EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:01. Proper technology evaluation is a crucial element to digital innovation , said Baule, speaking at Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference. eli.zimmerman_9856. Community Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

FETC 2019: K–12 Schools Need Evolved Security Protocols to Thwart Next-Gen Hackers. Mon, 01/28/2019 - 16:07. A recent analysis of 4,000 CDW-G security assessments shows schools may not be ready to handle this kind of threat because of outdate or ineffective technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

That’s an 18 percent increase from 2019, according… The national K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center reported 408 publicly disclosed cyber incidents in 2020, including student and staff data breaches, malware outbreaks, denial of service attacks, phishing attacks and other social engineering scams.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2019

FETC 2019: K–12 Schools Evolve Their Data Focus to Improve Student Outcomes. Tue, 01/29/2019 - 15:11. One way to do this is to collect and assess how students perform even after graduation. . amy.burroughs_26341. 29 workshop at the Future of Education Technology Conference.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework. Fri, 04/05/2019 - 09:50. This has led to more inequity in the district because some schools have struggled to have a rigorous curriculum for all students,” Clark said, speaking at the Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

TCEA 2019: Where Is Your K–12 District on the Security Map? Tue, 02/05/2019 - 10:39. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage! MORE FROM EDTECH: Three ways K–12 schools can improve their cybersecurity in 2019. Update Security Assessments Routinely to Measure Progress.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Assessment Innovation in K–12 Levels the Playing Field for Students. Fri, 09/27/2019 - 16:26. As we roll further into the information age and our use of technology continues to evolve, so too does our ability to assess students. These assessment changes are possible because of technology. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Lesson 1: Explore the Building Blocks of a Blended/Online Lesson Lesson 2: Formative Assessment Strategies Lesson 3: Differentiation Lesson 4: Student Agency. Lesson 1: Design Your Course Syllabus Lesson 2: Set Up Your Virtual Classroom Lesson 3: Curriculum Mapping for First Semester Lesson 4: Helping Students Get (and Stay) Organized.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 31, 2020

In early 2019, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) launched the Certification and Licensure Collective to engage with a wide range of stakeholders who support states to improve all parts of the system, including initial licensure, renewal, and license reciprocity to support teacher mobility. Be selective!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In 2019, a year before Brown Wright was hired, less than 20 percent of students were proficient on the school’s reading assessments, the principal said. Brown Wright knew the stakes were high: In Alabama, students can be held back if they are not reading at grade level by the end of third grade.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

As you can see in the graphic, you have quick exit tickets, self-assessments, speed up games, and more that you can add to your library to easily insert into your lessons. Additionally, remember that every eight minutes or so to add a quick formative assessment to know where students are in the lesson. & Donaldson, J.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 1, 2019

For example, two years ago I decided that my new year resolution would be to move all assessment into the classroom. I knew I could use blended learning models to create more time and space in the classroom to provide real-time feedback and conduct side-by-side assessments, but it was going to require me to think outside of the box.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 09:41. Technology Planning Starts with an Assessment. A free security assessment is the first step to determining whether vulnerabilities exist. An assessment can provide a framework so that IT leaders can start to have these conversations in their districts. Start Here. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Not only will this save teachers time, but it will engage students in the valuable process of looking through their notes and materials to identify important concepts, strategies, processes, and skills they believe they will need to know to perform successfully on an assessment.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Mon, 02/25/2019 - 11:12. Create Balanced Academic Assessments. Schuler and Gaines agreed that assessments need to reflect where students are and where they are going. . “I I would argue that balanced assessments come down to preparing our kids for what comes next ,” said Schuler. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2019

