Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. Brochures Trifold brochures are popular for assessing learning on any inquiry topic that expects students to acquire and share knowledge. Click to view slideshow.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

For the assessment mavens at Educational Testing Service ( ETS ), these evolving capabilities present both a challenge and an opportunity, says the organization’s Markku “Mark” Häkkinen. His research focuses on advancing the accessibility of computer-based assessments—for all learners—through a standards-based approach.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Presentation boards encourage student collaboration and sharing. Creative Teaching Tools: Utilizing platforms like Smore helps educators design visually appealing and informative materials that enhance communication with students and parents, making learning more accessible. Blogging fosters communication and feedback among classmates.

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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

MAY 23, 2024

While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning. Full Story: The Hechinger Report (4/11) –Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

To keep up with this breakneck pace of innovation in virtually every sphere, educators must employ the very tools that are enabling it, using AI to create classes that are not only up-to-date but are also engaging, intellectually stimulating, and accessible to their students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Monica Burns, author of #FormativeTech , shares essential tools and tips for effective formative assessment. ” In today’s show on formative assessment, Monica will discuss: What is successful formative assessment. .” What are some of Monica’s favorite tools for formative assessment. Listen Now.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 28, 2019

Quick Take: Overview of educational assessment tools focusing on Summative assessment and Formative assessment. A comparison of summative assessment and formative assessment. The main components of being an educator are preparation, teaching, and assessment. How to explain summative assessment.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

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. Finally, technology can be harnessed to transform teaching and learning by enhancing assessment and feedback.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

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., We want them to think about the concepts, processes, phenomena, issues, or skills presented in the video. We do not want them to slip into a passive, consumptive role.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 21, 2024

KidzType also has a link where students can access a wide variety of keyboarding games to mix in with the tests. Though all typing is timed, students can use the lists to drill keyboarding skills, paying attention to the timer only for assessment purposes. With KidzType, students have easy access to all of these.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In some of the statistics about online acceessibility , we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. Today, we dig into a university that is making progress on accessibility and compliance.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s always perfect for formative assessments, making learning fun and interactive, and boasts these features: Customizable tests and quizzes Real-time feedback Fun, competitive learning environment all the time Canva One app that could help people with graphic design is Canva.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

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. This intriguing research is a must listen for any school with access to technology.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 7, 2020

Assessment Trends In Education: A Shift To Assessment For Learning. Throughout the K-12 learning landscape, assessment practices are changing to embrace assessment for learning, not assessment of learning. Assessment Trends In 2020: A Vision For Assessing Today’s Students.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

We can indeed cover more ground when we present information in a traditional lecture format, but that doesn’t mean students understand the information. So, we can present information via direct instruction to help students acquire facts, but that doesn’t mean they understand. How can you proactively remove those barriers?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced that it won Best Accessibility Solution in the inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards program presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education. ITASCA, Ill. Learn more at www.ace-ed.org/awards.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact. By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 6, 2022

Technology and assessments seem like natural partners—after all, the goal of assessments is to collect data on student progress. During the edLeader Panel, “ Formative and Summative Assessment: Springboards for Achievement,” the presenters discussed the lessons they learned searching for and implementing a new assessment platform.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Accessible facilities, ongoing professional development, and family involvement are vital components. Regular assessment, flexibility, and a culture of respect for diversity contribute to successful inclusion, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive. Change typically only occurs with effective leadership.

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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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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Leveraging Media Strategically When I work with teachers, I encourage them to use media to offload some of the explanations and information they present live from the front of the room. Video or Podcast: Make predictions about the key messages or arguments that the video or podcast might present.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

“The content presented in this blog is the result of my 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.” ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. 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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Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

A solution comes from rubrics, which are benchmarks used in grading to help assess students’ learning. Teachers can access templates that work across the curriculum, various subjects, and learning activities. Rubrics can be used to evaluate various performance-based assignments, such as oral presentations, essays, or projects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2024

Benefits of a School License provide an overarching curriculum map for using technology in your school provide access to full text PDF from every digital device in your school, 24 hours a day. This maximizes productivity and student independence. This maximizes productivity and student independence.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Debate about the fairness of online learning tends to revolve around technology access. And there are indeed sharp disparities in home access to computers and reliable broadband service. Courses must be designed so that content is easily accessible. There must be clear alignment between learning outcomes, content and assessment.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Students have more control over the way information is presented in a video. Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. Screencastify allows you to insert multiple-choice questions to check for understanding and collective formative assessment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rights and Responsibilities : Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. Key Insights Foundation of Digital Citizenship : Teaching digital citizenship establishes a framework for students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Plummeting math scores reflect the alarming impacts presented by Covid-19, nearly erasing all the academic progress made in the past few decades. It’s why we created ST Math, to provide students with equitable access to learning. What is the Assessment Support Tool? Why We Developed the Assessment Support Tool.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Online digital whiteboarding solutions offer flexible accessibility through any browser on various devices. Accessibility and Platform Compatibility Online whiteboarding apps have surged in popularity due to their user-friendly interfaces and accessibility, providing a seamless collaborative experience free from location constraints.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

They can also clearly present their thoughts, arguments, and understanding of the lectures because they express themselves better. Similarly, expressing themselves efficiently with assistive technologies can improve their grades on exams, papers, and presentations, resulting in good academic performance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

Grading assignments with annotations Grading assignments with annotations offers educators a dynamic way to provide feedback and assess student work effectively. This can help you get detailed feedback to improve your teaching and assessments. Or create a link for them to access it online.

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