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.

Assessment 327

Assessment Chromebook Google LMS 327

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

For example, students can choose their own learning: Goals by involving them in setting individual goals, working with a group to set group goals, or choosing from a set of pre-determined goals. Materials such as a variety of textbooks, articles, websites, technology, or other resources to assist with or demonstrate learning.

Learning 286

Learning Elementary Strategy Examples 286

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. For example, we used Minecraft in one classroom long before Minecraft Education.

STEM 180

STEM Education Robotics Future Ready 180

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As most school systems have learned by now, assessing learning in a pandemic comes with all sorts of challenges, including but not limited to how (and where) to assess students and whether the data being gathered is even accurate. As assessment and curriculum leaders for two different districts, we’re still discovering the answers.

Assessment 155

Assessment Data Elementary Groups 155

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Q&A: Adam Welcome on How K–12 Educators Can Integrate Technology for Engagement. In order to use technology properly in the classroom, teachers need to take a back seat and allow students to spend more time as the drivers of their own education, says educational consultant and public speaker Adam Welcome. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

Technology 395

Technology Chromebook EdTech Education 395

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

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. Now, Mike, you have five ideas for us today, to do formative assessments. What’s the first example? Mike: First example. And its free!

Assessment 250

Assessment Strategy Classroom Twitter 250

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2023

Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. The appeal of voice technology as a screening tool, a method for playful reading practice and a strategy for offering feedback is clear.

Technology 169

Technology Assessment Company EdTech 169

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. The benefits of esports are well documented.

Elementary 116

Elementary STEM Digital Citizenship Video 116

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

Professional Learning 86

Professional Learning Elementary Accessibility Differentiated Instruction 86

EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior post , educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies.

Examples 113

Examples Resources CMS Survey 113

Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. What are examples of digital citizenship?

Digital Citizenship 274

Digital Citizenship Social Media Elementary OER 274

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. Learn how she helps students learn and progress using technology. Five Ideas for Technology Stations. Give me an example of one you’ve used that you thought was awesome. Vicki: Oh, fun!

Technology 203

Technology Elementary Blended Learning Chromebook 203

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Technology plays a huge role, which is why all efforts need to be made to eliminate the digital divide. Provide a few assessment options and allow students to select which one is graded. Keep in mind that some rely on technology, while others don't. Adaptive Technologies Nothing replaces sound instructional design and pedagogy.

Khan Academy 536

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Educreations 536

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. Habits, templates, and routines are much easier than reinventing the assessment wheel but a tool that results in passionate students committed to lifelong learning gets my attention.

Assessment 179

Assessment Learning Digital Citizenship Guidelines 179

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

Study 100

Study Tools Khan Academy Analysis 100

User Generated Education

JANUARY 22, 2023

I love educational technology. I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. As I always do, I am exploring its use in my classes (elementary-level gifted education). I get frustrated when I see conference presentations about 50 educational technologies in 50 minutes.

Training 421

Training Examples Wiki Technology 421

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). I cannot overstate the importance of getting the instructional design right first before throwing technology into the mix. I loved this activity for so many reasons.

Blended Learning 369

Blended Learning Classroom Elementary Secondary 369

EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. Assess the School’s Existing STEM Programs. One good example: The more Fleming read about technology, the more stories she saw about drones.

Libraries 400

Libraries STEM How To Robotics 400

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 18, 2021

It warmed my heart when Amy Rhodes, the principal of Bevins Elementary, shared what she had recently implemented in regard to feedback. For example, while conducting a virtual observation in Canvas, I noticed a third-grade teacher found a fantastic way to engage students even through virtual learning. The result was “Feedback Fridays.”

Assessment 535

Assessment Outcomes Examples Elementary 535

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. They are a 1:1 district who have really begun to hit their stride and push the envelope when it comes to the purposeful use of technology aligned to research-based pedagogy.

Strategy 397

Strategy Blended Learning Classroom Schoology 397

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

From our conversations with kindergarten through third grade teachers, literacy coaches, and principals in 17 elementary schools across the country, we highlight below three ways schools are reimagining student supports during a year of distance instruction. For many adults, assessment was for your grade [when they were in school].

