Assessment, Education and Twitter

Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Most teachers I know have used Twitter in their classes either to communicate with parents, share homework with students, for group study, to research on a topic, crowd source ideas with colleagues, or a myriad of other purposes ( click here for more ideas ). Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? Where did I turn? Classroom Use.

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Here’s how I used ChatGPT to assess student writing

Ditch That Textbook

MAY 30, 2023

Can AI assistants like ChatGPT help us assess student writing in the classroom? Deborah Cleveland is an Instructional Designer for AEA Learning Online, where she builds online professional development for educators throughout Iowa. This post shares a series of interactions with ChatGPT to provide feedback on student writing.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school. Although it is required, we teachers can make sure we assess with respect. Listen to Starr Sackstein share how to assess with respect. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2020

Thomas Guskey shares insight on assessments From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey reflects on the positives and negatives of assessments during distance learning. Finalist for Book of the Year Award in Education, Foreword Reviews, 2015.

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?” Today, I want to focus on the need to assess digital literacy and what tools are available to do this. Why assess it?

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Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Talk to other teachers and learn!

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Designing, Assessing, and Implementing Educator Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

JANUARY 31, 2020

As states, districts, professional organizations, and other entities develop systems and policies that include recognizing micro-credentials for educators, overarching guidance should enhance quality and consistency. ensuring the experience of earning micro-credentials is relevant and impactful for educators. Be selective!

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Formative Assessment in Kindergarten

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Becky Holden in episode 398 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Becky Holden talks about formative assessment in kindergarten. Twitter: @ bholden86. SPONSOR: Join a Free Personalized Learning Session with Me and TextHelp! Stream by clicking here.

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Formative Assessment Tools and Tips from Monica Burns #FormativeTech

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Episode 37 of The 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Monica Burns, author of #FormativeTech , shares essential tools and tips for effective formative assessment. What are some of Monica’s favorite tools for formative assessment. Pick some tools.

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Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments. As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . What Are Summative Assessments Vs. Formative Assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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What Makes a Good Assessment?

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. Is preassessment fair?

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Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

It is filled with thoughts on Student Communication Skills including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @mjgormans. Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education. Make assessment of Communication an ongoing effort.

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5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Mike Roberts on episode 250 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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.

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How Does Artificial Intelligence Fit into the Future of Education?

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

People should always play a leading role in education, and AI systems should not replace teachers, ever. Educators, AI, and the Future of Learning Webinars. Researchers and technologists are currently using AI to transform learning by: Creating new kinds of assessments that help teachers better understand where their students are.

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Creativity: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 13, 2020

It provides a perfect time to address the idea of Creativity in education (one of those 4C’s). It is filled with thoughts on Creativity including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Remember you can follow me on Twitter at @mjgormans. Make assessment of Creativity an ongoing effort.

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10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Screencastify and Screencasting for Formative Assessment (a sponsored post) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Screencasting is a useful assessment tool. While I use it for my video tutorials, I also have my students make their own screencasts to help me assess their progress.

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Collaboration: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Welcome to a series of posts dedicated to 21st skills and assessment. It seems educators and industry are all talking about the importance of student collaboration, but how are we facilitating and assessing this skill. Last, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans.

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GradeCam: The Teacher’s Friend for Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

A sponsored post by GradeCam From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. It will also help you with both formative and summative assessments, and it will enter your grades into any electronic grade book directly from GradeCam. Simple Assessments of All Kinds. Make assessment simple.

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Assessing the Value of Interactive Whiteboards (IWB's)

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Thus it is incumbent upon schools and educators to ensure they are used in ways that they were designed for. I recently shared this on Twitter. In almost every classroom I have visited over the years, I have observed these devices being used as glorified overhead projectors. If not, then why waste precious funds?

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10 Ways to Use Twitter in Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For anyone who missed the April announcement, Twitter switched its app category from ‘social media’ (where it consistently ranked in the top ten with Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Pinterest) to ‘news’ (now ranked #1, ahead of apps like CNN, Fox News, and Reddit). As an educator, I am thrilled.

