Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Over the last 30 years, federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) opened the door for more students with disabilities to enroll in college. Surprisingly, only one-third of students with disabilities reported it to their institution (NCES, 2022). Most common accommodations by students with disabilities.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Exams Lecturing Education 98

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2018

When the Opt-Out movement gained traction in 2015, more than 20 percent of New York students (about 200,000) in grades 3 through 8 declined to take state standardized exams, a statistic that raised questions about the future of such testing. Help or Hindrance?

Exams 109

Exams Testing Disabilities Learning 109

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In a new analysis, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds that most states (29 states and the District of Columbia) use a weak elementary teacher reading licensure test, meaning that they do not effectively measure teachers’ knowledge of scientifically based reading instruction prior to entering the classroom.

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Essay Exams Testing High School 281

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

teachers are outnumbered on average 16 students to 1 teacher in the classroom (though this number can be as high as 23 to 1 in states such as California ). One issue facing teachers is the seemingly never-ending stream of curriculum changes and standardization. So, what is the root of the problem, and what can we do about it?

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 320

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

As a result of Larkin’s innovations regarding district staff’s strategic collaboration, professional development and investment in evidence-based practice, students with disabilities made double-digit gains in reading and math on the NAEP assessments. Between 2011 and 2015, students in fourth grade made the third largest gains in the nation.

Education 246

Education Special Education Disabilities Exams 246

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Oregon teachers wish they didn’t have to give their students Smarter Balanced English and math tests because the tests take too much time, have confusing directions and are unfair for students who don’t have computers at home or who have inadequate technology at school. A new survey reveals discontent with length, logistics.

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Testing Teachers Math Essay 152

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Many of those struggling were English-language learners (ELLs) whose English proficiency wasn’t at the level needed to comprehend challenging texts within these exams. Some were students with learning disabilities. This way, students can track their own progress and achievements, and teachers can easily monitor and share data.

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English Language Languages Learning Disabilities 211

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Understanding the Gap between Intelligence and Abilities In college, I took a formal assessment in hopes of getting a time accommodation for exams. When the report came back with the words “learning disability,” I was filled with so much shame. My whole body shut down. I hid the report, scared that someone would see it.

Learning Disabilities 153

Learning Disabilities Teachers Disabilities Intelligence 153

eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

“Our hope for this inaugural report is to help teachers, parents, counselors and school leaders better understand what today’s teens are going through,” says Jay Goyal, Founder & CEO of Alongside. million US students — 15% of all students — have disabilities that qualify them for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

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Confidentiality Disabilities Special Education Study 196

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

The new programs also have increased training for leading special student populations, including students with disabilities, English language learners and early childhood students. On the 2015 AzMERIT statewide benchmark exam, only 2 percent of ELLs passed the language arts section, and 6 percent passed the math section of the exam.

Teaching 186

Teaching Exams Learning Disabilities 186

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. Speech synthesis in particular is benefiting from deep learning technologies, which are used to generate speech that sounds like a human voice.

Accessibility 166

Accessibility Disabilities Assistive Technology Learning Disabilities 166

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Instead of reserving them for high-stakes assessments like final exams, some professors now use these tools for routine work like weekly quizzes. million exams. We have 2 to 4 million weekly students who are using the product,” he adds, noting that the company was used in 6 million exams in all of 2019. In October we did 3.5

Plagiarism 218

Plagiarism Exams Confidentiality Testing 218

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? If possible, teachers and professors should use multiple modes of conveying information (video, audio, text slides, etc.) Stay safe, sane and sanitary, everyone.

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Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 173

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Teachers will need to learn and refine their online teaching skills and find new opportunities for working from home, allowing them a better work-life balance. This will help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today. –Dr.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The country regularly ranks among the highest in mathematics, science and reading on international tests like the PISA exam. Yet that comes at a cost: immense academic pressure to do well on exams, which critics believe is a factor that fuels bullying in schools. Education is serious business in Japan.

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Disabilities Exams Attention Education 127

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s every kid in this grade,” her teacher said. Her teacher said something to me from across the table that made me stop in my tracks: “Your daughter is taking instructional time away from the other students in my class.” Teachers and school leaders must start recognizing variability in development as the norm.

Special Education 210

Special Education Schools Evaluation Attention 210

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2020

But after doing poorly on a math placement exam in middle school, he was placed in a math class for students with learning disabilities. There were no conversations with me, or my parents, or my English teacher, even though I was in an advanced English class,” he recalls.

