Posts by Getting Smart Staff
EdTech 10: Future’s So Bright
Every week we love gathering up the latest in EdTech and highlighting what’s the most exciting. It reminds us how quickly this space evolves and the incredible development that happens in just 7 days. The future looks bright for education- especially for our students.
Discuss Smart #EdTech Procurement via Google HangOut This Friday
Learn how schools are saving money by using pooled purchasing and other creative tactics. Ask direct questions about current education policy- what it means and what impact will it have on your own school or district. Find out how to simplify this process from edleaders who have been there already and want to share the lessons learned.
10 Things We Learned From Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Grandin had so much great advice to share, but these 10 facts really helped us understand how there can definitely not be a “one size fits all” answer when it comes to helping these students succeed in school settings and beyond.
Machine Scoring of Essays Means Better Tests for Less
The ASAP Pricing Study, published today, addresses these cost questions. The paper concludes that, "In a higher quality assessment, human scoring of student essays can comprise over 60 percent of the total cost of the assessment. Automating this scoring process holds tremendous promise in making higher quality assessments affordable."
FuelEd Supports Personalized Learning With New Tools & Services
K12® debuted their new personalized learning solutions division Fuel Education (FuelEd) this week, as a new organization with a distinct mission to partner with school districts on integrated personalized learning.
Best Practices: Reynoldsburg eSTEM Academy Advisory
Reynoldsburg eSTEM Academy uses an advisory system that they call “Fusion” to augment the student’s ability to think of their academic progress as a series of design challenges.
#TCEA14 Wrap-Up: An Uncomfortable Tension
Sure, think about the past week and be excited for next year, but understand that there is nothing more important than the present. Be fully engaged in the conversations you're having. Seek out others with whom you can share. Your learning has the potential for so much more impact if you'll pass it on. Don't keep it to yourself because change happens in the now.
#TCEA14: What Would You Do if John Quinones Was Your Keynote?
As you think about your students and your classes, don't just think about the rules, think about the people looking back at you. They will demonstrate what you have modeled for them. When you go back to work next week, will you teach with your heart? Will you remember the human element of teaching?
The One Thing Missing From Your #TCEA14 Schedule
But what will Monday look like? What is your action plan? Have you developed a strategy for implementation and execution?
RenzulliLearning for Personalized and Deeper Learning Paths
We recently had the chance to be introduced to RenzulliLearning- an online learning platform created by CompassLearning. Unlike a single content provider, Renzulli engages students by utilizing their personal strengths and interests, while still aligned to state and Common Core standards.