The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 7, 2016

Assessment strategies that show what students have REALLY learned From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Assessments should cover what is taught and address important learning goals. Thomas Guskey reflects today on what makes a good assessment. The are the keys to effective assessment?

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Assessment Program Evaluation Data Twitter 232

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2020

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. All three of these companies try to hook prospective users with claims on their websites about their products’ effectiveness. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2020

They probably won’t feed mule deer in the future, but through a thoughtfully constructed interactive video game, learners can build their science proficiency in engaging and meaningful ways. In an edWebinar sponsored by Immersed Games, “ Supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Learning with Video Games ,” Lindsey Tropf, M.Ed.,

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Video Analysis Program Evaluation Game-Based Learning 58

MIND Research Institute

MARCH 1, 2023

Many edtech companies will ask schools and districts to spend a great deal of money on their programs. To prove their program's effectiveness, they'll provide supporting evidence—typically a single study covering half a school year. Understanding methods for evaluating the impact of a program can also go a long way.

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