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Assessment and Grading in Distance Learning – How to Get Better

The CoolCatTeacher

Thomas Guskey shares insight on assessments From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey reflects on the positives and negatives of assessments during distance learning. Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems. Guskey, T. Get Set, Go!

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Are We Assessing What Really Matters in Education?

Edsurge

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. Bias, whether systemic or unintentional, can affect accuracy, disadvantaging students from diverse backgrounds.

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System for Educational Transformation (SET)

A Principal's Reflections

This calls for a system that is not just a patchwork of quick fixes but a comprehensive blueprint for enduring change. Such a system would not only address the immediate challenges but also lay down the groundwork for long-term evolution. Below is more detailed information on the components of the system.

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How Our Silenced Assessment Ancestors Can Guide Systems Wide Change

Digital Promise

Culturally responsive assessments in education are crucial for acknowledging and honoring students' diverse cultural contexts

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?” Today, I want to focus on the need to assess digital literacy and what tools are available to do this. Why assess it?

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4 Critical Pieces of Every Lesson and How to Gamify Them video

Ask a Tech Teacher

By encouraging students to decode unfamiliar words in context, educators enhance comprehension and prepare them for standardized assessments. A strong vocabulary is foundational for academic success. Digital citizenship education is essential as students navigate online environments. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact. Consider how screen readers can open up digital content for visually impaired students or how hearing aids and FM systems enhance auditory access in the classroom for those with hearing impairments.