Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Continuing this comprehensive exploration, today’s post focuses on practical examples of blended learning in action. Drawing from peer-reviewed research papers, I’ve made sure to include diverse and illustrative examples that showcase how blended learning is being implemented across different educational contexts.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

For example, students can use virtual reality to explore different parts of the world or use interactive simulations to learn about scientific concepts. Finally, technology can be harnessed to transform teaching and learning by enhancing assessment and feedback.

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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!

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Formative assessment tips. Examples for all grade levels. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. How you can edit on the fly (even after you've started delivering a lesson with students). Simple exit tickets. Simple exit tickets.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment by collecting these two weeks into the future. Suggestions for improvement should always contain clear, practical examples and strategies that a teacher can implement immediately. Either provide an example that you have created or co-create an assessment together.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 27, 2021

For example, under the box labeled “Greatest Strength,” teachers could rework that as a series of fill-in-the-blank statements. For example, English teachers may have expectations around font size and type, spacing, indentation, quotes, and citations. That way, students can reference the rubric as they work.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 29, 2022

SMART learning objectives refer to intended learning outcomes that follow a certain structure. Specific : refers to how concrete your goals are; the more specific, the better. For example, helping students achieve good grades is not specific. Examples of SMART learning objectives . What are SMART learning objectives? .

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 26, 2023

For example, support to create leveled texts or differentiated experiences with science textbooks and materials can often be limited. Propello is hands-on and has many activities and embedded formative assessments inside the materials. An NGSS science standard aligned learning path relating to communications and waves.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 4, 2024

This ongoing documentation is an artifact that students can refer back to, reflecting on hurdles they’ve overcome and concepts they’ve mastered. Students should not be penalized for having incorrect answers on assignments designed to prepare them for an assessment. What questions or wonderings do you have?

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Reading By Example

JULY 14, 2020

The misconception and lack of understanding about assessment is one hole I fell into often as a teacher and observe in other educators as we unintentionally do what was done to us. Back in my day…assessment was the end result. So…that leaves me thinking about what experiences we want our students to have with assessment?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

As you can see in the graphic, you have quick exit tickets, self-assessments, speed up games, and more that you can add to your library to easily insert into your lessons. In my example, I had my exam review notes in Google Docs. Add in your formative assessment and you’re ready to go. References. So, head to Lum.io

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Sure, I’m not referring to teaching in an academic setting here. Sometimes, this trial and error approach takes a lot of time, and assessing its effectiveness takes even longer. For example, students don’t learn better when they’re stressed , as stress “may hamper the updating of memories in the light of new information.”

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 7, 2019

As much as I enjoy reading books that help me to push my practice forward, I appreciate having quick and easy resources I can reference in the classroom. An example station rotation lesson. Tips for maximizing the the teacher-led station by moving feedback and assessment into the classroom. Teachers plan on the go!

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2020

I take a topic that isn’t super simple — databases — and show how I teach it with 2 simple projects, some game-based learning, concrete examples, and how my students all master the topic in five days. Of interest to most of you, however, will be how I plan lessons. This may sound impossible but it can be done.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 1, 2022

This concept refers to learners’ confidence in finding the information they’re interested in via the web. For example, students explore class elements or complete a digital class in their own time through your institution’s LMS. A good example are audio/video assignments. Then, trust students to learn at their own pace.

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

These screening tools, often referred to as universal mental health screeners, are not in the purview of most school administrators; however, when they become aware of these types of tools, most express strong interest in their own school using one (Wood & McDaniel, 2020). References: 1.Albers, Albers, Glover, T. Glover, T.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This term refers to the pre-existing cognitive framework that each student brings into the learning environment, encompassing everything from factual information to deeply ingrained skills and misconceptions. Prior knowledge is one of the key concept in educational research that fundamentally reshape our understanding of how learning occurs.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 7, 2022

For example, maybe you rely heavily on essays. Quizzes are the quickest way to assess student knowledge. Working on digital essays is similar to writing and posting in WordPress, for example. For example, you can ask students to read an essay or book, which is a task they complete offline at their own pace.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 1, 2019

I am all for teachers selling lesson plans, assessments, support materials, and other resources to their peers. Below you will see one of many examples that fall into the category of a resource that is not pedagogically sound. Rubrics can be used to provide formative feedback to students, to grade students, and/or to assess programs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From empowering educators with well-being skills to fostering safe and positive learning environments, enhancing positive relationships, providing direct instruction on well-being competencies, and implementing assessment for continuous improvement, Dr. Smith's formula is both comprehensive and compelling. Your example really tees it up.

