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Vision Boards: Start the Year with a Visual Goal Setting Exercise

Catlin Tucker

I found the exercise powerful. I remember laying my big piece of butcher paper on the floor and contemplating my future. The images on my vision board ranged from personal hopes to future professional aspirations. It required that I have complete clarity about my goals and what I actively wanted to work toward.

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Part II: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning and AI

Catlin Tucker

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. For teachers, AI can create custom lesson plans, visual aids, or assessment tools.

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Why Don’t We Trust Students?

Catlin Tucker

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. This exercise is designed to help you reflect on your current practices and strategize for the new school year.

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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Designing a Standards-aligned Choice Board (with AI)

Catlin Tucker

” ChatGPT offered a collection of ideas for each column, but I still needed to guide AI in refining the options with the following prompts: For column 1, exercise “story problem creation,” can you provide some numbers for students to work with to create their stories? Want To Learn More About Choice Boards?

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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Co-Teaching and the Station Rotation

Catlin Tucker

This role is critical for addressing specific learning needs through one-on-one instruction, reteaching, or intervention: Tier 2 Intervention: For students who need additional support beyond the general classroom instruction but are not at risk of significant reading difficulties, Teacher 2 provides targeted interventions.

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Would You Rather: Acquiring Information

Catlin Tucker

The evening, set up for enjoyment and relaxation, instead becomes an exercise in frustration and exclusion as you watch other diners savor their meals while your choices are limited. You speak with the server, hoping for flexibility, but there are no alternatives that accommodate your dietary needs.

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