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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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In this first episode of my new series, I explore how the station rotation model can be a game-changer for multilingual learners.
I break down the barriers these students often face in whole-group instruction and explain how small-group, differentiated stations create more equitable learning experiences. You'll hear how this model can help build language skills, support self-direction, and shift the classroom from teacher-led to student-centered. Whether you're new to station rotation or looking to refine your practice, this episode lays the foundation for designing more accessible learning environments.
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- https://catlintucker.com/2025/06/multilingual-learners-station-rotation-1/
- The Station Rotation Model and UDL: Elevate Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivate Learner Agency
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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
In this episode of The Balance, I chat with educator and author Trevor MacKenzie about how inquiry-based learning creates accessible entry points and personalized pathways that build student agency, curiosity, and deeper engagement.
Trevor shares practical strategies, unpacks the phases of the inquiry process, and offers guidance for aligning inquiry with curriculum goals. We also explore how AI can support questioning and deepen engagement. This is a powerful conversation for anyone looking to create more student-centered classrooms.
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Check out Trevor’s Books!
- Inquiry Mindset: Questions Edition: Cultivating Curiosity and Creating Question Competence
- Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders, and Curiosities of Our Youngest Learners
- Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition: Scaffolding a Partnership for Equity and Agency in Learning
Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
In this episode, I dive into a powerful variation of the station rotation model designed to maximize personalization and student agency.
By using data to assign must-do stations and allowing students to choose from may-do options, teachers can tailor learning while giving students meaningful control over their experience. I share examples across subjects and tips for making this model work in your classroom. If you're ready to make your rotations more strategic, flexible, and student-centered, this one's for you.
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- The Station Rotation Model and Universal Design for Learning: Elevating Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivating Learner Agency
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Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
The Station Rotation Model + UDL = Stronger Tier I Instruction
In this episode, I’m announcing the release of my new book, The Station Rotation Model and Universal Design for Learning: Elevating Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivating Learner Agency. I wrote it to help educators tackle a challenge I hear all the time—how do we meet the needs of such diverse learners in a single classroom?
When whole-group, teacher-paced instruction falls short, the Station Rotation Model paired with UDL offers a more sustainable, effective approach. Whether you're just getting started or looking to make your rotations more impactful, this book will help you differentiate with confidence, strengthen Tier I instruction, and design more inclusive, student-centered learning experiences.
Available now! The Station Rotation Model and Universal Design for Learning: Elevating Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivating Learner Agency
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandee Ramirez about what it takes to lead AI implementation across a school district. She shares how her work focuses on supporting all stakeholders—teachers, students, families, and staff—in building confidence with AI tools and understanding their practical value. Dr. Ramirez unpacks the difference between an edtech rollout and an AI rollout, highlights why scaffolding is key, and explains how her district’s emerging technologies task force is integrating AI into the fabric of education through existing policies and real-world connections.
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Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
In this episode, I unpack three guiding principles for using technology to personalize and improve learning. From designing tech-enhanced instructional models to using tools to remove barriers and collect better data, this conversation will help you shift from simply using tech to using it well. If you've ever felt frustrated or overwhelmed by technology in the classroom, this one’s for you.
Related Blog: 3 Principles for Using Technology in the Classroom to Personalize and Improve Learning
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
End-of-Year Engagement Made Easy
As the school year winds down, it can be tough to keep students focused and motivated. In this episode, I share a strategy that uses the 5Es instructional model to guide students through a self-directed inquiry project. This approach gives learners voice and choice, encourages deep exploration, and meets their need for autonomy, competence, and connection—helping you finish the year strong with meaningful, student-centered learning.
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of The Balance, I sit down with Ruba Abi Saab, Instructional Coach and Teaching and Learning Coordinator at Al Rayan International School in Accra, Ghana. Ruba shares how concept-based inquiry shapes her work with teachers and students, encouraging deeper thinking, empathy, and purposeful action. We talk about her passion for integrating service learning, graphic organizers, and play-based strategies in early years classrooms to foster both academic and emotional growth. Ruba also reflects on our work together implementing Universal Design for Learning and blended learning models, and the impact these approaches have had on teacher practice and student engagement. If you’re looking to make learning more meaningful and inclusive, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Feedback and rubrics are powerful tools. In this episode, I explore how shifting from deficit-based to asset-based language can transform both your feedback and your rubrics. Drawing from my recent blog, I share why this shift matters, how it aligns with UDL, and how small changes in language can have a big impact on student motivation and self-efficacy. Plus, I offer practical strategies and AI tips to help you start revising your rubrics today.
Related Blog: From Deficit to Growth: A Guide to Asset-Based Feedback and Rubric Design
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
We revisit an earlier episode when Dr. Catlin Tucker spoke with Kareem Farah about maximizing teacher time, boosting student engagement, and reimagining workflows through his Modern Classrooms Project.