The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2024

Ted Cruz on social media. Nearly 2 out of every 5 eighth graders don’t even have the most basic math skills, according to the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). You’re basically hung, drawn and quartered by the court of Twitter,” she said. That leaves us with millions of Americans who are innumerate.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 18, 2022

This includes online courses, lesson plans, and assessment tools. They can now send messages and files electronically and connect with students through social media. Students can find information on any topic they study with a simple Google search. Easier For Students To Access information. Changed The Way Students Learn.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. The content is aligned to well over 100 research studies in addition to what successfully implemented innovative practices actually look like in action. Anyone can register HERE.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 0:15 Big Picture Stats 0:54 Andrea Yon's story 1:24 World Literacy Foundation study of the economic and social cost of illiteracy Sponsor: Today’s sponsor, Literal is an app to help students in grades 6-12 engage with reading. “How Did U.S.

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Testpress

MARCH 3, 2021

Using this new question type opens lots of possibilities in conducting assessments. Following are the few possible scenarios with which you can assess the users Language Grammar Image Identification Crosswords/Sudoku Custom Banners You can now add custom images in your landing page. Course Search - Admin Finally. We heard you!

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Mistakengoal.com

AUGUST 10, 2016

In this post I’ll discuss how we’re approaching the new outcome of “responsible use of the internet and other social media” that the faculty have added to the course. Demonstrate effective ways to responsibly use social media to positively engage with others and portray oneself with authenticity.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 7, 2013

Social media sites such as Twitter span huge distances to connect people around the world. There are many stories of people developing and sustaining friendship, or even romance and eventual marriage, after ''meeting'' on a social media site. He''s having a whale of a time. The stories go on and on.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 11, 2021

For consultations and presentations at schools across the country I have developed these 15 questions you may want to ask as you develop or assess STEM possibilities for students. Also, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email, and join me on twitter at mjgormans . Thanks so much.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vickie Morgado on episode 177 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. In her class, my class, and in another class, we used Twitter to communicate back and forth.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 27, 2012

It is a study tool that allows students to explore resources and study guides that are aligned to standards. The materials are in math, social studeis and science and are from 5th grade up to high school. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Gooru describes itself as a "Search Engine for Learning".

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2019

The post How to Choose a Digital Assessment Strategy – SULS010 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But just because you like the activity doesn’t mean that it will assess the skills you NEED to assess. But just because you like the activity doesn’t mean that it will assess the skills you NEED to assess.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2018

Social media, contrary to its reputation, actually seems to improve certain prosocial behaviors—empathy, to name one—in teenage populations. Researchers in one study followed a group of 10-14-year-olds for a year, tracking their use of use social media, primarily Twitter and Facebook.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Editable ready-to-use worksheets and assessments are also available in both English and Spanish. Currently, the company’s Social Studies Techbooks are used in middle school classrooms districtwide. Both the TEKS-aligned Mystery Science and the Social Studies Techbook are accessed through the Discovery Education platform. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. These projects are created around Understanding by Design (UbD) principles to emphasize STEM education and have tools to help students customize, evaluate, assess and create portfolios. Each project will have P erformance Tasks.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Going to the Moon with NASA Hear Erica Alvarez, NASA Systems Engineering & Integration Manager for Advanced Exploration Systems, share fun facts about the Artemis mission, explain why it’s important, and discuss how studying the moon helps us better understand and protect our Earth. Twitter and? Linke d In.? .

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Anne Collier on episode 169 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So they looked at a whole range of research – lots of different studies – and that was the range of kids who were affected by it, in both cases. ’s new social media helpline for schools.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

As educators, it is important to guide students in how to assess and evaluate online content (one of my favorite tools for this is the CRAAP test , created by California State University at Chico). NPR continues to be a well respected source of news and information that features a lot of worthwhile content on Facebook and Twitter.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2018

Mark Wise on episode 223 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. A district is assessing itself with a massive project for 800 eighth graders. How to Assess Your District: The Global Challenge Project is an Example. Just learning and sharing. Sign up now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing your feedback on social media. Formative Assessment So I, I want to minimize the confusion, but I also again bear that's with that formative assessment.

