EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The national K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center reported 408 publicly disclosed cyber incidents in 2020, including student and staff data breaches, malware outbreaks, denial of service attacks, phishing attacks and other social engineering scams.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

As the name suggests, the proctoring feature ensures that assessments are carried out safely. Through this feature, you typically limit students’ access to assessments until the day of the exam. What teachers can do to minimize cheating in online assessments. Read more: How to manage assessments in the blended classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

/PRNewswire/ — IXL , the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of Education has approved the IXL Diagnostic as an alternative assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles. Start with digital platforms that offer analytics and reporting features. Start by identifying each student’s specific needs and preferences.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Reports highlight that many students struggle with self-discipline in an online environment, leading to higher dropout rates compared to traditional settings. Department of Education found that 77% of online students reported a better balance between their studies and personal life. A study from the U.S.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Try dedicated AI teaching platforms like DreamBox Learning , which offers adaptive math and reading programs that use continuous formative assessments to personalize instruction. Keep AI in the backseat by leading the core instruction yourself and using it for practice activities or assessments. Looking for something more specialized?

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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

JUNE 22, 2022

This question looms large among policymakers, educators and parents when assessing the state of computer science curriculum in K–12 schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In a recent CDW report on the cloud, 94% of school technology leaders surveyed reported moving at least 10% of their applications to the cloud so they can enjoy cost savings, scalability, reliability, agility and even improved security. As schools gain a better understanding of how to assess cloud partners, navigate the

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

According to a 2023 report from the IBM Institute for Business Value, 83 percent of North American IT executives say modernizing applications and data is central to the business strategy of their organizations.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Innovative assessments The changing formats and contexts of assignments have necessitated a corresponding evolution in assessment methods. With the online environment's openness and the integration of game elements and real-time feedback, a wide range of assessment options have materialized.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Good or bad, only time will tell but some early reports say there are some real positives about using AI-powered program to boost literacy. Here’s an article from Hechinger Report , a national nonprofit newsroom that reports only on education, that’s pretty interesting: Can an AI tutor teach your child to read?

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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. This concern is reflected in another data point from the same report: In a given month, teachers accessed an average of 148…

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

The recent national assessment underscored that by revealing that 24 percent of fourth graders are still performing below basic math skills, also shining a spotlight on an ever-growing inequality in math performance across the country. The report gave Fs to 84 percent of the graduate programs preparing elementary school teachers for math.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In this article, Tamony asserts that teachers should reconsider averaging scores over time, allowing in elements other than content understanding and reporting “opaque scores.” ” Read on… For more about grades, check out these Ask a Tech Teacher articles: 16+ Websites on Assessments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning. Full Story: The Hechinger Report (4/11) –Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2022

In simple terms, these are ungraded formative assessments that assess what students learned during the course of the lesson. As reported by John Hattie, self-reported grades/student expectations are one of the most effective strategies out there (effect size = 1.44).

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. When a teacher struggles with assessments, provide or co-create an example assessment.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

Students also reported being more motivated by audio and video feedback because it was clear and personalized (Voelkel & Mello, 2014; Henderson & Phillips, 2015). Interestingly, teachers also reported higher levels of engagement when giving video and audio feedback. Video-based feedback on student assessment: Scarily personal.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 2, 2022

Hechinger Report just published an article on how having teachers study student data doesn’t actually result in better student learning outcomes. We implement benchmarking assessments and professional learning communities (PLCs). We’re not closing gaps with other countries on international assessments. And only test scores.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Not only was I not in classrooms enough, but also the level of feedback provided through the lens of a narrative report did very little to improve teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom. Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment by collecting these two weeks into the future.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 1, 2019

Nothing can replace this formal assessment, but it’s helpful to teach students to track their words per minute between these reading fluency assessments. The kids repeated the process of reading, recording, and reporting a second time to see if there was a change in the number of words they read in a minute.

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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. Inspecting the difference between schools with higher and lower student outcomes, higher-performing schools were much more likely to focus on tools that promoted student collaboration, assessments and games.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 9, 2020

Individual district reports of daily "attendance" varied widely, as districts defined the term so differently.) Feedback justifies a grade, establishes criteria for improvement, provides motivation for the next assessment, reinforces good work, and serves as a catalyst for reflection.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Lesson 1: Explore the Building Blocks of a Blended/Online Lesson Lesson 2: Formative Assessment Strategies Lesson 3: Differentiation Lesson 4: Student Agency. Lesson 1: Design Your Course Syllabus Lesson 2: Set Up Your Virtual Classroom Lesson 3: Curriculum Mapping for First Semester Lesson 4: Helping Students Get (and Stay) Organized.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After all, one of the hottest topics in edtech these days is the growing practice of banning smartphones in schools, after teachers have reported that the devices distract students from classroom activities and socializing in person with others. For educators, this might not come as welcome news.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2019

Of attack types, phishing is by far the security threat that most concerns districts ,” according to a Consortium for School Networking report. Districts can also use cybersecurity frameworks, such as those developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology , to assess where they are and where they need to be.

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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. Some of these may interface directly with your learning management system, so you can import student rosters, assign, and gather assessment data seamlessly.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

We also led a corresponding research study to assess the impact of DLP coaching on teachers. Moreover, teachers who received DLP coaching reported greater skills and confidence in leveraging technology in their teaching, which resulted in increased student engagement and learning. What did we learn about coaching trends in the U.S.?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 17, 2021

If you’d like to understand this trend more, check out Education Week ‘s article: Young Adolescents’ Scores Trended to Historic Lows on National Tests. And That’s Before COVID Hit.

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Lightspeed Systems

MARCH 12, 2025

With the right reports, safety and student services teams can proactively address concerns and create a secure learning environment. Below are five must-have reports that help schools stay ahead of issues, protect students, and foster a culture of well-being. Why It Matters: Students in crisis often exhibit warning signs online.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

In supplemental education, it is common practice to conduct comprehensive testing to assess new students upon intake and design a personalized plan using that information. . Schools across the nation already do annual assessments through standardized testing. Offer Personalized Incentives for Students to Help Them Learn.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Hackers can send malware and phishing emails, but users need to be trained how to recognize and report them — and not click. . Forty-six percent of organizations experienced a serious data breach, according to “The Cybersecurity Insight Report” by CDW. . CDW’s report notes “employees need to know what to do when faced with a threat.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

For this to happen, teachers can opt for a mix of game-based learning tools, conducting a quick assessment or social and emotional learning (SE)L check-in, or asking students to create and share what they have learned in a way that meets their interests. Read more: Spring into creativity with these 5 digital tools!

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Teachers and students can upload images easily or interact with the display through their personal devices,” the The Tech Edvocate reports. “By classrooms, this level of infrastructure will support media-rich assessments and classroom use — but not for all classrooms at the same time. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use.

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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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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 25, 2019

When teachers engage students at their teacher-led station, they can collect invaluable formative assessment data that can help inform future lessons. #1 This approach shifts your energy into supporting the process instead of waiting to assess a finished product. 5 Quick Assessment & Individualized Support. 1 Hook the Group.

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