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Hosted by catlinthebalance · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 179 episodes
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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.
catlinthebalance hosts The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker, a education show with 179 episodes published.
A new school year offers more than a fresh classroom and a new group of students; it offers a fresh start for us as educators. In this episode, I share the reflection routines and goal-setting strategies I use to learn f
Can kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students really thrive in student-centered learning environments? In this episode, I explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Station Rotation model can help
Ask Catlin is back! In response to the thoughtful questions I've been getting through my website and on social media, I'm bringing back this monthly Q&A series to tackle real classroom challenges with practical strategie
In this episode, I chat with Jay McTighe about Stage 3 of Understanding by Design and what it really means to create learning experiences that move beyond content coverage toward understanding and transfer. We unpack the
In this episode, I explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help us strengthen Tier 1 instruction and redesign whole-group lessons to work for more learners. Using a simple Hook → Chunk → Pause → Process frame
In this episode, I explore the jigsaw strategy, a powerful cooperative learning structure that positions students as active participants in the learning process. I break down why the strategy is so effective for increasi
In this episode, I chat with Matt Miller about his new book, AI Literacy in Any Class, and what it means to prepare students for a future shaped by artificial intelligence. We explore practical ways teachers can integrat
In this episode, I explore how a simple 360 feedback protocol can increase accountability and reflection during collaborative learning experiences. Inspired by feedback systems used in corporate settings, this strategy g
In this episode of The Balance, I unpack a classroom trend I’ve been noticing across middle and high school classrooms: teachers using what they call “guided notes” that are actually closer to cloze notes. I explore the
In this episode, Robert Mayfield and I continue our conversation about deep work in education by exploring specific AI tools that can help teachers reclaim time and focus on more meaningful instructional work. We discuss
In this episode, I chat with Robert Mayfield about a growing tension in education: teachers aren’t necessarily resistant to AI, they’re resistant to more fragmentation. We explore how the structure of teaching leaves lit
In this episode, I unpack the instructional shifts that make Tier 2 more targeted, responsive, and effective. Too often, Tier 2 turns into a smaller version of whole-group instruction, repeating the same explanations and
In this episode, I take a closer look at the growing conversation around technology in education. With rising concerns about screen time, student attention, and mental health, many schools are starting to question their
In this episode, I reflect on a recent keynote I delivered in Singapore, exploring the shared challenges impacting teacher and student engagement. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, I unpack the three psychological ne
In this episode, I tackle one of the most common questions teachers ask when using the station rotation model: What do you do with students who finish early? Instead of treating fast finishers as a problem, I reframe pac
In this episode, I sit down with Jay McTighe to revisit the core principles of backward design and why they matter more than ever in today’s classrooms. We unpack the ongoing tension between content coverage and deep lea
Block schedules offer the promise of more time, but without intentional design, that time doesn’t always translate into deeper learning. In this episode, I unpack common missteps like stacking and stretching traditional
In this episode, I unpack one of the most common challenges teachers face when transitioning from linear, whole-group lessons to the station rotation model, designing for a circular flow when students don’t all start wit
In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author and educator John Spencer to talk about the power of deep learning in today’s classrooms. We discuss insights from his book The Depth Advantage and explore why meaningf
In this episode, I wrap up my Skills Before Tools series by exploring how the five throughline skills work together to shift students from simply using AI to truly leading their own learning. I walk through three concret
John Spencer
Professor Emeritus of Law, Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association · Modern War Institute
1 appearance on this show
George Couros
speaker, consultant, former principal, author
2 appearances on this show
Peter Liljedahl
creator and author of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
1 appearance on this show
Shane Saeed
Elementary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, national presenter, author · St. Vrain Valley
1 appearance on this show
Matt Graham
adventurer and leadership expert · Australian Frequent Flyer
1 appearance on this show
Trevor Mackenzie
high school teacher, researcher, author, speaker, consultant
1 appearance on this show
Andratesha Fritzgerald
author of Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning · Building Blocks of Brilliance Educational Consulting
2 appearances on this show
Robert Barnett
The Modern Classrooms Project
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Ament
Chief Academic Officer at ProSolve and co-founder of the Human Intelligence Movement
1 appearance on this show
Sue Thotz
Director of Outreach Education · Common Sense Education
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Katie Novak
bestselling author of UDL Now!
3 appearances on this show
Angela Watson
Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Professor of Education · Johns Hopkins University
2 appearances on this show
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