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Smart List: Coding & Computer Science, Assessment & Data Resources
The 3rd Annual Smart Lists continue! Today we’re celebrating coding, computer science and data resources including BrightBytes, LightSide, BLOC, and SAS.
4 Strategies to Create Tomorrow’s Classroom
With SAS Curriculum Pathways, educators can create compelling problem-based learning scenarios and strategically target instruction using formative assessment data to provide additional insight into the strengths and weaknesses of individual students.
Navigating the Shift from Number Grades to Narrative Assessment
To reach a tipping point where number, percentage, and letter-based grades can begin to be seen as not necessary or – better yet – detrimental to learning, we have to build a focused movement that shows a consistent alternate view of assessment. That can simply looks like… well… talking to our kids.
Should Teachers Share Formative Assessment Results in the Classroom?
By: Ron Drabkin. Immediate feedback, sharing, and coaching can help to improve students’ attitudes, their aptitudes, and ultimately their achievement. Here is what sharing formative results can look like in your classroom.
Implementation Challenges on the Path to Personalization
There are several technical challenges to delivering on the promise of personalized learning including defining a standard student record, boosting interoperability, and combining multiple formative sources. However, there are additionally daunting implementation barriers related to school models, leadership and parents.
Formative Assessment To Initiate Personalized Learning
The combination of powerful technology with passionate teachers is creating a new path for personalization. Formative assessment is one of the first steps to personalizing the learning experience for students.
The End of the Big Test: Moving to Competency-Based Policy
The use of assessment pilots and innovations zones where groups of schools apply and become authorized to operate alternative assessment systems will soon replace the frustration surrounding NCLB and end of year tests.
The Future of Assessment
New report by Sir Michael Barber and Dr. Peter Hill outlines six key features of the education revolution and shares how we are on the brink of an assessment renaissance that will help secure high standards for all.
The Next Big Thing in Personalization: The Student
By: Arthur VanderVeen. What’s been missing in learning technologies—and what will be the next big focus in personalization—is the student.
Smart List: Coding & Computer Science, Assessment & Data Resources
While we’re in Palm Springs at #iNACOL14, we’re celebrating coding, computer science and data resources for the 2nd annual Smart Lists.