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Critical Thinking: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Welcome to a series of posts dedicated to 21st skills and assessment. Last, please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. FETC – I am one of the official bloggers for an amazing educational conference early next year. Now that is exciting.

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5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 11, 2018

The #5 Show of Season 3 with Mike Roberts From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification.

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10 Ways To Inspire Students Using Twitter

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. There are lots of ways in which Twitter can be used in the classroom. Here is an example my class did when learning about Charles Darwin in a Science lesson: Another example of a way to use Twitter in the classroom. 5) In lessons, encourage students to research using Twitter.

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10 Ways To Inspire Students Using Twitter

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 23, 2016

Twitter is a popular and useful social media tool. There are lots of ways in which Twitter can be used in the classroom. Here is an example my class did when learning about Charles Darwin in a Science lesson: Another example of a way to use Twitter in the classroom. 5) In lessons, encourage students to research using Twitter.

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Alan November Shares A Mind Blowing New Idea in Assessment

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2017

Episode 89 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Alan November @globalearner shares an assessment idea that is gaining steam. In today’s ThoughtLeader Thursday, start thinking about this new idea in assessment. Twitter handle: @globalearner.

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CoSN 2019: How Teachers Can Revolutionize the Future of Education

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

CoSN 2019: How Teachers Can Revolutionize the Future of Education. When it comes to educational innovations to prepare students for the future, Yong Zhao, foundation distinguished professor at the University of Kansas School of Education , believes educators are stuck in a loop. juliet.vanwage…. Tue, 04/02/2019 - 11:04.

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Timify - Time limited tests for education, free (in Google Forms)

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 1, 2020

Teachers around the world use Google Forms for student assessments. While in school, the teacher can limit the time students have to do the assessment, but while at home with #remotelearning , that isn't an option. Timify gives teachers the ability to time limit assessments in Google Forms. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft’s AI is Changing Education

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial intelligence is the top conversation among educators everywhere. It was truly a thrill for me, as a classroom teacher, for Lydia Smyers, the Vice President of US Education for Microsoft, to sit down with me at ISTE. Let's do this!

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Top Tips for Fast Formative Assessment that Works

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 19, 2016

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. That’s because, formative assessment is in my toolkit and I’m empowered to poll the whole class with a click. Formative assessment is here. Equally important, the point of formative assessment is NOT to take another grade.

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Where There’s a Willing Educator, There’s a Way

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, educators, students and families have worked together to figure out how to keep students on track to achievement. As such, the current educational climate requires unique considerations for assessing progress. Here, we explore the assessment practices of three HP Teaching Fellows in the U.S.

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Otus - LMS, Data Management and Assessment Management, all in one easy-to-use product

Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Otus is an interesting product, created by educators. It combines the best features of a learning management system, assessment management and data management into one. It provides powerful assessment options to support every subject, grade level, and pedagogical method. And has a mobile app for educators, students and families.

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Oregon Public School Breaks State Assessment Score Record with Carnegie Learning

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Carnegie Learning is a leading provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions. For more information, visit carnegielearning.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Instagram. Principal Tracy shares, “The reports made it really easy to see who was mastering, who was delaying.

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Education Galaxy–Personalized Learning That’s Fun

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

New students, new parents, new rules at school–but there’s one more piece that shakes up my education ecosystem: new webtools. I get so many recommendations from colleagues, trusted forums, and my Twitter feed. I recently previewed one I think you’ll like called Education Galaxy. ” Do you see what I mean?

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7 Authentic Assessment Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Assessments have become a critical piece to education reform. To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. Method: Formative assessment.

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FREE Webinar: 11 Reasons to Love Lumio

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Back in May, I wrote about Lumio and how it makes review and practice easy but now I'd like to share 11 Reasons Why Educators Love Lumio with some fellow educators who are putting Lumio at the center of their instruction. Formative assessment tips.