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 13:12. MORE FROM EDTECH: 3 cybersecurity threats K–12 schools should watch out for in 2019. I’ll also review some steps that K–12 leaders can take to assess their systems’ vulnerabilities , plan security work and regularly test systems and look for ways to improve. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As most school systems have learned by now, assessing learning in a pandemic comes with all sorts of challenges, including but not limited to how (and where) to assess students and whether the data being gathered is even accurate. As assessment and curriculum leaders for two different districts, we’re still discovering the answers.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Wed, 07/10/2019 - 12:53. In supplemental education, it is common practice to conduct comprehensive testing to assess new students upon intake and design a personalized plan using that information. . Schools across the nation already do annual assessments through standardized testing. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Ways to Use AI-Powered Quillionz to Assess Student Understanding. 10 Hits and 10 Misses for 2019. Top 10 Reviews of 2019. 5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons. 100th Day of School — Make it about Learning. How to Talk to a Tech Teacher (humorous). Lessons Learned My First 5 Years Of Teaching.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 15:35. Teachers may give assessments before each unit or standard, which sorts students into three groups: high, middle, low. . Teachers may then move to a three-station rotation that distinguishes lessons for the students based on the assessment data gathered. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Wed, 01/23/2019 - 16:34. Facilitator: According to ISTE, teachers can facilitate computational thinking through a balance of student empowerment, and formative and alternative assessments. During this project, teachers can pepper in digital formative assessments to test how students are absorbing computational thinking methods. .

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

Mon, 03/04/2019 - 15:55. The Chromebook App Hub — a new resource to help teachers find and integrate Google educational apps in the classroom — will launch later this year, Google announced today at SXSW EDU 2019 in Austin, Texas. App Hub Helps IT Staff Assess Integration and Compliance. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 31, 2021

None of the pathways above are meant to replace summative assessments, but using varied formative means caters to a learner's preference by giving them the best opportunity to show what they have learned. It builds confidence, fosters creativity, and empowers students during lessons. Husmann, P.R., O'Loughlin.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2019

Mon, 01/21/2019 - 13:49. MORE FROM EDTECH: Technology trends universities should expect in 2019. There needs to be a system designed with the assumption that students will be assessed in a lot of different ways and that evidence of learning is not always going to be a grade. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Photo: Education Reimagined.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 11, 2019

Mon, 03/11/2019 - 10:33. K–12 schools are assessing how to best use remote learning tools during snow days when it’s impossible for students to be in the classroom. . 3 Things K–12 Schools Can Learn from Remote Work Programs. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

Wed, 07/24/2019 - 08:28. Some schools administer a diagnostic benchmark assessment that students take at the beginning of the school year to give a broader view of their learning profile. . Others will use formative assessments in the classroom on a daily basis, although I think both should be applied. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 5, 2019

Fri, 07/05/2019 - 12:59. Courtney Sayward, director of curriculum, assessment and technology at Galway Central School District , agrees that conversations with parents are critical. 3 Steps to Finding the Right Content Monitoring Solution for Your District. eli.zimmerman_9856. She also recommends consulting with teachers. “It

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2019

Wed, 07/17/2019 - 10:35. Districts can also use cybersecurity frameworks, such as those developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology , to assess where they are and where they need to be. Simulating phishing attacks is a cost-effective way to assess the current state of knowledge and raise awareness.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In 2019, we had the honor of supporting this initiative in partnership with Remake Learning and PBS Kids, and sponsored by The Grable Foundation, Schmidt Futures, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Chicago held its inaugural Remake Learning Days Chi this year.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

leadered #edchat pic.twitter.com/SqffWhOgsc — Eric Sheninger (@E_Sheninger) February 2, 2019 It seemed to resonate with many educators. We should never look at technology as a distinct element separate from curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Are kids thinking? How are they applying their thinking?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Teachers can communicate effectively with both parents and students in multiple languages, assess students, and collect work. One way for students to demonstrate what they are learning is through screencasts. Screencast with your iPhone.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 10:58. Currently, the listserver includes questions about content filtering and security , some related to a new state funding initiative focused on classroom and building security and others related to an organization that develops online threat assessments and security protocols. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

My week-long visit there was a follow-up from 2019, where hundreds of classroom walk-throughs were conducted with a focus on improving digital pedagogy. The week following my work with the Juab School District in Utah, I traveled to Elmhurst Community School District 205 in Illinois. Below is a description of what Eric saw during his visit.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Copur-Gencturk and colleagues (2019) explored the impact of teachers’ biases on their perceptions of students’ math abilities. 2019; Kleekamp & Zapata, 2018). When educators understand more about their implicit and explicit biases , it helps us to identify and address how these biases impact practice. 2016; Harmon et al.,

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2019

Thu, 03/28/2019 - 10:11. A study conducted at Georgia Tech found that students who used mobile augmented reality platforms to learn coding performed better on assessments than their counterparts. . “We 3 Exciting Ways to Use Augmented and Virtual Reality in the K–12 Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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