A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Over the past couple of months, I have written extensively on the topic of remote learning. Modeling on my part and active application on their end, make these learning experiences that much richer. Many readers have noticed that many of the strategies I have shared are also effective for face-to-face learning.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Learning is a dynamic process that requires active engagement. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. This passive position also does not require that students think intentionally about their learning. The Subject: Students and Their Learning. How am I learning?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Prior to the virus turning into a pandemic, school districts began to prepare, and others are now following suit with ways to provide instruction and learning for who knows how long. However, I do know one thing, and that is, there is no one right or wrong way to develop realistic strategies for remote learning. Thanks @E_Sheninger !

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 05/06/2019 - 09:49.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

After some time, we have seen an initial move to all remote learning, depending on where you live, a shift to some sort of hybrid model. A spike in cases has led to buildings being closed again and a resumption of remote learning in some locations. Below are some topics where vital lessons have been learned.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

Fact or Fallacy: What’s the State of Digital Learning in Schools? What is the current state of digital learning in schools? At the same time, even the most tech-savvy of us have f aced challenges with integrating digital learning experiences into classrooms. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 05/16/2019 - 15:20. by Monica Burns.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The newest addition comes courtesy of Schoology, a K-12 learning management system provider that PowerSchool announced it was buying last month. Neither Gulati nor Schoology CEO Jeremy Friedman commented on the transaction amount. Today, the headcount has ballooned six-fold, thanks to a steady stream of acquisitions.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoléon Bonaparte As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, we need to encourage families to read and learn with their children at home. You may also want to provide a list of recommended learning platforms and any class codes.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Teachers often focus on what students will learn during a lesson. Rarely, do we stop and ask ourselves, “What will I learn about what my students know or can do during this lesson?” Below are strategies I have used during my lessons to learn about what my students know or can do. Poll the Class with Mentimeter.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. There are no easy answers or solutions that will work for everyone.

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Ditch That Textbook

JANUARY 20, 2021

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

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

In his prior role as a Computer Science teacher, he created a custom-made curriculum, using elements of game design and game-based learning, to captivate and engage his students. Mike is a sought after keynote speaker who challenges educators to never stop learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 16, 2017

She also teaches us how we can learn Google Classroom features and hacks over the summer (even without students.) Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today. Because students really do want to learn. Okay, what other features do we need to try out or learn this summer?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Remote learning has been thrust upon school districts. Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. So, what does this all mean?

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How can technology and online learning materials be used effectively in a math class? For my circles unit, I made a Google lockbox and embedded it into my learning management system, Schoology. She has flipped the instruction of the content to incorporate more hands-on and blended learning activities.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Add a Dash of Professional Development to Your Blended-Learning Program. That technology includes HP and Lenovo laptops, tablets, G Suite for Education, NEC projectors , eBeam , Schoology learning management system, LanSchool classroom management software and Kajeet hotspots (for students to use at home). “In

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2019

If you were to ask me why I really write, my response would be to reflect and learn openly. In my quest to practice what I preach and grow, I have begun to utilize video as a means to articulate ideas, share my learning, and openly reflect. I like using this tool because it syncs with and simultaneously broadcasts across Twitter.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 16, 2018

If you are using a learning management system, like Schoology, with your students or you spend a ton of time responding to emails, ProKeys is worth checking out. Teachers can create snippets, which are letter/number combinations, that when typed in combination with a “hotkey” (e.g.,

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 6, 2021

If you used a learning management system this year (e.g., Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology), what role will it play when you return to your classroom next year? Amy is a Google certified educator adept at designing engaging, student-centered digital curriculum and learning opportunities.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Now don't get me wrong as this has been incredibly fulfilling and a great learning experience for me. However, you just can't replace face-to-face professional learning, in my opinion. Like many districts, Corinth has given parents the option to send their kids to school or learn remotely. There are still challenges, though.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

This event came together so quickly as a result of a conversation I had with Schoology as we threw around some ideas on how we could collaborate. Probably the most significant is the Tri-State Educational Technology Conference (TSETC) that will be held at New Milford High School on Saturday October 2, 2010.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions ! Inspire Learning with an Interactive Calendar! You can add a header image or use the December one provided.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2021

One of the challenges teachers in concurrent classrooms face is feeling torn between the needs of students in two learning landscapes simultaneously. Questions are an important part of the learning process, but they can also create an inequality of teacher attention in the concurrent classroom. LMS Messaging System. Remind App.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

This is particularly useful if you are using blended learning models, like station rotation or playlist , or if you create hyperdoc multimedia lessons and want to work with a small group or individual students. Writing or typing detailed directions is time-consuming. Second, video directions put the students in control.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2010

So many exciting things have happened recently as a result of my own learning and growth in educational technology and leadership. A few weeks ago Schoology , an educational technology company based in New York City, approached me and wanted to hear my views on technology. and begun to collaboratively change the culture of my school.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Teachers often focus on what students will learn during a lesson. Rarely, do we stop and ask ourselves, “What will I learn about what my students know or can do during this lesson?” Below are strategies I have used during my lessons to learn about what my students know or can do. Poll the Class with Mentimeter.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

We need to start treating these moments as opportunities to learn instead of something to be ashamed of. Making mistakes is how students learn. They are something to learn from. . They are something to learn from. But, let’s be honest – a lot of learning still needs to happen in the classroom.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PowerSchool has reached an agreement to acquire Schoology, a provider of learning management systems with a sizable footprint among K-12 schools and districts. Schoology would be PowerSchool’s second purchase of a learning management system (LMS), after it acquired Haiku Learning in 2016. and Canada. and Canada.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 30, 2019

During the workshop, we explored strategies designed to assess prior knowledge (pre-lesson), check for understanding (during the lesson), and encourage students to reflect on their learning (post-lesson). Encourage them to explain where they learned that information. I realized I had not written a blog about these strategies.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 2, 2019

In this traditional workflow, where is the opportunity for a conversation about that work and the learning happening? When I was coaching a science teacher who was shifting to blended learning, we explored using the same strategy to assess her students’ work on Newton’s Third Law.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 3, 2018

Discussions with my peers were limited to the rare occasion when a cooperative learning activity was planned. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Game-based learning might not be what you think. On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of Game-Based Learning In Action: How an Expert Affinity Group Teaches with Games , talks about how to use games in the classroom effectively. Game-Based Learning in Action. There’s game-based learning. Stream by clicking here.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard. Cisco also announced new features to Webex Meetings for secure and engaging distance learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard. Cisco also announced new features to Webex Meetings for secure and engaging distance learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

IT staff can also seamlessly integrate the platform with learning management systems such as Schoology, Canvas and Blackboard. Cisco also announced new features to Webex Meetings for secure and engaging distance learning.

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