Saving Socrates

AUGUST 28, 2013

What Parents Need to Know About the Common Core and How They Can Help Their Children The Common Core is an attempt to nationalize the curriculum creating common core standards in grades K-12. What does this practically mean? This test will be conducted online. This learning curve will need to be addressed.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I polled my PLN to find specific tech areas students needed help with in preparing for the Assessments. Pay attention to these and your students will be much more prepared for this Spring’s Common Core assessments: Keyboarding. Common Core requires this. It boils down to five tech areas.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

Students need opportunities for collaborating with peers, creating new ideas, and formatively assessing their knowledge, all taking place in the digital environment. Co-constructing anchor charts and a quick formative assessment during the active engagement provides educators timely information in which to inform instruction.

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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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2017

They take evidence-based questions and look for information that will convince them which side is right. How can students behave correctly as they seek information? As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 24, 2013

Looking back through my reading notes, if I had to select 7 books that I suggest as “Must-Reads for the Summer of 2013” here’s those seven. Each of these books forced me to examine and challenge fundamental assumptions I had about teaching, technology, leadership and education. That''s where Swanson''s book comes in.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw attitudes toward math bottom out in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. Students also needed support when it came to the end of year state assessments. “We Book: The Latino Education Crisis.

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MindShift

APRIL 27, 2015

For states adopting Common Core, the standards apply to kindergarten, laying out what students should be able to do by the end of the grade.* While Common Core aligned assessments don’t kick in until third grade, many teachers feel pressure to make sure kids are meeting the specified standards before they move on to first grade.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

As principal at Chula Vista School District’s Salt Creek Elementary, Lalaine Perez saw the need to better support a growth mindset around math in the years following the transition to California’s new Common Core standards. Post-Pilot Results : Succeeding with Common Core—Levered's 2018-19 survey.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The result was my popular 98 Tech Tips and my weekly tech tip column from that book. I won’t share the link because I’ve retired that book. If you’re a veteran teacher integrating technology into units of inquiry and/or Common Core State Standards, these tips will be invaluable. Category: ASSESSMENTS.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

MAY 30, 2013

The stories and information in the below post still hold true despite the change in company name. While I''ve written quite a bit about assessing writing (ad nauseum) via digital means, reading instruction and assessment have remained a primarily paper-based enterprise in my class. I almost dropped my phone. Where''s Jason?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

million education-oriented Pre-K through High School lesson plans, curricula, videos, classroom activities, assessments, books, bulletin board ideas, classroom decorations, interactive notebooks, task cards, Common Core resources, and more. Since its start in 2006 by a former teacher, it’s grown to over 3.4

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2016

We have aligned English Language Arts curriculum to the North Dakota Common Core State Standards, and redesigned units to address possible gaps. The reconfiguring and implementation of these two areas—curriculum and assessment—undoubtedly costs money and time. In his book Why School? He says we should be focusing on.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2015

This is a clean, clear website that presents information on major historic events by geographic area–‘Rome’, ‘America’, ‘Greece’, ‘China’ and three more. It also includes worksheets and quizzes to assess learning. – See more at: [link]. Educational Applications.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 29, 2015

Welcome to post number five in a series devoted to formative learning (assessment). I promise you will find some great information coming your way this school year…So Sign Up Now and please pass this on with a retweet! – Mike Gorman ( https://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/ ). Check out my Booking Page. Formative Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 20, 2017

For example, a book report may require a certain number of written (or typed) pages or paragraphs rather than evidence that the student drew conclusions and summarized knowledge. Here’s a good four-minute video overview of SBG: SBG reminds teachers that the goal isn’t to write the book report but communicate ideas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2016

Disclaimer: These are presented in a random order because what works for your students will depend in large extent upon the writing method used in your school, whether its the 6+1 Traits, Common Core Writing Standards, or the tried-and-true who-what-when-where-why. Note-taking not only collects information, but power boosts learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2016

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For decades, teachers have used videos in the classroom to share information. As a result, students retain more information, understand concepts more rapidly, are more enthusiastic about what they are learning, and make new connections between curriculum topics and the world outside the classroom. Practice research skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2015

DimensionU is a collection of engaging interactive multiplayer fantasy games for grades 2-10 (some can be played solo) that focus on core skills in mathematics and literacy. Content aligns with Common Core, state standards and classroom instruction. I couldn’t find a lot of current information about these games.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 13, 2020

