The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.  

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    

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. 

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.