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Start a Station Rotation Idea Document Today

Catlin Tucker

When I lead workshops on the Station Rotation Model, I encourage the teachers in the training to begin a station rotation idea document. If teachers add strategies, activities, and resources they are designing, using, and having success with to an idea document, they can create visibility about what is working.

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Educators Wrestle with the Real-Life Applications of New K–12 Federal Policy Document

EdTech Magazine

Department of Education released the nation’s signature educational technology policy document — “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides.” In January, the U.S.

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Math Journals: Reflection, Documentation, and Deep Engagement

Catlin Tucker

When math teachers ask students to document their reasoning and explain their mathematical thinking, it helps to reinforce their understanding, highlight areas of confusion or need, and document their growth over time. The post Math Journals: Reflection, Documentation, and Deep Engagement appeared first on Dr. Catlin Tucker.

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Teach Students To Treat Their Learning Like They’re Making a Documentary

Catlin Tucker

Using Devices to Document Learning. Teach students to use their devices to capture visual media documenting their learning. Use audio capture to record notes, capture realizations, or document interviews. Organize and Save Documentation in a Digital Notebook. What is their documentation revealing about their learning?

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End-of-the-Year Housekeeping: Reflect & Organize

Catlin Tucker

Whether you did or didn’t make a planning guide, you can use this document to record your favorite activities of the year, reflect on the outcomes, and record your thoughts about what changes you want to make next year. At this point, most of us rely heavily on Google Drive or the equivalent to manage our documents.

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Upgrading the Remote Learning and Hybrid Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Other essential classroom tools such as document cameras can be easily utilized in multi-purpose remote, hybrid learning, and even remote teaching situations. The offer enhancements such as pan tilt zoom, auto-tracking, optical zoom, compatibility with popular video conference tools (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meets), and free software.

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FAQ: The Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

I recommend that teachers use a digital document or slide deck. Digital documents and slide decks also offer a range of multimedia options that can enhance the learning experience for students. Additionally, using a digital format creates space for students to document their learning and for teachers to provide feedback.