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Authentic Assessments to Support Teaching and Learning

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We, as edtech leaders and classroom teachers, must explore pathways where assessments support teaching and learning in the 21st century. Authentic assessments are always about the connections we make with students, each other, and the broader community as indicated in a Gallup poll. But What About Technology?

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Strategies for Becoming an Effective, Present Teacher

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Homework, assessments, projects. Assessment and feedback: At first, Wilson used to just hand back assignments en masse, but she noticed her students weren’t looking at their grades or her comments. Through this strategy and the constant connection with students, Wilson feels that students have become stronger at self-assessment.

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A Day in the Life: Google Apps for Teachers

EdTechSandyK

Notes from a breakout session at TCEA 2011 Google Academy A Day in the Life - Google Apps for Teachers Julia Stiglitz - Business Development Manager Google Apps for Education 50 Ways to Use Google Apps in the Classroom - Great presentation with links to many of the examples! google google academy google apps tcea tcea 2011'

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Teaching with the Growth Mindset

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Over the last three years, she has led dozens of professional development sessions all of which have impacted the way that educators communicate learning through eportfolios. Founded in 2011, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. and Canada. Join the Community.

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New Posted Resources 11/14/2011

The Web20Classroom

Empowering Students Through Reflection and Feedback letsgetengaged - tags: reflection assessment favorite Digital Portfolios Guidelines for beginners tags: eportfolio favorite INFOGRAPHIC : How To Twitter Effectively tags: Twitter favorite 62 things you can do with Dropbox tags: dropbox favorite Guide to Twitter in the K-8 Classroom tags: Twitter favorite (..)

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Video-Powered Professional Learning (The Pulse Podcast)

Edthena

And in February of 2011, I was full time building the company into what it is now. Rod Murray: It occurred to me this would be a wonderful tool, then, to add to a portfolio, ePortfolio, for faculty. And we even support an integration with a high stakes portfolio assessment that is used by teachers. Rod Murray: Terrific.

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Video-Powered Professional Learning (The Pulse Podcast)

Edthena

And in February of 2011, I was full time building the company into what it is now. Rod Murray: It occurred to me this would be a wonderful tool, then, to add to a portfolio, ePortfolio, for faculty. And we even support an integration with a high stakes portfolio assessment that is used by teachers. Rod Murray: Terrific.