Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. It’s helpful to leverage technology for these because most online tools will automatically grade and give data reports. Once teachers have data about student ability and/or interests, this can inform the content you select and the small groups that you may create within your class.

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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 2, 2022

In short, data literacy skills should be a priority in schools. Understanding data literacy skills: What does it mean to be data literate? When it comes to data, we can distinguish between data literacy and data science. Data science is taking this information, interpreting it, and finding patterns. .

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

Q&A: Matthew Mugo Fields on the Current State of Data Analytics in K–12. While many teachers understand the importance of data, integrations can prove burdensome on educators who do not have the background or time to use analytics tools properly. . Students participating in some form of formative assessment connect with the lesson.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Schools have a lot of data to manage. The problem is, many schools still rely on legacy systems and even paper-based processes to manage their administrative and student data, which is time-consuming and costly. Education technology can assist schools in many aspects, but especially on the data management front.

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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.

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Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For K-12 edtech leaders, the start of the 2024-25 school year brought some familiar pressures, like systems to deploy and staff to train. But they’re also navigating new priorities and edtech challenges, including AI integration, student mental health, and digital equity, all while ESSER funding begins to sunset.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12. By combining data analytics and a new disciplinary pedagogy called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports , the schools in the study saw a marked reduction in misbehavior among students. . Data Analytics Model Supports Positive Interventions.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 24, 2021

Education Stabilization funding can be used to purchase edtech that supports leaders’ vision for their learners and educators. With thousands of edtech products available, and many already in use in learning contexts, how can leaders determine which tools can support the transformation they hope to achieve for learners?

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning.

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Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2021

How might districts find edtech to support learning? Fortunately, educators can leverage learnings from some leading-edge K-12 districts who have developed thoughtful processes for making edtech decisions despite limited available evidence. Districts will have access to the nearly $190 billion which the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Q&A: Lea(R)n CEO Karl Rectanus on Lessons Learned From the Top 40 EdTech Tools. 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. . EDTECH: Why the growth in assessments?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Understanding FERPA: How K–12 Schools Can Update Their Data Privacy Approach. MORE FROM EDTECH: Biometrics may be a boon for physical security, but some experts have concerns over data privacy. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how schools can balance student privacy and security protocols. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Mike Chapple.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2019

FETC 2019: K–12 Schools Evolve Their Data Focus to Improve Student Outcomes. K–12 schools are evolving their use of data analytics tools as pedagogies such as personalized learning focus on more immediate feedback and the “whole student.” . “We MORE FROM EDTECH: See how one partnership used analytics to reduce disciplinary incidents.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Assessment Innovation in K–12 Levels the Playing Field for Students. As we roll further into the information age and our use of technology continues to evolve, so too does our ability to assess students. Assessments should measure students’ knowledge and skills and not focus on recalling facts in isolation. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Digital Promise

JULY 9, 2019

Despite the challenges educators face when trying to purchase edtech tools, new procurement tools have emerged that support evidence-based decision making when choosing and buying edtech products. Start with a Needs Assessment to Prioritize Students when Purchasing Edtech.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Storage Wars: Choosing a Secure Student Data Solution. Legislators across all 50 states have introduced student data privacy laws. The move makes sense: As educators leverage the benefits of connected classroom technologies, student data is captured and used to personalize the experience. Student data isn’t single source.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform. Liberty Elementary School in Tulare, Calif.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

From AI-powered assessment platforms that adjust to student responses to collaborative tools that facilitate peer learning, technology gives educators powerful options for differentiating instruction across their entire classroom. Teachers use these detailed insights to make informed decisions about grouping strategies and intervention plans.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 27, 2019

This blog post is the first of a two-part series discussing relationship building in edtech selection and purchasing. In this first blog post, we’ll address how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. Rely on evidence to understand and communicate academic needs.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 14, 2020

Building a successful edtech strategy boils down to goal setting and finding the right foundations from the beginning. Even if that sounds simple, there are some barriers that technology specialists and school leaders face when working with edtech. 6 Building blocks for a successful edtech strategy. What are you working with?

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Educational technology (edtech) companies have capitalized on technology’s potential to personalize learning experiences for students, which can result in content that is layered with mechanisms to support the needs of diverse learners. 5 major challenges surrounding edtech procurement. Finding new edtech products is difficult.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2020

But a huge number of data breaches track back to poor IAM practices. The assessor should look for places where you’re making repeated errors. Are We Handling Identity and Access Management Correctly? Patching, audits, event management — it’s all important. Ask for a detailed look at…

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Assessing and analyzing information. You can ask students to research different perspectives on a subject online and analyze the data they find, assessing the value in that content and its importance on their education. Read more: 14 Awesome examples of Critical Thinking EdTech. It’s become like the air we breathe.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2018

Data Helps K–12 School Districts Hire, Set Curricula and Improve Student Outcomes. We have a hot standby with a dedicated fiber connection between our two data centers because it’s vital that all of our systems are highly available.”. Use Data to Enhance All Aspects of Education. meghan.bogardu…. Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:20.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms. A traditional teacher likely starts out as a lecturer who uses digital tools sparingly , and data only when it’s convenient. What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12? Restructure Lesson to Facilitate Learner-Centered Education.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Forty-six percent of organizations experienced a serious data breach, according to “The Cybersecurity Insight Report” by CDW. . Districts can take several steps to elevate the cybersecurity conversation and keep bad actors away from critical data. Time Equals Money Lost in Data Breaches.

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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. Sort and Justify : Group concepts, data, or characters into categories and explain the logic behind each choice. A uditory Learners who process best by hearing and discussing. R eading/Writing Those who connect through written words.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Creating an effective edtech strategy for when schools reopen. Education technology — or edtech — is nothing new. Edtech can massively reduce a school’s administrative strain through various systems and automated processes. Assessing students’ knowledge is one of the most time-consuming tasks a teacher has to do.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Through this collaboration, Otus is now Discovery Education’s preferred platform for assessment, data, and learning insights. Through this collaboration, Otus is now Discovery Education’s preferred platform for assessment, data, and learning insights.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: K–12 teachers find creative ways to put computer science into their programs. Teachers will need to boost their own competencies in data analysis, abstraction and algorithm design. ISTE encourages teachers to design curricula that put data into students’ hands to create art projects or solve global problems.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Finally, technology can be harnessed to transform teaching and learning by enhancing assessment and feedback. Technology can be used to create assessments, quizzes, and evaluations, providing teachers with real-time data on student progress, enabling them to give feedback and adjust instruction accordingly.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This blog post is the second of a two-part series discussing relationship building in the edtech purchasing process. In our first blog post , we addressed how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. Come to the conversation with plenty of background knowledge and data.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! This means that administrators can’t see what has produced better learning outcomes for students as a result of their purchases.”.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board defines Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as: these are digital technologies that collect and use data related to teaching and learning. Analytics refers to the process of analyzing data collected about student learning and the opportunity to leverage data to inform instructional decision making.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Connected IoT devices provide school IT pros with helpful real-time data to share with educators and students. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals. Before incorporating IoT devices, school districts should assess their current networks. jena.passut_7651.

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 6, 2022

Data Privacy for Startups. Starting a new business can be challenging, but incorporating data privacy from its inception need not be. However, data privacy is rarely considered in the face of new ideas, marketing efforts, and other things. The following data privacy checklist is all you need for your startup.

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