Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 19, 2015

Most of my blog posts are inspired by the work I do with my high school students. It’s becoming one of our many family traditions. This post is inspired by my own children–ages 6 and 7. My children attend a Spanish immersion school, where they receive 90% of their instruction in Spanish.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Last year, I began experimenting with standards-based grading and wrote a blog titled “ Grading for Mastery and Redesigning My Gradebook. This summer I read Starr Stackstein’s book Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 15, 2014

The following is a guest post from Alison Anderson , who is a former teacher, tech integrator and now education blog editor. Every school has a story, or a “brand” that captures the mission, the norms, the traditions and the values of the school population. Brand-Ed branding Digital Leadership Guest Blog Post Social Media'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2015

Some of you might remember Sarah from a few blog posts I wrote in 2014 where she created an amazing project on creativity that has been viewed close to 10,000 times on YouTube. As a guest blogger on a Principal’s Reflections, Sarah shared her perspective on the importance of blogging as a means to support and enhance her learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 31, 2023

From exploring the nuances of a post-COVID world to offering fresh perspectives on traditional teaching methodologies, each post has been a testament to my commitment to advancing educational discourse.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 24, 2014

So much time and energy gets put into traditional newsletters and websites even though the impact is fairly minimal. A blog is the 21st Century newsletter that gives that function as a two-way engagement tool with the added benefit of adding multimedia content to make your story really pop. It does not have to be a time sap either.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Speaking from experience, I have significantly benefited from not only engaging in digital spaces but taking what I have learned and applying it to my practice, which I can readily show when asked or communicate through my blog. Being a lifelong learner in the digital age is quite empowering.

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Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Each project goes beyond traditional lectures and textbook assignments. By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! Students will love working on projects to show their learning! 1920’s and Great Depression US History Test $ 4.00 Add to cart US History Review Games $ 10.00

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

Digital leadership calls for a multifaceted approach using both traditional and new age strategies to ensure that the right message is reaching stakeholders in a timely fashion. An added bonus is that there are so many free tools such as Twitter, Google+, blogs, Facebook, and Remind that are free for all to use.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2012

This versatility, allowing parents to receive updates on their own terms, makes Twitter unlike any traditional communication tool that I’ve ever used as a principal. Start a blog, let parents know about it, and encourage them to comment on your posts. As far as transparency goes, is there any application more effective than Twitter?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

Blogs are an incredible social media tool that can be utilized in a variety of ways. Teachers can set up a class blog to foster creative writing and reflection, or as an alternative to a school newspaper. Blogs are not isolated to just writing, students can add rich media to posts such as pictures, videos, widgets, and gadgets.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 19, 2014

My observations of the inherent problems with traditional PD have informed my thinking about my own new role at the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) ? ICLE and Scholastic Achievement Partners break the mold of traditional PD. We are excited to invite you to join us in Nashville this February.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

And then someone tweeted the above image–a quote attributed to Rear Admiral Grace Hopper , according to the image source globalnerdy.com– and I was happy and favorited and saved and blogged. “We’ve always done it this way” implies legacy and tradition, which can be good.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2012

Let’s spread the word about this great resource--if you use Lucidchart and love it, I strongly encourage you to mention or review them (on a school district site, classroom blog, resource list, etc.) A good graphic organizer reinforces key concepts in a fun, engaging way. Give Lucidchart a try. and link to their website.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

As I have previously mentioned many times on this blog, it was Twitter back in March of 2009 that served as a catalyst for my transformation into the leader that I am today. Prior to delving into this 140 character world I utilized traditional mediums for communication and professional development, had no idea what Web 2.0

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2010

This versatility, allowing parents to receive updates on their own terms, makes Twitter unlike any traditional communication tool that I’ve ever used as a principal. Start a blog, let parents know about it, and encourage them to comment on your posts. As far as transparency goes, is there any application more effective than Twitter?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Whereas the traditional classroom has been very teacher-centered, the use of 1:1 technology allows for a much more student-centered classroom. A Shift from Passive Content Consumption to Active Content Creation The traditional model of learning is one in which the students are generally passive recipients of content (such as a lecture).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Recently, a new service has grown in popularity in schools, which gives students the ability to quickly and easily create posts very similar to blogs, but without any of the complexity or fuss of specialized training. Teachers have used Tackk to both supplement, and in some cases replace, more traditional projects like posters and folders.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Strengthen your school’s identity with these simple tips: Amplify great work that takes place on a daily basis by consistently sharing using a multi-faceted approach that blends traditional (newsletters, email, phone, face-to-face) with digital age tools (social media). It stands for who you are.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2014

