The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

Many are unsure if they will be returning to school on a traditional schedule, a blended learning schedule, or completely online. Teachers are questioning how the instructional strategies they have used in the past will work if students are coming to school on a modified schedule or if they are learning online.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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Ascend Math

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A program that truly differentiates instruction for each student at the standard level builds their engagement because students don’t feel they are wasting time on lessons they already know. This blended learning strategy also leverages the teacher student ratio.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Step 2: Design the Learning Activities – In each column, design three distinct activities or tasks that enable students to interact with the standard from various perspectives. Ensure these activities cater to diverse learning preferences, interests, and strengths by incorporating a range of engagement strategies.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The post Blended Learning Best Practices (with Catlin Tucker) – SULS085 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This week, I’m chatting about Blended Learning best practices with the blended learning guru, Dr. Catlin Tucker. Watch this Quick Video to Learn How!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

In an effort to personalize learning more and more educators are turning to blended learning strategies. When it comes to personalized learning , the “personal” should be emphasized. Putting all kids in front of a device and having them engaged in an adaptive learning tool all at the same time is not personalized.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As an educator and Executive Director at the Inclusive Higher Education Certificate Program ( IHECP ), I can honestly say that my students have experienced a smooth transition to the online learning environment. As schools and universities reopen their gates, there’s great hope that there will soon be more in-person learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Shifting From Whole Group to Differentiated Small Group Instruction The primary advantage of the station rotation model in math lies in its structure, which offers teachers dedicated time with small groups. That allows the teacher to provide differentiated instruction, modeling sessions, and support.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Parents, teachers and administrators have had an overwhelmingly positive response to the effective use of digital tools in the classroom. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. Technology impacts instruction in a positive way, the report states. CDW VV2 Strategy. Content Subtype. CDW Segment.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 4, 2024

In my last blog post, Using the Station Rotation Model in Math , I wrote about the benefits of shifting from a whole group, teacher-led lesson design to small-group differentiated instructional sessions. It also positions the teacher to do the lion’s share of the work and thinking in the classroom. Math is no different!

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2018

million English language learners (ELLs) in elementary and middle school classrooms, learning and understanding the language of mathematics can be a challenge. Michele Dawson, senior director of instructional technology in Compton Unified School District in Calif., For many of the 4.5

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

For a conference named after “blended learning,” many attendees were surprised to learn that they did not agree on what the term meant. I was talking to a colleague who was using blended and personalized learning the same way,” says Dance. Here’s a blog post that teases at the 10 blended learning models she’s seen.)

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

When students are actively engaged in tasks that require them to use higher-level critical thinking skills and communication and collaboration activities, it helps promote deeper learning in the classroom and successfully prepares learners for college, career, and life. Flip the classroom. Incorporate inquiry-based projects.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. Effective strategies to remind adults we are preparing kids for the future not the adults for the future The mental health of students. Feeling genuinely supported in taking risks and being innovative in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2019

One of my hopes is that my video musings might be able to help out other educators as they work through ideas, strategies, or even their reflections in their preferred space. Image credit In the classroom, or even outside of it, video is one of the most powerful learning tools there is. Choice matters for both kids and adults.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

More from Edmentum If you're looking for more personalized learning programs, check out Edmentum's full suite of K-12 evidence-based assessments and digital curriculum and see why almost a million educators in the U.S. It also includes interactive planning worksheets you can use to begin planning your blended learning implementation.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Classroom learning and management all begin with relationships, and SEL can guide the relationship and community building process. Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. This podcast will explore Debbie’s key strategies for teaching digital literacy skills to our youngest students. With over 20 years of experience, she advocates starting with pedagogy first and then transforming learning experience by using technology tools.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience. What types of review activities can help students learn this key vocabulary?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 14, 2015

I will present Differentiating Instruction with Technology , at 9:30 am EDT Friday. Are you tired of hearing presenters who haven’t been in the classroom and you just want practical advice that you can use immediately ? 9:30 am – 10:30 am Vicki Davis – Differentiating Instruction with Technology.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

elementary and middle school classrooms, learning and understanding the language of mathematics can be a challenge. At Compton Unified, ELL students receive differentiated instruction with a teacher and language development through blended learning activities, Michele explained. For many of the 4.5

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

We’re providing flexible, learner-centered, blended learning environments, including access to inter­active curriculum for teachers, students, and parents. Districts around the country are enacting similar plans, and many start by deciding on what technology to use in the classroom. The purpose of Blueprint 2.0

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

As I support teachers struggling to navigate the demands of the concurrent classroom, I find myself continually returning to the station rotation model as a strategy to design and facilitate learning for this challenging teaching assignment. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

The post Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Dr. Monica Alicea, a Technology Training and Integration Specialist, about strategies and tools to engage students. Returning to the Classroom with Technology. Lumio for Teachers.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Lakewood, NJ (October 2, 2018) – Achieve3000 , the leader in differentiated instruction, has acquired Actively Learn , a digital reading platform focused on deeper learning. The move pairs two highly compatible instructional approaches to help students build reading stamina and strength.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2021

She leads the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of instructional programs for all students in prekindergarten through grade six. She works extensively with classroom teachers and building administrators on the delivery of high-quality instruction for English Learners.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. You’ll learn some of the common misconceptions about creating choice boards, but most importantly, you’ll learn how to get started with utilizing the choice board for your classroom. Click To Tweet.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

These represent new methodologies for some, while others are now applying what they had already been doing to the current situation in the form of blended learning. Blended learning is where students use tech to have control over path, place, and pace.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 4, 2019

The post Project Based Learning Tips that Will Transform Your Classroom – SULS015 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Vicki shares so many tips and ideas that ANY teacher can use. 22:37] Differentiate instruction with technology. Podcast : [link] .

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 11, 2019

Differentiation is a big buzzword in teaching, but it is often easier said than done. Let’s discover ways to use our favorite Google tools to level the playing field and make differentiation a reality in your classroom. This student-centered teaching strategy helps us reach all learners. How to Differentiate Instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

MobyMax is an integrated personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students. The program automatically identifies students’ skill gaps with find-and-fix technology that targets instruction to each child’s needs. Swanson uses MobyMax as part of a rotation in his classroom.

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eSpark

JUNE 28, 2016

But every so often, I would have one transformative PD - interactive, practical, relevant, timely - that challenged my thinking, equipped me with new tools and strategies, and ultimately made me a better educator. Read on for three ways that districts can rethink professional learning.

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eSpark

JUNE 28, 2016

But every so often, I would have one transformative PD - interactive, practical, relevant, timely - that challenged my thinking, equipped me with new tools and strategies, and ultimately made me a better educator. Read on for three ways that districts can rethink professional learning.

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