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EdTech

Smart List: Coding & Computer Science, Assessment & Data Resources

Oct 13, 2015

The 3rd Annual Smart Lists continue! Today we’re celebrating coding, computer science and data resources including BrightBytes, LightSide, BLOC, and SAS.

Personalized Learning

4 Strategies to Create Tomorrow’s Classroom

Guest Author

Oct 7, 2015

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.

Personalized Learning

Navigating the Shift from Number Grades to Narrative Assessment

Lindsey Own

Sep 4, 2015

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.

Personalized Learning

Should Teachers Share Formative Assessment Results in the Classroom?

Guest Author

Aug 6, 2015

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.

EdTech

Implementation Challenges on the Path to Personalization

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 28, 2015

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.

Personalized Learning

Formative Assessment To Initiate Personalized Learning

Megan

Jul 8, 2015

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.

Ed Policy

The End of the Big Test: Moving to Competency-Based Policy

Tom Vander Ark

May 19, 2015

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.

EdTech

The Future of Assessment

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 17, 2014

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.

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The Next Big Thing in Personalization: The Student

Guest Author

Dec 7, 2014

By: Arthur VanderVeen. What’s been missing in learning technologies—and what will be the next big focus in personalization—is the student.

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Smart List: Coding & Computer Science, Assessment & Data Resources

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 5, 2014

While we’re in Palm Springs at #iNACOL14, we’re celebrating coding, computer science and data resources for the 2nd annual Smart Lists.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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