The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 7, 2016

Assessment strategies that show what students have REALLY learned From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Assessments should cover what is taught and address important learning goals. Thomas Guskey reflects today on what makes a good assessment. The are the keys to effective assessment?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A new survey predicts that video in education will continue to grow, as a majority of educators say they believe video content is more engaging and effective than text-based content. Despite returning to in-person learning, many institutions successfully implemented hybrid solutions that support their pedagogical strategies.

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User Generated Education

MAY 5, 2018

Institutionalized education has given assessment a bad reputation; often leaves a sour taste in the mouths of many teachers, students, and laypeople. This is primarily due to the testing movement, the push towards using student assessment in the form of tests as a measure of student, teacher, principal, and school accountability.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Innovative assessments The changing formats and contexts of assignments have necessitated a corresponding evolution in assessment methods. With the online environment's openness and the integration of game elements and real-time feedback, a wide range of assessment options have materialized.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

One of these tools is the Digital Practice Assessment (DPA). Once collected and analyzed, a detailed summary report outlining areas of success, focus opportunities, and recommended next steps will guide the professional learning partnership with ICLE, supporting the development of a strategic professional learning and implementation plan.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Moore have organized the self-assessment tool into three sections: The context and design of your course. He shares back to the class any feedback reported by at least ten percent of those who completed the questionnaire. As we assess our teaching and invite others to do so, we also will often find a deep well of joy.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2019

Pretty well, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)—also known as the Nation’s Report Card. And it’s good news: Students tested in 2018 showed improvements over those in 2014, the year the first NAEP Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) assessment was administered. students actually faring?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In my school, every teacher assesses writing. That’s not just for essays or reports but slideshows, blog posts, comments in forums, and more. Gather relevant information, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. That’s a separate skill.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are down after the pandemic. Journalists (and others) are failing us when they don’t report out what NAEP levels mean. For instance, the New York Times reported this graph today from NCES : “Appalling,” right?! Four big thoughts on all of this… 1.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Joanna and Matt Pace write videos on a popular YouTube channel, Hopscotch. Today they talk about what makes a great learning video and how to select good videos on YouTube for K-6 students. K-6 Educational Music Videos: Selecting the Right Videos for Learning. How do we pick effective videos to help kids learn?

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015). Interestingly, teachers also reported higher levels of engagement when giving video and audio feedback. 2 Video Comments with Screencastify.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

For this to happen, teachers can opt for a mix of game-based learning tools, conducting a quick assessment or social and emotional learning (SE)L check-in, or asking students to create and share what they have learned in a way that meets their interests. Within one Buncee, you can add animations, 3D objects, audio and video, links and more.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Each module consists of four video lessons, action items, and templates, resources, and links to related readings. The action items encourage teachers to take what they learned in the video lessons to create resources they can use with students. The course is composed of six modules. Below is the breakdown of the course content.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Video conferencing tools. Video content and digital presentations . Online games and assessments. While technology doesn’t aim to substitute teachers, it can facilitate their work and ensure that each student gets access to customized educational content and assessment methods to provide the best possible learning outcomes. .

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 26, 2019

create a video project about satire. Chris Berdik for The Hechinger Report. Frame by frame, the simple round face sketched by seventh grader Annabelle Bechtel erupted into laughter in stop-motion animation, as she and her classmate Audrey Chung wove the face into a video they were making to explain satire. .

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Neo LMS

APRIL 19, 2022

Interactive classes enriched with video content and gamification elements play an important role in keeping learners hooked and eager to move on to the next level. Once they’re done with their assessments, they can move on to the next chapter and complete classes faster, making the whole experience more engaging.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 19, 2016

Socrative is an App (or you can use a Web browser) in which quizzes, tests and assessments can be easily created by educators and subsequently completed by students. How Do I Create My First Assessment? 6) When you are happy with your assessment, save and you will return to the home page. 2) Create an account. Comprehension.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 19, 2016

Socrative is an App (or you can use a Web browser) in which quizzes, tests and assessments can be easily created by educators and subsequently completed by students. How Do I Create My First Assessment? 6) When you are happy with your assessment, save and you will return to the home page. 2) Create an account. Comprehension.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. It’s helpful to leverage technology for these because most online tools will automatically grade and give data reports. Both of these sites offer video lessons and practice problems for practically every subject, including math and science.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 18, 2023

