The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker

Relationship Skills and the CASEL Framework

In this mini-episode of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses how teachers can weave social-emotional learning skills into their work with students using the core competencies in the CASEL Framework as a guide. This episode focuses on the first competency: relationship skills. 

CASEL Framework  
Social-Emotional Learning Part IV: Relationship Skills

Ask Catlin: The Station Rotation Model

I answer your questions about the station rotation model in this Ask Catlin episode. You'll also hear about my most embarrassing moment from grade school. 

If you're interested in learning more about the station rotation model, check out my mini-course. 

If you have questions about education, blended learning, or work-life balance, please send them to me via Twitter @Catlin_Tucker or Instagram @CatlinTucker. 

Responsible Decision-Making and the CASEL Framework

In this mini-episode of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses how teachers can weave social-emotional learning skills into their work with students using the core competencies in the CASEL Framework as a guide. This episode focuses on the first competency: responsible decision-making. 

CASEL Framework  
Social-Emotional Learning Part III: Responsible Decision Making

Reading and Literacy with Dr. Tim Shanahan

On episode 27 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker invites Dr. Tim Shanahan, educator, researcher, and education policy-maker focused on literacy education, to discuss literacy across all subjects, student agency, and finding balance in education. 

Tim Shanahan's Website

Ask Catlin: Technology Tools & Integration

In this Ask Catlin episode, Catlin answers teachers' questions about technology tools and tech integration. Check out this episode if you've ever wondered when to use technology or which technology tools to use in a lesson. 

 

Check out Catlin's Education Technology Tools for a Blended Learning Environment (bit.ly/BlendEDUTools)

 

Self-management and the CASEL Framework

In mini-episode 10 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses how teachers can weave social-emotional learning skills into their work with students using the core competencies in the CASEL Framework as a guide. This episode focuses on the first competency: self-management. 

CASEL Framework  
Social-emotional Learning Part II: Self-management

Disruptive Technology: ChatGPT and Education

Education circles are buzzing with the implications of ChatGPT, a new AI technology. In this episode, I discuss the implications of this disruptive technology in education and how teachers can approach this work in a rapidly changing world. 

Self-awareness and the CASEL Framework

In mini-episode 9 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses how teachers can weave social-emotional learning skills into their work with students using the core competencies in the CASEL Framework as a guide. This episode focuses on the first competency: self-awareness. 

CASEL Framework  
Social-Emotional Learning Part V: Social Awareness

The Global Dream with Dr. Sunita Gandhi

On episode 26 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker talks with Dr. Sunita Gandhi about her experiences studying a different approach to education, opening schools around the world, and The Global Dream project.

Making Time for Human Connection in a Classroom with Flipped Instruction

On mini-episode 8 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses using video instruction to make more time for human connection in a classroom.

To learn more about The Flipped Classroom Model, check out Dr. Tucker’s mini-course.