Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ongoing assessment is necessary for student success. These assessments provide data on our learners’ progress and knowledge of the content. Below is a list of free web tools and apps to quickly assess your students on a regular basis. Formative Assessment Tools and Apps.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As a teacher, I constantly hear about their desire to learn by doing, see how things develop, contribute to and witness the results of their work. Students use their voice and choice, developing 21st-century skills in an authentic learning environment. 7 Digital tools for project-based learning that any teacher can use.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

The more physical distance between the teacher and the learner, the more challenging it is to collect formative assessment data consistently. I’ve taught in person, online, and in blended learning environments. 1 Articulate Clear Learning Goals and Objectives. 2 Assess Prior Knowledge.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

“We have secondary students who have third-grade reading levels,” says Sharo Dickerson, director of digital and learning resources at El Paso Independent School District in Texas. Interestingly, mathematics scores closely follow the same drops, the assessment report shows. If a student is not able to read the very basic…

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2020

Thomas Guskey shares insight on assessments From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey reflects on the positives and negatives of assessments during distance learning. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit! Guskey, T. Get Set, Go!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2020

Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA), often equated with Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), is any form of assessment that measures progress toward fulfillment of a stated curriculum. CBAs are useful not only to measure student learning within a unit but over time toward larger goals. How does it work.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Ongoing assessment is necessary for student success. These assessments provide data on our learners’ progress and knowledge of the content. Below is a list of free web tools and apps to quickly assess your students on a regular basis. Formative Assessment Tools and Apps.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?” Today, I want to focus on the need to assess digital literacy and what tools are available to do this. Why assess it?

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Among these innovations, the integration of AI tools for grading students has emerged as a transformative approach, promising efficiency, consistency, and personalized feedback. In this article, we explore the myriad advantages that AI tools like Essay-Grader.ai bring to the process of grading students.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This week we look at Formative Assessment, how it works and why it can be a powerful tool no matter what your teaching and learning looks like. One of the challenges many educators face during learning is understanding where students are on their path to understanding and how teaching can adjust.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. By offering more choices in terms of digital tools for student engagement, we can better meet specific student interests and needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Like all my implementations where the work is job-embedded and ongoing, learning walks are a core component. The three-hour sessions were tailored by grade level and developed based on suggestions for growth based on the learning walks that were conducted. Feedback is a critical catalyst for professional learning and growth.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Learning is a deeply personal journey and tailoring it to individual needs and preferences is essential for fostering meaningful and effective education. Personalized learning increases engagement and helps learners develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. What do they want to learn more about?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In my recent article regarding using Universal Design for Learning in remote classrooms , I mentioned Todd Rose’s term, “design to the edges,” which is what educators attempt to do each day as they accommodate the variety of learners in their classrooms. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Monica Burns, author of #FormativeTech , shares essential tools and tips for effective formative assessment. Learn how to get results. Pick some tools. Accelerate learning. ” In today’s show on formative assessment, Monica will discuss: What is successful formative assessment. .”

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Schools have taken big steps towards using online resources and tools, but we can expect online learning to have a more important role in students’ education due to the pandemic. Variations of blended learning were applied in classes before. Read more: 4 Models of blended learning to implement in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

With online classes and remote learning taking over classrooms, at least temporarily, teachers worry about rampant cheating. While being flexible is a teacher’s choice, anti-cheating tools do a great job of minimizing cheating. This brings us to the next question… Which LMS tools help you minimize cheating?

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The concept of reflective practice is an essential part of the learning process. Going through stages of conscious reflection allows for deeper learning, as learners ponder upon their performance and learn from experiences. People learn by reflecting on experiences, not by simply experiencing things.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

A year or so into the pandemic, the Tennessee district had completed a detailed needs assessment that spanned every school and classroom. Now, through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, KCS was about to receive more than $114 million to spend on a wide range of learning improvement projects.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

A solution comes from rubrics, which are benchmarks used in grading to help assess students’ learning. Also, rubrics help teachers provide objective feedback to students , facilitating the desired outcome, which is deep learning. 6 Digital tools that help teachers create effective rubrics. Rubric Maker. Quick Rubric.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

One way for students to demonstrate what they are learning is through screencasts. While students are completing the task they are also explaining the learning with an audio recording. The screen recording web tools and apps below also have cool features like the ability to highlight areas, draw, upload images, add pdfs, and more!

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today I share the tool kit and tips that have helped streamline distance learning at my school. Scroll down to see the list of links and listen to the show to hear how I’m using these tools with teachers and students.

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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. These papers offer a deep dive into the benefits and challenges of portfolio assessment in educational settings. 1991/1992) and Gillespie et al.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity. As personalized learning continues to gain momentum across the U.S., more states, districts and schools are moving toward a competency-based education system that focuses on individualized learning and classroom equity. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. In this blog post, I’ll share my experience and opinion of eSpark and how it can increase student engagement for students of all ability levels to learn. Still, I would prefer to use the term “interrupted learning.” Sign up now. Sign up for eSpark now.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Schools need to accelerate student math learning to restore the achievement levels we saw before the pandemic hit. Traditional accelerated learning approaches involve filling gaps in student education by re-teaching information. A better question regarding accelerated learning strategies is, “How do we learn?”.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

That’s one of the reasons why there are many tech tools every student should have to help them learn at home and in the classroom. . But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. Top five picks for tech tools every student should have .

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As educators, one of our primary goals is to make learning as effective and engaging as possible. But what exactly is prior knowledge, and why is it so essential in the learning process? Prior knowledge refers to the information, concepts, skills, and attitudes that students have acquired before encountering new learning material.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: To personalize learning, teachers need actionable data more frequently A new partnership in Montana will support student achievement in just this manner See related article: What’s the state of K-12 assessment? Discovery Education’s DreamBox focuses on student-based teaching and learning, which reflects our MAST program.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. It is also important to point out the following: You don’t need technology to personalize learning. Putting all kids on a device simultaneously and having them watch a video or work on an adaptive learning tool is not personalization. It starts at the top with leadership.

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Iterating Toward Openness

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This is actually a problem that collaborative learning has been grappling with for decades. There are thousands of websites with guidance about how to engage students in collaborative learning. One that came up near the top of my Google search is the Cornell University Center for Teaching and Learning’s site on Collaborative Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. Students learn about early ceramics as well as how to understand history and how it relates to science, as well. Research Quest sponsored this blog post.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

If you miss the level of engagement and presence in your physical classes, then you will love using the three tools below. These tools allow multiple ways for all students to participate, are amazing assessment tools, and require no registration for students. These tools also offer free registration for teachers.

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