eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

Homegrown online assessments prove invaluable to one district. Assessments are critical to our efforts to improve instruction in K-12 education. At Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD), we began the transition to online assessment more than three years ago. Online assessment saves teachers’ time.

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Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

I used TinyWow's Article Writer to produce an article entitled "Online Tools for Classroom Teachers." I especially disagreed with the section below because online tools should not be supplemental, but infused into the curriculum in a meaningful way to support teaching and learning. This is what it was supposed to create.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 24, 2017

The flipped classroom is one of our favorite topics on this blog, because it is a simple concept with big results. Flipped”, here does not mean crazy or way-out (although some would argue it is), it literally means inverting the traditional classroom model. 4 questions about the flipped classroom teachers must answer.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In many cases, parent involvement understandably extends to supporting students in taking online assessments. Teachers and principals are emphasizing to parents and caregivers that assessments help identify student needs so that educators can better plan instruction to meet those needs. Now it drives instruction.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 24, 2017

The flipped classroom is one of our favorite topics on this blog, because it is a simple concept with big results. In this scenario the teacher has two roles: one is to create and manage the digital channels of learning the students use at home, and the other is to facilitate class-time activities in the classroom.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 20, 2020

Now educators can make their instruction more effective and provide practice linked directly to progress monitoring and formative assessment results using free digital tools from Microsoft. The creation of assessments and their implementation can all be integrated through the use of Microsoft Teams.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2020

To understand the major pitfalls of online learning and what we need to do to avoid them, I recently spoke with Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The Content Trap When you look at moving a school online, the first question is often, “What content do we need to make available?”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning is life changing. Implementing formative assessment tools provides real-time feedback, guiding instructional adjustments. What is an example of technology as a learning tool? What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

How is assessment, instruction, and technology integration changing for our top performing high school students in light of Covid-19? Collegeboard is leveraging various digital platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and AP Classroom to keep students engaged in relevant material from a distance. Remote Learning AP Culture of Assessment.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 16, 2021

For instance, demand for a greater variety of courses, at different levels or different subjects, or the need for online assessment and monitoring of student progress. One of the greatest benefits of online learning is the flexibility it provides for exploring different teaching methods.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2023

From crafting engaging lesson plans to managing classroom dynamics and communicating with parents, teachers contend with a diverse array of tasks daily. For example, set aside a specific time for grading assignments or responding to emails. Online Assessment Platforms: Platforms like Kahoot!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I polled my PLN to find specific tech areas students needed help with in preparing for the Assessments. Pay attention to these and your students will be much more prepared for this Spring’s Common Core assessments: Keyboarding. The Assessments expect students have that sort of stamina. It boils down to five tech areas.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2019

We know that learner variability exists, and research suggests it is growing in classrooms across the nation. The key strategy to get to this level of understanding involves a tried-and-true instructional practice: formative assessments and feedback. So what are some main characteristics of these assessment practices?

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

It’s about mobilizing the learning experience, from being merely seated in a classroom discussing matters with your teacher or stuck with a laptop at home answering online assessments, to taking an assessment while in a cab. Mobile learning is about transforming how everyone can access shared knowledge and resources.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2019

. In the education world, it is often said that what gets assessed gets addressed. But the field has lacked an organized method of identifying, choosing and using the best assessments to measure students’ competencies. The Assessment Guide and Assessment Finder are complementary tools.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

I know you and I have talked about using problem-based learning, thinking about prior learning assessments, not assuming that adults need to be taught everything from square one but that they bring interesting work and life experiences to the table. I think the second thing is, as you mentioned, we talked about prior learning assessment.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2016

Not quite sure how you're going to run formative assessment in your classroom, or lead professional development workshops? How-To’s from Inside the Classroom : Step-by-step guides on everything from social-emotional learning to classroom management strategies in a tech-rich environment. Are you ready for it?

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Marketplace K-12

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

K-12 student population and highlights the underlying need to rethink the way classroom learning is approached, the report says. Learning management systems enable a teacher (and the student) to connect learning goals with student portfolios, online assessments, and searchable resources in multiple formats.”.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 3, 2018

School board members play an important role in school districts’ ability to improve the level and quality of digital learning opportunities in the classroom. With that in mind, here’s a guide to assess school district network needs and implement affordable broadband upgrades. School Network Structure. How to Fund Network Upgrades.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 21, 2018

Also, Flocabulary has over 700 videos, interactive activities, and online assessments. Also, there are some great features that make Flocabulary perfect for the classroom. For example, the lyrics of each song are displayed below the video and are interactive filled w/ words that are hot-linked to explore in more detail.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Also, Flocabulary has over 700 videos, interactive activities, and online assessments. Also, there are some great features that make Flocabulary perfect for the classroom. For example, the lyrics of each song are displayed below the video and are interactive filled w/ words that are hot-linked to explore in more detail.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Say for example, a student needs more information about kinetic energy. Students can be active participants in the learning process while going through the course materials as well as while engaging in classroom-based practical activities. Here’s how augmented reality can transform the classroom.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

. — Forsyth News Guilderland (NY) Central School District will receive $531,447 from the state’s Smart Schools Bond Act, of which the lion’s share—$498,723—will go for classroom technology, including buying new Chromebooks for each middle- and high-school student. In making its transition to online assessment, Delaware used this strategy.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

For example, today, students need a minimum of 100 kbps of Internet bandwidth— by 2018, that will increase to 1 Mbps per student. Once you have determined the amount of bandwidth needed per classroom to enable your schools’ digital learning environment, consider the district’s wide area network (WAN — need a network layout refresher?

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning no longer occurs in just the classroom, and schools need to look at providing access in a variety of areas and at different times of days, so students without internet access at home don’t have to walk to a McDonalds or a Starbucks after school and then use an insecure WiFi network to do their homework.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 4, 2015

They want their instruction in small chunks with interactive formative assessment build in. As soon as students are “stuck” on a problem, for example, they want to find a very similar example to review so that they can go back to the original problem. Students may be shy in class, but leaders online.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Join the Community. Velocity Fiber builds Networks for the Next Generation.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, when students are reading a life science chapter, they may be able to click on a virtual simulation or interact with maps and graphs. . With embedded glossaries and formative online assessments, they can self-monitor. For example, you can share Spanish versions or supplemental texts with the learners who need them.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2019

Traditional classrooms may not go extinct anytime soon, but edtech will certainly change the way we learn and think about learning. As a result, AI helps create smart educational content that’s being used in both classrooms and online courses. Let’s take online assessment tests as an example.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Knowing that, there are six Best Practices teachers in the trenches suggest for integrating technology into classroom instruction: Digital Citizenship. Lots of new teachers are intimidated by technology in their classrooms. As the New Teacher, set the example. Make this a strategy in the classroom. Problem Solving.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

Thirty percent of the company’s revenues come from assessments of one kind or another, which includes professional certification and apprenticeship programs, as well as summative exams. You have to work with the gray—that is the day-to-day reality of the classroom. Those resources are increasingly delivered in digital form.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Examples of technologies that improve student learning include adaptive learning platforms like Khan Academy, offering personalized instruction. Technology provides instant feedback through online assessments, allowing students to track their progress and make timely adjustments. What technology helps students learn?

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

That being said, if you’re using a piece of technology that’s free, it’s likely that your personal data is being sold to advertisers or at the very least hoarded as a potential asset (and used, for example, to develop some sort of feature or algorithm). The Flipped Classroom". Certainly “free” works well for cash-strapped schools.

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