Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 12, 2014

For example, 2013-14 English 9 or 2014-15 Honors English 9. From taking quick quizzes as a homework check to group quizzes to summative tests, Edmodo''s quiz feature is my go to feature for assessment. Preparing for digital assessments, students complete quick Edmodo Snapshot assignments.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Please feel free to comment if you believe I’ve missed a key document or piece of crucial information, or if you have a question regarding the context of a specific statement or document. In any case, do not be surprised if I periodically return to this post to update or add key facts and documents. FY 2014 $0.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Using whichever format you prefer (paper notebook, Word document, Evernote), keep track of the lesson plans you teach and how they go. It’s often possible to further your training while continuing to teach thanks to self-paced online courses: for example, this comprehensive prep course for Praxis Core exams and Subject Assessments.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

million for scoring 2015-16 assessments in Tennessee after the state terminated a contract in April with Measurement Inc. Pearson, a global education company that counts assessments as less than 10 percent of its total revenues , will score about 1.8 Pearson has been awarded a contract worth about $18.5 million tests.

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Pearson Common Core Assessment Academic Standards 75

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Launched this March, the Boston-based firm traces its roots to a Japanese educational research and assessment company, JIEM. That’s in part because the domestic market is small—and getting even smaller, given the country’s well-documented population decline and low birth rate.

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Technology Sony Education Industry 116

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2017

It calls for “independent, objective, and externally validated” assessments as a more credible form of learning evidence than grades or GPA, which it deems to be “too subjective.”. Employers can also provide documentation attesting to one’s employment and wages. He was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list in Education in 2014.

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Outcomes Report Comparison Guidelines 94

Learning in Hand

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Google Document URL Tricks. A Visual Guide to Formative Assessment Tools. When you "Force a copy" of a Google document, the person following the link does not see the contents before making a copy. ?? See previous Best of posts from 2016 , from 2015 and from 2014 for more tips, tools, ideas, and resources. Emoji Prompts.

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 15, 2016

In 2015, spending on hardware for educational purposes amounted to $15 billion, an increase of 7 percent from 2014, according to Futuresource Consulting, a U.K.-based classrooms to support digital assessments and personalized learning, to the growth of different mobile personal computing devices in other parts of the world. .”

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I also want to invite you to a very special webinar on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 4 PM EST. First, t o ensure you do not miss one of these valuable posts or other resources covering PBL, Digital Curriculum, Web 2.0, Develop a rubric that assess online discussion alignment with standards being used. I call them starter ideas.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

What type of performance-based formative and summative assessment took place? A learning management system can have a tendency to promote a “surface” type of assessment. Teachers must be intentional at exploring ways online to ensure that assessment is formative and allows them to plan scaffolding for next steps in learning.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

What Advice Can We Offer Young Makers as they Document their Making throughout their Lifetimes? As maker education experiences begin to expand in schools and after-school settings, there is a great deal to think about when we consider how young makers might document and share their work beyond the front of the family fridge.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

At the time, our state test was based upon performance assessment, and learning the thinking skills framework. Not assessing of knowledge but assessing for knowledge. We published two randomized controlled trials, one in 2014 and then the second one in 2019. What areas of research is the center is looking at right now?

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Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The disruptions in online assessments that roiled Montana, Nevada, and North Dakota in the spring of 2015 appear to have had both negative and positive effects on individual students’ test scores, according to a new analysis. See also: Assessment Fallout: Texas Fines ETS, Nevada Says DRC Misses Deadlines. We’re really moving on.”.

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Study Analysis Assessment Comparison 68

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

A few years ago, she could see that some of her fifth graders struggled with second grade math skills, while others were capable of eighth grade content on the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. For example, KIPP students are assessed three times a year on the NWEA MAP test. The resulting 1.0

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Khan Academy EdTech Exercises Data 60

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

This could involve using differentiated instruction, incorporating multicultural education, or employing a range of assessment methods. The importance of adaptability for teachers is well documented in the research literature (e.g., Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al.,

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Meanwhile, in 2014, the ratio had become 3:1. It’s critical that students have both their assessments and their missions in alignment. While it is easier than ever to capture both formative and summative assessment data, it raises the question of HOW teachers and school leaders will then be prepared to use that information.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Instantly scan and score with any mobile, desktop or document camera. In 2014, the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) recognized Randy as the Outstanding District Administrator for the state of Pennsylvania.

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Veative

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

By creating specially designed virtual environments for the detection, assessment and treatment of this disorder, Virtual Reality can serve both as a diagnostic tool and an effective therapeutic strategy in the rehabilitation of children with ADHD. How can VR help children with ADHD. More importantly, as Diaz-Orueta et al.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

Back in 2014, our interviews and surveys led us to a taxonomy of digital curation. Each collection can include web pages, images, documents, eBooks, and more! A guide for AP US History supported work around document-based questions or DBQs. 2014): 27-36. 26 July 2014. . “ “ Curation in School Libraries.”

