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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

The CoolCatTeacher

Thomas Guskey shares insight on assessments From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey reflects on the positives and negatives of assessments during distance learning. Guskey, T. Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems. Guskey, T.

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CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program

EdTech Magazine

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:01. Proper technology evaluation is a crucial element to digital innovation , said Baule, speaking at Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference. 4 Key Evaluation Questions for K–12 Schools.

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Empowering Community Perspectives in Evaluation Research

Digital Promise

What is equitable evaluation? As funders, government agencies, and service providers become increasingly focused on program evaluation results to make evidence-based decisions, evaluators and other researchers seek to answer this question. Why does equitable evaluation matter? .

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The Actual Dollars That Will Shape the New K-12 Investment Ecosystem

Edsurge

The data are now being gathered and they need to be ready for publication on the 2019-2020 state and district report cards. To get the information ready for the 2019-2020 report cards, the financial data will inevitably require scrutiny, revision, and repair. This will not be a trouble-free process.

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National Network Launches to Connect Students in Crisis

eSchool News

According to recent data from InsideTrack’s Crisis Support Services team , students seeking support to help meet basic needs such as housing, food and medicine have increased by 203 percent from 2019. ” Institutional capacity building and program evaluation will also be key components of the emergency coaching initiative.

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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

It should surprise no one that media comparison studies find no significant difference in student learning. Why would students who use a pencil learn more than students who use a pen? Why would students who read an openly licensed textbook learn more than students who read a traditionally copyrighted textbook?

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This Tech Encourages Career Planning When It Matters Most—Before Graduation

Edsurge

For instance, our 2019 seniors have already earned 100 certifications and our 2020 seniors have already earned 106 certifications. Xello’s strategies and techniques to ensure all your students graduate future ready: Discover the five ways online career learning gets kids excited about their future. It's crazy!