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Measuring Up–the Key to Meeting State/National Standards

Ask a Tech Teacher

We teachers recognize it is our fiduciary responsibility to fulfill state and national education standards that prepare students for college or career. Many of us find students benefit greatly when the school employs curriculum-based assessments to measure progress. This is where Mastery Education’s Measuring Up can help.

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Learning Analytics 2018 – An updated perspective

IAD Learning

Learning analytics has been a hot topic for a while in the education industry. Our intent is to provide an honest and updated view of where we are, the real benefits, and the challenges to overcome when using learning analytics as educational technology. there are multiple benefits of following a data-driven approach to education.

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In rural Maine, a university eliminates most Fs in an effort to increase graduation rates

The Hechinger Report

Dobrin has embraced the school’s new proficiency-based education model and now offers his students many choices inside his classes. Is anyone interested in taking an assessment today?” This change is part of a larger move at the university towards “proficiency-based education” (sometimes called competency- or mastery-based education).

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Should we screen kids’ genes to ‘predict’ how successful they’ll be in school?

The Hechinger Report

To do this, researchers are turning to a relatively new genetic approach called the polygenic score, which assesses a person’s likelihood for a specific future based on a combination of genetic variables. It’s a research technique that some scientists are using to assess obesity or cancer risk, for instance.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 9 Edition)

Doug Levin

Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. Here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. He gave a speech and devoted 150 words to education and choice. ."

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