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Measuring Student Engagement with Digital Tools

ViewSonic Education

Most teachers and experts would state that student engagement is mandatory for learners to fulfill their potential, but actually measuring student engagement has always been tricky. It is widely accepted that the higher the level of student engagement, the better. But what exactly is student engagement?

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Formative Assessment: Collecting Data & Designing Differentiated Learning Experiences in Class or Online

Catlin Tucker

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help. Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve.

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What Is Technology Integration in The Classroom?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this post, I delve into the concept of technology integration in education, contrasting it with the random use of technology in the classroom.

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5 Formative Assessment Tools for Teachers

The Electric Educator

Incorporating regular checks for understanding, polling questions, exit tickets, and interactive mini-assignments is a great way to make sure that students don''t check out during a lesson. This type of assessment is called formative assessment. Check out this handy head-2-head comparison ! assessment'

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Five Things Parents Should Know About End-Of-Year Testing

EdNews Daily

Most tests are designed to make efficient comparisons between groups , not tell us about individuals. Group comparisons are valuable because they give us data about curriculum efficacy and how to allocate funding. Assessment is authentic when it asks students to apply their knowledge to real-world, meaningful problems.

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Busting Boredom in the Classroom

Gradelink

And while the classroom isn’t the first place most people think of when talking about fun, it’s an excellent place for stretching those creative muscles and for exploring critical thinking in energizing ways. What historical sites can students visit if they were to buy a ticket on Amtrak? One example of this is the student exhibition.