eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

By combining a social media-style interface with academically rigorous content, TeachTap makes learning more fun, efficient and accessible than ever before. “TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses. Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2018

We’re doing pretty complicated analytical work on everything from the kids’ scores to specific questions on our exams,” says BASIS.ed based 21st Century Cyber Charter School (21CCCS), teachers and administrators rely on learning tools such as Edmentum’s Study Island , Blackboard Collaborate and Moodle to identify student needs and trends.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

“[Happy Numbers] is the most comprehensive and effective technology teaching tool I have ever used for my Kindergarten and First Grade classes,” Regan says as part of a case study conducted by Happy Numbers. “I One of the key differences between the two exams was the elevated level of conceptual understanding among the students.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Do exams still serve a purpose? How do we move beyond grades to more meaningful demonstrations of learning? On Tuesday, April 24 the #DLNchat community got together to discuss and debate: How Can Alternative Assignments Effectively Assess Student Learning? But why, then, do so many courses still rely on exams?

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

In addition to assessing students’ grades and essays, admissions officers have long looked to the SAT and ACT to help them decide who will make it in their campus settings, and beyond. But the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the sudden decision by many colleges to make submitting such scores optional.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. They are short — three to five minutes — and formative in nature, to determine student knowledge and inform the next learning step. No need to look further. Discussion Boards.

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