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The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker — 179 episodes
Deep Dive - UDL and Station Rotation in Early Elementary: Strategies for Building Independence
Ask Catlin - Can Students Really Handle Station Rotation?
Beyond Coverage: Designing Learning for Understanding & Transfer with Jay McTighe
Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction with UDL: Rethinking Whole-Group Instruction
How to Use the Jigsaw Strategy in Your Classroom (and with Station Rotation)
Teaching AI Literacy in Any Class: A Conversation with Matt Miller
Using 360 Feedback to Increase Accountability in Small Group Work
Guided Notes vs. Cloze Notes: Are Your Notes Supporting or Stifling Learning?
AI Tools That Give Teachers Time Back with Robert Mayfield
Deep Work in the Age of AI: Protecting Teacher Thinking with Robert Mayfield (Part 1)
Tier 2 Instructional Shifts: Strategies That Strengthen Small Group Instruction
Rethinking Technology in the Classroom: It’s Not Screen Time, It’s Design
Engagement Is the Outcome of Design: Supporting Teachers and Students Through Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness
Fast Finishers: 6 Strategies to Support Self-Paced Learning Without Busywork
Backward Design in the Age of AI: From Coverage to Deep Learning with Jay McTighe
Block Scheduling: Avoiding Common Design Mistakes and Sequencing for Impact
The Empty Station Strategy: Solving the Biggest Challenge in Station Rotation Design
Deep Learning in a Distracted World: A Conversation with Dr. John Spencer
From AI Users to AI-Empowered Learners: 3 Classroom Strategies That Build Critical Thinking and Student Agency with AI
Skills Before Tools: Ethical Awareness & Accountability for Student-Led Learning with AI
Skills Before Tools: Revision & Improvement for Student-Led Learning with AI
Forward Together, Building Trust and Purpose in Challenging Times with George Couros
Skills Before Tools: Evaluation and Judgment for Student-Led Learning with AI
Skills Before Tools: Clarity in Communication for Student-Led Learning with AI
Skills Before Tools: Questioning and Purpose Setting for Student-Led Learning with AI
AI in Schools: A Skills-First Framework for Sustainable K–12 Implementation
Building Thinking Classrooms with Peter Liljedahl: Designing Conditions for Deep Thinking, Productive Struggle, and Student
End-of-Year Reflection for Teachers: How to Make Meaningful Changes That Stick
The Station Rotation Model: Smooth Transitions That Save Time and Eliminate Chaos
Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction Through Flexible Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials
Connecting the Dots: How Learner Agency, Metacognition, and the Science of Learning Work Together with Suzy Evans and Dr. Shane Saeed
Quiet Collaboration in Station Rotation: Secondary Strategies That Work
Tier 1 Instruction with Video: Strategies That Get Students Thinking and Talking
How School and District Podcasts Build Stronger Connections with Families featuring Matt Graham
Making Tier 1 Whole Group Instruction More Effective: Chunking, Cooperative Learning, and DOK Questions
Maximize Focus, Minimize Distractions: Using Seating Charts with the Station Rotation Model
Evolving CUE into CALIE: Building a Modern Network for Innovative Educators with Christine Feenstra
Differentiation + AI: Making It Manageable
Differentiation in Action: Making Learning Accessible and Engaging for Every Student
Driving Inquiry & Documenting Thinking with Learning Walls featuring Jessica Vance
Setting the Stage for Station Rotation Success: Agreements, Routines, and Student Accountability
Differentiated Instruction at the Teacher-Led Station: Making the Most of the Station Rotation Model
Future-Focused Schools: Career-Connected Learning with Shira Woolf Cohen
How Schools Can Balance Curriculum Fidelity and Teacher Creativity
REFINE: A Structured Approach to AI Prompting for Educators
Personalized Learning in the Age of AI: Building Strong Foundations with Sunil Gunderia
Start Strong: Build Classroom Relationships and Community from Day One
Start Strong: Why Teacher Reflection Should Come Before Back-to-School Planning
Creating the Classroom You Want: Culture, Ownership, and Doing Things Differently with Evalaurene Jean-Charles (Part 2)
Teaching with Self-Awareness: Finding Joy and Purpose in the Classroom with Evalaurene Jean-Charles (Part 1)
Cultivating Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Multilingual Learners with the Station Rotation Model (Part 4)
Designing for Independence: How to Support Multilingual Learners at Online and Offline Stations (Part 3)
The Disengaged Teen: Understanding Why Students Check Out—and How We Reignite Their Drive to Learn
Why Small Group Instruction Works: Supporting Multilingual Learners at the Teacher-Led Station (Part 2)
Supporting Multilingual Learners: Why Station Rotation Works (Part 1)
From Curiosity to Curriculum: How Inquiry-Based Learning Boosts Student Engagement and Agency with Trevor MacKenzie
Maximizing Personalization and Agency with Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations
The Station Rotation Model + UDL = Stronger Tier I Instruction
Leading AI Implementation: Building an Inclusive, Integrated Approach to Emerging Tech in Schools with Dr. Brandee Ramirez
From Distraction to Transformation: 3 Ways to Use Tech to Truly Personalize Learning
End-of-Year Engagement: Student-Led Learning with the 5Es Model
Heart, Mind, and Action: How Concept-Based Inquiry Positions Students to Make Meaning with Ruba Abi Saab
