The 5Es: A Powerful Framework for Student-centered Blended Learning Too often in education, students are given answers to questions they did not ask and solutions to problems they have never encountered. This can lead to learning experiences that feel irrelevant to and disconnected from their lives beyond the classroom. To combat this reality, I encourage […]
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Too often in education, students are given answers to questions they did not ask and solutions to problems they have never encountered. This can lead to learning experiences that feel irrelevant to and disconnected from their lives beyond the classroom. To combat this reality, I encourage teachers of all grade levels and subject areas to […]
This challenging school year has made it clear that educational institutions and educators must be flexible and willing to adapt to a changing educational landscape. This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. Professional learning […]
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The last couple of months have been exhausting on a lot of levels as teachers and students shift to online learning. I would venture to guess that everyone is ready for a much-deserved summer break. Teachers looking for creative ways to end the school year may want to consider a “What are YOU curious about?” […]
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Covid 19 has educators and educational institutions worried about and preparing for possible school closures. What happens if students have to stay home for days or even weeks? How can we keep them learning remotely? What strategies and technology tools can teachers use to take traditional classes online? I have fielded multiple questions about the […]
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When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. Yet, we both passionately believe in the power of writing across the curriculum and […]
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While reading Adam Grant’s new book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, I was struck by his distinction between teaching and coaching. He writes, “Teaching others can build our competence. But it’s coaching others that elevates our confidence.” He describes the “coaching effect” as our confidence in our ability to overcome challenges and […]
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In my Art of Blended Learning Online Course this week, we continued our work on the playlist model. I began our synchronous session by addressing frequently asked questions about this model. In this post, I will share answers to some of those questions. Q1: How Long Should Students Work on a Playlist? The length of […]
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The playlist, or individual rotation model, is a highly effective blended learning model that empowers students to take ownership of their learning by giving them control over the pace and path of their learning. This model presents a sequence of carefully curated learning activities tailored to each student’s unique needs and abilities, allowing them to […]
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A Customized Approach to Professional Learning Just as there is learner variability when we work with students, there is variability when I work with teachers, coaches, and leaders. Every organization, school, and group of educators is different. My goal as a professional learning designer and facilitator is to customize and personalize each training session based […]
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Empowering Teachers to Create Engaging Experiences Dr. Catlin Tucker is available for in-person and virtual speaking engagements. She offers a variety of professional learning opportunities to help educators universally design blended learning experiences and transition to sustainable student-centered workflows. Keynote Speaking Dr. Tucker is available to speak at your next event. Bring her expertise, enthusiasm, […]
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Personalize Your Learning Journey These asynchronous courses can help you shift from teacher-led whole-group instruction to student-centered blended learning experiences. Free yourself from the front of the room and spend more time connecting with and supporting individual and small groups of students. Learn how to design and facilitate accessible, inclusive, and equitable learning experiences that […]