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Edthena

AUGUST 29, 2022

Just like technology or social media can at times be distracting for students , turn off your own Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or even email to stay on task! a short passage from a chapter, an Educational Leadership article, a summary of a research paper, or an optional book study). C ut out unproductive behavior.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 20, 2019

Don’t miss out on this fantastic deep dive into assessment, collaboration, and using tech to uplevel your lessons. . 34:31] – How can the lesson efficacy be assessed before and after the changes? . [36:39] 48:47] – How could Vicki make the group assessment process work time over time? [51:55] Twitter: @33heupel.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2016

30+ ideas to improve learning with awesome classroom design From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learning Space Toolkit by North Carolina State University has a system for needs assessment and space planning. Terry Heick’s Learnist Board with 50 Bulletin Board Ideas.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 9, 2017

Episode 123 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I honestly think it’s the proliferation of social media. We all see that Facebook status update or Twitter tweet. She gives us tips for developing savvy in our students. JENNIFER: 01:07.

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MindShift

JANUARY 13, 2018

At the start of the new year, parents may encourage their teens to detox from social media, increase exercise, or begin a volunteer project. And according to a recent study, when it comes to helping others, teens may benefit psychologically from spending time helping strangers. You can find her on Twitter @dr_fraga.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 15, 2018

This new collaboration enables PPSD’s educators to integrate Discovery Education’s Science, Math and Social Studies Techbooks into classroom instruction districtwide, creating dynamic digital learning environments for all students that will prepare them for life beyond the classroom. states and several Canadian provinces.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

You may recognize Pam, as she is very active on social media and serves as one of the community managers of the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group. Follow Pam on Twitter: @specialtechie. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Private Community & Study Group. 20+ PDF Downloadable Study Material. Testing Tips.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

I have also included a list of hashtags, as well as a fantastic list of educators to follow on Twitter! Assessment. 55 Digital Tools for Formative Assessment. 18 Tools for Formative Assessment. Twitter Accounts to Follow. Private Google+ Community and Study Group. Google Expeditions on the iPad. iAssessment.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

As a professor who studies technology integration in K-12 schools, I can say the answer is yes, but there are some critical caveats." Tagged on: August 18, 2017 Is classroom technology good for learning or wasting time? Dallas News → Writes Joan Hughes: "Can tablets teach children basic math and reading skills?

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

In this article a study from Harvard Business School is cited which showed that when participants were allowed to reflect on a test, did remarkably better the on the next assessment. Learning Resolution 2-Share More Twitter has been my learning drug of choice for over 6 years now. on Twitter.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

When appropriate, students can learn to share their work through social media or sites like Youth Voices , extending their sense of audience, purpose, and genre that comes from a foundation of good writing instruction. Assessing one’s own writing and providing feedback to peers both help to move students forward as writers.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 2, 2019

Pre-Assess your audience and differentiate. Asynchronous, online book studies. Twitter chats. Asynchronous book studies. Shake Up Learning summer book study. Twitter chats. 50:58] – Join Kasey in the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study from July 11th to August 8th, 2019. Padlet walls.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Each year students in Texas are required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam, also known as the STAAR exam. Starting with social media such as Facebook and Twitter, the two make it a priority to celebrate the accomplishments of students and teachers in their school on a daily basis.

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

At the recent ALT-C Conference in Nottingham (which I couldn''t attend) a very good question was asked by Renee Filius on Twitter: How can we enable true two-way interaction between lecturers and students that is not too time consuming? 2) One popular social media site - Twitter - is a different proposition entirely.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. What type of performance-based formative and summative assessment took place? A learning management system can have a tendency to promote a “surface” type of assessment. I enjoy learning from all of you.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 16, 2017

He is the co-moderator of the Twitter chat #suptchat with Nick Polyak , and he and Polyak co-authored the book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today (Rowman-Littlefield Publishers 2017). of Writing Pathways: Performance Assessments and Learning Progressions , by Lucy Calkins. Publications Bullis B., Lubelfeld M.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 23, 2019

She too serves as Adjunct Faculty for Foothill College/Krause Center for Innovation where she teaches courses on blended learning, assessment strategies, game-based learning, and more. . Cate on Twitter: @CateTolnai. Lindsey on Twitter: @LindseyBlass1. Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! www.powerupclassroom.com.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

WriQ is establishing a new revolution for writing assessment, so join a growing community of teachers and try WriQ today. Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! [43:59] Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study!

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