Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding Our Students’ Needs When I work with teachers to design learning experiences that strive to meet students where they are in their individual learning journeys, the first item on the agenda is pre-assessments. Before diving into the unit, he administers a pre-assessment to his diverse class of 30 students.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 13, 2014

Chatting this morning with Stacy Dawes on Voxer in the #ELA Flip group, we were discussing ways in which we can differentiate and diversify our instruction for students, especially those who are ESL/ELL immersed in mainstream classes. Keep in mind that Edmodo quizzes do not have to be used as traditional test assessments.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Wikipedia Differentiation, the ability for teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners, is a key component for successful teaching. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. Therefore, it is essential to assess their language abilities and design instruction that meets their needs. Instruction tailored to their language proficiency level acknowledges their diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of English proficiency.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.”

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

The 6 Fundamentals of Technology Coaching. Schools often launch new technology without a plan for supporting and coaching teachers through the process of using the devices and software in their classrooms. Supporting teachers is key to launching and continuing the marriage of educational technology and curriculum.

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Kathy Schrock

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Differentiated instruction is defined by Carol Tomlinson as “an approach to teaching that advocates active planning for and attention to student differences in classrooms, in the context of high quality curriculums”. There are also online scenario quizzes that older students can take that allow them to self-assess their learning style.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

That means they need to be able to flex their metacognitive muscles by setting goals, tracking and monitoring their progress, reflecting on their learning, and assessing their own work. Third, I do not want teachers to design learning experiences or use technology to isolate learners.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Bloomington, MN (August 17, 2022) – Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is pleased to introduce a powerful new connection between its industry-leading Star Assessments and Nearpod platforms to accelerate learning in the 2022–2023 school year. About Renaissance.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Wikipedia Differentiation, the ability for teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners, is a key component for successful teaching. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

One thing that I’ve been thrilled about is that technology and online learning have really supported these students to continue their education, even though the pandemic disrupted many systems and processes. Differentiated instruction. Differentiated instruction is a must for them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Even when connecting at a distance instead of in person, we can all benefit from learning some skills to connect with students on an emotional level, even while delivering classroom instruction. Online Assessment. Assessment must respect learners, provide actionable feedback, and motivate. Look at this course.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 15, 2021

Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. At the completion of this course, you will be able to: Use technology to drive authentic writing activities and project-based learning. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose and audience.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

2 Use a Quick Quiz to Assess Completion and Comprehension of the Video Instruction If teachers are worried about whether students watched or understood the flipped instruction, they can begin class with a quick formative assessment strategy, like an entrance ticket or quiz.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

It is essential for me to reiterate what I have been saying for years as there is still some confusion as to what this actually entails: Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology. If possible, differentiate by providing multiple versions that address the specific needs of learners while provided different paths.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are many tools that are out there that can be helpful, especially if the teacher and students have access to technology. There are generally four areas where educators can adjust their lessons to support differentiation: Content, Process, Product, and Environment. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It eliminates wasted minutes at the start of the lesson when teachers welcome the online students into the virtual classroom, handle administrative tasks, and troubleshoot technology hiccups. Teachers who have limited technology in the classroom may want to design an offline station instead of an online station.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

2 – Designing Online Assessments As you assess learning online, you’ll want to use the research-based best practices for online assessments. Feedback using your formative and summative assessment tools is also essential. Check out Designing Online Assessments for Students — a course that can help you in this area.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2018

I’ve worked with Study.com in the past and come to realize the high value they place on differentiating instruction and meeting students where they are ready to learn, so when they wanted to share the news of their online class teaching the basics of differentiating in the classroom, they knew I would want to help.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments. What are technology tools for teaching and learning? What are technology tools for teaching and learning? What tools and technology are used for teaching?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Renaissance, the global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, has enhanced Star Spanish , its assessment platform for students who speak, or are learning to speak, Spanish, with new reports and the first authentic K–12 learning progression for Spanish available in the country. For more information, visit www.renaissance.com.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Assess student tech use organically.

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Neo LMS

JULY 30, 2019

According to Matt Oberecker, who promotes personalized learning and 21st century skills as the supervisor of science and technology curriculum for the Marple Newtown School District in Pennsylvania, this approach should focus on creating the perfect environment for students to be heard and take learning into their own hands.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Assess student technology use organically.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Achieve3000 offers innovative new ways to empower blended learning and accelerate student literacy gains through differentiated instruction in the 2016-2017 school year. Achieve3000 is introducing its brand-new ELA Test Challenge courses that prepare students for the rigor of high-stakes state assessments.

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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 20, 2015

But differentiated instruction isn’t always the simplest plan to implement. The use of technology in the classroom, particularly a Learning Management System (LMS ), can greatly reduce the time required to plan, develop and implement differentiated instruction inside and outside of the classroom. Assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. You will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, publish digitally, and differentiate for unique needs. Assess student tech use organically.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. They are also available in English or Spanish.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

A recent study on the Lexia® English Language Development (Lexia English) program found that emergent bilingual students who used the program scored an average of 15 points higher than nonusers on the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) test. For more information on Lexia English go to [link]. About Lexia Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Schools continue to make investments in technology to engage students better, improve outcomes, and prepare all learners for the new world of work. We are beginning to see more and more innovative uses of technology not just to personalize, but also to make the learning process more personal.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Furthermore, educational technology has become increasingly prevalent in classrooms, with tools like interactive displays, educational software, and online platforms. In addition to tangible resources, instructional techniques play a crucial role in education. What are the four kinds of assessment?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

eSpark Learning is a fun, free differentiated instruction app for elementary and kindergarten classrooms. First, students based on their abilities using district data (NWEA or STAR data) or the built-in pre-assessment. What is a Quest? Quests are adaptive to the individual student. Sign up for Your Free eSpark Account.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 6, 2013

Wikipedia Differentiation, the ability for teachers to meet the needs of a variety of learners, is a key component for successful teaching. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Here are a few reasons why: It facilitates differentiated instruction. When edtech comes into play, specifically through a comprehensive solution that allows teachers to create courses online , assess students, track their progress, and communicate with them through the same platform, things start to get interesting.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

As reported in April 2016 (the most recent year for which data is available from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ) only 37 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. Technology impacts instruction in a positive way, the report states. Technology leaders are sometimes met with opposition.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2019

As they adopt more and more technology to support students’ learning, more and more data is generated—and most schools struggle to use this data effectively to improve teaching and learning. A common statement overheard among Chief Technology Officers: “We are data rich and information poor.”. DIFFERENTIATING. INSTRUCTION.

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