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System for Educational Transformation (SET)

A Principal's Reflections

This calls for a system that is not just a patchwork of quick fixes but a comprehensive blueprint for enduring change. Such a system would not only address the immediate challenges but also lay down the groundwork for long-term evolution. Below is more detailed information on the components of the system.

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. 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?

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

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Are Latino ‘Systems of Knowledge’ Missing From Education Technology?

Edsurge

EdSurge recently posed a question to a panel of Latino educators and an edtech leader: Is educational technology serving the Latino community, particularly its students? She co-founded edtech company LangInnov to address what she saw as a gap in the market for assessing Latino children’s reading abilities. Who Is Edtech Made for?

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Formative Assessment Tools and Apps

Teacher Reboot Camp

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. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Elevating Youth Voice in Learner-Centered School Quality Systems

Edsurge

As education leaders continue to engage in conversations on transforming assessment and accountability for our nation, they must prioritize elevating voices excluded from past education change efforts, including voices of young learners, especially those from communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities.

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Building Stronger Data Systems for the Future

Digital Promise

Attendance issues were exacerbated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as the district shifted to distance learning and students struggled to access technology and actively participate in learning. He noted, “We have a Student Information System (SIS) that provides attendance data, but what are we actually doing with this data?

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