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 28, 2015

In 2014 we had over 250 participants from stated all across the U.S., Assessment: The iPad used as a tool to assess student performance in a variety of ways to include formative, summative, objective, and subjective elements. This will be the forth year for the conference. and several countries outside of it!

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iPad Conference Strategy Assessment 40

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Assessment 545

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

MARCH 4, 2019

We felt that students were learning about the outcomes in DL10, but we needed a better model for assessment. In particular though, it was a way to ensure that all students were documenting their learning through their Edublog. . —– The 2014-2015 Winners of the Ken Spencer Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

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wwwatanabe

JULY 7, 2015

Here are some tools for assessing the quantitative measures of readability: Online-Utility.org : Determines the Flesh-Kincade Reading Level by copying and pasting the text into the box. Evernote : This tool is great for note taking, keeping documents organized, and annotating documents.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. Instantly scan and score with any mobile, desktop or document camera. Rad to his students) is the Minnesota Teacher of 2014. (And how they can do it without losing their job.). Today’s Sponsor: GradeCam can save you time! Bio as submitted.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

The process included three years of planning, professional development and small-scale experiments supported, in part, by grants from LEAP Innovations , followed by a one year pilot, which took place during the 2014-2015 school year. The pilot involved five classrooms, one at each grade level from first through fifth.

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Personalized Learning Learning Data Meeting 60

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 7, 2018

The proportion of overage students — those who have been retained for at least one grade — hovers around 40 percent for New Orleans high school students, according to an analysis of 2014 data by researchers at Education Research Alliance for New Orleans, which is based at Tulane University.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 27, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update May 27th, 2014 The secret of education is respecting the pupil. Reinventing Writing is written for any teacher using or trying cloud documents with students. Gaming in Ed , September 15th - 19th, 2014 Upcoming deadlines: The Call for Proposals for the inaugural Gaming in Ed conference is now open.

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Libraries Conference Game-Based Learning Education 55

Connecting 2 the World

APRIL 29, 2016

While the common core curriculum was designed to address this gap between the academic and workplace skill development, the implementation of K-12 curriculum has focused on assessment and standardized teaching rather than development of the of workplace “soft-skills”. and mathematical reasoning (Hilborn and Friedlander). & Friedlander, M.

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Saving Socrates

AUGUST 28, 2013

Since yeshivas are not legally bound to take the PARCC starting in 2014, it is up to each yeshiva to decide whether or not to embrace common core standards and how to assess student’s knowledge of them. assessments Common Core computers content critical thinking knowledge NON-FICTION PARCC parents skills vocabulary'

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Common Core Technology Digital Divide Assessment 40

NeverEndingSearch

MAY 1, 2015

They’re great for pre- and post assessments, but you can. Socrative This free tool works across devices using quizzes, quick questions, a competitive game, or a pre-designed exit ticket to assess learning and understanding. Assessments may be shared with multiple teachers and tracked longitudinally.

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Libraries Report Wiki Assessment 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2017

In 2014, Kings College in New York became the first university in the U.S. The idea is to offer schools a method of verifying and storing documents such as diplomas or test scores without the risk of hacking or degree fraud. Sony says it is working towards a 2018 rollout.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Noakes: She recommended a needs assessment, as Diamond outlined, but said schools often look at the curricular content or internal infrastructure only. Noakes emphasized that the process must include an equity assessment—can all of the students and teachers access the tech outside of school? and Mark C.

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EdTech LMS Robotics Training 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

By 2014, when ChiTech applied for its five-year contract renewal, it was a low-performing school, with just 57 percent of students graduating after four years and less than half going to college. The document also covers assessments for interpersonal skills and habits of mind. Our principal was very textbook driven,” he said.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Since then, the department has eliminated 72 guidance documents that dealt with the rights of special education students. The department said the documents were “outdated, unnecessary, or ineffective.”. Michael’s IEP allowed him to work in small groups, have extended time on assessments and use a computer for written assignments.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

Self-Assessment. I have collected and developed resources on both “how” to create a digital portfolio, and the power of learning through this type of self-assessment. Putting an emphasis on this type of self-assessment is not only beneficial to the individual learner, but when shared openly, can help drive change. Quick Guide.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

2014/15 Webinars. Back in 2011, in the face of the release of a number of standards documents describing the role of school professionals engaged with integrating technology into learning programs, I argued for a set of standards for teacher librarians. ISTELIB on Twitter. Librarians Network on Facebook. Librarians Network Website.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Stephen’s Episcopal Day School hosted Miami Device , a conference held on their campus November 6 & 7, 2014. Pick and play games for intentional moments in the classroom, such formative assessment, differentiated instruction, and reflection to name a few. The opening keynote speaker was Kevin Honeycutt.

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