eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

As a part of this initiative, MAP Growth data will transfer seamlessly into DMAC , enhancing this valuable tool used by Texas educators by providing quicker access to student data that supports instruction and student achievement. MAP Growth (an interim assessment. MAP Growth (an interim assessment.

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Data Accessibility Education Advocacy 100

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Under Dallas Independent School District policy, Tha’s parents didn’t need to sign him up for advanced math. During its regular session, the Legislature passed a bipartisan bill mandating every student who performed in the top 40 percent on a fifth-grade math assessment automatically be enrolled in advanced math for sixth grade. “We’re

Accessibility 101

Accessibility Policies STEM Report 101

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Some studies have suggested that non-native language speakers struggle to access effective healthcare, while others have found increases in negative interactions. Now, not only is the curriculum more accessible, but translation and chat capabilities power direct parent-to-teacher communication in any given language.

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EdTech Education Policies Assessment 121

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2022

January 27, 2022— The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved universal literacy and dyslexia screener for the 2022–2023 school year. All i-Ready district partners have ongoing access to Curriculum Associates’ award-winning customer service.

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Assessment Differentiated Instruction Instructional Materials Education 90

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. ” How would the program operate? 2010 and 2010 ( American Recovery and Reinvesment Act [ARRA]).

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Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

EducationSuperHighway conducted a desktop assessment in Colorado that highlighted the importance of states following NTIA’s guidance to go beyond the FCC National Broadband Map to determine the connectivity status of MDUs that could benefit from Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding.

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Assessment Broadband Digital Divide Data 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Are great teaching and assessment fundamentally at odds? One might think so because, unfortunately, the words “test” and “assessment” are often used interchangeably. Yet somehow assessment evokes a more positive reaction. Done well, assessment is ongoing, constant and invisible. Here’s why: Mobile Computing.

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Assessment Mobility Data Report 92

Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

The post 4 Projects that Go Beyond Traditional Assessment – SULS0111 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Jen shares ideas that will help teachers go BEYOND traditional assessments like reports, essays, presentations, and cookie-cutter assignments. 4 Projects that Go Beyond Traditional Assessment with @virtualgiff.

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Assessment Blended Learning Google EdTech 94

edWeb.net

JANUARY 5, 2021

Nuland began with an overview of equity studies, which have shown educational achievement is correlated with access to certified and experienced teachers, but students of color have less access to these types of teachers. Aligning Policies. A third step is to define equity across all areas to create a shared understanding.

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Policies Data Professional Learning Analysis 65

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

Reflecting on his more recent experience as a policy analyst for RAND Corporation, a public policy research organization, Holmes doesn’t think it makes much sense that he had to hunt down the chance to try more difficult math. When America’s math performance is lagging , it could have big consequences.

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Policies Report Study Social Media 164

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

to teaching, learning, and assessment processes – comes in with a lot of paperwork. Tablet papers are great tools that can help schools adopt a paperless policy. There is still room for progress, as many schools still use paper-based tests both for summative and formative assessment. There is a way to have the cake and eat it.

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Tablets EdTech LMS Assessment 274

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

To evolve our education system and improve student outcomes for good, we need to reevaluate our policy-making decisions from the last 50-plus years—not just the last 18 months—while also looking forward to what students need to learn to be successful in the future. Why on Earth should we go back to pre-COVID education policies and systems?

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Policies Broadband Trends Education 174

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While the emergency switch to remote instruction caused students to fall behind in learning — with regular assessments showing declining test scores, especially in math — it also significantly sped up the adoption of digital devices and impressed upon districts the importance of technology, according to advocates.

Digital Divide 143

Digital Divide EdTech Broadband E-rate 143

EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 6, 2022

Before getting them onboard, they should be transparent about their data protection policies and security approach in case of a data breach. To make data security and protection to your business strategies, follow the steps below: Perform a cyber security risk assessment. Calibrate your privacy policy.

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Data Company Policies Assessment 246

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2024

But not for blind or deaf students, whose sensory limitations frequently impede their access to quality education. AI-driven tools can enable more students to interact in ways that are natural and accessible for them. Accessibility can’t be an afterthought; it must be a top priority baked into every program, policy and initiative.

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Secondary Industry Policies Accessibility 125

Shake Up Learning

MAY 8, 2020

The post FREE Access to Fluency Tutor to Support Student Literacy Remotely appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I don’t endorse a lot of products, but Texthelp produces some of the best accessibility tools and they work seamlessly with my favorite Google tools. FREE access to Fluency Tutor for Google Chrome™ .

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Accessibility Chromebook Google Laptops 99

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Interoperability is also critical to enable us to transform assessment. The Readiness Framework The Data Ready Playbook is anchored in a Readiness Framework consisting of three readiness domains: Project Governance, Needs Assessment, and Implementation Plan—all of which are critical to successfully implementing data interoperability projects.

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Data Analysis Assessment Policies 110

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

There are several ways in which district leadership can best use this checklist for assessing and enhancing their readiness for integrating generative AI technologies into both instructional and operational systems. Technical Readiness Security Framework: Update your cybersecurity policies to include AI-specific considerations.