In Part 1 of “Rethinking Grading and Assessment Practices ,” I shared my thoughts on the question, “ Why do we need to rethink how we assess and grade in schools today?” What is essential in rethinking our assessment practices is that we open more doors, not close them.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2022

population and their scores demonstrate how American education has suffered during the pandemic since the last National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) was administered in 2019. Overall, the 2022 NAEP scores showed declines in both math and reading for both age groups, closely tracking other gloomy reports.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 25, 2023

Department of Education reports show that technology can potentially transform education. The teacher can then assess how well the students know the concepts by analyzing the visuals they come up with. Videos Some students grasp ideas better when delivered in video form. And it’s a great way to get more done.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2021

Hoping to demystify that impact, and to get a comprehensive look at how programs and policies were reshaped over the last year, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University has produced a special report on the topic. Many waived child assessments. How Long Will Policy Changes Last?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Research Projects: When students engage in research projects, they need time to gather information, synthesize their findings, and put together presentations or reports to share their findings. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

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Think Exam

MAY 23, 2019

Think Exam is a leading online assessment platform by Ginger Webs that has been specifically designed to simplify the assessment cycle. Its vast functionalities are created to serve various user needs and are regularly updated in accordance with the ever changing trend in online assessment technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For decades, teachers have used videos in the classroom to share information. They communicate a message with audio, visual, motion, color, and spatial details, making videos much more effective than traditional approaches like reading from a text, lecturing, or showing a slideshow. Practice speaking and listening skills.

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Neo LMS

JULY 21, 2020

The use of edtech tools such as learning management systems (LMS) can help teachers to improve the design and delivery of instruction, as well as to assess student progress. Improved student assessment. An LMS encompasses different types of assessments to make the process more efficient. Analytics and reporting.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2015

”Humans are incredibly visual and powerful, moving images help us find meaning… [and] video helps capture and contextualize the world around us.” – Dan Patterson. make it easy for anyone to quickly produce, publish, and share their videos. So why not have your students share their knowledge through video projects?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When they self-assess what they know, they can improve their understanding. With a paid upgrade, teachers can also benefit from the report generated for individual students and groups. If these videos are made public for the class, they could foster meaningful conversations based on growth mindset comments.

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Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

According to UNESCO’s 2020 Global Education Monitoring Report , attention has to shift towards those excluded from education on background and ability criteria. It supports a wide range of file types which teachers can include in explainer videos to reach students at their level and help them become less teacher-dependent.

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My Island View

DECEMBER 20, 2019

In every case a reevaluation took place to assess what each industry had to offer and how technology could improve their product. Why not consider using technology to make an innovative change in the way we report on student assessment? The second is the report card. Some industries benefitted greatly by the change.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In one of the 1,000-plus videos that ReadyRosie can text or email parents, a preschool-aged boy describes an item on a kitchen counter while a mother figure stands next to him, eyes closed, guesses the item. The platform’s videos are in English and Spanish and includes tools for educators to measure engagement from children’s parents.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

The post 4 Projects that Go Beyond Traditional Assessment – SULS0111 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Jen shares ideas that will help teachers go BEYOND traditional assessments like reports, essays, presentations, and cookie-cutter assignments. 4 Projects that Go Beyond Traditional Assessment with @virtualgiff.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Through December, the editors at eSchoolNews will be collecting, reporting, and sharing the bold, provocative, and even dare we say, audacious predictions of edtech experts. It’s as easy as sending us a voice or video recording, or even just a comment on our LinkedIn page. Want to join in the fun? ”

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The post 20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Recently, we discussed our favorite formative assessment tools for the classroom, and I wanted to share these here for you as a resource. In this post, you will find 20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. Magnet Elementary School , is excited about the prospect of redesigning traditional approaches to assessment and instruction.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 7, 2022

Generate result reports to track student progress; . Quizzes are the quickest way to assess student knowledge. They can upload one or more files for their submission and use different file formats, including PDFs, videos, images and Word documents. . Automatically evaluate students via different types of assignments; .

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