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Pre-assessment is Key to Designing with Intention

Catlin Tucker

This inquiry always prompts me to reflect: How many educators gather pre-assessment data before crafting their lesson plans? Such preliminary insights, whether through pre-assessments, diagnostics, or activities aimed at accessing prior knowledge, can illuminate the diverse range of skills, abilities, and needs within a classroom.

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Shift to Self-assessment

Catlin Tucker

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Why do we sideline students when it comes to assessment? Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys.

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14 Tech Assessment Strategies

Ask a Tech Teacher

Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e., In an inquiry-based classroom, too much is a subjective analysis, a personal evaluation of the student’s uniqueness. Does s/he participate in class discussions?

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Troubleshooting the Flipped Classroom: Dealing with Unprepared Students

Catlin Tucker

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The flipped classroom was designed to invert the traditional approach to instruction and practice/application.

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How Formative Assessment Supports the Learning Journey

Speaker: Todd Theobald, Noel Gomez, Marcus Painter

Join educators and assessment experts as they discuss the role of formative assessment in student learning, how formative practices can guide the teaching and learning cycle, and the positive impact assessment can make on your classroom. Using assessment data to make informed decisions about instructional strategies.

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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

The CoolCatTeacher

We need more strategies than fist to five or thumbs up thumbs down. Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. 5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management. Formative Assessment Idea #1: High-Five Hands.