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Curriculum-based Assessments–A Powerful Diagnostic Tool

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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. There is no setup required to start using CBA — no website signup or software download. How does it work. How does it work.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

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Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact. You might notice that a student struggles with reading, making text-to-speech software a game-changer. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

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Gift Cards to tech stores like Best Buy, Apple Store, or Amazon Online Course Certifications in areas of educational technology or specific software tools that they are interested in mastering. Customized Tech Accessories like a custom mousepad, laptop sleeve, or a mug with a tech-themed design can be both practical and thoughtful.

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How to Explain Cybersecurity for Children

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Debates and open discussions are perfect for assessing children’s current understanding. For example, in a proxy server vs VPN debate , a teacher can immediately assess a pupil’s knowledge of how these softwares work. Animated educational videos are also useful for stimulating student interest and learning.

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Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career

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Assess your academic and future job roles and responsibilities to determine the tools that are essential for your daily tasks. As a student, you may prioritize portability and battery life, but as you transition into your career, performance and compatibility with industry-standard software become more critical.

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13 Ways to Use Canva in Your Classroom

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Unfortunately, it was (and continues to be) an expensive piece of software not traditionally included in Microsoft’s Office Suite (though that changed with Office 365). 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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Tons of Online Resources About Classroom Management

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She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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