Turning Learning On Its Head

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If they don’t demonstrate mastery on your first assessment, you need to provide a new assessment that tests the same material. How many versions of the summative assessment can they create? This article is part of a series where we will discuss how you can make mastery learning a reality.

Assessment 98

Assessment Classroom Software System 98

The Principal of Change

APRIL 11, 2023

There has been a multitude of conversations regarding assessment and grading practices, focusing on shifting practice that makes more sense not only for the current time we live in but also moving forward. She had said, “How we assess drives our teaching, not the other way around.” ” I would agree.

Assessment 90

Assessment Secondary Strategy Report 90

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In my recent article regarding using Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms , I mentioned Todd Rose’s term, “design to the edges,” which is what educators attempt to do each day as they accommodate the variety of learners in their classrooms. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels.

EdTech 485

EdTech Tools Khan Academy Microsoft 485

Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The Open University''s annual ''Innovating Pedagogy'' report has just been published. 2014 is the third year they have published the report, exploring innovations in teaching, learning and assessment. Take a look at here: [link] news/news/2014-innovating- pedagogy-report. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

Report 170

Report BYOD Flipped Classroom Trends 170

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 19, 2022

IT Pro has an interesting article discussing the importance of digital literacy: Digital literacy is as important as reading and writing, Vodafone claims. Digital literacy is becoming as important as reading and writing for young people’s future life prospects, a new report from Vodafone has found. Digital Literacy–What is it?

Digital Citizenship 280

Digital Citizenship Laptops Tablets iPad 280

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated. About Renaissance.

Accessibility 88

Accessibility Differentiated Instruction Assessment Trends 88

Ascend Math

APRIL 27, 2016

Last week, the New York Times ran an article on Kahoot, an online quiz system from Norway being played in some schools. The article is well worth reading for its smart discussion of “engagement” and “gamification.”. The article, by NY Times reporter Natasha Singer, also made mention of Ascend Math.

Gamification 100

Gamification Laptops Exercises Student Engagement 100

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2024

That law was later repealed , in favor of letting schools have local control of how to handle grading after complaints about the new system and what reports later found was an uneven rollout of the new practices. Correction: This article originally misstated Joshua Eyler's title.

System 202

System Policies Assessment Report 202

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated. About Renaissance.

Accessibility 79

Accessibility Differentiated Instruction Assessment Trends 79

Neo LMS

APRIL 19, 2022

Once they’re done with their assessments, they can move on to the next chapter and complete classes faster, making the whole experience more engaging. Improved confidence and self-assessment skills. The progress is gradual and constantly monitored through repetitive assessments. This approach builds confidence over time.

Competency Based Learning 367

Competency Based Learning How To Learning Education 367

Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Online games and assessments. While technology doesn’t aim to substitute teachers, it can facilitate their work and ensure that each student gets access to customized educational content and assessment methods to provide the best possible learning outcomes. . Each module and assessment can have associated competencies.

Personalized Learning 298

Personalized Learning Competency Based Learning Learning Learning Analytics 298

The Principal of Change

APRIL 18, 2023

In Part 1 of “Rethinking Grading and Assessment Practices ,” I shared my thoughts on the question, “ Why do we need to rethink how we assess and grade in schools today?” What is essential in rethinking our assessment practices is that we open more doors, not close them. Was that true?

Assessment 71

Assessment Report Professional Learning Strategy 71

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

Key points: Students need algebra, but many get “stuck” as they learn Offering tutoring, particularly high-dosage tutoring outside of school hours, could help See related article: 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program Since the pandemic, students have struggled markedly in math, particularly algebra.

Assessment 114

Assessment Learning Data Study 114

Digital Promise

AUGUST 29, 2017

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Without clear definitions, it can be difficult to pinpoint which skills students are lacking — and to create and assess programs that build those skills. According to a new report from Jones, Rebecca Bailey, Sophie P.

Report 124

Report Outcomes Assessment Examples 124

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

This report is one of the first to gather and analyze nationally representative data from more than five million Grades K–2 students, thanks to their i-Ready® Diagnostic for Reading and for Mathematics. points, respectively, from 2019 to 2023. Our students have faced tremendous hardship, and the road ahead will not be easy.

Trends 122

Trends Comparison Data Report 122

Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 17, 2021

New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career The Aperture Student Portal includes gamified goal-setting and SEL self-assessments offering a research-backed approach to understanding students’ needs Charlotte N.C.

Tools 180

Tools Assessment Education Strategy 180

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. If it's really easy for your students to cheat and get an A on your assessment, is that an authentic assessment? How would you respond to that?

Khan Academy 190

Khan Academy Adobe Advocacy Assessment 190

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Hackers can send malware and phishing emails, but users need to be trained how to recognize and report them — and not click. . Forty-six percent of organizations experienced a serious data breach, according to “The Cybersecurity Insight Report” by CDW. . CDW’s report notes “employees need to know what to do when faced with a threat.

Training 292

Training Exercises EdTech Data 292

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

A recent Chalkbeat article highlighted the results of some surveys that alluded to this issue: And engagement with schoolwork was relatively low across the board, reflecting the challenges of keeping students engaged in a chaotic time and of teaching from a distance. In reality, formative assessment is an advanced form of feedback.

Learning 536

Learning Blended Learning Survey Personalized Learning 536

Neo LMS

MARCH 29, 2022

In this article, we will explore the topic of SMART learning objectives in depth. Finally, SMART goals will help you continuously optimize and improve your teaching and assessment. . After the competencies are uploaded, you have to tag each lesson or section with the skills it will teach and each assignment with those it will assess.