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Policies Guidelines Data Training 112

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. It worked until our site eventually became one of the first sites to roll out a one-to-one policy with Chromebooks. Seven years ago, I proposed a day without technology to the site administration.

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Blended Learning Social Media BYOD LMS 346

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Administrators should respect teachers’ hesitation about adopting AI, but also create policies that allow tech-forward educators and students to experiment. Early policies seem to fall into three camps: Zero Tolerance: Some schools have instructed their students that use of AI tools will not be tolerated.

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Policies Guidelines Education Assessment 101

Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 14, 2022

Over the last two days I have attended 2 different #MyFest22 presentations ( Accessibility Crowdsourcing for Digital Literacies Toolkit and Open Learning Journey Week 2 Kickoff) where the heart of the discussion was the question: what happens if a student or community is unable to access learning (tools, resources, content, courses)?

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Accessibility Resources Learning Assessment 45

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Consequently, we will see a shift in how edtech enhances learning and how schools support teachers, as well as a renewed focus on accessibility, social emotional learning, and individualized approaches to learning that improve student outcomes. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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Trends Education Game-Based Learning Gamification 118

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a first step, policymakers around the globe must prioritize writing and enacting policies that establish high bars for the accuracy and equity of AI systems and ensure strong protections for personal data and privacy. I’ve been advocating for more than a decade for policies that apply strict safeguards around how children interact with AI.

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Policies Social Media Company Learning 96

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2020

MIND Research Institute is a proud partner of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the Education Commission of the States (ECS) – two of the most prominent and important venues for edtech policy discussion. Hundreds of state commissioners and edtech policy leaders joined the ECS Live!

Policies 52

Policies EdTech Industry Guidelines 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

The White House Council of Economic Advisors found that chronic absenteeism significantly contributed to drops in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, accounting for 16 to 27 percent of NAEP score declines in math and 36–45 percent in reading.

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Data Assessment Equity of Access System 99

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2024

Fenwick notes that policy efforts today must acknowledge and deal with the relics of that “systematic dismissal of Black educators from public schools.” We built a comprehensive plan that focused on such policy changes. Phelton Moss is the acting director of American University’s Education Policy and Leadership Program.

Education 129

Education Policies Advocacy Report 129

Waterford

JANUARY 10, 2024

Build opportunities for open, two-way communication Transparent communication builds trust by keeping teachers informed about decisions, policies, and changes affecting them and their students. Being present in the school community builds a sense of accessibility and establishes you as someone teachers can come to when challenges arise.

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Exercises Policies Survey Strategy 147

Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. We point out that 24 states now are requiring new recruits to pass some kind of performance assessment in order to be fully licensed.

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Policies Assessment Training Professional Learning 242

My Island View

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Educators can no longer dictate or limit what tools students may access. The other obvious lesson is that if students are accessing technology to assess and learn and create content, then at the very least, educators need an awareness of that technology their students are using. The first is a ban on using ChatGPT.

Industry 142

Industry Assessment Accessibility Google 142

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Get better assessment results. Reflection and Feedback: The tool encourages reflection, both from students and teachers, providing a space for individuals to assess their progress, share insights, and receive feedback. It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online.

Equity of Access 103

Equity of Access Assessment EdTech Mobility 103

Neo LMS

MAY 4, 2021

Teachers can create personalized materials for lessons, content for research and revision, fun facts, and guidelines that students can easily access on any device whenever and wherever they want. Additionally, you can set the scene for introspection, reflection, and peer assessment. Podcasts stimulate and promote creativity.

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Tools Classroom LMS Guidelines 268

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

The committee’s roughly 250-page report also made recommendations for governmental policies and future research on the topic. Not only that, any policy directives have to come with funding and support, the committee urges. Reich, a professor of education at the University of California, Irving, School of Education. “And While the U.S.

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Social Media Report Company Data 136

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 21, 2024

Digital textbook platforms are channels that help learners with eBooks or digital textbooks and offer access to educational resources online or on their devices. With the evolution of digital textbook platforms like KITABOO , students can access their learning materials anytime, anywhere, using any device with internet connectivity.

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eBook LMS Learning Moodle 59

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

The partnership will provide educators and students with instant access to high-quality assessments aligned to the curriculum already being used in their classrooms. CenterPoint welcomes this opportunity to expand student and teacher access to our one-of-a-kind assessments,” said LJ Sylvester, Vice President of Growth at CenterPoint.

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Assessment Education Data Instructional Materials 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 16, 2018

To prepare the workforce of tomorrow, lawmakers must ensure that all students can access and succeed in higher education. To do that, they must advance the use of high-quality data to develop equity-driven policy solutions. The need for equitable access to a college education and improved student outcomes is urgent.

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Policies Outcomes Flipped Classroom Data 70

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As you might know there are some amazing formative assessment tools on the web. Free Digital Formative Assessment Tools… Important Thoughts Before Implementing - Michael Gorman ( https://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com ) . Not only can the formative assessment process be engaging, it can also be owned by students.

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Assessment Tools STEM Policies 155

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

TeachAI , an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers around the world – Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education.

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Industry Google EdTech Policies 101