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Shift to Leveraging Formative Assessment for Metacognition

Catlin Tucker

How can formative assessment data help students to develop their metacognitive skills? These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. Formative assessments are ongoing assessments embedded throughout the learning process.

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Universal Design for Learning and Blended Learning: Engagement

Catlin Tucker

The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Students need to get comfortable thinking about their learning and evaluating the development of specific skills. Engagement. Sustaining Effort and Persistence.

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2024: The year of generative AI

eSchool News

Language translation : Gen AI can translate educational materials for diverse language needs, making learning more accessible and inclusive. The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Try asking a Gen AI chatbot such as ChatGPT to customize text to a specific reading level.

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

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Interactive displays enable dynamic presentations and engagement, while educational software offers personalized learning experiences and access to a wealth of resources. Assessment strategies in education encompass various methods used to evaluate student learning and progress. What are the four kinds of assessment?

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