Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concepts of portfolio and portfolio assessment have garnered significant attention as comprehensive tools for evaluating student growth. This post delves into the intricacies of portfolio assessment, drawing primarily on the insightful research presented in the works of Valeri-Gold et al.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, launched 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5. Grounded in the Science of Reading, 95 Phonics Core Program® Word Study, Grades 4 and 5. Lincolnshire, Ill. – is a 30-week curriculum designed for daily 30-minute instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Group Projects: When students work in groups, they need to coordinate efforts, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively on a shared task. Some groups will work more quickly, while others will benefit from having more time. Teachers can use this one-on-one or small group time for a range of tasks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2024

1: Try Creating a Calendar Avoid being taken off guard by a crucial assignment due in 48 hours (about 2 days) or a family dinner coinciding with your scheduled group study session. If you usually begin your day feeling energized, make sure to schedule your study or chores for that time. So, let’s learn more about it.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

– K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA released today a new study that takes a deeper look into instructional practices driving high academic growth. Mix whole group, small group, and individual activities 3. Adjust student groups in real time 4. PORTLAND, Ore.–

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2017

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. In today’s show, Alan November discusses a groundbreaking new assessment strategy to make you think: The origins of this strategy. Listen Now.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

It helps them find a balance between frontal lessons and individual study, interaction and reflection, formal evaluation and self-assessment. . Thus, more classroom time can go toward communication, debate, teamwork, and other group activities that support social learning. . Team and individual projects. Auto-graded quizzes .

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In partnership with the Center for Global Education at Asia Society , the League of Innovative Schools has launched innovation study tours –– a learning opportunity focused on deeper learning and equity. Similar to the League’s cohorts , innovation study tours focus on discussing challenges and sharing best practices and resources.

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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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

The results were similar across gender and racial groups, and for students with varying levels of math and literacy achievement. The randomized controlled study focused on physical science for grade 7 and included 28 teachers and more than 1700 students across three districts that served diverse populations.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 30, 2016

The primary author of the study ( Binbin Zheng, Ph.D. Given the top line finding, I suspect the study will garner much attention and – at the same time – be subject to much spin. How was the study conducted? standard deviations (based on 3 effect sizes from 2 studies). Review of Educational Research.

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Linways Technologies

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the traditional reliance on exams as the primary mode of assessment is being reevaluated. In this article, we will delve into the world of alternative assessment methods tailored for higher education. It also hones communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback.

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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. Time: a few minutes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced today the Utah State Board of Education approved its flagship 95 Phonics Core Program ® and 95 Phonics Intervention and 95 Phonological Awareness Intervention as Recommended Supplemental Literacy Curriculum Resources. Lincolnshire, Ill. –

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Excelling in your studies opens doors to future opportunities, whether it’s graduate school, competitive job markets, or research opportunities. Allocate specific hours for studying, attending classes, socializing, and personal downtime. Academic advising, counseling services, study groups, and clubs are just a few examples.

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Omega Notes

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Ask most students and they’ll probably tell how group work may be one of the least satisfying experiences they’ve ever had in school. Yet research suggests that group work, such as case-based teaching, can provide significant benefits. The Problem with Measuring Student Involvement in Group Work. Easier Collaboration.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Below is a quick summary of the RTI components: Tier 1 – Teacher provides research-based instruction to the entire class using extensive checks for understanding as a means of formative assessment. Benchmark assessments are provided at routine intervals to collect data for further screening. Behavior screenings are implemented as well.

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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 ). I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006.

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Linways Technologies

MAY 7, 2020

Discuss Education BarCamp was an Education meetup that was organized by Linways Technologies which brought together a group of educators, academicians, and education enthusiasts to share and propose their ideas on making advancements in the higher education system. What is Flip Class-Based Group Quiz? Providing Course Materials.

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Linways Technologies

JANUARY 6, 2023

To do so, they need to have a proper assessment strategy in place. In the absence of a clear mapping between program outcomes and assessment tools, student achievement of program outcomes is inaccurate and unreliable. Conscious efforts need to be made to bring application skills or higher cognitive skills to the assessment.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 17, 2022

Teachers described their challenges in combining in-person and remote teaching in a University of California, Santa Cruz, study published in January 2022. Student failures during the 2020-21 school year prompted three districts in the study to abandon the dual approach and split into separate in-person only and remote only classes. .

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] What are the benefits of formative feedback and assessment? Formative feedback involves multiple feedback-learning cycles that are informally assessed for a given assignment. Room for error is higher when students only get one high-stakes assessment upon completing a course or unit.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

Holmes had been “tracked,” or grouped, into the lower-performing math class. “I Which students get to attempt intellectually stimulating courses like calculus may rely in part on where they attend high school rather than just their aptitude for math, according to a new study. “Oh, do you want to try?,” I was just a kid.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Begin class with a review activity, writing prompt, feedback form, quick quiz, or formative assessment. Teachers can encourage individuals or collaborative groups to use a 3-2-1 format pictured below to make sense of what they heard during the presentation. I do, We do, Groups Do, You Do: Interactive Modeling Session.

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Reading By Example

AUGUST 10, 2017

She refers to these opportunities as “study groups” They are typically designed around a specific educational resource. Instead, I found that most of our in-service days were planned months in advance to address state assessment requirements. (pg. Offer Study Group Opportunities to Faculty. ” (pg.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

There are many ways that this can be done, such as creating study groups on Facebook or Twitter, sharing relevant articles and books on these platforms, and posting online practice questions or interactive quizzes that students can complete to test their knowledge. Create digital study guides that can be accessed online.

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EdTech4Beginners

JANUARY 24, 2021

Yet, to make the most of online learning, you need to check the features that a platform has to offer and decide whether it provides a supportive environment for your studies. It helps to assess the effectiveness of course materials and teaching methods. They include a shared learning environment, forums, blogs, and group discussions.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Four new studies on project-based learning. 2nd grade social studies. Four new studies released in February 2021 are helping to fill this void. The George Lucas Foundation financed the four studies. Students worked on multi-stage projects over an extended period of time throughout a unit of study. Curriculum.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

How will the lack of summative assessment data from last spring impact the school year? Are remote assessments accurate? How can I parse the interim and formative assessment data of incoming students and focus on the areas that will provide the greatest return? Missing and Remote Assessments: Do We Have the Data We Need?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2021

The report looked at 26 studies of play from 18 countries. The findings suggest that rather than focusing primarily on academic outcomes and school readiness, play should be used as a strategy to “tackle inequality and improve the outcomes of children from different socio-economic groups.” Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 12, 2021

students, but they are less likely to study science and math in college. There’s a pressing need to attract young students from all backgrounds to study these fields in college. One large group trailing behind are rural and small town students, who account for 3 out of 10 students nationally.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St. government as well.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

A study of 2,500 middle school students finds that the acquisition of scientific reasoning skills produces stronger learning gains. Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images). The adjacent table from the study provides concrete examples of how students were assessed. Those questions seem to matter the most.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

. – Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced the launch of the Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition (BDI-3) in Spanish. Assessments focus on identifying and advancing innate student strengths by understanding learning styles.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

95 Percent Group believes that evidence-based reading instruction is essential in schools. 95 Percent Group’s offerings, including its literacy products and professional development, help educators support all readers through an effective, structured literacy approach based in the science of reading. Lincolnshire, Ill. –

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Simultaneously, choice boards free teachers to focus their time and attention on working with individual students or small-group instruction, providing more personalized support or challenge. They are useful for integrating various subjects and can make learning more engaging by connecting different areas of study through a common theme.

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