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New Feature: Assess Student Performance

Buncee

APRIL 6, 2021

Did you know you can include assessment tools as part of your Buncee assignments? As always, be sure to join us on Twitter , Instagram , our Facebook Page or our Buncee Educators Group , to stay informed on all our latest updates. The post New Feature: Assess Student Performance appeared first on Buncee Blog.

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What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education. School districts have already seen some of these tools enter the educational space, with innovations such as AI-enabled teaching assistant programs and advanced data collection and analysis to improve student assessments. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 11/12/2018 - 13:21.

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Formative Assessments Are Easier Than You Think!

The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 21, 2013

When I was teaching science one of the best lessons I learned was about formative assessment. Deliver content to my students, assess at the end, remediate if necessary. Here are a few sites and apps to help with formative assessments. The students can respond via text message, website or even Twitter.

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How Are Educators Continuing Powerful Professional Learning Online?

Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

The Edcamp Community supports educators to organize and participate in participant-driven professional learning designed by and for educators. However, with educators pivoting to distance learning, organizers have developed virtual Edcamps to continue creating opportunities for voice and choice in their professional learning.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? Look no further than ResearchQuest, a treasure trove of free investigations that immerse students in the steps of the scientific method.

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Practice vs. research in education? Why teachers need to do both

Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Practice vs. research in education. At first glance, this gap between research and practice makes no sense since they have the same end goal: to improve education. Here are more benefits of keeping up with the most recent developments in education research: Knowing which practices are evidence-based. Staying up to date.

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5 Awesome New Screencastify Features

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Note that Screencastify has been one of my favorite formative assessment tools since 2018 when I wrote 10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment. This post takes a dive into five new features of Screencastify every educator should know.

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Now that ChatGPT has Gone Viral on TikTok

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Right now, I'm filming senior “memory videos” where they share their favorite memory of being at the school. And in some cases, teachers are changing how they assess writing — as well as they should for a while.

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Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic?

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Acceleration Research with Dr. Douglas Fisher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 4 Key Factors for Fantastic Formative Assessment. Doug Fisher is professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High in San Diego, CA.

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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Here’s how I used ChatGPT to assess student writing

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

How to Assess Digital Literacy

Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

Designing, Assessing, and Implementing Educator Micro-credentials

Formative Assessment in Kindergarten

Formative Assessment Tools and Tips from Monica Burns #FormativeTech

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments

What Makes a Good Assessment?

Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

How Does Artificial Intelligence Fit into the Future of Education?

Creativity: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment

Collaboration: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

GradeCam: The Teacher’s Friend for Assessment

Assessing the Value of Interactive Whiteboards (IWB's)

10 Ways to Use Twitter in Class

Critical Thinking: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

10 Ways To Inspire Students Using Twitter

10 Ways To Inspire Students Using Twitter

Alan November Shares A Mind Blowing New Idea in Assessment

CoSN 2019: How Teachers Can Revolutionize the Future of Education

Timify - Time limited tests for education, free (in Google Forms)

Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft’s AI is Changing Education

Top Tips for Fast Formative Assessment that Works

Where There’s a Willing Educator, There’s a Way

Otus - LMS, Data Management and Assessment Management, all in one easy-to-use product

Oregon Public School Breaks State Assessment Score Record with Carnegie Learning

Education Galaxy–Personalized Learning That’s Fun

7 Authentic Assessment Tools

FREE Webinar: 11 Reasons to Love Lumio

New Feature: Assess Student Performance

What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education

Formative Assessments Are Easier Than You Think!

How Are Educators Continuing Powerful Professional Learning Online?

Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

Practice vs. research in education? Why teachers need to do both

5 Awesome New Screencastify Features

Now that ChatGPT has Gone Viral on TikTok

Rebound: How Do Schools Bounce Back after the Pandemic?

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