Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Here are the 2018 Best-in-Category and Honorable Mentions for the following Categories: Winners: Please grab your award from this page. Assessment. Then we looked for the following qualities: how dependable is it. how versatile is it for time-strapped teachers. does it differentiate for the varied needs of students and teacher.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2018

FETC 2018: Maximizing Microsoft Azure Boosted Education in Tennessee. Thu, 01/25/2018 - 14:41. By October of 2016, a National Assessment of Educational Progress report highlighted Tennessee as the fastest improving state in the nation in science. Meghan Cortez (@megbcortez) January 25, 2018. meghan.bogardu…. CDW Segment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Dr. Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his formative assessments have a twist — students are all answering DIFFERENT math questions. Masterful Math: Randomizing Formative Math Assessment. Date: January 10, 2018.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

CoSN 2018: Broadband and Cybersecurity Are Top IT Concerns. Tue, 03/13/2018 - 09:56. Cybersecurity and broadband/network capacity are tied for the top priorities for IT leaders in 2018, while budget constraints were marked as one of the most pressing challenges for a fourth straight year. meghan.bogardu…. Content Subtype.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: How IT Departments Can Minimize Downtime and Maximize Education. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 11:50. Lincoln and Nancy Greene, a technology support specialist in the district, discussed Chula Vista’s journey in a session at the Spring CUE 2018 conference. meghan.bogardu…. How to Marry IT and Instructional Technology. Engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 27, 2018

Assessment for Learning. Proposals are due by 12 noon EDT on March 30, 2018. All accepted proposals will be notified on or before April 15, 2018. Speakers Include: Jay McTighe – Internationally recognized thought leader on curriculum mapping, assessment, and instructional strategies. STEM/STEAM Integration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Note that Screencastify has been one of my favorite formative assessment tools since 2018 when I wrote 10 Ways to Use Screencasting for Formative Assessment. Inside the Screencastify platform, you can now add quick questions to assess for understanding when hosted on the Screencastify platform.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46. Assessment is meaningful and a positive learning experience for students. Classroom Technology Strengthens Competency-Based Assessment. The number of states with policies in place to promote and facilitate competency-based systems has grown from just a handful in 2004 to 43 states in 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2020

She says it excites her sixth grade students in New York and gives us the low-down on why Boom Cards are so exciting and how she uses them for assessment and learning. Mary shares her strategies through her blog, [link] and was featured as a NYSED New York State EdTech Innovator in October, 2018. Mary Howard is one of those teachers.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

If youre curious where you fall, try the VARK self-assessment its quick and surprisingly revealing. In fact, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman pointed out in a 2018 Scientific American article that researchers have proposed anywhere from 3 to 170 different learning styles. K inesthetic Learners who thrive when doing or touching.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:48. Currently, the primary ways adaptive software adapt are with content, assessment , and sequence. . Truely adaptive software can assess, deliver content, and modify a student’s path through curriculum according to a set of programmed instructional heuristics. eli.zimmerman_9856. New students.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 11:57. Assess the School’s Existing STEM Programs. When Fleming did an assessment at New Milford High School she found that robotics was only offered to the top 25 or 30 engineering students, the majority of whom were boys. How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. jena.passut_7651. Collaboration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 3, 2018

A district is assessing itself with a massive project for 800 eighth graders. Jennifer Gonzalez is updating her Teachers Guide to Technology for 2018. How to Assess Your District: The Global Challenge Project is an Example. Date: January 3, 2018. How the District Uses This Project to Assess Itself. Sign up now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2019

Nicole Naditz on episode 478 Standards-based grading — where students are assessed by specific standards — is being discussed or implemented in many districts. Nicole Naditz – Bio as Submitted Nicole has been a Program Specialist in Instructional Technology at San Juan Unified School District since 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Assessment in AR including classroom examples Effective ways to get started with AR Predictions on where AR will be in 5 years Who? Register Now AR Topics Some of the topics we will be discussing include: How teachers are teaching with augmented reality in the classroom Device configurations (does every student have to have one?)