This is why Common Sense Education, with the help of our Privacy Program and its more than 250 district partners, provides privacy ratings on the learning review pages of hundreds of popular edtech products. Book Creator. Magically easy way to create and publish digital books and multimedia Price: $4.99 BrainPop and BrainPop Jr.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2015

Developers responded with examples of specific research, both basic and applied, that inform their product design, and described partnerships with academic researchers that influence their work. Mindprint Learning provides a cognitive assessment developed for children that can be administered online. How do you use research?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2016

They develop the capacity to build knowledge on a subject through research projects and to respond analytically to literary and informational sources. These include (rephrased from Common Core Writing Standards): dig deeply into subjects of interest to achieve better understanding and to build knowledge. More on Writing.

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User Generated Education

JULY 5, 2018

Example books that offer engineering or maker education challenges include: The Long Walk to Water – [link]. Information Literacy: __. Assessment : How will learners be assessed? Peer Assessments. Island of Blue Dolphins – [link]. James and the Giant Peach – [link]. Media Literacy: _ .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2015

According to Education World , a Curriculum Map is… … a process for collecting and recording curriculum-related data that identifies core skills and content taught, processes employed, and assessments used for each subject area and grade level. – Education World: Virtual Workshop: Curriculum Mapping. assessments.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

He has two sets of videos specifically on the Common Core, in which he talks about the kindergarten and the third grade standards. Sylvia Majdoch, 9, pictured here during a remote school day at her home in Florida, is the fourth in her family to take on math using the principles of Common Core.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2016

Listeners must ask evidence-based questions, look for information that will convince them which side is right. How can students behave correctly as they seek information? As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

doesn’t collect personal information other than user credentials or data required to operate the app. aligned with Blooms Taxonomy, Common Core, ISTE, or other state/national/international standards. Because of this, the game play can be used for both formative and summative assessments. positive parent reports.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

While it traditionally is an assessment tool for college-bound seniors, more and more high schools are choosing it as an exit exam for graduating seniors (such as these changes in Ohio and the State of Washington ). read a lot — and let that inform your writing. Seven million students took the SAT test last year.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 29, 2017

This book is good. A good outcome, and interesting how a book can change your life trajectory. Rethinking Rubrics in Writing Instruction (Heinemann, 2006) is one of those books that can have an impact on any K-12 educator. “It’s best practice,” I was informed. Really good. End of discussion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Find out if this is informal or planned in advance, like a regular session that the student can attend (like after school for thirty minutes). For Common Core schools: How do they prepare students to succeed with online testing? End-of-year assessments of the Common Core grade-level standards are delivered online.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 13, 2015

The Assessment Range: Using Data In The Classroom To Meaningfully Affect Learning. If you don’t already have a plan for the data before giving the assessment, you’re already behind. What Should Assessments “Do”? In short (depending on the assessment form, purpose, context, type, etc.),

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MiddleWeb

JUNE 3, 2015

Easy to implement suggestions and detailed reading response lessons make educator Marilyn Pryle's recent book a helpful addition to the Common Core ELA bookshelf. Reviewer Sandy Wisneski recommends its common-sense resources for modeling, assessing, and practice.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He recently authored Transforming Schools: Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment and Common Core Standards. Instead of memorizing information in a project, they’re taught to ask questions, work in teams, create products to demonstrate their learning, and share them publicly.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2017

I have lots of information on those topics on my blog. Another good resource is Common Sense Media. Remind students to: Follow privacy rules appropriate for any online sites — first name only, no addresses or personal information that could be used in identification. 13 Ways Blogs Teach Common Core.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Social Media Assessment 150

The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 20, 2013

ASCD’s Free Educator Summer Professional Development Resources ASCD School Improvement Tool — Designed for use in schools and school systems around the world, this online tool offers educators a comprehensive needs assessment as they prepare for the coming year. For more information about ASCD or ASCD membership, please visit www.ascd.org.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 9, 2015

Educators often wonder how they are going to meet all the demands of Common Core. This is just one example of how the Common Core requires teachers and students to spend extended amounts of time on one topic. If we want to prepare students for the Common Core and lifelong learning, we can’t keep adding to the curriculum.

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