EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Hence, we bring you some of the most popular and result-oriented classroom technologies that can help you improve the learning outcomes of your class: Best Digital Learning Tools to Make Classrooms Interesting and Engaging. Popular Tech Tools for Formative Assessments. create quick quizzes and polls, and. and mix it to play in class.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The cancellation of summative assessments in the spring of 2020, coupled with the variability of the spring 2021 testing season, has significantly impacted the K–12 assessment landscape. When it comes to formative assessment or assessment for learning, however, things look different.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 18, 2021

The best outcome of this process has been the feedback I have received from leaders who have stated how valuable this resource has been for them. When our school closed in March of 2020, we were not prepared for virtual learning. Next, we moved on to formative assessment and then on to questioning and discussion.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2023

The study demonstrated that students who used i-Ready Personalized Instruction gained significantly more points on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in English Language Arts and Mathematics than those who did not use i-Ready Personalized Instruction. Tier 2) rating from Evidence for ESSA.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

It is filled with thoughts on Student Communication Skills including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education. Make assessment of Communication an ongoing effort. Self assessment can be powerful).

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Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

Its main goal is to bring together a global community for education technology, all for improving outcomes for teachers and students. We like to make sure that everyone has a great time as you can see in this highlight video from 2020. Bett 2022 returns as an in-person event after hosting the 2021 version online.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

These screening tools, often referred to as universal mental health screeners, are not in the purview of most school administrators; however, when they become aware of these types of tools, most express strong interest in their own school using one (Wood & McDaniel, 2020). Considerations for evaluating universal screening assessments.”

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 13, 2020

It is filled with thoughts on Creativity including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Creativity: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education. Make assessment of Creativity an ongoing effort. While the teacher can assess, have students assess themselves.

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Neo LMS

JULY 15, 2021

However, the events of 2020 have put HE on a fast track to digital adoption. Students then receive personalised recommendations based on their progress and can choose how to be assessed. This trend was gaining momentum even before 2020, and things will only advance from now on. Artificial Intelligence.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. The report analyzed U.S. “WriQ, has been designed with those needs in mind. .

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2024

While there’s evidence that SEL benefits character development and personhood , these skills are not explicitly assessed nor systematically tracked across American schools making it difficult to see broader impacts and best practices. I haven’t seen one of them incorporate self-love as a prioritized outcome. This is a dilemma.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

To help support the social-emotional wellbeing of teachers and students during the break, Aperture Education is offering a free downloadable 2020 Winter SEL Guide. To download the 2020 Winter SEL Guide: 2020 Winter SEL Guide. Winter break offers a chance for everyone to relax and recharge. 4 Ways to Start the New Year Strong.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

Previously thought to “diminish over time,” a review of longitudinal studies on bullying and subsequent outcomes revealed that the negative impacts could be experienced years later. 2020) found that being a victim of social bullying decreases the chances a student will earn grades above failing. Torres et al.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Learning to read is a lifelong process, and our efforts should aim to improve standards and outcomes at all stages of life, embracing a longitudinal perspective. Meanwhile, a 2020 study found a significant connection between average yearly income and average reading levels.

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Hapara

JUNE 24, 2022

Guiding Questions are designed to guide learning, call for higher-order thinking and invite students to consider the relationship between concepts in the learner outcome. Learner Outcomes simply describe what students are required to know, understand and be able to do by the end of a grade. Educators assess and report on outcomes.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2022

These students were juniors and seniors, so they each had at least one normal semester of college before “the great pivot” in March 2020. This is a common outcome when using humane approaches that focus on feedback and don’t penalize the time it takes to revise and grow. That’s not what mattered. I just had to help them on their way.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

To celebrate innovation and excellence in SEL and to support strong leadership across the growing field, CASEL is honoring Byron Sanders (Big Thought) and Dr. Sheldon Berman (Andover Public Schools) for the 2020 Utne O’Brien Awards for Practice, as well as Laura Hamilton Ph.D (ETS) xSEL Labs) for the 2020 Zins Awards for Research.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

A couple of years ago, Kelly Spoon decided to experiment with her assessment practices. She has changed her approach to grading in other classes as well, now offering more frequent assessments, providing chances to retake tests or quizzes and putting a stronger emphasis on incorporating accommodations in her class.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

achieved National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) proficiency in fourth grade reading. Preliminary research from the nonprofit assessment group NWEA suggested that students would retain only 70 percent of last year’s gains in reading when they returned for the 2020-21 academic year compared with a typical school year.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on August 13, 2020, in Open Access Government. The ideal learning process for a student is one that adapts to that student’s every need: the surrounding environment, the actual content of the lesson, the method of delivery, the types of assessment — and everything in between.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

This framing of AI ethics in education considers the implications of AI’s decision-making capabilities, data usage, and potential biases, ensuring that AI tools are used to enhance educational outcomes without increasing inequities (Akgun & Greenhow, 2022; Hagendorff, 2020; Nguyen et al., Minds & Machines 30 , 99–120 (2020).

