The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker

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.

The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker is a education podcast hosted by catlinthebalance, with 183 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

catlinthebalance hosts The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker, a education show with 183 episodes published.

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  Episode #186

  Deep Dive - How to Onboard Students to Student-Led Learning

  Aug 18, 202630 min

  Student-led learning doesn’t happen simply because we give students more control. Students need to be intentionally onboarded to the roles, routines, and skills that allow them to lead their learning successfully. In this episode of The Balance, I break down a practical process for onboarding students to student-led learning strategies, from making the purpose clear to explicitly teaching, modeling, and practicing the individual skills students will need. The goal is to help teachers build students’ capacity over time so they can gradually step back and position students to do more of the thinking, communicating, and meaning-making. Episode Resource Related Blog: Onboarding Students to Student-Led Learning Strategies

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  Episode #185

  Ask Catlin – What's the Best Way to Start the School Year?

  Aug 11, 202630 min

  Ask Catlin is back! In this monthly Q&A series, I answer questions I've been getting from teachers through my website and social media, sharing practical, research-informed strategies you can put into practice right away. Over the last few weeks, teachers have been asking thoughtful questions about how to build meaningful relationships with students, create classrooms that foster independence, and establish routines that set the stage for a successful year. In this episode, I share practical strategies you can implement immediately, from community-building activities and learner profiles to designing learning spaces that reduce teacher dependence and increase student ownership. If you're looking for actionable ideas to help you start the year with confidence, this episode is for you. Episode Resources: Online Self-paced Course - Start Strong: A Teacher’s Guide to Back-to-School Success Blog - Icebreaker Idea: Fun with the Frayer Model Blog - Scavenger Hunt: Get Kids Talking on the 1st Day of School Template - Learner Profile

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  Episode #184

  Back to School: Set Up Your Classroom for Independence, Access, and Agency

  Aug 3, 202624 min

  As you prepare for a new school year, it's easy to focus on lesson plans, supplies, and classroom décor. But before students experience your instruction, they experience the environment you've created. In this episode, I explore how thoughtful classroom design can reduce friction, support student independence, increase access, and create opportunities for learner agency from the very first day. I'll share practical ideas for designing classroom zones, arranging furniture to support different kinds of learning, creating visual supports that students actually use, and building spaces that students help shape throughout the year. Whether you're teaching in a brand-new classroom or making the most of heavy desks and limited space, you'll walk away with a fresh lens for designing the conditions that make meaningful learning possible. Resources: Online Self-paced Course - Start Strong: A Teacher’s Guide to Back-to-School Success Blog/Podcast - What to Do When Students Finish Early in a Station Rotation Podcast - Driving Inquiry & Documenting Thinking with Learning Walls featuring Jessica Vance

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  Episode #183

  AI and the Future of Career Technical Education (CTE) with Dr. Cameron Sublett

  Jul 28, 202650 min

  AI isn't just changing the tools people use at work; it's reshaping the tasks, decisions, and skills required across nearly every industry. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Cameron Sublett, co-author of Applied Co-Intelligence: Preparing Career and Technical Education Learners for an AI-Driven Workforce , to explore what these changes mean for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the future of career readiness. We discuss the Applied Co-Intelligence Model, the difference between AI exposure and AI displacement, the human skills that are becoming even more valuable, and why authentic, performance-based learning is critical for preparing students to work thoughtfully alongside AI. Whether you're a CTE teacher, instructional coach, school leader, curriculum designer, or simply thinking about how AI is changing education, this conversation offers a practical and hopeful framework for preparing students for careers that will continue to evolve. Episode Resources Dr. Sublett’s LinkedIn Profile Applied Co-Intelligence: Preparing Career & Technical Education Learners for an AI-Driven Workforce Related Blog: Rethinking Career Readiness in an AI World: What It Means for CTE Books Mentioned: Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI Human Work

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  Episode #182

  Deep Dive - Start the School Year Strong: Reflection and Goal Setting for Teachers

  Jul 21, 202621 min

  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 from the previous year before jumping into planning. We'll explore simple ways to capture what worked, identify what needs to change, organize your thinking, and set meaningful professional goals that support both your students and your own well-being. If you're ready to start the year with intention instead of simply checking off a back-to-school to-do list, this episode is for you. Related Resources: End-of-the-Year Housekeeping: Reflect & Organize Save Your Sanity with a Things to Revamp for Next Year List Goal Setting Graphic Organizer

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