Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2020

If you are using Google Meet for connecting with students then the links below will help you make this a more accessible and engaging experience. If you like these tips, then you might want to register now for my online accredited graduate course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The Google document template below has a choice board format at the top of the document where teachers can link to information presented in a variety of forms as well space below for students to capture their notes, make connections, and ask questions. YourChoiceMedia. Click here to access instructions. GraphicOrgComp.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

This new learning environment is certainly necessary during the pandemic. But as school leaders start to think about long-term plans for online learning, it’s even more imperative to prepare for the inevitable: increasing cyberattacks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. International Educator Shared Resources Google Doc Google has given Google Hangouts meet premium through July 1 which gives you a way to meet with your students and add video. Learn more here. Today it is free. See this site.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

APRIL 3, 2020

If you are using Google Meet for connecting with students then the links below will help you make this a more accessible and engaging experience. If you like these tips, then you might want to register now for my online accredited graduate course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 1, 2020

This week is Meet the Teacher. I created a slideshow to guide the virtual meet-up with parents and students. Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. I’ll also share ideas and strategies for utilizing those shared spaces to create student-centered learning experiences. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms. The Google Suite.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Check out my self-paced online course.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

1] During a normal school year, a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) establishes goals and outlines the support needed to meet them. But how can schools and families follow an IEP when learning moves online? Use Online Teacher Tools to Communicate With Families.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pamela is the author of the book, “ Like No Other School Year: 2020, COVID-19 and the Growth of Online Learning. They offer over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas. They are online and self-paced, so you can take them anywhere, any time with up to six months to complete.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

Do your students feel connected to you, the instructor, the learning material, and their peers? Online learning is mostly asynchronous; it rarely takes place in real time and we rarely have the benefits of making connections and relationship building through nonverbal communication and verbal communication.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

2 Virtual Jigsaw Activity with Google Slides. Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. When working with kids remotely, it’s essential to infuse fun into online learning. Choice boards are a favorite in many classrooms, but they work well during distance learning too. virtualjigsaw. #3

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Editor’s Note: In this Virtual Learning Diary, high school student Ayla Kickhofel shares a first-person account of the online learning experience during the pandemic. We used Google Meet, and the school provided Chromebooks to those who needed one, but I used my personal computer.…

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

Based on our research study on the Dynamic Learning Project , an edtech coaching initiative launched in 2017 by Digital Promise with support from Google and EdTechTeam, here are three reasons why edtech coaches can play a crucial role in helping districts meet the challenges of distance learning during this unprecedented time.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2020

This last component–facilitating online discussions–can be especially challenging for teachers who are not used to engaging students remotely. However, video conferencing platforms, like Google Meet and Zoom, are making it possible for teachers to connect with learners in real-time. Learning online is new for many students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Advancement Courses offers valuable resources to educational leaders so that they can best meet the needs of their teachers and allowing those teachers to best meet the needs of their students.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Online learning gives proactive measures that make learning continue amidst calamities.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Students don’t have to meet a requirement like passing, etc. Summarizers repeat instructions or write down in the chat what I need others to copy in their notes or summarize a main learning point at the end of the lesson. I don’t have these jobs every session. I also don’t try to use this as a reward system.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Video Conference Check-in – If you already meet up virtually through a video conferencing platform, such as Teams , Meet , or Zoom , then do a quick check-in at the beginning. Find tons of On a Scale of Meme posters collected by @VirtualGiff in this Google Drive folder. Check-in Tips and Resources. Digital Advent Calendar.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

When students arrive at a teacher check-in, they join a queue to meet with the teacher. They can fill out a simple Google form, add their name to ClassroomQ, or put a post-it note with their name in a box labeled “waiting room” on the front board. Want more instruction and support designing playlists and choice boards?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

A short curated list of resources for teaching online: How-to. Distance Learning with Google Slides –from Alice Keeler. Resources for Teaching Online –from Edublog. Online chats. Adobe Connect –fully-featured with lots of options for meeting students online. Google Hangouts –max. Big Questions.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 14, 2020

As much as I like the chat and basic polling features in video conferencing platforms, like Zoom and Google Meet, I wanted something more dynamic. I even used it this morning when presenting a webinar on online learning for a large group of educators in Africa. The chat window can be hard to manage while also presenting.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. What is Google Meet? Click “Save.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” Pedagogies for distance learning.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

A PLC can be created to explore a specific focus, a type of learning, whether a book study or other self-directed initiatives that teachers select to explore more personalized professional development. Depending on each school, perhaps time can be set aside for PLCs to meet during the school day. Online learning.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 9, 2021

The post How to Use Jamboard with Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Here’s a super cool Google Meet integration for teachers and students! Google Meet allows you to create and share Jams from Google Jamboard on the fly! How to Use Jamboard with Google Meet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The first ‘lite’ option that most educators think of is Google Classroom. You will find yourself most comfortable in the Google Classroom environment if the tools you use are aligned with Google Drive, your browser of choice is Chrome, and your digital device is a Chromebook.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This easily posts to Google Classroom. Google Meet is a video conferencing tool, but you can easily use this as a screencasting tool. You can also share a link or download the recording. Your webcam image is in the shape of a circle. The free teacher account is amazing. Easily share the link or download the video.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 15, 2021

The post How to Change the Layout in Google Meet appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Depending on the purpose of your Google Meeting, and how many participants, you may want to change your layout to optimize for your students! How to Change the Layout in Google Meet. © Shake Up Learning 2021.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet – SULS0110 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode with Shake Up Learning Trainer and Community Manager, Pam Hubler, we explore the new updates to Google Meet. 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Look for more augmented and virtual reality integrations Google has been in the virtual field trip game for years, through its inexpensive cardboard headsets that use ordinary smartphones. I think what that means for the future is recapturing that time in between meetings. It’s capturing that time when you're outside of classes.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The post Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. It’s time to chat about Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning! Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Online Learning – Strategies and tools to help teachers! Is that enough buzz words for ya?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

There are many ways to kick off the new school year that will work and be helpful, whether we are in our classrooms, in a hybrid learning model, or entirely virtual learning. Here are five ideas to get started with: Meet the teacher. Meet the students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2020

I got the technologies that were available to me for free; created a couple of Google forms, one to offer help and one to get help; created a Twitter account to promote it; put them up on a Google site; and went from there. Online teaching is a skill and should be done thoughtfully. What has the response been like?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going.

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