
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. Catli... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 175 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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 increasing engagement, deepening unde... more
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 integrate AI literacy into everyday l... more
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 gives students structured oppo... more
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 difference between guided not... more
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I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. The feedback episode was insightful and can be applied to all aspects of life. Will be listening more. I appreciate your passion and dedication to the next generation and education at a time we need it most. Thanks, Dr Tucker!
The Balance is a great lesson, loved the episode with Dr. Frontier- AI will change the world as we know it, but we can use that for so much good in the education space!
I agree that standards are more focused on quantity instead of quality because my experience in my high school geometry teacher confirms it. We constantly worry about getting behind just so we would at least be able to see the content before the end of the year. The Balance podcast by Caitlin Tucker “designing learning” is about how to handle your workload. She starts the interview and goes to talk about how we can help students learn quality content by overthrowing a bunch of content for them t... more
This show is great, I listened to just one podcast. Innovation Inside the Box With George Couros, and it was amazing. It touched on a lot of different topics but the one that stuck out was how tech isn’t the end all be all in terms of the best teaching/learning strategy, sometimes that will always be human aided.
Life as we know can be pretty hectic and the wide array of responsibilities, expectations, and skills of multitasking necessary to being a teacher can be pretty daunting for an individual pursuing this vocation. Which is why I was allured to listen to this podcast station in specific because I always like the idea of balances. The Podcast I decided to tune into is called “The Balance” and is hosted by Dr. Catlin Tucker. The episode I listened to from the podcast was called [Reclaiming Personaliz... more
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The show centers on practical, research-informed approaches to blended and student-led learning in K-12 settings. Episodes frequently explore how to design instruction that elevates thinking, reduces cognitive load, and uses technology and AI thoughtfully to free teachers for deeper work. Hosting is rooted in applying theory to classroom practice, with a strong emphasis on equity, autonomy, and meaningful student engagement. Noteworthy traits include a steady flow of field-tested strategies (like station rotations, backward design, and tiered supports), frequent guest insights from education researchers and practitioners, and a candid focus on real-world classroom challenges and leadership in schools.
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