Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

For Pearson, the world’s largest education company, some of its recent tumult in past years have been self-imposed, even deliberate, under the helm of John Fallon. Even its digital education assets, including PowerSchool, a student information system, was sold because it didn’t fit with Pearson’s focus on learning outcomes.

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Education Textbooks Authentic Assessment Learning Outcomes 135

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

Students, especially in the middle and high school years, have more opportunities than ever to cheat using AI tools, such as writing assistants or even text generators. As educators, it is important to understand the underlying causes of this behavior and develop assessments that encourage academic integrity. World Bank.

Academic Integrity 206

Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 206

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AUGUST 23, 2021

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

Instructors 31

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 31

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Click to view slideshow.

Internet 158

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 158

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MARCH 22, 2021

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Click to view slideshow.

Blended Learning 158

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 158

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Classes start in May!

Education 98

Education Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 98

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2018

An Ivy League-educated philanthropist, who built his wealth from a career in technology, decides to champion education as his next cause—under the belief that today’s schools are not adequately preparing the next generation for the future. But you’re not the first well-off business guy trying to improve the state of education.

Education 115

Education Schools Exams Intelligence 115

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Today’s higher education students are increasingly digitally savvy, accustomed to technology being woven into every facet of their lives. It’s a powerful tool that’s reshaping our approach to education, especially in the realm of self-paced learning. The answer lies in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Student Engagement 133

Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 133

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

April Millet, a learning designer at Penn State University, gave educators tips on how to do so last week at the 2018 OLC Accelerate conference in Orlando. To make clear what constitutes an academic violation, educators can add an academic integrity statement to their syllabi, or require students to take a quiz on the topic.

Academic Integrity 146

Academic Integrity Exams Assignments Instructors 146

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JULY 24, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

Authentic Assessment 107

Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Instructors Writing 107

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Click to view slideshow.

Blended Learning 125

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 125

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JUNE 23, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

Authentic Assessment 99

Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Internet Writing 99

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Teach Writing with Tech. Click to view slideshow. Starts June 21, 2021.

Internet 116

Internet Authentic Assessment Writing Plagiarism 116

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

February 5th: Group Professional Development Pick a topic: Tech infused Teacher/Classroom Writing With Tech Building Digital Citizens 20 Webtools in 20 Days Differentiation There is limited availability so sign up fast! Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

Instructors 99

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 99

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

, those who encourage students to use AI freely in their writing processes (open-ocean swimmers), and, finally, those who want to embrace AI with guardrails (learning to surf). Open-ocean swimmers have argued that their strategy might equalize the playing field for students or mimic workplace writing processes. What can be done?

Learning 115

Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 115

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Today’s higher education students are increasingly digitally savvy, accustomed to technology being woven into every facet of their lives. It’s a powerful tool that’s reshaping our approach to education, especially in the realm of self-paced learning. The answer lies in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Student Engagement 111

Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

, those who encourage students to use AI freely in their writing processes (open-ocean swimmers), and, finally, those who want to embrace AI with guardrails (learning to surf). Open-ocean swimmers have argued that their strategy might equalize the playing field for students or mimic workplace writing processes. What can be done?

Learning 111

Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 111

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AUGUST 28, 2019

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Teach Writing with Tech.

Coaching 83

Coaching Authentic Assessment Writing Participation 83

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Click to view slideshow.

Blended Learning 102

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 102

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JUNE 19, 2020

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. MTI 558– Teach Writing with Tech Starts July 20, 2020. Teacher Bio.

Teachers 107

Teachers Authentic Assessment Internet Coaching 107

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AUGUST 23, 2016

Often, this means students write down (with pen and paper) a two-three sentence take-away summary of the day’s lesson and turn it in prior to exiting the class. Robert Marzano , classroom researcher and education author, shares four uses for exit slips. More on assessments: 7 Authentic Assessment Tools.

Authentic Assessment 87

Authentic Assessment Feedback Discussions Questions 87

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JUNE 11, 2019

If you’re new to tech education and wonder how to teach kindergartners to use the mouse, first graders to keyboard, third graders to sagely search the internet, pick the brains of our seasoned team of technology teachers. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Teach Writing with Tech.

Plagiarism 92

Plagiarism Internet Fairness Instructors 92

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JULY 1, 2019

Writing With Tech. In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Teach Writing with Tech. Building Digital Citizens. Certificate.

Instructors 92

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 92

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JUNE 7, 2019

Writing With Tech. In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Teach Writing with Tech. Each $750 for up to 20 attendees.

Instructors 89

Instructors Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Participation 89

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Classes start in May!

Education 60

Education Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 60

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AUGUST 23, 2018

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker.

Authentic Assessment 74

Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Internet Writing 74

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APRIL 23, 2018

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Classes start in May!

Blended Learning 90

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 90

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Here are the ones I’m currently offering: Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula.

Blended Learning 83

Blended Learning Learning Authentic Assessment Writing 83

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Teach Writing with Tech.

Coaching 68

Coaching Authentic Assessment Writing Participation 68

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In this course, you will use a suite of digital tools while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, digital publishing, and immersive keyboarding. Assessment is project-based so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Teach Writing with Tech.

Coaching 68

Coaching Authentic Assessment Writing Participation 68

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2023

Varying the ways that students demonstrate their learning with an emphasis on authentic assessment is important. Using audio and video, as well as writing, can help mimic the real world. Leveraging those ideas into teaching approaches can create a more satisfying and successful learning experience for students.

Universal Design 124

Universal Design Learning Motivation Authentic Assessment 124

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MAY 1, 2016

7 Authentic Assessment Tools. And, just in time for summer, here are a few new technology-in-education products you may be interested in: Summer Learning: Tech-infused Teacher. And, just in time for summer, here are a few new technology-in-education products you may be interested in: Summer Learning: Tech-infused Teacher.

Authentic Assessment 60

Authentic Assessment Curriculum Writing Grades 60

Faculty Focus

MARCH 5, 2023

Varying the ways that students demonstrate their learning with an emphasis on authentic assessment is important. Using audio and video, as well as writing, can help mimic the real world. Leveraging those ideas into teaching approaches can create a more satisfying and successful learning experience for students.

Universal Design 98

Universal Design Learning Motivation Authentic Assessment 98

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JULY 5, 2018

Leveraging Writing with Technology. How to Leverage Technology to Teach and Assess Writing. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help students tap into their inner writer. Guide students in selecting writing strategies that differentiate for task, purpose, and audience.

Blended Learning 60

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 60