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Measuring Up–the Key to Meeting State/National Standards

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Many of us find students benefit greatly when the school employs curriculum-based assessments to measure progress. Because by teaching, assessing knowledge, tracking progress, and personalizing to student needs, we can determine if students are accomplishing what they must to complete the work of learning. What is Measuring Up?

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Digital Literacy Skills for Students

eSchool News

Digital literacy in education and the world is of paramount importance today, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives. It empowers individuals to navigate and critically assess the vast ocean of digital information. Digital citizenship skills teach students responsible and ethical online behavior.

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In the marketplace: Gaming, digital citizenship, PD initiatives, and more

eSchool News

Teq Online PD offers educators unlimited access to over 200 live and archived professional development sessions focused on the effective integration of technology into instruction. There are certification tracks on Google, Microsoft, Apple, SMART, among other topics, like online assessment, STEM, ELA, Math, Social Studies, and PBL.

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Your Device Rollout Isn’t About Hardware—It’s About Engagement

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Without one, schools and districts run the risk of missing out on many of the potential benefits that having devices in the classroom can unlock, such as introducing personalized learning, teaching digital citizenship and giving students access to the myriad of apps and tools available online.

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Summer Reads for Teachers

Graphite Blog

As you think about how to continue helping students navigate their digital lives, these resources can enrich that work. Her writing is accessible and her recommendations offer parents actionable ideas for managing family media use. When students write to do well on assessments, they use a soul-crushing paint-by-numbers approach.

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What is the VARK model of Student Learning?

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Information that is accessed through students’ use of their modality preferences shows an increase in their levels of comprehension, motivation, and metacognition. It also includes demonstrations, simulations, videos, and movies, as well as case studies, practice, and applications. How do you get started?

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The Free and Online 2014 School Leadership Summit Starts Wednesday! (Full Session List)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu. Johnson, M.A.E.,