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The Equity Advantage of Small Groups

Catlin Tucker

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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Blended Learning: The Whole Group Rotation

Catlin Tucker

Whole Group Rotation Model. If designing a blended lesson feels daunting, it may help to start with the whole group rotation model. Instead, teachers can rotate students between online and offline learning with a whole group rotation. A whole group rotation should be designed with the following questions in mind.

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

This blend of online and offline learning can happen exclusively in the classroom with the station rotation and whole group rotation models. I ask them to brainstorm and discuss with colleagues the benefits and challenges of teaching using the whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model.

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How LMS groups enable student collaboration for better learning outcomes

Neo LMS

The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . However, collaborative learning is not about dividing students into groups and assigning tasks. How LMS groups enable student collaboration for better learning outcomes . What are LMS groups? .

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Random Groups for Math Discovery and Practice

MiddleWeb

Michelle Russell recently revisited random grouping for her math students and found the environment was much better. Included: a free grouping card site. The post Random Groups for Math Discovery and Practice first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Subscriber Special: Group Discount on Summer PD

Ask a Tech Teacher

Price includes all necessary materials for a group enrollment. Other online classes available for group PD: Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Unlimited questions/coaching during virtual meetings and pre-arranged times. We stay until everyone leaves. Certificate of Completion. More information, click here.

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Station Rotation Model: Grouping Strategies

Catlin Tucker

Most of us are still be trained to teach using a whole group lesson model, so reimagining a lesson to rotate students through a series of stations feels daunting. Work directly with small groups of students. When I train teachers on the Station Rotation Model, they are quick to ask how I group my students. Writing level.

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