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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. In 2019, he returned to the classroom to further develop Flipped and Mastery Learning.

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How the COVID crisis caused K-12 to rethink testing

eSchool News

The pandemic reignited the debate over shifting away from high-stakes testing to a more balanced assessment approach that’s part of the regular instructional cycle. And while some progress has been made, new research suggests we’re at a pivotal moment for changing K-12 assessment. Why can’t we break free of high-stakes testing?

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The quest for ‘embodied equity’ on college campuses focuses on neurodivergent students

The Hechinger Report

She had a “near photographic” memory and didn’t need to study, she said, so she never learned how to. Elliott is what’s now called twice exceptional , a term used to refer to children who are gifted in some areas, but also experience a learning or developmental challenge. And so she was always bored in school. Elliot said.

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The Science Behind Spatial-Temporal Math

MIND Research Institute

A new white paper published by MIND Research Institute, “ Spatial-Temporal Math: Underlying Scientific Concepts and Mechanisms ,” explores the concept of spatial-temporal learning, and describes the design concepts and mechanisms behind MIND’s award-winning ST Math program. Spatial-Temporal Game-based Learning. Summary of Efficacy.

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How the COVID crisis caused K-12 to rethink testing

EmergingEdTech

“Students and teachers are nearing a breaking point…” The pandemic reignited the debate over shifting away from high-stakes testing to a more balanced assessment approach that’s part of the regular instructional cycle. Why can’t we break free of high-stakes testing?

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CAE Partners with Education Research and Development Institute

eSchool News

CAE), a leading provider of performance-based, authentic assessments measuring essential college and career readiness skills, announced it joined the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI). CAE was recently an expert presenter in ERDI’s first-ever 2020 Virtual Fall Institute, “Leading in a New Education Paradigm”.

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Why I’m Optimistic About the Next Wave of Education Technology

Edsurge

The first online class we launched in 1998 was little more than flat text on webpages, and we closely followed the birth of learning management systems, meeting with both Blackboard and WebCT before they achieved their first $1 million in revenue. But those that do survive and build successful enterprises could change the world forever.

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