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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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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
In this episode, Alice Keeler and I chat about student engagement. It's easy to spot but hard to design for. We discuss the power of leveraging technology, incorporating interactive tools, and embracing student-centered learning practices to increase engagement. We explore strategies teachers can use to reimagine this work to engage their students (and find more balance in their practice)!
The Add-on
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
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: social awareness.
CASEL Framework
Social-Emotional Learning Part V: Social Awareness
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
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
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
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.
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
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
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
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.
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
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)
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
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
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
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.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
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