Asset-Based Language in Feedback and Rubrics
Revisited: The Modern Classrooms Project with Kareem Farah
Revisited: Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald
Revisited: Sparking Engagement in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms with Dr. Shaun Woodly
AI with Intention: Dr. Tony Frontier on Leading, Teaching, and Learning in the Age of AI
From Insight to Action: Using Tier 1 Data to Drive Intervention & Enrichment
Why EdTech Isn’t Transforming Learning—And How to Fix It
Three High-Impact Strategies for Effective Tier 1 Instruction
SchoolAI: Helping Every Student Feel Seen and Heard with Caleb Hicks
Three Tips to Prepare for Strong Tier 1 Instruction
Increasing Accessibility with AI: How NotebookLM Supports Inclusive Learning
Mini-episode: Making Time for Tier 2 Support and Enrichment
Meeting Every Learner's Needs with Robert Barnett
Designing for Inclusion: Strategies to Support Every Learner
Breaking Through Barriers: The Immunity to Change Model in Education
Preview of Elevating Educational Design with AI
Human Intelligence in an AI World: Cultivating Essential Skills for the Future with Dr. Michelle Ament
Designing for Equity and Engagement: A Preview of Elevating Educational Design with AI
Elevate Tier 1 Instruction–The Equity Advantage of Small Groups
Sticky Notes and Viral Stories: Matt Eicheldinger Shows How Small Moments Have a Big Impact
Concept Maps: A Powerful Meaning-Making Tool
Helping Young People Navigate an Increasingly Complex Digital Landscape with Sue Thotz
Ask Catlin: Using AI with Students
Designing for a Block Schedule
Leading with Purpose and Passion
Ask Catlin: Choice Boards
5 Tips for Designing AI-Resistant Tasks
Audio Diary From Work in Africa
Overcoming Fear & Leaning into Change: The Power of Self-paced Learning
Why Don't We Trust Students?
Tech Talk: Data Visualization, The Digital Divide & Artificial Intelligence
Ask Catlin & Noelle: Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Station Rotation Model and Co-teaching
My TEDx Talk Journey
Building a Strong Class Culture
AI-powered Coaching and Feedback
Reciprocal Teaching with Multimedia
Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners
Katie Novak Dishes About Her New Podcast, The Education Table
What Blended Learning Is and What It Is Not
Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI
Ask Catlin: Differentiation?
Designing Choice Boards
Letting Students Lead the Learning with Spider Web Discussions with Alexis Wiggins
Ask Catlin: Grading
3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model
AI and Teacher Productivity with Angela Watson
Ask Catlin: Assessment
The Power of Pre-assessment to Design with Intention
Eduprotocols for Littles with Ben Cogswell and Jenn Dean
Ask Catlin: The Playlist Model
Updates & A Station Rotation Tip: Using a Checklist to Keep Kids on Task
The Leader's Algorithm with Pablo Muñoz
Cultivating Student-led Meaning-Making in Classrooms
[ReAir] The Shift to Student-led with Dr. Katie Novak
Designing a Station Rotation: Go Horizontal with Your Agenda
Excerpt from Shift Writing into the Classroom
Developing the Skill of Learning with James Anderson
Ask Catlin: Student Agency
Keep, Start, Stop Feedback Strategy
Fostering an Inclusive School Culture with Henry Turner
Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom
New Book Alert! Shifting Writing into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning
Supporting Black Male Students with Dr. Corbin-Thaddies
AI and Learning Design: Elevating Intent, Not Eliminating It
Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students
Ask Catlin: The Whole Group Rotation
Making Teaching Sustainable with Paul France
Leveraging AI to Design Equitable Learning Experiences
Ask Catlin: Classroom Management
Get Creative with Adopted Curriculum
AI Technology in Classrooms
End the School Year with Reflection
Ask Catlin: The Flipped Classroom Model
Exploring Student Engagement with Alice Keeler
Social Awareness and the CASEL Framework
Relationship Skills and the CASEL Framework
Ask Catlin: The Station Rotation Model
Responsible Decision-Making and the CASEL Framework
Reading and Literacy with Dr. Tim Shanahan
Ask Catlin: Technology Tools & Integration
Self-management and the CASEL Framework
Disruptive Technology: ChatGPT and Education
Self-awareness and the CASEL Framework
The Global Dream with Dr. Sunita Gandhi
Making Time for Human Connection in a Classroom with Flipped Instruction
The Modern Classrooms Project with Kareem Farah
The Station Rotation Model: Making Time for Small Group Instruction
The First Year in the Classroom
Making Student Agency Sustainable
Adaptable Education with A.J. Juliani
Reevaluating Your Approach to Grading
Cultivating Leaders with Dr. Scott McLeod
Dismantling Stereotypes with Ken Shelton
Rethinking Our Approach to Education with Matt Miller
Reclaiming Personalized Learning with Paul France
Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald
Innovating Inside the Box with George Couros
Mindset Shifts and Empowered Teaching with Angela Watson
Teacher Resilience with Elena Aguilar
Universal Design for Learning with Dr. Katie Novak
Designing Learning with Jay McTighe
Project-Based Learning with Dr. Jennifer Pieratt
Leadership with Dr. Ivy Ewell-Eldridge
Linwood Paul on Facing Change
Back to School by Design
Jon Corippo on Centering Students
Self-Care with Dr. Maria Hersey
The Home Stretch
Rachelle Dene Poth
Distance Learning (Part 2)
Distance Learning
Dr. Shaun Woodly
Jason Green
Travis Lape
Lisa Highfill
Adam Welcome
Tiffany Wycoff