The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker
Education Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
AI and Teacher Productivity with Angela Watson
5/21/2024
In this episode, I talk with Angela Watson about her most recent work integrating AI into her 40-Hour Work Week Course for teachers interested in leveraging AI to create more work-life balance. Angela also shares a new project called Finding Flow Solutions that is designed to help students be more effective and self-aware learners. You can check out more of Angela's work on her website and podcast https://truthforteachers.com. Additional Episode Resources
Finding Flow - High School UnitFinding Flow - Middle School Unit
Duration:00:41:12
Ask Catlin: Assessment
5/14/2024
In this Ask Catlin episode, Catlin answers your questions about assessment.
Duration:00:28:20
The Power of Pre-assessment to Design with Intention
5/7/2024
In this mini-episode, I explore the role of pre-assessment data in designing with a high-level of intention. Incorporating pre-assessment strategies isn't just about collecting data; it’s about creating a responsive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Duration:00:12:05
Eduprotocols for Littles with Ben Cogswell and Jenn Dean
4/30/2024
In this episode, I chat with Ben and Jenn about their new book, Eduprotocol Field Guide: Elementary Edition. We explore how these lesson frames empower young learners to build confidence and skills, while also providing educators with strategies to achieve balance in their professional lives.
Duration:00:51:34
Ask Catlin: The Playlist Model
4/24/2024
In this Ask Catlin episode, I answer your questions about the playlist model. So, if you have ever wondered how a playlist is different from a choice board, how long students should work on a playlist, or how to track student progress through a playlist if they are self-pacing, this episode is for you! And find out what Taylor Swift album Catlin would choose to listen to as we transition from spring to summer!
Want to read more about this blended learning model? Here is my collection of blogs about the playlist model.
Duration:00:12:34
Updates & A Station Rotation Tip: Using a Checklist to Keep Kids on Task
4/16/2024
In this mini-episode, I share some exciting professional and personal updates and describe a simple yet effective strategy for keeping students on-task during a station rotation lesson. Instead of assigning a "deliverable" at every station that teachers feel they need to grade, let's explore a checklist that asks students to reflect on their work at each station. Not only does it help students stay focused, but it provides valuable formative assessment data!
Duration:00:12:07
The Leader's Algorithm with Pablo Muñoz
4/9/2024
In this episode, I chat with Pablo Muñoz about his career and book, The Leader's Algorithm. He has 30 years of public education experience as a teacher, administrator, and superintendent of schools. He shares his insights on leading complex educational systems.
You can connect with Pablo Muñoz and learn more about his work.
pablo@themunozcompany.com
themunozcompany.com
themunozcompany.com/pablo-munoz
themunozcompany.com/the-leaders-algorithm
linkedin.com/in/pablo-muñoz-b30b2ab1
Duration:00:51:04
Cultivating Student-led Meaning-Making in Classrooms
3/13/2024
In this mini-episode, I explore the value and process of cultivating meaning-making in classrooms. Meaning-making is the process by which students interpret, understand, and make sense of the information, experiences, and world around them. In this episode, I share strategies teachers can use to help students construct knowledge on their own and in collaboration with peers.
To read more, check out my blog on this topic.
Here is Judy Willis's article "Understanding How the Brain Thinks" that I reference in this episode.
Duration:00:12:10
[ReAir] The Shift to Student-led with Dr. Katie Novak
3/8/2024
[ReAir] In this episode, Dr. Katie Novak and I discuss our newest book, The Shift to Student-led. In it, we identify ten teacher-led, time-consuming, often frustratingly ineffective workflows and reimagine them from a sustainable, student-led perspective using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. The goal is to help teachers empower students to share the responsibility for learning so they can create more balance in their lives!
Duration:00:35:06
Designing a Station Rotation: Go Horizontal with Your Agenda
2/27/2024
In this mini-episode, I share a strategy I call "going horizontal with your agenda." The purpose of this strategy is to help teachers conceptualize how they can shift from a linear whole-group lesson to a station rotation. The goal is to reimagine the individual learning activities in their linear agenda as separate stations in a rotation.
Part I: Station Rotation Design Tip – Go Horizontal with Your Linear Agenda
Part II: Station Rotation Design Tip – Use AI to Go Horizontal with Your Linear Agenda
Duration:00:13:01
Excerpt from Shift Writing into the Classroom
2/13/2024
In this mini-episode, I read excerpts from the introduction of my new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning. In this excerpt, I explain why Dr. Novak and I wrote it, who the book is for, and how it is structured so you know what to expect. I hope this sneak peek into the book helps to dispel the misconception that a book on writing is only for English teachers. We want to help ALL teachers leverage writing as a powerful vehicle for learning in their subject areas.
Duration:00:16:32
Developing the Skill of Learning with James Anderson
1/30/2024
In this episode, I talk with James Anderson about his new book, Learnership. James coined the word "learnership" to bring together the idea of craftsmanship and learning. He makes the point that learning is not simply a product of good teaching; learning is the result of what learners do. In this conversation, we discuss Jame's growth mindset continuum, student agency, and how we can support students in developing the skills of learning.
Connect with James Anderson on X @MindfulByDesign
Connect with James Anderson on LinkedIn
Duration:00:59:35
Ask Catlin: Student Agency
1/23/2024
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.
Duration:00:28:20
Keep, Start, Stop Feedback Strategy
1/16/2024
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
Duration:00:15:01
Fostering an Inclusive School Culture with Henry Turner
1/10/2024
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!
Duration:00:39:16
Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom
12/19/2023
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.
Duration:00:13:58
New Book Alert! Shifting Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning
12/6/2023
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.
Duration:00:14:11
Supporting Black Male Students with Dr. Corbin-Thaddies
11/28/2023
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
Duration:00:38:09
AI and Learning Design: Elevating Intent, Not Eliminating It
11/19/2023
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.
Duration:00:11:30
Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students
11/13/2023
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.
Duration:00:19:47