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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

The CoolCatTeacher

Thomas Guskey shares insight on assessments From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey reflects on the positives and negatives of assessments during distance learning. Guskey, T. Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems.

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CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program

EdTech Magazine

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. Schools must have robust evaluation if they want to continue to find success in technology integration, said Steven Baule, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and former superintendent for Muncie (Ind.) eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Tech Engages Today’s Students, But Teachers Need Support

EdTech Magazine

Teachers need direction from administrators on how to improve their pedagogy and incorporate technology into their lesson plans. How will you use educational technology to create opportunities for cognitive differentiation among your students in the lessons? Support Teachers Through All Aspects of Tech Integration. Buying Cycle.

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Toward a Conceptual Framework for a Quality, Learning-Focused 1to1 Initiative

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In order to create a high performing, learning-focused 1to1 initiative, this is where to move the needle: Leadership skilled at building a high level of buy-in with educators, students and parents/community. Teachers focusing technology on learning more than devices & tools. Technology in support of learning.

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3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

eSchool News

Special education students should have their ambitions, interests, and talents acknowledged and encouraged, while also taking into consideration the learning supports needed for them to succeed. Regardless of ability, all students are entitled to access the resources that help them develop a successful and fulfilling post-secondary plan.

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Fair Grades, Dropping Grades, Grading Versus Knowledge

The CoolCatTeacher

How do we determine what the most valuable evidence a teacher has that determines student competency at the end of the course? He discusses the challenge of end of grading period and how to make our grading better at that time. Why we need multiple forms of evidence to determine grades. Should we be averaging grades?

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What Makes a Good Assessment?

The CoolCatTeacher

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. Assessment strategies that show what students have REALLY learned.