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How to minimize cheating in online assessments

Neo LMS

In light of recent events, some teachers advocate for compassionate flexibility , which means being more open about accepting late work and listening to students who struggle to cope with the ongoing pandemic. In the end, it’s a balance between empathetic decisions made by educators and less biased decisions made by the software.

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20 Ways to Assess Prior Knowledge

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, we delve into various strategies educators can use to assess students’ prior knowledge. From interactive classroom activities like quizzes and mind maps to reflective practices like learning logs and self-assessments, these methods offer a diverse range of ways to gauge what students know and how they think.

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5 Ways for Teachers to Streamline Their Workload

Ask a Tech Teacher

Underneath it all, there’s the overbearing workload that consists of endless paperwork and ad hoc responsibilities during on-campus events. Accomplishing that is only possible when teachers can streamline their work so that they can focus on more critical areas such as teaching and assessing.

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Building an Impactful Education Ecosystem: The 4 Key Components

ViewSonic Education

Educators also need integrated hardware and software, as well as other systems of support and enrichment. Offline, teachers can join local teachers’ associations, or connect with other educators in their area through professional development opportunities or networking events.

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data. Challenge: Encourage them to identify parts of the music that they found unexpected or unfamiliar.

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Why we love our reading software

eSchool News

Here, educators share their favorite reading software and offer insight into what makes these specific tools so helpful in supporting students’ reading habits. As a third-grade teacher, I love that the program gives my students expository text so they can learn about real-world events and are allowed to give their opinion.

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Choosing the Best Overhead Classroom Projector: 5 Key Factors to Consider

ViewSonic Education

This valuable feature eliminates the hassle of software installation or network setup, making content sharing an instant and smooth experience. To streamline in-house maintenance for IT staff, consider school projectors with convenient software updates via USB and laptop. Begin by assessing the room size and ambient lighting.

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