The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

You also can hold down “e” or “n” to get accented characters. Finally, my Zoe can type her name the way that it’s supposed to be typed, because it had an accent on the “e”. You probably won’t need it until you say, “Oh, I need an accented ‘e’…” So then hold down the “e’ and see what’s there. Vicki: Awww… Yeah.

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iPad E-rate iPhone Twitter 353

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Student or Class sign-in sheet — monitor student attendance and gather e-signatures. Gradebook — quickly collect student assessment grades (weighted or not) that automatically calculate a final grade. Monthly (or weekly) attendance — monitor attendance in a free online spreadsheet or calendar.

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Tools E-rate Data Digital Citizenship 418

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Image credit In addition to general feedback, I script what I see by classroom while aligning evidence to support the ratings for how I chart data across five indicators. questions, assessments, tech used by kids for learning, student work, etc.). I can’t begin to tell you how pleased and excited I was during my fourth visit.

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E-rate Elementary Blended Learning Assessment 422

Neo LMS

APRIL 8, 2021

If you invoke the five values of academic integrity and work to create a class or campus-wide honor code — that students help create — the academic dishonesty and plagiarism rates will be far lower. Designing formative assessments that are fair, varied, and rigorous. Read more: How to minimize cheating in online assessments.

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E-rate LMS Learning Assessment 228

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

Using that information, administrators chose to integrate DreamBox , a software solution designed to help math teachers teach and assess students. After one year, students who participated in the program scored on average 97 percent higher on the STAR assessment than those who did not, according to a case study.

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E-rate Case Study Strategy Report 344

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

That means we shouldn’t just use edtech to replace worksheets, run “drill and kill” exercises, or crunch assessment performance numbers. In rural Alabama, Piedmont City School District helped provide students with internet access by installing a town wireless network in 2011 using a federal E-rate grant.

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Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 336

Digital Promise

JULY 20, 2020

What do you think could be the reason they rate it lower than peers and instinct? Liz Kolb’s Triple E Framework provides a rubric as well as the research behind why each component matters for supporting learning. Jessica : It really comes down to context and accessibility. Explore the Learner Variability Navigator today.

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Professional Learning E-rate Learning Strategy 255

Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Online games and assessments. While technology doesn’t aim to substitute teachers, it can facilitate their work and ensure that each student gets access to customized educational content and assessment methods to provide the best possible learning outcomes. . Each module and assessment can have associated competencies.

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Personalized Learning Competency Based Learning Learning Learning Analytics 298

Educate AI Magazine

MARCH 31, 2025

As the founder of Solvably and Credably.ai, an active learning and authentic + AI-powered assessment solution, Biasi has made it his mission to equip students, educators and professionals with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the AI-driven future. “Traditional assessments measure what you know,” Biasi explains.

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E-rate Assessment Industry Report 97

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

To assess those filling current IT leadership roles, the survey also delved into the respondents’ professional backgrounds, education and years of experience. IT leaders say they use funds from the E-rate program and delay replacement or defer maintenance/upgrade contracts as a strategy to overcome budget issues.

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Broadband Survey E-rate BYOD 254

Neo LMS

MAY 28, 2020

A version of this post was originally published in the April 2020 E-Learning Supplement of Education Today. Another thing that is proved to both student engagement rate, is the use of gamification. Challenging. These are probably the best adjectives that describe the times we are all currently living.

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LMS Learning E-rate Gamification 334

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

Funds For Learning , the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction.

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Survey E-rate Libraries Learning 112

EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

Schools should assess where the gaps in their infrastructure lie and research by consulting industry experts to find solutions , not try to come up with in-house ‘innovations’ that can be out of line with real industry trends,” advises Medhi Paryavi, chairman of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA).

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Data How To E-rate Industry 240

Neo LMS

JUNE 26, 2018

Today I’m going to explore not so much the “what” and “how” of this powerful e-learning tool, but the “why”. So what does this all mean for the weary teacher crafting their online video, between assessments and lesson plans? One of those steps is getting comfortable with video. The cognition of complex information is aided by visuals.

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Video E-rate Learning Study 244

Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2019

Phill and Graham had a wonderful conversation on the topic of e-learning and explored six key digital learning trends that are reshaping the EdTech landscape. I didn’t find some e-learning 20 hour course on being a vet. And these might be graded by self assessment or by a proctored exam. So what did I do?

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Trends Digital Learning EdTech Gamification 317

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Related content: 4 things to ask about E-rate funding. Sheryl Abshire , Ph.D.,

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E-rate EdTech Broadband Online Assessments 64

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Overall across both states, all students performed better in reading and math on their state assessments than their peers. It was voted the most culturally relevant science program by the National Science Teaching Association in BEST of STEM 2023 awards and has received an All-Green rating from EdReports.

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Study E-rate STEM Comparison 102

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This is a mobile app that enables teachers to quickly assess their students. Answers are then scanned by the teachers phone, and the app generates useful sets of graphics and assessments per question. Students are not required to have any devices, and the system works using printable flash cards, that students flash for their answers.

