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iPads for Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

Dr. Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his formative assessments have a twist — students are all answering DIFFERENT math questions. Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment. We created Assessment Items.

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

Parental involvement in middle school: a meta-analytic assessment of the strategies that promote achievement.” Developmental psychology, 2009, 45(3), 740-63. “Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School.” 2015, John Hopkins University School of Education. E., & Tyson, D. Dearing, E.,

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Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Cooper's definition is similar to the one found in Cambridge Dictionary which defines homework as "work that teachers give their students to do at home" or as "studying that students do at home to prepare for school". There is way more to homework than what these general definitions outline. Literature review: Homework. Robinson, J.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a multifaceted framework that can be understood through various insightful definitions provided by different experts in the field. Each definition offers a unique perspective on UDL’s purpose, application, and impact in educational environments. What is Universal Design for Learning ?

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

No matter how you respond to these issues, the key is this: by definition, your strategies cannot follow a universal template. Parental involvement in middle school: a meta-analytic assessment of the strategies that promote achievement.” Developmental psychology , 2009, 45(3), 740-63. Sources: 1. E., & Tyson, D.

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Top 7 TED Talks every teacher should see

Neo LMS

Taking the stage back in 2009 made me feel like I was a teacher again, and I loved teaching. Founder of Khan Academy, Sal Khan, talks about the absurdity of the educational system and calls for a different approach to teaching and assessing: mastery-based learning. Being on a TED stage is incredible as well. Trust me, I’ve been on one.

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What is Blended Learning?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this article, I cover a range of definitions of blended learning and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Assessment and Feedback Challenges : Designing assessments that effectively measure learning outcomes in both online and face-to-face environments can be challenging.