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Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 29, 2019

Image from JISC publication This table is very useful summary for anyone who is interested in aligning assessment with teaching methods. This include assessment and feedback - which are vital in scaffolding the student's progress through their education. References Biggs, J., References Biggs, J., and Tang, C.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2022

And, you know, one of the interesting points in that acceleration research, which is drawn from the visible learning database that we often reference the first is to really focus in on what it is that kids need to know, not just what we need to know. And now I look and I get some formative assessment for myself. Nancy: Exactly.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Assessment. It's important because it shows that assessment drives they way we teach. Cathy proposes a causal link between the way we conduct assessment in formalised education and the deficit we see today in the workplace. Do you have good examples of authentic assessment? References Biggs, J. and Tang, C.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

When assessing the students' work, the grading rubric should take into account their contribution to the assignment, while also imposing penalties for spelling and grammar errors. Accuracy Assessment Prompt: “Hey MacMaster Max, are the steps in my [specific task] accurate? Rubric Points: Up to 25 points for clarity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

First, students based on their abilities using district data (NWEA or STAR data) or the built-in pre-assessment. The formative assessment and immediate feedback provide teachers with the data they need to show growth throughout the school year. For example, students might categorize, match, or highlight images.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Not just a one-time analysis, At-Risk continues to analyze the student’s activities to assess and update their Wellness Level. If an assignment references topics like war, violence, suicide, or death, the potential exists that the student’s work will trigger a false positive alert.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

Some examples of possible learning objectives include: . Start by designing engaging learning activities to help students develop their skills, reach proficiency, and assess whether students met the learning targets. Design assessments to measure understanding . Lesson plan templates and example. para Student Dashboard.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In fact, it wasn’t until 1985 that researchers developed a cognitive model for numerical and calculation processing, and it wasn’t until the 2000s that students could be assessed for dyscalculia. While there are some assessments, Dr. Pedemonte doesn’t believe they dig deep enough to find the source of a student’s issues.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 9, 2018

” She was referring to our screener results, the computerized assessments we have our students take in fall, winter, and spring. Unfortunately, educators too often end up in service to the assessment. When we limit ourselves to only one way of assessing student learning, we become dependent on the tools we use.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

For example, it’s no good investing in iPads for the school if the broadband bandwidth and Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t up to scratch. For example, using digital whiteboards ensures that content created on your PC can be easily replicated and presented to the whole class. A good example of this is interactive whiteboard software.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For example, in North Carolina, where I serve as a Superintendent, a recent report revealed that just 45 percent of public school students could pass state standardized tests, down from 59 percent two years earlier. Here is the problem: Assessing student learning standards or instruction that they haven’t received is almost meaningless data.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Examples include creating analogies, summaries, or diagrams to elucidate complex concepts. Students assess their understanding, identify areas of difficulty, and adjust their learning approach accordingly. Elaboration involves creating associations, generating examples, or relating new information to existing knowledge.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Reading comprehension refers to the ability to understand and interpret what you read.[1] This difference in vocabulary between young children who do and do not experience language-rich environments is often referred to as the word gap.[2] Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties. and Nation, K.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 6, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic offers an apt example of this mentality. But there is a downside here, which Horn refers to as “threat rigidity.” Horn shares some fascinating research illuminating how “threat framing” is effective for marshaling resources and motivating action. LMS Decision-Making Matrix : What should I look for in an LMS?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. Also, I’m able to easily assess and share their work in AR. Here’s one example of how 3D Bear can be used for a real world conversation. Then, they can take photographs, or film an example of what they want to do.

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Reading By Example

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A tension could also be present in their immediate community, for example the use of plastic straws in the cafeteria. For example, when I taught 6th graders, we would study the local creek twice a year. All of this information helped us assess the water quality of the creek.

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