Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Why should teachers use rubrics to assess student work? Rubrics are valuable assessment tools that provide clear and transparent expectations about what constitutes quality work. When teachers provide students with the rubric at the start of any assignment or task that will be assessed, the rubric serves as a roadmap.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Tim Hudson, Chief Learning Officer, Discovery Education When I was in graduate school, the first “paper” assigned in my Qualitative Analysis class was to explain the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Digital instruction and assessment has grown over 20 percent during the pandemic, and the market is expected to climb over the next few years. The post Global Spending on K-12 Digital Instruction and Assessment to Double Over Next 4 Years, Analysis Predicts appeared first on Market Brief.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the years after the law went into effect, the testing and data industries flourished, selling school districts interim assessments to track student progress throughout the year along with flashy data dashboards that translated student achievement into colored circles and red warning flags. Why doesn’t data analysis work?

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Neo LMS

MAY 10, 2022

Even if schools strived to offer the best support and equitable distance learning opportunities, this was not always possible. This mix of factors increased learning gaps at individual, class, institutional, and state levels. This mix of factors increased learning gaps at individual, class, institutional, and state levels.

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Iterating Toward Openness

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This is actually a problem that collaborative learning has been grappling with for decades. There are thousands of websites with guidance about how to engage students in collaborative learning. One that came up near the top of my Google search is the Cornell University Center for Teaching and Learning’s site on Collaborative Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

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. . What Are Summative Assessments Vs. Formative Assessments.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As educators, one of our primary goals is to make learning as effective and engaging as possible. But what exactly is prior knowledge, and why is it so essential in the learning process? Prior knowledge refers to the information, concepts, skills, and attitudes that students have acquired before encountering new learning material.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We use observations, quick formative assessments, longer summative assessments, and long-term benchmark assessments. The problem is that these assessments come in a variety of ways, depending on where you teach. Many districts utilize pre-built assessments from curricular resource companies. The short answer is no.

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The article is about a recent paper on flipped learning , which was simultaneously quite vocal in its criticism of flipped learning, and equally vocal about the virtues of a particular model for flipped learning that the paper proposes following the criticisms. Finally, instructors assess the student work and give feedback. [.]

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2024

Students should be learning the contextual background of a subject and working on the skills they need to critically analyze social studies content. From there, the students should consult academic journals or models for historical analysis, then bring their perspective into their conclusions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of project-based learning! Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. Innovative assessments The changing formats and contexts of assignments have necessitated a corresponding evolution in assessment methods. To learn more, check out this post.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

Apps used in your lessons should improve learning rather than just being a cool app kids might like. You may love what the app can do (like gamify math or quizzify science) but the technology required is more than you can handle or might require hours of time just to learn. How does this apply to the selection of apps?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Screencastify and Screencasting for Formative Assessment (a sponsored post) From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Screencasting is a useful assessment tool. While I use it for my video tutorials, I also have my students make their own screencasts to help me assess their progress.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Responsible decision-making is the ability to assess a situation, understand the benefits and consequences of different responses, consider what is ethical and safe, and make kind and productive choices. They know what makes them feel safe and supported in learning environments. What is responsible decision-making?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 21, 2024

This, however, ignores the dynamic nature of learning. Like a marketer analyzing their audience and platform trends to tailor their approach, educators should assess their students' individual and collective needs, key concepts, and the most recent pedagogical research. The allure of best practices lies in their simplicity.

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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 12, 2023

Plagiarism Checkers vs. Human Grading: Which is Better for Assessing Student Work? A Comparative Analysis Let’s compare the effectiveness of plagiarism checkers and human grading of similarity in assessing student work, considering factors such as accuracy, efficiency, and fairness. Human assessment or tool use?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 19, 2022

As its name suggests, this type of learning focuses on individual competency. Competency-based learning is easier to implement when you have the right tools. An intelligent learning platform (ILP) is the ideal option. An intelligent learning platform (ILP) is the ideal option. What is competency-based education?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Questioner Formulates questions that delve deeper into the content, prompting critical thinking and analysis.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2023

We know assessment is a tool that helps teachers to inform personalized learning, differentiate instruction, accelerate learning, and ultimately support healthy learning mindsets. But all this happens only when assessments are valid and reliable. Or, more simply, when assessments are good.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has updated Vernier Graphical Analysis ® Pro to further meet the needs of high school and college educators and students. With Graphical Analysis Pro, students can visualize and interact with experiment data they have collected via nearly 50 of our sensors.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In my school, every teacher assesses writing. If I use Common Core as an example, here’s what these Standards call out as important about writing (slightly rephrased from the Anchor Standards): Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

The ability to think relevantly enables them to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, fostering deeper learning and cultivating critical life competencies such as problem-solving, adaptability, and creativity. It also sets the stage for effective personalized learning. However, the premise remains the same.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

A solution comes from rubrics, which are benchmarks used in grading to help assess students’ learning. Also, rubrics help teachers provide objective feedback to students , facilitating the desired outcome, which is deep learning. Rubrics include the criteria for evaluation and the level of performance with descriptions for each.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. In his meta-analysis of over 300 research studies, John Hattie found that direct instruction has above average gains when it comes to student results, specifically an effect size of 0.59.

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Linways Technologies

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the traditional reliance on exams as the primary mode of assessment is being reevaluated. In this article, we will delve into the world of alternative assessment methods tailored for higher education.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. Teachers can use this step to encourage students to assess the credibility of their evidence and select information that effectively strengthens their claims.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. EdSurge: There is a lot of discussion right now about learning loss and learning gaps.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Schools using PARCC have the option of taking a mid year assessment as a means of monitoring student growth.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Student monitoring that relies on keyword analysis alone and cannot detect context or sentiment will trigger the most false positive alerts. Securly’s AI engine analyzes these activities using keyword analysis in combination with advanced analysis methods, including natural language processing (NLP), sentiment analysis, and image analysis.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

But despite these challenges, there are bright spots in teaching and learning. Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 2, 2022

Hechinger Report just published an article on how having teachers study student data doesn’t actually result in better student learning outcomes. We implement benchmarking assessments and professional learning communities (PLCs). We’re not closing gaps with other countries on international assessments. All of that time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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