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Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working as a blended learning coach, education consultant, and professor in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program. Catlin has published several books on blended learning, including The Shift to Student-led, The Complete Guide to Blended Learning, UDL and Blended Learning, and Balance with Blended Learning. She is active on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker and writes an internationally-ranked blog at CatlinTucker.com.
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Ask Catlin: Choice Boards
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In this episode, I’m answering all your questions about choice boards! Wondering how many options to offer or how to differentiate effectively? I’ve got you covered. Plus, I share a ridiculous Halloween memory involving me, a golf cart, and a wild chase—while dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
5 Tips for Designing AI-Resistant Tasks
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
In this mini-episode, I share five tips teachers can use to design tasks and assignments that are AI-resistant. These tips seek to capitalize on some of the limitations of AI right now. Designing AI-resistant tasks isn’t about avoiding technology; rather, it’s about designing assignments that challenge students to think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and demonstrate their unique understanding in ways AI simply can’t replicate.
If you want to read or share the blog on this topic, you can access that here.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Audio Diary From Work in Africa
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
In this special episode, I share my audio diaries, reflecting on daily experiences and insights from working with schools in Cairo and Ghana.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Overcoming Fear & Leaning into Change: The Power of Self-paced Learning
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
In this episode, I chat with Toni Rose Deanon about their journey as an educator and the transition from traditional, teacher-led lessons to a more student-driven, self-paced learning model with the Modern Classroom Project. We explore our shared work supporting teachers, the ways fear can stifle innovation, the limitations of conventional teaching methods, and how to design classrooms that foster deeper human connection.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Why Don't We Trust Students?
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
In this mini-episode, I explore the questions: Why don’t we trust our students? What is it that we really fear? As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. Educators have a lot of fears about releasing control and allowing students to take more ownership and responsibility for their learning.
To read my blog on this topic, click here.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tech Talk: Data Visualization, The Digital Divide & Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
In this episode, I chat with Jose Gonzolas, the Chief Technology Officer for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. He was recently named one of the top 100 influencers in education. We chat about data visualization, artificial intelligence, and supporting student and teacher success with technology.
You can connect with Jose on X @JRGonzalezSELA
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
In this episode, Noelle and I discuss five strategies designed to maximize co-teaching using the Station Rotation Model. As schools focus on creating inclusive classrooms and least restrictive learning environments, co-teaching offers an exciting pathway to meet all learners' needs in the classroom.
To read more about these strategies and see examples of each, check out this blog post.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
My TEDx Talk Journey
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
In this mini-episode, I share my journey to the TEDx stage and provide a sneak peek into my talk.
You can watch Education Reimagined: Student-led Learning on YouTube, download the free interactive workbook on my website, and dive into my self-paced course that extends on the ideas presented in my talk on Teachable!
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Building a Strong Class Culture
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
In this mini-episode, I explain why I've never liked the term "classroom management" and prefer to focus on building a strong classroom culture and partnering with students to establish class agreements and a clear path of consequences.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
AI-powered Coaching and Feedback
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In this episode, I chat with Avery Pan, an education enthusiast, former writing tutor, and cofounder of Class Companion – an AI platform, designed in partnership with teachers. Class Companion provides instant coaching and feedback for students in a way that teachers can control.