EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Most IT leaders are all too aware of the troubling rise in ransomware and other cyberattacks on K–12 districts. Remote and hybrid learning during the pandemic made schools more vulnerable as classes moved online, and the reliance on digital devices and remote networks for education continues to grow.

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User Generated Education

MAY 5, 2018

Institutionalized education has given assessment a bad reputation; often leaves a sour taste in the mouths of many teachers, students, and laypeople. This is primarily due to the testing movement, the push towards using student assessment in the form of tests as a measure of student, teacher, principal, and school accountability.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In addition, Liz has published numerous articles and book chapters on new technologies and education in prominent publications such as Education Leadership, School Administrator Magazine, Scholastic, Edutopia, ISTE’s Edtekhub, and Learning and Leading with Technology. Liz runs a blog at [link].

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

Subscription Services to a tech-related magazine or online learning platform where they can further develop their skills. Books on the latest trends in educational technology, pedagogical strategies for integrating technology into the classroom, or biographies of tech pioneers.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 5, 2019

Courtney Sayward, director of curriculum, assessment and technology at Galway Central School District , agrees that conversations with parents are critical. Chris Hayhurst is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. “With parents, we actually have them sign something when we give them the machines. by Chris Hayhurst.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 31, 2021

None of the pathways above are meant to replace summative assessments, but using varied formative means caters to a learner's preference by giving them the best opportunity to show what they have learned. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning 42(5), 32–35. Kirschner, P. Stop Propagating the Learning Styles Myth." Willingham, 2010.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

classrooms, this level of infrastructure will support media-rich assessments and classroom use — but not for all classrooms at the same time. He is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5 Everyday 1:1 Technology Use.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

This reduces labor costs while allowing IT departments to oversee both systems with one dashboard, according to an article in EdTech magazine. Before incorporating IoT devices, school districts should assess their current networks. Prepare the Network for Devices First.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

Most IT leaders understand the importance of modernizing their applications and data systems, but it can be daunting to find a place to start and map out the right process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Formative assessment is the answer. Formative assessment can supercharge your classroom learning. Technology can make formative assessment easier for you. Formative assessment gives us the ability to quiz every single student in the class. Let’s dive deeper into formative assessment in today’s show!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Partnership: Tutor Doctor franchisees, tutors, and students worldwide now have access to MindPrint assessments, which use cognitive data to better understand learner variability. The knowledge gained from these assessments equips students with self-awareness, helping them become more motivated and independent learners.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Making a cybersecurity plan without an initial assessment of the status quo is like making an airplane reservation without knowing what city you’re flying out of , said Frosty Walker, CISO for the Texas Education Agency, at the Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition in San Antonio on Monday. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Reading levels for 13-year-old students have been declining since 2012, with the sharpest drop between 2020 and 2023, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress’s long-term trend assessment. Interestingly, mathematics scores closely follow the same drops, the assessment report shows. “If

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

Using a curriculum called World of Work, or WOW, teachers guide students through experiences that make use of student interests revealed in research-based career assessments — setting them up to one day enter the workforce armed with an informed understanding of the options available to them. Cajon Valley Middle School in El Cajon, Calif.,

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

This question looms large among policymakers, educators and parents when assessing the state of computer science curriculum in K–12 schools. Are we adequately preparing students for the 21st century digital world they will inherit?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

That cost has been steep: According to the nationally administered 2022 NAEP assessments, nearly two decades of student progress in reading and math scores have been erased. For the past three years, K–12 educators have been raising concerns about the cost of the pandemic on academic achievement.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

