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Shift to Self-assessment

Catlin Tucker

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Why do we sideline students when it comes to assessment? Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys.

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How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

eSchool News

How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? One way to begin is by utilizing a scoring system to single out the standards that align to the chief priorities in your classroom. So, how do we even begin to tackle this mess?

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15 strategies on how to use technology in the classroom

Hapara

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices.

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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

Twitter as a classroom resource, you ask? I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. I, like many teachers, liked to promote the excellent work taking place in my classroom so other colleagues could view my students’ work. Classroom Use. How many followers do you have?

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Relevant Thinking and Learner Success

A Principal's Reflections

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. Educators should ensure students have a firm grasp of essential information in the classroom before progressing.

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How to Make Classroom Games with Easy, Awesome Educaplay

The CoolCatTeacher

Sixteen types of games, Google Classroom and LMS compatibility and auto-grading From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This week, I began using Educaplay to make fun classroom learning games for my students. This week, I put my word bank in the description in my Google Classroom assignment.

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.