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Eye Opening! Harvard Researchers Say Data Isn’t Improving Student Outcomes

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. For me, the data that improves student learning is formative data where I receive feedback as I'm teaching. I see what students know and if they are learning and then I adjust. As I read this study, I'm not surprised.

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Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments

EdTech Magazine

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments. As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 10/16/2018 - 11:44.

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Schools and Districts in Eight States Make Big Investments in Lexia Aspire Professional Learning

eSchool News

BOSTON – Months after the launch of Lexia Aspire Professional Learning , schools and districts in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin have invested in licenses to make the self-paced digital solution available to teachers.

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Admins: Here’s what teachers think about professional learning

eSchool News

Teachers are overwhelmingly turning to social media and online resources to drive their own professional learning, according to new Speak Up Survey data released by Project Tomorrow on July 30. Using Twitter or other social media to follow education experts or other teachers (from 5 percent to 23 percent).

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The Balance: The Home Stretch

Catlin Tucker

A teacher on Twitter shared pictures of her class’ virtual talent show! ” There is no shortage of fantastic ideas being shared on Twitter if you need inspiration. I suggest teachers use their final weeks with students to collect feedback about their experiences learning online.

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Leveraging Social-Emotional Behavior Data to Plan for Next Year

edWeb.net

In terms of data use, both Dr. von der Embse and Dr. Kilgus recommend schools thoroughly plan and develop a base rate, resource map, and intervention guide. Finally, any program that leverages social-emotional behavior data must be looked at through an equity lens. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks

EdTech Magazine

Data is also critical, as schools seek to determine where they need additional training to maximize technology investments and make informed decisions about future purchases. Does your district have that data? Data Insights Help K–12 Leaders Improve Decision-Making. by Wendy Jones.

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