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2018

— El Segundo Unified (@ElSegundoUSD) October 12, 2018. Digital Promise has launched five Challenge Collaboratives centered on Challenge Map topics: Real World Learning, Assessment Data Interoperability, Computational Thinking Pathways, OER Deeper Learning for NGSS, and Computational Thinking for NGSS.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Tue, 02/13/2018 - 11:47. Clark, an educational strategist for EdTechTeam , which bills itself as “a global network of educational technologists,” spoke at the TCEA Convention & Exposition about formative assessment tools that help make that happen. I have a personal goal in 2018 not to ask one multiple choice question,” Clark said.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

David Schuler, superintendent of Township High School District 214 in Illinois and the 2018 Superintendent of the Year, joined Chris Gaines, Mehlville (Mo.) Create Balanced Academic Assessments. Schuler and Gaines agreed that assessments need to reflect where students are and where they are going. . “I eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Mancuso: When I entered the district in 2018, Eastern York already had innovative practices in place, such as K-5 coding and STEM initiatives. In October 2018, we brought everyone together in our auditorium to watch “ Most Likely to Succeed ,” which showcased personalized learning. Calvert: We follow the data as a district.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The OECDs 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) demonstrated that students worldwide need to further develop global competency, which is not correlated to other areas of academic performance and therefore must be directly taught.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

— Kim Smith (@k12kimsmith) October 29, 2018. I am excited to see what the League’s Cohort and Challenge Collaborative teams can produce during the next seven months in relationship to dashboards that start to inform teachers of each student in academics, attendance, behavior, and assessments.”. DPLIS pic.twitter.com/TQecxbIQcv.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Tue, 04/03/2018 - 14:43. As reported in April 2016 (the most recent year for which data is available from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ) only 37 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. meghan.bogardu…. Teachers in the U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Feedback Verbal and non-verbal means to justify a grade, establish criteria for improvement, provide motivation for the next assessment, reinforce good work, and act as a catalyst for reflection. Assessment is an integral component of a coherent educational experience. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 35(5), 501-517.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

Thu, 07/12/2018 - 16:44. Inspecting the difference between schools with higher and lower student outcomes, higher-performing schools were much more likely to focus on tools that promoted student collaboration, assessments and games. Where Schools Need to Focus Their Ed Tech Efforts. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

Mon, 05/21/2018 - 09:49. notifications about curriculum, assessments and emergency situations during regular school hours. Digital Signage Growth Helps K–12 Schools Get Their Messages Out. jena.passut_7651. The tools make communicating with students, staff and parents easier, more effective and even less expensive. Content Subtype.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Research continues to provide further evidence that the conventional wisdom about learning styles should be rejected by educators and students alike (Kirschner, 2017; Husmann & O'Loughlin, 2018; Riener & Willingham, 2010). There isn't one best way to learn as the path and preference are different for everyone.

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Learning Strategy Outcomes Study 419

EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

According to a 2018 Data Quality Campaign survey , 86 percent of teachers believe data is a crucial tool for an effective educator; however; over half also say they do not have enough time to analyze data, and more than one-third say there is too much data to decipher. . One example is observational assessments.

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Digital Promise

MAY 14, 2019

The results of large-scale tests may be used by schools or policy-makers to make important decisions such as grouping students by ability or assessing how well schools are doing. Across Canada, researchers and educators have documented the need to transform how the provinces assess literacy and consider more innovative designs.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The goal of the assessment was to analyze how technology is implemented in adult education classrooms throughout the city. Starting in June of this year, DLAB has initiated projects across the city to address the trends and needs identified through the assessment.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2019

Attacks in 2018 targeting district officials that succeeded in redirecting payments from legitimate suppliers to criminal accounts “resulted in the theft of hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars,” The K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center reports. Quick detection and response require vigilance, visibility and expertise.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 15:06. According to a 2018 Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) report , it’s important to consider the culture and technical readiness of your school before bringing in robotic teaching assistants. “A Teachers Are Turning to AI Solutions for Assistance. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 21, 2019

billion was raised in 2018 by EdTech startups , which will continue to inject more innovative technologies into schools. Assessment solutions ? To understand your school’s current educational digital DNA you need to assess where each component currently stands and how they work together to build your educational digital DNA.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 09:46. Lear(R)n , the company behind the digital LearnPlatform, has recently released its second annual EdTech Top 40 list , which includes everything from assessment tools to operational platforms. . One of the other trends we've seen is the continued growth of assessments and more formative assessment tools. .

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:39. This is not the first time data analytics have been used to assess and correct student behavior. Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2018

Wed, 07/18/2018 - 14:41. As of 2018, all but two states have some kind of K–12 competency-based education policy , 18 of which are advanced, comprehensive policies that help districts get the resources they need. Where Can Districts Turn for Personalized Learning Resources? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Fri, 06/01/2018 - 11:52. To prepare for IoT deployments, IT leaders should start by thoroughly assessing their existing network infrastructure. Schools Need Robust Networks to Support Internet of Things. jena.passut_7651.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 13:34. Introducing video content like Cisco’s Global Problem Solvers, which was presented at the ISTE 2018 conference , has inspired students to work together to take on global issues, such as building water purification systems. The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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