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Using Technology to Support Student Engagement - Edutopia
Jul 5, 2023 · Students engage deeply in class when tech tools encourage them to construct ideas, collaborate with peers, and create unique work.
7 Smart, Fast Formative Assessment Strategies | Edutopia
Apr 26, 2019 · 2. Low-stakes quizzes and polls: If you want to find out whether your students really know as much as you think they know, polls and quizzes created with Socrative or Quizlet or in-class games and tools like Quizalize, Kahoot, FlipQuiz, Gimkit, Plickers, and Flippity can help you get a better sense of how much they really understand.(Grading quizzes but assigning low point values is a great ...
The Key to Effective Classroom Management | Edutopia
Feb 27, 2019 · Many experienced teachers know that making meaningful connections with students is one of the most effective ways to prevent disruptions in the first place, and a new study set out to assess this approach.In classrooms where teachers used a series of techniques centered around establishing, maintaining, and restoring relationships, academic engagement increased by 33 percent and disruptive ...
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Redefining the Role of the Teacher: It’s a Multifaceted Profession
Jul 1, 1997 · Credit: Mark Ulriksen. Imagine a school where teaching is considered to be a profession rather than a trade. The role of teachers in a child's education -- and in American culture -- has fundamentally changed.
Why Is Assessment Important? - Edutopia
Jul 15, 2008 · Asking students to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter is critical to the learning process; it is essential to evaluate whether the educational goals and standards of the lessons are being met. From Edutopia.org's Assessment Professional Development Guide.
Ensuring That Instruction Is Inclusive for Diverse Learners - Edutopia
May 15, 2019 · As a special education teacher, part of my job was helping students who had a diagnosed learning disability access the general education curriculum, so I frequently found myself co-teaching with a math or English teacher.
How Should We Measure Student Learning? 5 Keys to ... - Edutopia
Mar 25, 2015 · These rigorous, multiple forms of assessment require students to apply what they're learning to real world tasks. These include standards-based projects and assignments that require students to apply their knowledge and skills, such as designing a building or investigating the water quality of a nearby pond; clearly defined rubrics (or criteria) to facilitate a fair and consistent evaluation ...
Meaningful Feedback for Students: 5 Research-Based Tips - Edutopia
Aug 6, 2014 · The importance of involving learners in the process of collecting and analyzing performance-based data cannot be understated. Pennebaker says, “Students must be given access to information about their performance....