The Electric Educator

MAY 18, 2014

Incorporating regular checks for understanding, polling questions, exit tickets, and interactive mini-assignments is a great way to make sure that students don''t check out during a lesson. This type of assessment is called formative assessment. NearPod boasts a tight iOS integration which makes it a great fit for iPad schools.

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wwwatanabe

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

It is great differentiation for all students including ELL, gifted, and special needs. It increases student engagement in a meaningful and relevant task. It can be used as an authentic assessment. To utilize this, create an account from the iPad. These apps are also currently free.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I’ve supported teachers as they navigate frustration about rapidly changing curricular trends and assessment requirements, figure out where they stand on teaching reading , and — over the past few years — learn how to reach students during and after the height of the pandemic.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

Technology and access to information aren’t the most important factors in creating twenty-first-century classroom; teachers are She pointed to the iPad face down on her desk and queried, “The internet?” Looking around the room, I noticed that every student had an iPad, and every iPad was face down on the desk.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Launching technology in the classroom can accomplish many goals; some tools are used to improve test scores and prepare students for postsecondary success, while others help educators to raise literacy rates and decrease the number of students reliant on RTI programs. Talk to other districts to determine best practices.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

For instance, starting a school news channel may require a Padcaster Studio with an iPad, while coding and robotics classes would need powerful desktop computers. Evaluating the lab’s success for professional development therefore involves assessing the impact of training on teaching methods and classroom engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2017

Creating a Student-Centered Library Where Kids Love to Learn with Micki Uppena (Show #23). Formative Assessment Tools and Tips with Monica Burns (Show #37). Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement (Show #16). Creating a Student-Centered Library Where Kids Love to Learn with Micki Uppena (Show #23).

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 9, 2016

As students progress through increasingly difficult levels, they receive instant feedback while typing, as well as speed and accuracy assessments after each lesson. The badge rewards, gold-star ratings, and leveled gameplay keep students engaged and motivated to master all 100 lessons. TapTyping - typing trainer.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

Behind strong school-based leadership, the schools built sustainable systems in professional learning and IT logistics and have created innovative ways to leverage their iPads to increase student engagement, communication, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills. Comeback School of the Year.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

The website offers thousands of hours of video lectures for students from PreK-12 grades in various topics, including Math, Science, Arts & Humanities, Reading & Language Arts, Economics, Computing, and Life Skills. The Math Get-Ready Courses introduce students to third to eighth grades algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Live lecture classes are back at most colleges after COVID-19 disruptions, but student engagement often hasn’t returned to normal. In this class, I mostly saw students following along closely, and taking notes. Most had the lecture slides up on their laptops or iPads, or were using paper notebooks and pens.

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2019

Over time, Billings Public Schools accumulated a complex assortment of devices, including 16,000 Chromebooks, 7,000 Apple iPads, 3,000 Macs, and 2,000 Windows devices. These devices are used to support a STEM program that is leveraged by every student at every school. Related: Are your edtech tools really working?

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Doug Levin

MAY 27, 2015

I finished it as an agnostic—I’m willing to be convinced that well-designed games have much to teach those Toppo calls “the real rule-makers” about differentiation, assessment, and curriculum—not just student engagement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

They are introduced via themes to spark interest and keep students engaged. which by the way, is fee-based), students start with a placement test to determine their comprehension level and be sure they are challenged by assignments without being frustrated. In W.O.R.D. scholastic. Up from the Devastation of the Dust Bowl.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Keep students engaged. 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. Keep students engaged. Keeping students engaged is one of the most important aspects of teaching. Buy tech that ticks all the boxes.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

performing formative assessments. student-centered instruction. We developed a district-wide protocol where for each lesson, teachers had to write the state standard, the learning target, the essential question and the assessments they were going to use for the lesson. We’re also a 1:1 district where every student has an iPad.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Even for something that seems like it should be plug-and-play, like an assessment, it’s enlightening to dive in and see what the program is doing. What do students actually see as they interact with it? But an iPad can’t wipe a nose, notice that a student seems distracted, or give a hug when it’s needed.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

AUGUST 15, 2016

I gave my high school students requirements, such as they had to have the class participate in at least one hands-on activity, give us a timeline, use multimedia materials to present information, give an interactive assessment/reading/listening. Have students create their own online digital games related to the topic.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

