The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker

[ReAir] The Shift to Student-led with Dr. Katie Novak

[ReAir] In this episode, Dr. Katie Novak and I discuss our newest book, The Shift to Student-led. In it, we identify ten teacher-led, time-consuming, often frustratingly ineffective workflows and reimagine them from a sustainable, student-led perspective using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. The goal is to help teachers empower students to share the responsibility for learning so they can create more balance in their lives!

Designing a Station Rotation: Go Horizontal with Your Agenda

In this mini-episode, I share a strategy I call "going horizontal with your agenda." The purpose of this strategy is to help teachers conceptualize how they can shift from a linear whole-group lesson to a station rotation. The goal is to reimagine the individual learning activities in their linear agenda as separate stations in a rotation. 

 

Part I: Station Rotation Design Tip – Go Horizontal with Your Linear Agenda

Part II: Station Rotation Design Tip – Use AI to Go Horizontal with Your Linear Agenda

Excerpt from Shift Writing into the Classroom

In this mini-episode, I read excerpts from the introduction of my new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning. In this excerpt, I explain why Dr. Novak and I wrote it, who the book is for, and how it is structured so you know what to expect.

I hope this sneak peek into the book helps to dispel the misconception that a book on writing is only for English teachers. We want to help ALL teachers leverage writing as a powerful vehicle for learning in their subject areas.

Developing the Skill of Learning with James Anderson

In this episode, I talk with James Anderson about his new book, Learnership. James coined the word "learnership" to bring together the idea of craftsmanship and learning. He makes the point that learning is not simply a product of good teaching; learning is the result of what learners do. In this conversation, we discuss Jame's growth mindset continuum, student agency, and how we can support students in developing the skills of learning. 

 

Connect with James Anderson on X @MindfulByDesign

Connect with James Anderson on LinkedIn 

 

Ask Catlin: Student Agency

I answer your questions about student agency in this Ask Catlin episode. You'll also hear about my favorite and least favorite holiday. 

If you want to learn more about the student agency, check out my collection of blogs on student agency. 

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

Keep, Start, Stop Feedback Strategy

In this mini-episode, I introduce a strategy called Keep, Start, Stop for collecting student feedback at the mid-point of the school year. The goal is to identify what is working and what might need to be reimagined to ensure the rest of the school year is as positive and productive as possible. Teachers can also use this strategy to provide students with quick feedback in conferencing sessions. 

[Template] Keep, Start, Stop Feedback 

Fostering an Inclusive School Culture with Henry Turner

In this episode, I chat with Henry Turner, an award-winning principal, about his work leading change at his school. We discuss his work fostering an inclusive school culture on his campus and his book, Change the Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your School.

 

You can connect with Henry Turner on X.

You can find Change the Narrative: How to Foster an Antiracist Culture in Your School on Amazon!

 

Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

In this mini-episode, I discuss the value of writing across the curriculum. Writing deepens learning, positively impacts academic performance, improves students’ ability to establish and maintain relationships, and helps students manage their complex emotions. In our third book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning, Dr. Katie Novak and I want to ensure all teachers have the strategies, resources, and tools to shift all parts of the writing process into the classroom to deepen learning.

If you have questions about the book, please send them to me on X @Catlin_Tucker or Instagram @CatlinTucker. 

New Book Alert! Shifting Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning

I'm excited to announce that Dr. Katie Novak and I have written a third book titled Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning, coming out on January 9, 2024!

In this mini-episode, I talk about why we wrote the book and how we hope it will support teachers across disciplines to pull all parts of the writing process into the classroom. The goal is to ensure students have the support they need while doing this cognitively challenging work AND don't rely on AI chatbots to produce writing for them. 

If you have questions about the book, please send them me on X @Catlin_Tucker or Instagram @CatlinTucker. 

Supporting Black Male Students with Dr. Corbin-Thaddies

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Cassondra Corbin-Thaddies about her research on high-achieving black male students. Dr. Corbin-Thaddies shares insights from her research and how it can help teachers support black male students in their classrooms. 

 

You can learn more about Dr. Corbin-Thaddies's work and research below. 

: Becoming High Academic Achievers: What are the Supporting Factors for African American/Black Male Students that Make the Difference

Edutopia Article: Creating Connections with Black Male Students

www.linclearning.com

www.connect2greatness.org