LMS 383

LMS Competency Based Learning How To Learning 383

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These ratings offer further evidence of the quality of our assessments, which are novel in this space.” NCII is the premier site for rating intervention and assessment tools for education. SpringMath assessments build upon the decades of research around the science of curriculum-based assessment.

Assessment 56

Assessment Policies Tools Study 56

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2023

Key points: The latest assessments have made it clear that math achievement has plummeted A combination of home-school communication and play-based activities can help students struggling with math See related article: We can teach math better–here’s how As the most recent nation’s report card made painfully clear, American students are struggling (..)

Education 98

Education Learning EdTech Outcomes 98

Gaggle Speaks

JANUARY 8, 2019

As noted in this article from EdWeek , “effective prevention efforts and cooperation between schools and law enforcement are best practices for school safety.”. The next step is implementing a reporting mechanism, allowing those who are concerned about a student’s behavior to safely pass along information.

Report 75

Report Assessment Resources Meeting 75

Digital Promise

MAY 14, 2019

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. The results of large-scale tests may be used by schools or policy-makers to make important decisions such as grouping students by ability or assessing how well schools are doing. What Literacy Means Today.

Assessment 213

Assessment Secondary Social Media Analysis 213

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Key points: District leaders will want to shore up vital compliance elements before the new school year kicks off These areas include school wellness, hazard plans, and information surrounding medical procedures See related article: 4 best practices to support and retain school leaders As summer nears an end, now is the time for school and district (..)

Exercises 98

Exercises Training Assessment Policies 98

Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2018

Specifically, there have been few useful tools with which to assess SEL. Specifically, there have been few useful tools with which to assess SEL. Funders and other organizations are focusing on how to bring practical social and emotional assessments to the field. Reasons to Assess A key question is why assess student SEL?

Assessment 84

Assessment Program Evaluation Data Report 84

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

I reviewed recently published articles on the relationship between bullying and these academic factors. The odds of illness and truant absences “increased by 45 percent if bullying victimization was reported several times a week.” Here are a few takeaways. Perpetrating bullying was also associated with absences.

Outcomes 101

Outcomes Analysis Study Report 101

EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Like all districts in Texas, we live and die through accountability ratings based on how our students perform on the state’s STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests. To this end, we began using Renaissance Star Assessments districtwide in the 2015–2016 school year.

Data 130

Data Assessment Differentiated Instruction Mobility 130

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 11, 2019

A few weeks ago, EdSurge published an article that echoed many of those same sentiments, most specifically that the overreliance on “gold standard” RCT studies is the wrong approach for edtech. In the article, titled “ Debunking the Gold Standard Myths in EdTech Efficacy ,” writers Jennifer Carolan and Molly B. Formative Research.

EdTech 40

EdTech eBook Study Data 40

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

Build a Diverse Team for a Clear Cybersecurity Assessment. The best way to move forward on these assessments, according to presenters, is to gather a group of leaders spanning different departments throughout the school. . “A Keep this page bookmarked for articles from the event. 3 Levels of School Network Security.

Laptops 309

Laptops Twitter Conference Assessment 309

eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2024

Key points: A new report urges policymakers to help students develop career-ready skills at each level of education 3 lessons on perseverance from a honey badger Are you tackling the durable skills challenge? Credentialing can show employers that high school or college students have passed skills assessments.

How To 78

How To Industry Analysis Study 78

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

We wondered about the role of AI in one specific teaching practice: assessing student learning. This yielded a total of 160 teacher-assessed essays, which we could compare directly to the AI-given scores and feedback on those same essays. Related Articles Teaching Partner, Grading Assistant or Substitute Teacher?

Assessment 167

Assessment Secondary Training STEM 167

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Furthermore, in September 2020, UNICEF reported that 1 billion children worldwide aren't learning at all. In a recent news article, Andrea noted that her struggling readers in grades 7-8 used to read at a grade 5 or 6 (Barshay). There are also lots of links in this article. Students Perform on the Most Recent Assessments?”

Khan Academy 385

Khan Academy Secondary Conference Twitter 385

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The findings from YouScience’s second annual national 2023 Post-Graduation Readiness Report. Key findings of the report include: The decision to pursue alternative postsecondary options hints at an evolving postsecondary landscape. Thirty-four percent of those who graduated from 2020-22 expressed similar uncertainty.

Survey 122

Survey Industry Report Secondary 122

Georgia Test Prep

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

If you’ve got a child in the Georgia state school system, then you’ve probably heard of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System and how important it is. This post is a comprehensive guide on what the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) is all about. They can indeed influence how your child progresses through school.

Assessment 53

Assessment System Course Academic Standards 53

eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2023

The report is the latest in NWEA’s efforts to track the impact of pandemic disruptions on academic gains and achievement levels for U.S. Key points: Achievement gains are still not quite back to pre-pandemic levels The average student needs roughly an additional 4.1 months of school to catch up to pre-COVID levels in reading and 4.5

Trends 97

Trends Analysis Data Study 97

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

As EdTech reported recently , preliminary scientific evidence found using augmented reality platforms can give students an advantage when it comes to learning code. . A study conducted at Georgia Tech found that students who used mobile augmented reality platforms to learn coding performed better on assessments than their counterparts. .

Lenovo 409

Lenovo Classroom EdTech Mobility 409