Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?” Today, I want to focus on the need to assess digital literacy and what tools are available to do this. Why assess it?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 24, 2021

We rarely used multiple-choice assessments, but we had agreed that it was the only way to streamline the process for hundreds of students in grades 4-12 to utilize the wide array of tools in this space. Assessing with multiple choices instead of multiple-choice. Video assessments. Hexagonal learning. Music lyrics.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school. Although it is required, we teachers can make sure we assess with respect. Listen to Starr Sackstein share how to assess with respect. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence begins its disruption of curriculum development, Lincoln Learning Solutions and Prof Jim are positioning themselves at the forefront of the emerging educational space with the announcement today of their partnership and the release of two immediately available innovations. BEAVER, Pa.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Like all my implementations where the work is job-embedded and ongoing, learning walks are a core component. The three-hour sessions were tailored by grade level and developed based on suggestions for growth based on the learning walks that were conducted. Feedback is a critical catalyst for professional learning and growth.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 8, 2019

In Learning in the Making , I discuss assessment as follows: Educators should be clear about how and why they include assessment in their instruction. Assessment should be about informing learners about their performance so increased learning and future improvements can result.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ongoing assessment is necessary for student success. These assessments provide data on our learners’ progress and knowledge of the content. Below is a list of free web tools and apps to quickly assess your students on a regular basis. Formative Assessment Tools and Apps. You can also create quizzes with Google Forms.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

an SELtoday.org Presentation ASSESSING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: A visit with Aperture Educations’s Dr Evelyn Johnson, their Director of Research and Development PLease see all we do about Equity and SEL at Ace-Ed.org.where you can also join our Consortium for Equity K12… your voice Keep Reading ASSESSING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING The (..)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Anecdotal observation of student learning (this is subjective and enables me to grade students based on effort) Grades on tests, quizzes, projects I’m tempted to put everything in a spreadsheet, award a value, calculate a total and find an average.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In the ever-evolving personalized landscape , relational learning emerges as a fundamental component. However, the significance of relational learning extends beyond the academic realm, as it emphasizes cultivating relationships among students and educators centered on trust. Without trust, there typically is no relationship.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Like many, this teacher felt intense pressure to teach the standards and wasn’t sure how to embrace Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. There is often a tension created by the pressure put on teachers to cover content with the student-centered approach to learning described by UDL and blended learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concepts of portfolio and portfolio assessment have garnered significant attention as comprehensive tools for evaluating student growth. This post delves into the intricacies of portfolio assessment, drawing primarily on the insightful research presented in the works of Valeri-Gold et al.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

With online classes and remote learning taking over classrooms, at least temporarily, teachers worry about rampant cheating. A few features and tools work well and integrate into most learning management systems (LMSs), so your job is made easier when scoring exams or grading assignments. Safe exam browser.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

I realize presenting for an actual audience is a daunting task, but it is also a crucial life skill. When I send home the parent survey (via Google Form) at the start of the school year, I always ask parents if they are interested in lending their expertise and time to be on a panel or assess student work. They were nervous.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, discover how high school education is shifting towards personalized learning. The Future of High School Education: Navigating the Shift to Personalized Learning High school – a time of excitement, curiosity, exploration and growth. Educational trends have been changing towards personalized learning approaches.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 13, 2019

Rob Donatelli on episode 543 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Presentation skills are an essential skill for students to master. Robert Donatelli has a solution: speed presentations. Learn how to use this technique to help students improve their presentation skills.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

When teachers use video to transfer information online, I encourage them to blend that video content into a complete learning experience. Teachers can present students with an unfamiliar problem or prompt to pique their interest, ask them to generate questions about a topic, or assess their prior knowledge. Google Forms Kahoot!

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Engagement. Self-Regulation.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Ongoing assessment is necessary for student success. These assessments provide data on our learners’ progress and knowledge of the content. Below is a list of free web tools and apps to quickly assess your students on a regular basis. Formative Assessment Tools and Apps. You can also create quizzes with Google Forms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

I started the day with Eric Curts and “ Beyond the Slideshow: Unleashing Student Creativity with Google Slides” I learned so many things from him today as I started my ISTE Live attendance. . I knew about Read/Write Toolbar for providing feedback but learned about four other ways to provide audio feedback on slides.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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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. The purpose of using media in this way is twofold. Predictor Makes predictions based on initial impressions and prior knowledge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2020

Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA), often equated with Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), is any form of assessment that measures progress toward fulfillment of a stated curriculum. CBAs are useful not only to measure student learning within a unit but over time toward larger goals. How does it work.

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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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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience. to generate a 5-25 question multiple-choice pre-assessment. to generate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Check out their free 3-hour micro course, Launching Online Learning. She currently holds a Masters in Instructional Design with a certificate in distance learning and is obtaining her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. I had so many people ask for the video. Here is the video and infographic to help you.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 7, 2020

Assessment Trends In Education: A Shift To Assessment For Learning. contributed by Trenton Goble , VP, K-12 Learning, Instructure . Throughout the K-12 learning landscape, assessment practices are changing to embrace assessment for learning, not assessment of learning.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When choosing methods and tools to use, it is also important to create opportunities for students to develop social emotional learning (SEL) skills, as they are essential for personal and professional growth. What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning? Read more: 10 DOs and DON’Ts in Project-Based Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 4, 2021

As such, the most common messaging has focused on the impending learning loss epidemic that is about to plague virtually every school. A more sensitive and pragmatic strategy is to develop systemwide supports for learning recovery through acceleration. So why learning recovery through acceleration as opposed to remediation?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

This leads to a false assessment of their own skills and abilities and builds up a false perception. It is hard to debate the value of learning walks when it comes to improving practice. When I facilitate learning walks with leaders that I support, I keep my list to five (5). My admin team and I had to conduct five walks a day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. Habits, templates, and routines are much easier than reinventing the assessment wheel but a tool that results in passionate students committed to lifelong learning gets my attention.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

Award-winning educator, presenter, and teacher-author Alice Keeler says, “ Paperless is not a pedagogy” What she means is: Go paperless not to save trees but to improve the education experience. Apps used in your lessons should improve learning rather than just being a cool app kids might like.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. Instead of spending precious class time transferring information live for the whole group in the form of a lecture or mini-lesson, which presents myriad barriers (e.g., They can pause, rewind, or rewatch a video.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I ask teachers, “How would you describe a successful online or blended learning course? The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity. Virtual social learning spaces create opportunities for the social and academic aspects of learning to collide.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

My doctoral research focused on the multidimensional motivational construct of teacher engagement in blended learning environments. Articulate Learning Objectives Articulating learning objectives creates clarity about what students are working toward in terms of understanding specific concepts and mastering specific skills.

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