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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)!   AliceKeeler.com @AliceKeeler Alice Keeler Scripts   The Add-on https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/notice_wonder_form/1016219374108   Minecraft world https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RV70tNaT4WYHLOu6U8puTEDqxQhY1u1i/view   Polypad for Fractions https://mathigon.org/polypad/TrPFdlQAIRusKg    Polypad for Frequency Table https://mathigon.org/polypad/0UYVHDpWaDF4g

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

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

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. 

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

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

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)  

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

On episode 25 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker talks with Kareem Farah about maximizing teacher time, boosting student engagement, and reimagining workflows through his Modern Classrooms Project. About Modern Classrooms Project Modern Classrooms Project Free Course

On mini-episode 7 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses how to prioritize student agency, differentiation, and facilitate learning with the station rotation model.  The Station Rotation Model: Prioritize Differentiation, Student Agency + 4Cs 21st-Century Learning The Station Rotation Model: Get Started!

On episode 24 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker talks with Joe and Carina, two students from her courses at Pepperdine University in the Masters in the Arts of Teaching Program, to discuss their first year of teaching. Start Class with Community Building Conversations

On mini-episode 6 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses making student agency sustainable in the classroom by identifying three points in learning: the what, how, and why.  3 Ways to Build Student Agency into Your Lessons  Would You Rather: Designing with Choice in Mind

On episode 23 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker invites A.J. Juliani, bestselling author, experienced educator, and current faculty for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, to discuss enhancing adaptability in education to improve student engagement.  

On mini-episode 5 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses how she was able to reevaluate her approach to grading by asking one straightforward question: what is the purpose of this work? Grading Flowchart 

On this episode of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker invites Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D, Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado, Denver, to discuss cultivating leaders as builders, working on mindsets, and supporting self-care for educators.  Leadership for Deeper Learning Print out and fill out your Personal Life Wheel  See also the Professional Life Wheel These resources are from The Complete Guide to Work Life Balance for School Leaders

On episode 22 of The Balance, Dr. Catlin Tucker invites Ken Shelton, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, keynote speaker and consultant, to discuss dismantling stereotypes, cultural intelligence, and challenges facing educational institutions.