The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker

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

AI and Learning Design: Elevating Intent, Not Eliminating It

In this mini-episode, I discuss the buzz around AI-powered education tools. Instead of focusing on the tools themselves, I want to focus on how we use them to support strong pedagogical practices. These AI education tools can be utilized to meet students' diverse needs, transforming how we design and facilitate learning experiences. 

 

If you want to dive deeper, read the blog post CatlinTucker.com. I'd love to hear how you are using AI-powered education tools to better meet the needs of all learners! You can find me on X (formerly Twitter)@Catlin_Tucker, Instagram @CatlinTucker, or leave me a note on my website, CatlinTucker.com.

Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

In this mini-episode, I troubleshoot a common problem teachers face when using the flipped classroom model. What do they do if students come to class unprepared?

In this episode, I discuss the value of this blended learning model and share strategies teachers can use if students regularly come to class without watching the videos assigned for homework. 

If you want to dive deeper, read the blog post HERE.

If you have encountered a challenge using a blended learning model and would like me to address it in a future episode, please reach out on X (formerly Twitter)@Catlin_Tucker, Instagram @CatlinTucker, or leave me a note on my website, CatlinTucker.com.

Ask Catlin: The Whole Group Rotation

I answer your questions about the whole group rotation in this Ask Catlin episode with special guest Noelle Gutierrez. You'll also hear about my favorite movie as a kid. 

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

Making Teaching Sustainable with Paul France

In this episode, I chat with Paul France about his new book Making Teaching Sustainable. Paul shares how his research helped him to identify six mindset shifts that are critical to making this work more rewarding and sustainable.