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

A version of this post was originally published on July 2, 2020, in Open Access Government. Also, edtech can be used in many ways to spark students’ curiosity, provide support during their learning process, assess their mastery of concepts, all while keeping them engaged every step of the way. Provide more accurate evaluations.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2020 and 2021, Congress passed the CARES and ARP Acts, which created and added to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Program ( ESSER ). Concrete, community-supported goals for student outcomes should serve as the north star for district operational planning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2023

And in the edtech world, normal meant more ed and less tech than in 2020 and 2021. Dozens of companies raised venture funding at equal or lesser values —“down rounds”— compared to rounds raised during the pandemic-induced edtech boom of 2020 and 2021. This shift makes sense in a lot of ways—the Zoom classes of the early pandemic stunk.

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Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

According to UNESCO’s 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report , attention has to shift towards those excluded from education on background and ability criteria. It is also integrated with an Immersive Reader so every student can access text and other learning materials at their own pace to help them reach the desired outcomes.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We were collecting data from a variety of assessments, but the interventions we were using just weren’t showing that students were making consistent progress as readers. Embracing a new approach to literacy instruction was paramount to driving improved outcomes for our students.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 30, 2023

In the fall of 2020, the district implemented outcomes-based contracting for tutoring partners. It used the NWEA MAP Growth assessment to measure benchmarks and achievements at the beginning and end of the year to determine bonuses for partners. Clearly, a change was needed.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2020

Micro-credentials launched in 2020. This stack includes: Conducting a Needs Assessment for Digital Learning. Educators can demonstrate their skills in cultivating creativity, design-thinking practices, and assessment in their classroom environment and culture. Developing a Virtual Desk for Digital Learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies. Face-to-face instruction allows educators to observe students’ progress, adjust teaching strategies, and provide tailored assistance, leading to enhanced academic outcomes.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2018

As of April, we have reached over one million students through the MassMutual Foundation’s FutureSmart program ; we’re now halfway to our goal of providing two million students with financial education by 2020. We have seen students’ scores on pre- and-post assessments rise from a D to a B.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2022

During the frantic weeks when my school, a community college outside of Chicago, switched to across-the-board remote learning in March 2020, many professors and staff recognized that we needed to immediately gather information. This fall, I was asked these questions more than ever before.

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Learning Trends Survey Assessment 142

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

To evolve our education system and improve student outcomes for good, we need to reevaluate our policy-making decisions from the last 50-plus years—not just the last 18 months—while also looking forward to what students need to learn to be successful in the future. Several efforts are underway.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2022

The research, Learning during COVID-19: An update on student achievement and growth at the start of the 2021-22 school year , is the third in a series of research briefs by NWEA focused on understanding how the pandemic has affected student reading and mathematics outcomes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The research examined MAP Growth assessment scores from 5.5 public school students in grades 3-8 between fall 2020 and spring 2021 and found: On average, students across most grades and subject areas made learning gains in 2020-21, but at a lower rate compared to pre-pandemic trends. million U.S.

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ExcelinEd

JULY 23, 2020

We reviewed these resources and identified four questions states and schools can consider as they assess parent satisfaction with distance learning. Perhaps we can learn from some of the parent satisfaction trends of Spring 2020. Perhaps they have a reputation for high standards or strong outcomes. So, what can we do?

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Assessment Survey Learning Report 58

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2020

As students, teachers, and families prepare for the 2020-21 school year, social-emotional learning will play an important role in helping them navigate the emotional and logistical challenges created by the events of the last few months. To download the 2020 Back to School Guide, visit: [link]. About Aperture Education.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects that the market for computer science occupations will grow 13 percent between 2020 and 2030. If we want more equitable outcomes for our students and their families, we must prioritize providing the computer science literacy skills that jobs with high earning potential demand.

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