Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

For teachers using StudySync in combination with Google Classroom, I’ve described three strategies that educators can use to capitalize on the activities in the StudySync First Read lesson plans to engage students in online discussions, collaborative research projects, and online vocabulary review. #1 StudySyncVocab.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. Using the responses from 9,279 teachers and administrators , Schoology identified three major steps for moving forward with digital learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools should define and act on digital learning. 1 priority. .

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , I honed in on research-based strategies that have withstood the test of time in addition to emerging strategies such as personalized learning. Fewer Tools for More Impact It’s not how much technology you use in the classroom that matters, but the degree to which students use it in a purposeful way.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2022

Below are some straightforward tips that will help you get through this without losing your mind: Adapt what you already have planned (don't reinvent the wheel) Update your learning management pages (LMS) such as Canvas, Schoology, or Google Classroom so kids can seamlessly access all assignments and tasks Use breakout rooms in replacement of face-to-face (..)

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, and student work.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Unfortunately, many students have gotten comfortable in their roles as passive observers or consumers in the classroom. An effective way to shift our students’ thinking about their role in the classroom is to teach them how to treat their learning like they are making a documentary. They cannot be silent observers in a classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

At the same time, even the most tech-savvy of us have f aced challenges with integrating digital learning experiences into classrooms. . A study released by Schoology this year tackled a few of the challenges that educators, students and families face with technology in the classroom. educators in a variety of roles.

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 20, 2021

Google Classroom. Blackboard. No matter your LMS, you have LOTS of power to create great assignments! We educators often see digital learning through the lens of our learning management system (LMS). Many times, because we're looking for our LMS, it keeps us from seeing what's possible.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

List tasks in a learning management system (Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom) and use a Google Sheet for students to color in once a task has been completed. In cases where digital equity is an issue, these can be listed on paper for distribution, while any activities involving technology would need to be replaced.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom. Most schools are relying on their Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, or Schoology to push out work.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology), what role will it play when you return to your classroom next year? Is there another technology tool or online resource that you didn’t get a chance to try that you might try next year? If you used a learning management system this year (e.g.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Here are 26 resources to help you select the right LMS for your school ( click for updates to list ): Alma Brightspace Buncee –free trail; multimedia lessons on a shared digital canvas Canvas Cikumas Cloudschool –free LMS Echo EdHitch Google Classroom –only for GAFE schools Hapara Teacher Dashboard Instructure iSpring — downloadable (..)

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

If you use Google Classroom or a learning management system, like Schoology, that is the easiest way to share your links with students along with any materials they will need to complete the task. TutorialScreencastify.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. Additionally, they need to know what is expected when in synchronous and asynchronous sessions.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

New classroom furniture that is flexible should be considered that can be arranged in ways to support collaboration and blended pedagogies that were implemented remotely. A lesson learned through this ordeal as we advance is to rethink how time is used in the classroom and innovative ways to give educators more of it during the workday.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). In a remote world, this will look a little different than in a classroom or school. Here you can find a listing or some great options. Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., My favorites at bit.ly

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Co-Teaching Pear Deck (formative and targeted assessment)* Nearpod (formative and targeted assessment)* Padle t (cooperative learning, closure, checks for understanding) Linoit (cooperative learning, closure, checks for understanding, annotation) Flipgrid (video creation for closure, checks for understanding, blended learning) Newsela (assign current (..)

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Post the PDF in your messaging app (Class Dojo, Remind), in a virtual classroom (Google Classroom, Schoology), or email to parents. Choose Use Template then edit as you need. You can then go to the File tab , choose Download and PDF. My newsletter starts families off but you can also include recommended reading lists.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 3, 2018

Such was life in a classroom back in the day. I often reflect on what my learning experience might have been like had my teachers had access to and used the many interactive tools that are available today to enhance classroom discussion. Let me take a step back now and share some insights on why classroom discussion is so meaningful.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

But, let’s be honest – a lot of learning still needs to happen in the classroom. The students would get the necessary practice for the unit, and I would provide them with an answer key on Schoology. In the past, I would have made my offline station a practice worksheet.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

If you or your staff use Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, or another LMS routinely in the classroom, then this is a logical decision. From there, districts and schools can begin to put in place professional learning plans that transform practices in the classroom that can be used for remote learning if the need arises.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Students can submit their work via a linked Google Form or post on your LMS (Google Classroom, Seesaw, Edmodo, or Schoology). Each day add a new writing prompt, brainteaser, video, challenge, mini-experiment, field trip idea, random act of kindness, calming activity, exercise idea, or trivia.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Even though I have been on-site for workshops since the start of the pandemic, last week was my first time working with educators in small groups and visiting classrooms with students. To ensure success, it is also a good idea to commit to a learning management system such as Google Classroom, Canvas, or Schoology.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 30, 2019

The reality is that students enter our classrooms with varied skillsets and prior knowledge. If teachers assess their students’ knowledge before diving into an explanation, lesson, or unit, they might be surprised by the wealth of experience and information that students bring into the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

These can then be uploaded to your learning management system (LMS), such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas. Concepts can be explained using mini whiteboards, slide decks, or digital tools like Educreations. If you don't use one of these, no worries - the videos can be added to a class Google Site.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2020

You collected a long list of highly-recommended resources that you can’t wait to try in your classroom. This two-step process doesn’t assure that once I try the program in a real classroom, it’ll perform as promised. Many classroom learning apps are aligned with LMSs like Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas. .

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

When I facilitate training sessions or coach teachers, I encourage them to shift feedback and assessment into the classroom where student progress can be an ongoing conversation. Teachers using a learning management system, like Schoology , can create quizzes that grade themselves and deliver quick assessment data. For what purpose?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 18, 2016

Haiku Deck Classroom offers an easy way for educators to add and manage student accounts, integrate with Google Classroom and other CMS systems, sign in through Google, share projects to a classroom gallery, and more. Google Classroom integration: Educators can import users from and share decks directly to Google Classroom.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Google Classroom - web based, integrated with Google Apps, easy to use. Schoology -Schoology is a free course management system for educators that allows them to manage their lessons, post resources and assignments, create quizzes, link to additional resources, conduct online courses, provide one-on-one help sessions and host discussions.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

With so many choices on where to build your digital classroom, the questions often arise: “Why do I need a learning management system? Why consider Schoology? Schoology is an LMS that has the visual appeal of a social media application like Facebook, which provides students with a platform they are comfortable in.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

When Cincinnati Public School teachers need extra training to help them better run their blended-learning classrooms , the ­professional development sometimes comes to them — rolling up in the ­district’s Tech Truck, a training center on wheels , outfitted with current and emerging classroom teaching tools and a one-on-one coach for the educators.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 15, 2018

As the school year wraps up and comes to a close … you’ll want to consider a few things to help you end your Schoology course the right way and transition through the summer and into next year. The post 5 Critical Actions to take in your @Schoology Classroom before the end of the year!

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Last week, Cisco gave a preview of Webex Classrooms , a new platform that can help schools manage online and hybrid classrooms. IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Last week, Cisco gave a preview of Webex Classrooms , a new platform that can help schools manage online and hybrid classrooms. IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Last week, Cisco gave a preview of Webex Classrooms , a new platform that can help schools manage online and hybrid classrooms. IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Last week, Cisco gave a preview of Webex Classrooms , a new platform that can help schools manage online and hybrid classrooms. IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Last week, Cisco gave a preview of Webex Classrooms , a new platform that can help schools manage online and hybrid classrooms. IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard.

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