Assessment 384

Assessment Groups Differentiated Instruction Meeting 384

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

The term “grades” has become almost taboo among some educators in New Hampshire, where seven elementary schools are slowly ditching the word altogether through a program known as. The program—short for “no grades, no grades”—is hallmarked by the schools shifting to a more competency-based assessment structure and removal of grade levels.

Assessment 156

Assessment Elementary Data Groups 156

TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 25, 2016

The post 3 Fun Examples Of Technology-Based Assessement appeared first on TeachThought.

Examples 40

Examples Assessment Technology Elementary 40

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Schools continue to make investments in technology to engage students better, improve outcomes, and prepare all learners for the new world of work. We are beginning to see more and more innovative uses of technology not just to personalize, but also to make the learning process more personal. However, this is not blended learning.

Blended Learning 373

Blended Learning Learning Differentiated Instruction Elementary 373

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Here, we explore five effective hooks I’ve shared with the educators I support that are inspired by the book, along with specific examples of their implementation: 1. Two examples that I implemented in my classroom, were Half of the Picture and Half the story.

Assessment 100

Assessment Student Engagement Gamification Strategy 100

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2019

Julie Graber on Episode 497 The four shifts is a new education technology paradigm shared in the book Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning by Scott McLeod and Julie Graber. She gives examples of effective design using technology and where many programs are falling short.

How To 298

How To STEM Learning Elementary 298

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. Magnet Elementary School , is excited about the prospect of redesigning traditional approaches to assessment and instruction.

Assessment 205

Assessment Learning Data Personalized Learning 205

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). assess success at completion. Elementary Math.

Education 369

Education Learning UDL Course 369

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

Called “ Elementary and Middle School Opportunity Structures That Factor into Students' Math Learning ,” the report investigated student tracking, teacher qualifications and support for struggling students in four states: California, Florida, New York and Texas. It’s not clear precisely why, Kaufman says.

Policies 179

Policies Report Study Social Media 179

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

2 – Designing Online Assessments As you assess learning online, you’ll want to use the research-based best practices for online assessments. Feedback using your formative and summative assessment tools is also essential. Check out Designing Online Assessments for Students — a course that can help you in this area.

Course 337

Course ePortfolio UDL Gamification 337

Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

Most young adults and older professionals today rely heavily on technology. Understandably, parents don’t want their children to become reliant on technology or become so obsessed with it that they don’t have other non-tech experiences. . Students shouldn’t spend their entire day interacting with technology.

Tools 342

Tools EdTech Gamification Accessibility 342

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2017

When you enter Parker-Varney Elementary School, you are immediately struck by the relaxed atmosphere. One of the most powerful examples of Parker-Varney’s capacity to change are our multi-age grade bands. Across Parker-Varney Elementary, teachers focus on what can work rather than on what is not working.

Elementary 142

Elementary Survey Assessment Data 142

Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

When a competency-based approach to assessment is in place, students must show what they know as well as what they can do. And as interest in this approach to teaching and learning increases, so does the need for assessments to support it. Below are five ways to approach competency-based learning assessment.

Competency Based Learning 87

Competency Based Learning Assessment Game-Based Learning Learning 87

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is especially true with literacy, where it’s all too easy to lose track of student progress and performance as students make their way through elementary and middle school. We had growth data in every elementary school like we’ve never seen before.

Data 92

Data Classroom Elementary Outcomes 92

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The advent of interactive large format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard was a transformative classroom technology.

Technology 157

Technology Classroom Training Software 157

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

The message that I try to convey is that technology should not be separate from sound instructional design, but instead serve as a ubiquitous entity that supports or enhances curriculum, instruction, and assessment. While conducting some coaching visits at Wells Elementary School recently, I saw Ms. Mican using Quizizz.

Assessment 408

Assessment Knowledge Base Elementary Tools 408

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

Since math classes progress in a mostly linear way, students have to get fractions to set them up for algebra; and how they do in algebra will likely influence whether they even get to try for advanced courses like calculus, a traditional weed-out metric for lucrative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. isn’t working.

Training 187

Training Elementary Common Core STEM 187