning experiences that much richer.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The overreaching goal for each session was to support instructional strategies aligned to rigor & relevance and the 6 C's with a focus on the purposeful use of technology. This was then followed with strategies and tools for embedding tech that would assist with both differentiation of instruction and co-planning (virtually).

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2019

In February 2016, the Christensen Institute debuted the Blended Learning Universe (BLU)—an online hub of blended learning resources—in response to more and more schools across the U.S. implementing a blended-learning strategy for students. Blended learning is an exclusive approach.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 30, 2016

Presumably, this ideal dosage of the ‘blended learning’ intervention would be sufficient to reliably generate positive learning outcomes for typical students in typical schools when compared to the alternative: traditional classroom practice not involving the use of computers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

Objective of this module “In this learning module, called (Re)Defining STEM, learn how to view STEM education with an updated lens, understand the principles for effective STEM teaching and learning, and come away with concrete strategies and activities that can transform student learning no matter the discipline.”

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! I'll guide you through how I use AI in my classes.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). ClassTag surveyed more than 1,200 U.S. However, the pedagogical tenets remain the same.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

In an effort to personalize learning more and more educators are turning to blended learning strategies. When it comes to personalized learning , the “personal” should be emphasized. Putting all kids in front of a device and having them engaged in an adaptive learning tool all at the same time is not personalized.

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eSpark

APRIL 8, 2022

The introduction of technology and the transformation to blended learning in classrooms is rapidly growing. To truly develop a blended environment, the culture of the classroom setting must radically shift. First, let's define blended learning. Try blended learning in your classrooms with eSpark for free today!

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 31, 2015

In my last post titled “ Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model ,” I provided a blended learning strategy that creates more time in the classroom for teachers to work individually with students. This strategy uses technology in two stations.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

Blended Learning. Blended learning is a school or classroom structure in which students learn partially from direct teacher instruction and partially in more self-directed activities.[1] 1] This mixture might be perfect if students are learning from both school and home next year. Personalized Learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. The districtwide shift towards blended learning began in 2015 when Erica Hartman was hired as Supervisor of Technology Integration.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this Cool Cat Teacher Talk episode, we will explore effective assessment strategies with Dr. Thomas Guskey, Becky Holden, Dr. Samuel Nix, Alan November, Mike Roberts, and Christie Thompson.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

In a recent comment to one of my blogs, Andi Jackson shared a strategy for maximizing the short Wednesday schedule called “Power Hour.” I describe f our strategies designed to help students develop metacognitive skills in this blog post. Use one of these strategies, or a combination of them, to make Wednesdays worthwhile!

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys. They learn to set realistic yet challenging goals for themselves and devise strategies to reach those goals. To learn more about this shift, check out our new book, The Shift to Student-led.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

Or better yet, why should we integrate online learning into our classrooms ? There are countless strategies and resources at your fingertips, but this article will spotlight the importance of digital teacher support for your blended learning environment. Must-have Resources for Blended Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 8, 2018

Sites like Common Sense Education and edshelf make it easy to find the right alignment to the right instructional strategy. With that being said I do want to share a pretty cool and practical idea I stumbled upon during one of my coaching visits with Wells Elementary School. I thought this was a genius idea!

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

.” – Justin Rhodes Spending time in schools as a leadership and learning coach has been some of the most gratifying work I have done. The best part is the conversations that I get to have with learners, especially at the elementary level. Recently I was conducting learning walks in Edward K. Case in point. If not, no sweat.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2021

STEAM lessons in particular, with their exploratory and experiential elements, may seem impossible to deliver in a remote learning model. Here’s how educators, whether they’re teaching 100% virtual or in a blended learning environment, can teach STEAM concepts in a hands-on, playful way.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Below are a few high-impact strategies that will help you meet the needs of your neurodivergent students and still come out sane on the other side. Stations are often seen as a strategy for elementary students, but stations can truly be a high-impact, low-burnout strategy for differentiation for any grade level.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2018

million English language learners (ELLs) in elementary and middle school classrooms, learning and understanding the language of mathematics can be a challenge. At Compton Unified, ELL students receive differentiated instruction with a teacher and language development through blended learning activities, explained Dawson.

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