According to a risk assessment survey of 120 school systems conducted in 2020-2021 by the Consortium for School Networking and Security… In addition to having a robust cybersecurity plan in place to protect their districts, schools should also have someone on their IT team who is dedicated to cybersecurity.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Assess Software and Hardware Compatibility Prior to a Migration Before you dive into the migration process, compatibility is your first line of defense. While it’s not yet a five-alarm fire, the deadline is something that requires K–12 IT leaders’ attention, and the sooner you address it, the better.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Assessment is meaningful and a positive learning experience for students. Classroom Technology Strengthens Competency-Based Assessment. Students advance upon demonstrated mastery, not based on time. Competencies include explicit, measurable, transferable learning objectives that empower students.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As schools gain a better understanding of how to assess cloud partners, navigate the However, even though many report improved security in the cloud, 42% of school survey respondents share that the main reason they keep some applications on-premises is due to security concerns.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Flodmand developed a self-assessment through Google Forms where teachers could share what they wanted to learn, how they wanted to learn, where they were the most uncomfortable and how technology facilitators could help overcome those barriers. .

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Technology Planning Starts with an Assessment. A free security assessment is the first step to determining whether vulnerabilities exist. An assessment can provide a framework so that IT leaders can start to have these conversations in their districts. Make Sure Faculty and Staff Know the Laws. There are plenty of them.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 26, 2022

Responding to the challenges of the pandemic, many school IT teams have been assessing how to best deliver network services to meet the needs of all students, teachers and staff.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

Many states already have an online option for standardized tests, which allowed students to take assessments digitally during remote learning. Studies have found, however, that students generally perform poorly on online assessments compared with written exams.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

A year or so into the pandemic, the Tennessee district had completed a detailed needs assessment that spanned every school and classroom. One of the issues that had bubbled to the top during the assessment,” recalls KCS CTO Freddie Cox, “was disparate access to classroom AV.”

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2023

Just like periodic assessments can help teachers gauge student mastery of a particular subject, a periodic ed tech review can help teachers and administrators reflect on what works and what doesn’t. One thing that does not appear to be working for many teachers in the classroom is what might be called digital overload.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

Most come from state and federal government and are assessed yearly based on several criteria. When it comes to funding for K–12 schools, there are two types of grants: formula-based (such as Title funds) and competitive. Formula-based grants are allocated to schools that meet the criteria for the fund.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

These nicely replace the quick formative assessments that are currently so popular (and time-consuming) in classes. Because teachers can upload a single article from a magazine or website, this minimizes student distraction from unrelated content. This is a great way to be sure they understand content.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

Some schools administer a diagnostic benchmark assessment that students take at the beginning of the school year to give a broader view of their learning profile. . Others will use formative assessments in the classroom on a daily basis, although I think both should be applied. One example is observational assessments.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Currently, the primary ways adaptive software adapt are with content, assessment , and sequence. . Truely adaptive software can assess, deliver content, and modify a student’s path through curriculum according to a set of programmed instructional heuristics. Seems ideal, right? . 1:1 at scale. 1:1 at scale.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Then, find out how well you scored to assess your cybersecurity preparedness. Taking every precaution won’t stop bad actors from trying to access valuable student data, but these steps will make it harder for them to breach school networks. DISCOVER: Build a better data security strategy…

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2016

By David Hutchins Advance preparation, solid infrastructure are key for administering student assessments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. Assessment of point of view and purpose to shape content and style. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval. On the surface, it’s not so surprising.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

Build a Diverse Team for a Clear Cybersecurity Assessment. The best way to move forward on these assessments, according to presenters, is to gather a group of leaders spanning different departments throughout the school. . “A JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Create Balanced Academic Assessments. Schuler and Gaines agreed that assessments need to reflect where students are and where they are going. . “I I would argue that balanced assessments come down to preparing our kids for what comes next ,” said Schuler.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To help assess the TCO associated with… These leaders need to factor in all the costs, including those associated with support, training and maintenance. For staff and student devices, this total cost of ownership can add up over time.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

Assess the School’s Existing STEM Programs. When Fleming did an assessment at New Milford High School she found that robotics was only offered to the top 25 or 30 engineering students, the majority of whom were boys. Incorporate STEM Trends into Your Library Makerspace.

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