eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

“LDOE is committed to helping educators find interventions that are data-driven, individualized for students, and systematic. To support local school districts’ decisions on purchasing instructional materials, the LDOE evaluates products on program design, instructional design, usability and support, and other criteria for high quality.

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Reading Peer Review Education Evaluation 258

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Compounding this problem was the fact that I didn’t see much improvement in my students’ work as a result of my efforts. Rarely would a student take my feedback and improve her next paper accordingly, even when I required a revision. Students were getting the feedback they needed faster. These changes made a significant impact.

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Feedback Peer Review Teaching Writing 218

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2022

Others on the team include Jennifer Robitaille, who has more than a decade of experience in research and evaluation to support SEL programs, Research Assistant Emily Parker, and SEL Strategy Developer Samantha Hagans. The DESSA has been rigorously tested and peer reviewed in more than 130 articles. About Aperture Education.

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Education Special Education Peer Review Evaluation 285

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

A SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honor, following rigorous reviews by expert judges including educators and administrators whose evaluations determined the finalists. We are extremely honored to have received this recognition from our industry peers,” said Ido Yerushalmi, CEO of CoderZ. “We

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

This recognition will inspire the Discovery Education team to continue to create innovative services that support the creation of the dynamic digital learning environments today’s educators and students demand and deserve.”. The lesson concludes with a hands-on activity designed to bring learning to life. Twitter and? LinkedIn.?.

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Education Peer Review Science Art 276

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2021

The sad truth is most school systems are not adept at engaging students in cutting-edge science topics. Science courses typically teach students about scientific discoveries long after they happened. School science gives students few insights into how science knowledge is created and how it progresses over time.

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Science Peer Review Learning Knowledge 184

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. Joosten also argued that the field should evaluate trends through subgroups of underrepresented students to promote equity.

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Peer Review Gamification Mobile Devices Learning 217

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

When we get to see effective edtech products in practice, the view is exciting: We see kids engaged, teachers energized about the kinds of thinking their students are generating and strong learning outcomes that result from well-made tools matched to the students and educators using them.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2021

The process saw education experts review the materials and ensure they aligned with Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) In addition, each school district superintendent nominated a classroom teacher or district-level content supervisor to perform independent reviews.

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Education Blended Learning Learning Peer Review 258

eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A peer review team from Middle States member schools recommended VHS Learning for reaccreditation, and Middle States voted on the recommendation at its biannual meeting in Philadelphia. As part of the reaccreditation process, VHS Learning conducted a self-study before the peer review team’s evaluation.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

I was in my fifth year of teaching at Forest Ridge, an independent all-girls school serving students in grades 5-12 in Bellevue, Wash., and I was feeling isolated in a room with students who didn’t seem to want to engage with my class, despite all my efforts to bring enthusiasm and passion to my work. Anonymous student.

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Feedback Culture Science Teaching 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It turns out that cultivating critical thinking skills can be difficult, even though many educators believe “that’s the point of what we’re training our students to be able to do,” says Ben Motz, a research scientist in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. The data is publicly available online.

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Critical Thinking Multiple Choice Questions Peer Review Testing 217

Edsurge

JUNE 3, 2022

Teachers often found it hard to monitor attendance and assess students’ understanding: one study found that the impact of the pandemic left students on average five months behind in mathematics and four months behind in reading by the end of the school year. So why has edtech so far largely failed to deliver on its vast potential?

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Peer Review Evaluation Science Testing 196

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

Using a game-based format, students receive repeated exposure to high-utility words in multiple contexts and authentic ways that seem natural and age-appropriate. They are introduced via themes to spark interest and keep students engaged. A recognized leader in organizing peer reviews is the free online platform called Peergrade.

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Teachers Peer Review Feedback Critical Thinking 107

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The University of Michigan’s M-Write program is built on the idea that students learn best when they write about what they’re studying, rather than taking multiple-choice tests. The M-Write program started in 2015 as a way to give more writing feedback to students by enlisting other students to serve as peer mentors to help with revisions.

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Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 142

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Students are grouped based on their skill or ability levels and rotate through all the stations.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

It’s the largest portfolio initiative for teaching eportfolios in higher education that’s focused on what am I doing to improve student learning,” says Gerry Hanley, assistant vice chancellor at California State University’s chancellor's office. Ford says her redesigned course also worked for students. Portfolios have their drawbacks.

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Teaching Portfolio Teaching Syllabus Peer Review 167

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The ratings are designed to evaluate the technical adequacy of screening tools, progress monitoring tools and interventions programs to assist educators in the adoption of tools that address their needs. High-quality assessments determine student needs and determine which intervention to provide to students.

