Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

For example, most teachers use flexible grouping strategies in the classroom based on the objectives of a lesson. They may provide whole group instruction, work with small groups, and conference with individual students. Whole Group Sessions Connect learners online Build community (e.g.,

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Research also has shown that expert learners are much more adept at the transfer of learning than novices and that practice in the transfer of learning is required in good instruction (Bransford, Brown, and Cocking 2000). For more strategies on how to improve feedback click HERE.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

Teachers are questioning how the instructional strategies they have used in the past will work if students are coming to school on a modified schedule or if they are learning online. First, I want to review the benefits of the station rotation model: It frees the teacher to work with small groups of students.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Most teachers dedicate significant time and energy to their instructor role, explaining complex concepts and processes and modeling specific strategies and skills. The teacher can carousel around the group if students are working offline, providing written or verbal feedback. The responses always yield the same results. 77, 81–112.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies “In this course, you will explore the importance of culture; how it impacts thinking, learning, and behavior; and how to embrace cultural differences and become a culturally responsive teacher.”

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Past posts have explored blended strategies like station rotation and choice boards , which make learning more personal in remote and hybrid environments. Use data to provide one-on-one or small group support. If equity is the goal, it’s time to flip the script by giving students what they need when and where they need it.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Differentiated instruction and cooperative learning strategies became embedded in some form during each lesson. If students are using tech or direct instruction is taking place 100% during the period or block, then there is both a need and opportunity to find some balance with other tasks or strategies.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“I wish I could just focus on one group of students at a time.” Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Part III: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education In the first blog post in this series, Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education , I wrote about the tension between the demands on teachers’ time and the desire to provide equitable learning experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

The opportunity now presents itself to personalize by ability grouping and a differentiated process. Here is where station rotation can be an invaluable asset as a data-enhanced teaching strategy to close learning gaps by maximizing the time available in class. Provide clear instructions and materials at each station.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Among the various co-teaching approaches, the use of teacher-led stations within a station rotation model stands out for its ability to consistently deliver targeted, differentiated , and personalized instruction. Students are grouped based on their skill or ability levels and rotate through all the stations.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

The beauty of the station rotation model lies in the small group dynamic, opportunities to differentiate more consistently, and increased student control over the pace at which they move through individual tasks. When I work with history teachers, I adapt and use many of the strategies I employed in my English class.

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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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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Group Projects: When students work in groups, they need to coordinate efforts, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively on a shared task. Some groups will work more quickly, while others will benefit from having more time. Teachers can use this one-on-one or small group time for a range of tasks.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The flipped classroom was designed to invert the traditional approach to instruction and practice/application. Instead of spending precious class time transferring information live for the whole group in the form of a lecture or mini-lesson, which presents myriad barriers (e.g.,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research shows that when teachers employ interactive methodslike questioning techniques or group discussionsstudents are more likely to remain focused and invested in their learning. Data reveals that differentiated instruction can increase student engagement by up to 30%.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

teacher education Zoom meetings although they can be adapted for any age group and age level (3rd grade and up), and in training professionals. Whole Group Discussions. Whole group discussions should be just that – discussions. A favorite whole group activity I do is to have a group video viewing party.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Plus, they can add Google Drive files for learners to collaborate on, with the option of creating a copy for each group in the class. Educators can also quickly create groups in Workspace and assign content and activities to specific groups. Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Traditional teacher-centered instructional practices, such as recitation or lectures, have given way to hands-on activities, student-led discussions, ­collaboration and group learning — all hallmarks of personalized learning. Technology impacts instruction in a positive way, the report states. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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Hapara

JANUARY 17, 2024

Using differentiation strategies in the classroom helps you meet learners where they are. Why is it important to use differentiated instruction in the classroom? When teachers successfully employ differentiation strategies in the classroom, academic achievement becomes accessible to more learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 15, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience. What Do You Need to Participate.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate instructional strategies that scaffold content, such as visuals, graphic organizers, and word banks, to facilitate comprehension and engagement. Instruction tailored to their language proficiency level acknowledges their diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of English proficiency.

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Hapara

JANUARY 13, 2025

Hpara Highlights Hpara Highlights has several features to help manage distraction which often results in lost instructional time. With this Chrome browser monitoring software, individuals or groups of students who are more easily distracted can be given different levels of support to remain focused on their digital class activities.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

From our conversations with kindergarten through third grade teachers, literacy coaches, and principals in 17 elementary schools across the country, we highlight below three ways schools are reimagining student supports during a year of distance instruction. Reimagining Family Engagement.

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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. Here is my take on the strategy: Personalized learning represents a movement from the “what” to the “who” as a means to facilitate student ownership of the learning process. So what is a playlist exactly? Here’s how it works.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

They are a cost-effective choice and make differentiating instruction and personalizing learning easier. For example, on OER sites, educators can find different lesson plans for the same learning goal to help them differentiate instruction. Next, the teacher and students will practice as a class or small group.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These strategies are powerful, but the conversation highlighted a bigger issue: the misconception that translating content is the go-to scaffold for ELLs. Instead of defaulting to translations, it’s important to consider a range of scaffolding strategies that build both language and content knowledge.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 18, 2019

Differentiated instruction is a method by which we can tackle this challenge and find new ways to help our students. It focuses on utilizing teaching strategies that provide students with multiple options for taking in and processing information, making sense of ideas, and then expressing their learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2016

I recently had a reader ask me to clarify the difference between tracking and differentiation. I said that tracking refers to the systematic grouping of students into classes based on their overall achievement. Students grouped for an activity by ability level. Use a variety grouping strategies. Tailor delivery.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Most math curricula are designed for a whole group teacher-led lesson where the teacher is expected to cover a new concept or process every day. It can be challenging, if not impossible, to meet all those needs with a whole group teacher-led lesson. Math is a linear subject, with each concept building on the one before.

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Neo LMS

JULY 2, 2019

Flipped Learning is not just another teaching strategy, but rather, the meta-strategy that supports all others. This strategy implies a perfect flip between what we call classwork and homework. What happens first is the instruction phase which takes place at home. Flipped 101.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Here are a few reasons why: It facilitates differentiated instruction. Classroom discussions and group work are often included but don’t always last enough to clarify all issues. There are plenty of challenges to overcome, and each educator needs to find one or more strategies that work best for their classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2019

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience. What Do You Need to Participate.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 9, 2018

That approach centers on establishing three tiers of help resources, says Rhonda Bondie , a learning and teaching expert whose new book is Differentiated Instruction Made Practical: Engaging the Extremes through Classroom Routines. All students can benefit from differentiated instruction. Additional Resources.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2025

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast How can school districts lay a solid foundation for social studies instruction while making sure students stay actively engaged? The panelists shared their best solutions and practical strategies for strengthening instruction and motivating students. They include: 1.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Typically, the program consists of a small group of students assigned to one teacher who monitors their progress in school and talks with them about academic and social issues. Within the classroom, personalized instruction has increased in popularity. In elementary school, the classroom teacher often serves that function.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

There are various models within blended learning, including station rotation, whole group rotation, flipped classroom, and playlist models, each providing varying levels of autonomy for students. It’s often structured for teacher-led, whole-group instruction but not restricted to this application.

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