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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. And high levels of active participation directly correlate with positive academic outcomes. The projected growth of the edtech industry to $605.8 billion by 2027 is a testament to that. Let’s see how. What is student engagement?

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3 unexpected ways tech can humanize learning

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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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Code-a-Thon challenges K-8 students to improve coding skills

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To participate in the Code-a-Thon, schools simply register to receive free access to EasyTech and EasyCode Basic. Schools are also encouraged to use #codeathon2016 on social media to share their progress and interact with other participants. Learning.com announces its first Code-a-Thon, a nationwide competition that will run from Nov.

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Post-pandemic tools are focusing on engaging digital content for all learning scenarios

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If these kids went back, if they had a hybrid situation, all of the same functionalities, features, quizzes, polling, can be real-time, asynchronous. participation and correct responses,?offer . “A teacher can design these experiences for all the kids who sit in front of them in the classroom. offer just-in-time feedback, and?identify

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Unmute the Classroom: Unleashing the Power of Student Participation

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How do we break this silence and boost student participation in our classroom? Here we’ll dive into strategies to encourage more active participation and examine why participation matters to students and educators. By involving students in the process, active learning can boost participation and engagement.

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SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

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Designing effective quizzes takes timeespecially when crafting well-balanced multiple-choice questions with plausible wrong answers to encourage critical thinking. Game Show : A front-of-class experience that turns quizzes into an interactive game show, perfect for review sessions and whole-class participation.