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Classroom Mobility E-rate Game-Based Learning 250

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

These security funds are often spent on services such as breach detection and security vulnerability assessments. In the survey, school district representatives also answered questions about E-rate, broadband connectivity, cloud computing and data interoperability. Based on responses from 386 U.S.

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E-rate Broadband Survey Data 150

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

There are 1:1 programs, hybrid classrooms, free online learning platforms, eLearning applications and assessments, video collaborations, and the expectation of more to come with developments in augmented and virtual reality technologies. Schools are officially in the age of technological learning. Reliable internet connectivity.

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E-rate Learning Assessment Online Learning 112

Neo LMS

JANUARY 8, 2016

E-learning, for some, can be boring if they just stick to the “rules”. You know like, not expanding the already-existing e-learning concepts and techniques instructors and educators already know. And just like that, there are many other ways to advance e-learning. They’re virtually ubiquitous.

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BYOD E-rate Khan Academy LMS 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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Digital Divide E-rate Libraries Advocacy 116

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

A successful launch means higher adoption rates and a higher level of satisfaction with the new platform. Some organizations prefer to do a needs assessment, or set goals together with all the teachers. Read more: Should parents also know how to use e-learning platforms? Set clear LMS goals. Make it fun!

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LMS E-rate Training EdTech 304

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Funds are available through the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), E-rate program, and federal COVID relief funds like the CARES Act. However, schools are limited in how they can spend this money and often have to make tough decisions about priorities.

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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 214

Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Go easy on the inspirational, aspirational statements; go deep on data to support the needs assessments and recommendations. Be explicit with districts about expectations for access to technology in schools and classrooms.

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Strategy EdTech Broadband E-rate 231

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

E-rate 44

E-rate EdTech Broadband Libraries 44

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

As researchers focusing on education technology, we see this often: interactive whiteboards covered in posters, desktop computers holding up plants, older devices that do not work with a newer assessment system. Here are five questions to ask when assessing the strength of the evidence. The list goes on.

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EdTech Comparison Study Groups 216

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Prerequisite #2: Ongoing Formative Assessment The other thing is ongoing formative assessment, which includes lots of careful observations, listening to discussion or partners working. Formative Assessment So I, I want to minimize the confusion, but I also again bear that's with that formative assessment.

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Differentiated Instruction Elementary Groups How To 459

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While the emergency switch to remote instruction caused students to fall behind in learning — with regular assessments showing declining test scores, especially in math — it also significantly sped up the adoption of digital devices and impressed upon districts the importance of technology, according to advocates.

Digital Divide 205

Digital Divide EdTech Broadband E-rate 205

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2020

E-commerce purchases of all types have surged. This is already evident in the latest national job-market data, which shows a 15 percent unemployment rate for high school graduates with no college and 13 percent for those with some college or an associate degree—compared to 7 percent for individuals with a bachelor’s or higher.

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Learning Digital Badges E-rate MOOC 214

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Connected Nation bases the analysis in its “Connect K-12 2020 Executive Summary” on FCC E-Rate application data for the 2020 federal fiscal year. It estimates another 4,300 districts could be upgraded in the 2020-21 academic year. It has also created a nifty visual dashboard with state-by-state drill downs.

Broadband 212

Broadband Report Video EdTech 212

TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

See also Forms Of Assessment 1. Portfolio Assessments Strengths Showcase a wide range of student work over time, demonstrating growth and learning. Encourage student reflection and self-assessment. Competency-based assessments focus on students’ mastery of specific skills and knowledge, rather than traditional grades.

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Report Digital Badges E-rate Assessment 122

Brainscape

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Brainscape's digital flashcards, which are delivered via a spaced repetition algorithm, require you to rate how well you knew the answer on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being "not at all" and 5 being "very well" If you rate a concept a 1, the algorithm will show you that flashcard again within minutes.

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Study How To E-rate System 52

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Today’s Sponsor: WriQ from Texthelp is a new FREE Add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers easily assess student writing and track progress over time by automatically scoring students’ spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. To learn more about Wriq go to www.texthelp.com/wriq. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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Google Twitter Data Tools 392

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, a professor might have to toggle between a learning management system ( LMS) for grading, an e-reader that delivers the textbook, a platform used to present information in class, an app that helps with student participation and a homework solution for out-of-class assignments.

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Trends EdTech E-rate LMS 161

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

This power dynamic also places an enormous burden on teachers, who find themselves doing all of the planning, teaching, reviewing, reflecting, assessing, and communicating with families. With classrooms overloaded with students, this is a recipe for burnout. Checking Our Biases and Assumptions So, what is the solution? Moeller, J.,

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UDL E-rate Blended Learning Classroom 195

Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

. “More tech-based monitoring and assessment tools will be incorporated into to the instructional mix.” CIPA requires schools and libraries to install measures to protect children from obscene or harmful content in exchange for discounts offered by the E-rate program.

EdTech 176

EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176