The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker

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.

 

Leveraging AI to Design Equitable Learning Experiences

In this minisode, I explore the tension between the time-saving nature of traditional teaching models and our desire to design equitable learning experiences. Designing equitable learning experiences requires more time and intentionality, but teachers can leverage AI technology to significantly reduce the time needed to design lessons that give individual students the inputs they need to reach a particular learning objective or outcome. 

 

For more on this topic, check out this blog titled "Leveraging AI to Save Time Architecting Equitable, Student-centered Learning Experiences."

AI technology that I highlight in this episode:

www.magicschool.ai

www.eduaide.ai

https://curipod.com

 

 

Ask Catlin: Classroom Management

I answer your questions about classroom management in this Ask Catlin episode with special guest Noelle Gutierrez. You'll also hear about the superpower I wish I had. 

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. 

Get Creative with Adopted Curriculum

In this minisode, I encourage teachers to get creative with their adopted curriculum. Just because a curriculum is written for a whole group, teacher-led model doesn't mean that is the only way we can use it! Teachers who want to experiment with blended learning models just need to be creative in the way they use their curriculum. 

 

For more on this topic, check out this blog titled Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum.

AI Technology in Classrooms

In this episode, I chat with Eric Dahlberg, CEO of eSpark Learning, about the future of AI in classrooms. We discuss the role of AI in personalizing learning, the potential benefits and dangers of AI in education, and explore how AI may disrupt the status quo in classrooms. 

End the School Year with Reflection

The end of the year is the perfect time to pause and take stock of what worked well and what needs reimagining for the next school year. Before going on a much-deserved summer break, take a moment to pause and be a reflective practitioner. That way, you have those notes to return to when you are ready to think about a new school year!

Things to Revamp for Next Year

Ask Catlin: The Flipped Classroom Model

I answer your questions about the flipped classroom model in this Ask Catlin episode. You'll also hear about the famous person I would most like to meet for coffee and conversation. 

If you want to learn more about the flipped classroom 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.