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Shift to Self-assessment

Catlin Tucker

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Why do we sideline students when it comes to assessment? Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys.

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5 Ways K–12 Schools Can Get the Most Out of a Cloud Assessment

EdTech Magazine

However, if you are a school technology leader looking to ascend to the cloud, you should start with a cloud assessment. This exercise can provide clarity around what cloud solutions would work best… To get more bang for their IT buck, many school districts have been turning to cloud solutions to host applications and safeguard data.

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Relevant Thinking and Learner Success

A Principal's Reflections

This might involve practical exercises, experiments, or real-life scenarios that require students to use their knowledge practically. For instance, math concepts can be reinforced through budgeting exercises or measuring ingredients in a cooking project. Assessment is integral to the Relevant Thinking Framework.

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Social-Emotional Learning Part III: Responsible Decision Making

Catlin Tucker

Responsible decision-making is the ability to assess a situation, understand the benefits and consequences of different responses, consider what is ethical and safe, and make kind and productive choices. This exercise encourages them to think about their actions and decisions and how they influence important aspects of their lives.

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Post-Lesson Reflection: What Do Students Think They Learned?

Catlin Tucker

In the last two blogs, I have focused on strategies teachers can use to 1) assess prior knowledge before a lesson and 2) check for understanding during a lesson. I’ve suggested that teachers build mechanisms into their lessons to collect formative assessment data. The third piece to this puzzle is a post-lesson reflection.

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NoRedInk- Enhance Students Writing Via Targeted Practice and Adaptive Exercises

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

It offers a wide variety of writing and grammar activities together with targeted exercises that help learners develop specific writing skills. NoRedInk online writing curriculum includes various types of adaptive exercises designed to enhance students writing style in terms of fluency, grammatical accuracy, and writing mechanics.

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Four Practical Ways to Blend

A Principal's Reflections

Station Rotation Students are grouped based on data and move through a variety of set activities typically consisting of targeted instruction with the teacher, collaborative exercises, independent work, and online tasks that are personalized for individual learners.