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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

The CoolCatTeacher

His research focuses on professional development and teacher change, program evaluation, assessment of student learning, grading and reporting, instructional effectiveness, and educational reform. Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. All three of these companies try to hook prospective users with claims on their websites about their products’ effectiveness. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

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How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

Edsurge

Other emerging programs in the K12 space focus on the unique needs of hard-to-reach students. The program evaluates completion and consistency of student work, then releases digital funds accordingly. Ramping Up Is Hard to Do As with any emerging technology, equity must be at the core.

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SEL Assessment But Were Afraid to Ask

Edsurge

Alongside this, a growing number of companies, including my own , are developing and marketing tech-based methods of assessing SEL. Common purposes include formative assessment, program evaluation, progress monitoring, summative assessment, diagnosis, screening, continuous improvement and high-stakes accountability.

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Bring Science to Life: The Impact of Video Game Simulations

edWeb.net

Before founding Immersed Games, she was a doctoral candidate at the University of Florida in School Psychology, with a specialization in program evaluation and a minor in research and evaluation methodology, and expertise in data-based decision making.

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5 Principles for Evaluating State Test Scores

edWeb.net

Mitch Slater is the CEO and co-founder of Levered Learning, an education company facilitating best instructional practices through classroom-tested, all-in-one blended learning systems. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. About the Presenter. Christina Luke, Ph.D.