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Peer Review Math Middle School Middle School 141

Edsurge

JULY 25, 2023

And plenty of educators are using podcasting in their teaching as well, getting students sharing conversations about ideas. Because let's say a student essay of 2,000 to 3,000 words, you can't easily read that out on a podcast. So it pushes the students to really distill things. And I've done this myself.

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Teaching Peer Review Essay Knowledge 148

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. Thanks to the incredible participation of our faculty, improvements in student learning were not just planned, but successfully implemented.

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Evaluation Education Learning Outcomes Students 85

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. This process of self-evaluation and introspection not only enhances the quality of one’s work but also cultivates a mindset of lifelong learning and personal growth.

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Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Most digital writing tools offer limited assistance: they check for plagiarism, allow a student to track changes, or offer the ability to add comments. Here is what the research tells us about how to help students grow and achieve their writing goals. Better feedback drives revision The act of writing, in and of itself, is not enough.

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Feedback Peer Review Writing Beliefs 134

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 13, 2019

Assessing student learning traditionally is accomplished with tests. And unless assessments are frequent, it’s easy to miss the student who is lost or just doesn’t get it. And unless assessments are frequent, it’s easy to miss the student who is lost or just doesn’t get it. What is peer feedback?

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Feedback Peer Review Writing Critical Thinking 104

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2017

Education technology providers dangle the promise of transforming classrooms and equipping previously disengaged students with the skills to become lifelong learners. In the case of education technology, this misguided approach rarely addresses the real needs of students and teachers. What research informed the product development?

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Questions Peer Review Study Evaluation 144

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2018

note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review. Grades : 3-12.

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Peer Review Feedback Writing Evaluation 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In some cases, according to Cator, the companies that didn’t get certified were able to point to peer-reviewed research but did not have that research readily accessible for users or potential customers. The product team shares the research behind the design publicly.” There are dollars at stake as well.

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Education Peer Review Motivation Reading 178

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2019

Dear Bonni, Various times I get feedback from students that they find me too unsure when in front of the class. As I began my first night of teaching in a university setting, I asked the students to take out their textbooks for the class and turn to a particular page. You can pose a question for a future column here.

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Teaching Peer Review Course Evaluations Culture 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

You’re focused not only on test preparation, but also on each student’s specific needs. That might mean juggling students who have test anxiety while supporting others who have varying levels of understanding and comprehension—all while fielding questions from parents and administrators. Assessment For Learning.

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Testing Exams Peer Review Study 161

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2021

LONDON, UK (June 28, 2021) – D2L Brightspace has been named the Best Solution for Students with Special Needs, Best Customer Experience in EdTech, and Best Remote Learning Experience Partner K-12/Higher Education of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. More information about the Awards is available at [link]. ABOUT THE CODiE AWARDS.

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Mobile Devices Peer Review Instructors History 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

In fact, the JAMA Network just published a peer-reviewed report that “showed enhanced cognitive performance in children who played video games vs those who did not.” Youth screen time is now being regulated in countries like South Korea and China, and other countries are evaluating similar policies.

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Game-Based Learning Learning Critical Thinking Peer Review 186

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

Founded in 2016, Writable offers tools and templates that scaffold the writing and feedback process to help students become stronger writers. Students especially need that scaffolding support as they move through the writing process.” The system guides pupils through how to offer constructive feedback to their peers.

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Writing Feedback Peer Review Plagiarism 113

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives. during a unit of study) Occurs after the instruction is complete (e.g.,

Fairness 110

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 23, 2025

Curriculum assessment and evaluation projects may not always spark immediate enthusiasm, but a recent well-organized team project in our higher education program demonstrated the power of collaboration. Thanks to the incredible participation of our faculty, improvements in student learning were not just planned, but successfully implemented.

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Evaluation Education Learning Outcomes Students 63

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

When students share organic ideas and peer review projects, they build authentic knowledge that everyone takes ownership in, but the saying is easier than the doing. You can’t just break students into groups and expect a collaborative workflow. Before answering, have students ask three classmates before asking you.

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Writing Students Peer Review Essay 90

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

Enshrining cliques and clubs, acne and braces, these artifacts capture students as they are, in the present. No, this designation is for the student who is going places, whose ambition and abilities and je ne sais quoi will surely take her far beyond her high school’s halls. Yet many yearbooks also make predictions about the future.

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Fairness Counselling Testing Disabilities 217

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

It’s an opportunity for the future teachers who are enrolled at the college to apply what they learn in class in a practical setting, testing out lesson plans with real elementary students. But education students still need to work on lesson plans, and kids still need summer activities. This year, camp is canceled due to COVID-19.

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Teachers Education Blended Learning STEM 216