There is a dire need to support educators in the areas of digital leadership and learning while exposing them to non-traditional learning pathways. Other major responsibilities with my new position will be a continued focus on writing books, blogging, connecting with educators, conducting workshops/presentations, and delivering keynotes.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2019

From articles to blog posts to books, that subject has been covered in great detail. VGo gets the student back to the traditional schooling environment by providing a physical device that replicates the student while away from school. What makes something innovative? There is no shortage of debate on this topic in the least bit.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 3, 2014

Vicki Davis has created a resource that identifies how traditional writing can be taken to the next level with cloud-based tools. Educators want to desperately see and know how technology compliments and/or enhances the work they are already doing.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Paperlet is an online participatory publishing platform that takes the existing traditional writing process a decisive step further by bringing the readers into the creative process too. In September she created a new blog called Worlds of Learning. Writers and readers come together in a uniquely combined effort.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

As a result, it can be difficult at times to compete for attention using traditional teaching methods like whiteboards, worksheets, and extended direct instruction. For more information check out the Metaverse blog to see what teachers are creating and check them out on Twitter.

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Passion for Social Studies

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Social Movements The 1980s was a decade that gave rise to numerous subcultures, many of which challenged traditional social norms. By joining the email list, you will receive freebies for blog exclusive subscribers! The technological innovations from the 80s greatly reflect items students cannot live without today!

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 23, 2012

All one has to do is read this blog to experience what I am talking about. Sure, we can accomplish this in other, more traditional ways. Through connected learning and sharing, I have become better equipped to lead change at New Milford High School and to begin to transform the teaching and learning process.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

As many readers of my blog know, the big changes in my career came when I discovered the value of social media as a leader and learner. Becoming connected and developing my own Personal Learning Network (PLN) freed me from the purgatory that the traditional system of education had created.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This trend echoes concerns I raised nearly five years ago in my blog post, “ What are we doing? In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation. in effect size.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 2, 2013

My point here is that we can use both traditional and non-traditional means of media and communication to make our voices heard. Blog, tweet, and pin your opinions as your dialogue is desperately needed. Probably not, but that is not my point. Let people know how you feel without being afraid.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I discovered that Google Calendar could replace my traditional paper planner and serve as my digital planner, providing a clear visual outline of my week, month, or even year. This guest blog was written by Amy Tobener-Talley. That was problematic. Amy Tobener-Talley has been a bilingual educator for 15 years.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

I have blogged about these over the past couple months and will either provide brief descriptions or links to past posts. Blogging is one of the best tools available to aid in communication. They are as follows: 1. Communication: Effective communication is one of the most important characteristics associated with successful leaders.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

However, the mounting pressure from ridiculous mandates as a result of the current education reform movement and massive budget cuts across the country, have made it a challenge to learn through traditional pathways. Without funding, many districts no longer allow leaders to travel to national/state conferences or even attend local workshops.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Pedagogically Sound Lessons If you are a reader of this blog, then you know that this is one area that I focus on extensively with my writing. A variety of strategies beyond traditional tests can be used, such as performance-based activities, portfolios, and rubrics.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

I teach AP Psychology, blended and traditional, at a high school in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. You can find a great list of web tools on Catlin’s blog. She began writing a blog called “A Blended Learning Journey” to share her experiences implementing blended learning. Not sure where to start?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 30, 2017

As an author of six books, numerous articles, and a blog, I am dogged by a perception that I am a good writer. Each week I labor over creating a blog post. They should never perceive that they are inferior to their peers if they don’t do well on standardized tests or more traditional, one-size-fits-all assessments.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Traditional hurdles such as time, distance, and money have been overcome as more and more tools are available that allow people to share resources, ideas, opinions, and feedback. In the digital age, we are all trying so hard to be heard, but are we making the time to listen and reflect?

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