Math 187

Math English Learning Disabilities Disabilities 187

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The second issue is that almost every computer science lesson will be taught by a non-specialist teacher who doesn't have a degree qualification in computer science. There is a small number of computing teachers who do have backgrounds in computer science, and while those teachers are exceptional, they represent a minority.

Education 187

Education Science Internet Accessibility 187

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

We must find and support high-quality teachers so we can help them bring engaging content to students to help them see their pathway into these ever-growing sectors of the U.S. This helps our teachers strengthen their practices and participate in ongoing, reflective coaching at their own pace. This year at St.

Schools 333

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 333

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Some disabilities include blindness, deafness, dyslexia, and autism. Let’s find out below.

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Assistive Technology Disabilities Technology Education 97

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

Even the College Board, maker of the SAT, advised colleges to be flexible about requiring the test in the upcoming admissions cycle because of challenges students face getting to in-person tests and glitches in the group’s efforts to administer exams remotely.

Fairness 217

Fairness Counselling Testing Disabilities 217

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The school dropped the learning program for 11th and 12th grade students, because teachers of those grades didn’t receive any professional development for Summit. She believes a lot of the problems with Summit fall on her teachers and administrators, who were not properly trained in using it.

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Students Learning Disabilities Exams 167

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Teachers will need to learn and refine their online teaching skills and find new opportunities for working from home, allowing them a better work-life balance. This will help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today. –Dr.

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Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 288

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Syllabus 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Write your own GenAI use policies for assignments, exams, or even class activities.

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2017

Many high-stakes math exams still only allow handheld graphing calculators in the classroom. states, one territory, and the Bureau of Indian Education, has agreed to make the Desmos calculator available as a tool in its online exams. Bob Lochel, high school math teacher. More than 10 million U.S.

Testing 86

Testing Math Exams Mobile Devices 86

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Assessments should be diverse with less focus on high-stakes exams. Fetter (2021) shared that in her experience with high-stakes exams, after the pandemic they did not make sense. Developing preservice teachers’ equity consciousness and equity literacy. References Brothers Academy (n.d.) Equity in education. Brothers Academy.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Exams Learning Peer Review 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Assessments should be diverse with less focus on high-stakes exams. Fetter (2021) shared that in her experience with high-stakes exams, after the pandemic they did not make sense. Developing preservice teachers’ equity consciousness and equity literacy. References Brothers Academy (n.d.) Equity in education. Brothers Academy.

Accessibility 94

Accessibility Exams Learning Peer Review 94

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2018

A recent Columbia University Teachers College study at Washington State Community and Technical Colleges found that students were more likely to fail or withdraw from online courses than from face-to-face classes. But few colleges offer the same expansive attention to remote learners.

Education 143

Education Students Hybrid Courses Blended Courses 143

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 31, 2023

She said, “A teacher that puts that much effort into the class…cares.” Having accessible documents and resources is a critical part of inclusion and equity in education as it allows those with a disability to obtain the information without complications. The class loves this!

Syllabus 116

Syllabus Accessibility Quizzes Disabilities 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Write your own GenAI use policies for assignments, exams, or even class activities.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 98

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Automated grading systems powered by AI streamline the time-consuming task of assessing assignments and exams. This allows teachers to redirect their efforts towards more meaningful interactions with students, fostering a more collaborative and supportive educational experience. What do teachers think about AI in education?

Education 130

Education Ethics Gamification Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 31, 2023

She said, “A teacher that puts that much effort into the class…cares.” Having accessible documents and resources is a critical part of inclusion and equity in education as it allows those with a disability to obtain the information without complications. The class loves this!

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Accessibility Quizzes Disabilities 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

By sharing his specific needs with teachers, needs that are faced by millions of students across the world, he hopes to provide help in supporting their learning. So how do teachers deliver a curriculum that challenges and supports these diverse learners? This tool I use is called Sonocent Audio Notetaker.

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Technology Universal Design Learning Writing 95

EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Exams and testing: 4% Grading practices (as a district policy): 3% School closure/merger: 3% #3: People management Following in a distant third among our most requested topics, people management questions comprised 14% of this year’s AskEAB requests. District policies and management: 28% of requests District management: 16% Other (e.g.,

Disabilities 52

Disabilities Languages Language English 52

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 28, 2024

In online schooling classes parents can also play an active role in their childrens education by monitoring their progress and engaging with teachers through virtual platforms. In a classroom with 20 to 30 students, it can be challenging for teachers to address each students unique learning style.

Schools 52

Schools Disabilities Exams Learning Styles 52