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Formative Assessment is Key to Being Responsive

Catlin Tucker

Observational Assessments The teacher’s observations of student behaviors, interactions, and work provide valuable qualitative data (or information that is descriptive and non-numeric) that complements quantitative assessments, like quizzes that produce numerical data.

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Collaborative edtech tools are changing the game for student engagement

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But I’m not referring to Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, quizzes, or virtual breakout rooms. The discussion extends far beyond these well-known online learning tools. The projected growth of the edtech industry to $605.8 billion by 2027 is a testament to that.

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5 AI tools for classroom creativity

eSchool News

Here are 5 AI tools for classroom creativity: Quillionz : Helps teachers and students generate quizzes, multiple-choice questions, and flashcards from text input and encourages self-assessment and interactive learning.

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5 Ways to Design Your Teacher-led Station

Catlin Tucker

As they discuss the challenge or problem, observe them. I often pair students up to encourage them to discuss their work and ask each other for help. I’d suggest using a quizzing tool that automatically grades the students’ answers (e.g., 1 Hook the Group. This can be done individually or in pairs.

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5 edtech resources that support literacy in elementary school

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The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. You can create quizzes for the books your students are reading and assign collections to your students. First, we listen to a story.

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3 unexpected ways tech can humanize learning

eSchool News

That is, instead of delivering content during class and giving exercises as homework, I had students learn the content at home by watching videos with embedded quizzes. The embedded quizzes enabled me to view student’s responses. Creating a safe environment for all students to participate in class discussions.

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5 key components of successful online courses

eSchool News

Most people assume the move to online courses means students are logging on to the learning management system to take reading quizzes tied to their assigned textbook chapters and posting in the discussion board in line with weekly modules as their schedules allow. Online education is fairly synonymous with asynchronous learning.

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