Here is an excerpt: " Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills. curriculum, and student work that aligns to higher standards.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Her job is to help teachers to use technology to meet the needs of their students. . Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! Engage Students AND Meet Standards with Student Podcasting! Consider how students might use a podcast as an assessment tool. Click To Tweet.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Much of our teacher professional development focuses on use of programs or tools, but falls short when it comes to imparting best practices around teaching and learning methods, digital and in-person instruction, differentiated assessment and data analysis. The best programs feature teachers who are strong in all these areas.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has come with specific challenges for teachers: Keeping students engaged during hybrid or fully remote learning, addressing systemic inequity and the digital divide, and coping with days of seemingly endless multitasking are just a few among so many other obstacles. Screencastify and the power of voice.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2015

Cleveland Metropolitan School District psychologists target an increase in student engagement, time and cost savings with Q-interactive. Pearson announced that more than 1 million clinical assessment subtests have been administered on Q-interactive, a digital system used by psychologists and speech-language pathologists.

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2015

Have students use Popplet (either on iPad or computer) to create a mind map. Next, ask students come up with as many examples as possible for each letter sound (e.g. If students cannot yet write words, they could find or draw pictures. With iPads, they could even speak the word into the Popple using Siri.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2015

That was fine–don’t get me wrong; it promotes student learning while avoiding a meltdown by the teacher–but I now have better options that keep momentum going while I am away for PD or recovering from an unexpected illness. All other students will retake the quiz. Break class into groups. Gameshow Competition.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Help Students Show What They Know With Media by Wesley Fryer View different examples of student multimedia projects created by students, including narrated art/photo projects, narrated slideshow/screencasts, Quick-edit videos, visual notes, and GeoMap projects. Jenny used Beebots followed by apps on the iPads or similar tablets.

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EdTechTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Using technology for whole group instruction and formative assessment. When introducing a concept, Meagan has students meet her on the rug in a circle, sits with them, and uses Nearpod to present material on all of their iPads at once. She controls the content from her iPad, and students learn and discuss the concept together.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Top 15 Sites and Apps for a Flipped Learning Answer Pad - The ultimate assessment tool for teachers to use w/ their mobile devices or browser to gauge student's learning. Educreations - A terrific iPad app that is very similar to Ask3 as it turns the iPad into a recordable whiteboard. *This list is in alphabetical order.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

In various classrooms and labs, we were able to see and try new products, software, and tools, including the new iPad and Apple Pencil. The 6th Generation iPad, built for education. Thanks to advancements in the Classroom app, teachers can now use Apple Classroom on their Macs as well as their iPads for classroom management.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

A fourth-grade student at Mendez Elementary in San Marcos, Texas, held an iPad out in front of her. Zombies had taken over the school library, and she and her fellow students had to work together to answer various questions about books—such as identifying where the index is located. Watch an AR Breakout tutorial.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Some of them had never seen an iPad or a laptop and probably wouldn't have without the program here." Since we started differentiating with eSpark, our 2015-2016 annual NWEA state assessment gains were terrific. In math, students went from scoring in the 49th percentile to scoring in the 60th percentile. I could have cried.

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eSpark

APRIL 18, 2016

The administrators, teachers, and students in these communities inspire us every day to keep pushing the boundaries of what it means to differentiate instruction and create lifelong learners. Read on for a look at the many ways a few of our Digital Promise district partners are boosting student engagement and academic growth.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 20, 2015

Purposeful gamification can allow for personalized learning , increased student engagement , and greater creativity. ( What if your students don’t all have iPads? Enter Kahoot , a free online questioning tool that integrates student competition while giving teachers valuable data about student performance.

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eSpark

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Launching classroom technology in schools can accomplish many goals; some tools are used to improve test scores and prepare students for postsecondary success, while others help educators to raise literacy rates and decrease the number of students reliant on RTI programs. Talk to other districts to determine best practices.

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eSpark

MARCH 3, 2016

This integration can be transformative for district or school-wide iPad initiatives, streamlining device management, and maximizing resources while meeting the needs of all learners. The Casper Suite and eSpark integration will allow every student to enjoy a 1:1 experience, regardless of the number of devices a district has.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

Thirty percent of the company’s revenues come from assessments of one kind or another, which includes professional certification and apprenticeship programs, as well as summative exams. Pearson was recently faulted by New Jersey state officials for a disruption of that state’s assessments.].

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