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What’s More Important, High Test Scores or Self-Direction?
The education technology discussion is fraught with false dichotomies. One that I find particularly troubling is the false choice between improving test scores and preparing for life and work in the 21st century.
Why Proficiency Matters
By: Cari Miller. WhyProficiencyMatters.com presents the facts, data and analyses on proficiency expectations in all 50 states. This interactive site empowers parents to understand the importance of high proficiency expectations and to explore the proficiency gap in their state.
What Can We Learn About Personalized Learning from Individualized Education Plans?
By: Karla Phillips. The goal of an individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs is finally beginning to extend to ALL students with the movement towards personalization. Central to the idea of personalization are the concepts of learner profiles. So, what can we learn about learner profiles from IEPs?
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.
Why Authentic Proficiency Matters
Is your student truly proficient? New website from ExcelinEd helps start an important conversation about the importance of accurate proficiency scores and the danger of state proficiency gaps.
From Formative Assessment to Tracking Student Mastery: The Road to Competency-Based Instruction
Mastery tracking, fed by formative assessment, is fundamental to competency-based learning and any attempt to personalize. Here, we dive into 10 reasons why it is so important.
Technical Challenges on the Path to Personalization
We believe a comprehensive learner profile, data backpack, and student portfolio are key to personalization. However, there are five challenges to overcome to unlock the power of personalized learning that includes student records, interoperability, and developing growth rates.
Rethinking Assessment to Meet the Demands of the 21st Century Workforce
With innovative teaching models and new assessment capabilities brought about by technology, students and teachers will have greater access to information about levels of understanding, remediation can decrease, and personalized learning at scale will become reality.
When Diplomas and Credits Send False Signals
By: Karla Phillips. As goals and expectations for students rise across the nation, our approach to education must change when it comes to determining mastery of content. Parents, students and educators are being misled by inconsistent expectations of proficiency.
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.