All Discussions Tagged 'assessments' - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T15:25:15Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=assessments&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEdcitetag:www.classroom20.com,2016-05-31:649749:Topic:11118962016-05-31T17:33:35.282ZJosie Mittlemanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JosieMittleman
<p>Has anyone ever used Edcite? It's a FREE online platform that allows teachers to either customize or create their own assessments or assignments. They have over 16,000 teacher created assignments and assessments and over 70 different question types. If you have used it, please let me know your thoughts?</p>
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<p>Has anyone ever used Edcite? It's a FREE online platform that allows teachers to either customize or create their own assessments or assignments. They have over 16,000 teacher created assignments and assessments and over 70 different question types. If you have used it, please let me know your thoughts?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> High Tech High Abroad: How to apply a model worldwide?tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-01-07:649749:Topic:9876082014-01-07T09:30:21.720ZOr-Tal Kiriatihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/OrTalKiriati
<p><em>Sorry for the Hebrew video link at the bottom. It's a good peek if you want to see how the San Diego's hitechhigh is applied in a city in Israel.</em></p>
<p><br></br>Bringing to Israel the model of <a href="http://www.hightechhigh.org/" target="_blank">http://www.hightechhigh.org/</a>raises interesting questions.</p>
<p>One of them is the principal - can a model developed in one country fit the culture and mentality of another? That's a question that was raised about education everywhere…</p>
<p><em>Sorry for the Hebrew video link at the bottom. It's a good peek if you want to see how the San Diego's hitechhigh is applied in a city in Israel.</em></p>
<p><br/>Bringing to Israel the model of <a href="http://www.hightechhigh.org/" target="_blank">http://www.hightechhigh.org/</a>raises interesting questions.</p>
<p>One of them is the principal - can a model developed in one country fit the culture and mentality of another? That's a question that was raised about education everywhere looking up to the Finland model.</p>
<p>The other question is if adjustments are made - how are they made without cancelling out the core of the innovation project?</p>
<p>And the last and certainly not least is about this specific project, which is based on Portfolio - when changing the learning model, we must also change the assessment model. The whole system of grades and tests needs to change. Who needs to lead this? I assume universities. But are they equipped to do it?</p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/0iNpew_hW28">http://youtu.be/0iNpew_hW28</a></p>
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<p>I will be happy to hear your opinion.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.or-tal.com" target="_blank">Or-Tal</a><br/><span class="font-size-1"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/edtechIS/" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/groups/edtechIS/</a></span></p> Survey on CCSS assessmenttag:www.classroom20.com,2013-04-29:649749:Topic:9294732013-04-29T17:00:14.217ZBob Nilssonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/BobNilsson
<p>We are conducting a <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CCSS-Assessment" target="_blank">survey on Common Core State Standards</a> - planning for CCSS assessment. The survey takes about two minutes and we'll send you a copy of the results. We'll also enter you in to a drawing for an iPad mini as long as you are not part of eRate. </p>
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<p>You can take the survey here: …</p>
<p>We are conducting a <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CCSS-Assessment" target="_blank">survey on Common Core State Standards</a> - planning for CCSS assessment. The survey takes about two minutes and we'll send you a copy of the results. We'll also enter you in to a drawing for an iPad mini as long as you are not part of eRate. </p>
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<p>You can take the survey here: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CCSS-Assessment" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CCSS-Assessment</a></p>
<p></p> Inquiry Based Learningtag:www.classroom20.com,2010-07-20:649749:Topic:4906012010-07-20T21:10:35.462ZKathleenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Kathleen28
<div>A new group has been started to discuss the best ways to implement inquiry based learning. We know that this type of authentic learning is the best for our students, but the reality of our teaching world can be quite different. The goal of the group is to exchange ideas so we can find practical ways of implementing learning based on inquiry. We would love to have you come by and give a few ideas and take a few ideas. Hope to see you there!…</div>
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<div>A new group has been started to discuss the best ways to implement inquiry based learning. We know that this type of authentic learning is the best for our students, but the reality of our teaching world can be quite different. The goal of the group is to exchange ideas so we can find practical ways of implementing learning based on inquiry. We would love to have you come by and give a few ideas and take a few ideas. Hope to see you there!</div>
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<div><a href="http://www.classroom20.com/group/inquirybasedlearning">http://www.classroom20.com/group/inquirybasedlearning</a></div> The Great Grammar Debatetag:www.classroom20.com,2009-10-26:649749:Topic:3969842009-10-26T16:02:15.057ZMark Penningtonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MarkPennington
It seems to me that the key lines of division within grammar instruction (meaning syntax, word choice, usage, punctuation, and even spelling—a catch-all term that most English language-arts teachers use to describe the “stuff” that we “have to , but don’t want to” teach) have been drawn between those who favor <b>part to whole</b> and <b>whole to part</b> instruction. As a brief aside… isn’t this much akin to the graphophonic (phonics-based) and whole language reading debate? Anyway, here is my…
It seems to me that the key lines of division within grammar instruction (meaning syntax, word choice, usage, punctuation, and even spelling—a catch-all term that most English language-arts teachers use to describe the “stuff” that we “have to , but don’t want to” teach) have been drawn between those who favor <b>part to whole</b> and <b>whole to part</b> instruction. As a brief aside… isn’t this much akin to the graphophonic (phonics-based) and whole language reading debate? Anyway, here is my take on the assumptions of both positions:<br />
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Advocates of part to whole instruction believe that front-loading instruction in the discrete parts of language will best enable students to apply these parts to the whole process of writing. Following are the key components of this inductive approach.<br />
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1. <b>Memorization</b> of the key terminology and definitions of grammar to provide a common language of instruction.<br />
2. <b>Identification</b> of grammatical constructions leads to application.<br />
3. Familiarity with the <b>rules of grammar</b> leads to correct application.<br />
4. Teaching the <b>components of sentence construction</b> leads to application.<br />
5. <b>Distrust of one’s own oral language</b> as a grammatical filter .<br />
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Advocates of whole to part instruction believe that back-loading instruction in the discrete parts of language, as is determined by needs of the writing task, will best enable students to write fluently and meaningfully. Following are the key components of this deductive approach.<br />
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1. <b>Minimal memorization</b> of the key terminology and definitions of grammar and minimal practice in identification of grammatical constructions.<br />
2. <b>Connection to one’s oral language is essential</b> to inform fluent and effective writing.<br />
3. Reading and listening to exemplary literature and poetry provides the <b>models</b> that students need to mimic and revise as they develop their own writing style.<br />
4. <b>Minimal error analysis</b>.<br />
5. Teaching <b>writing as a process</b> with a focus on coherence will best enable students to apply the discreet parts such as subjects, predicates, parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentences, and transitions to say something meaningful.<br />
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Of course, how teachers align themselves within the <b><a href="http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/grammar_mechanics/the-great-grammar-debate/" target="_blank">Great Grammar Debate</a></b>is not necessarily an "either-or" decision. Most teachers apply bits and pieces of each approach to teaching grammar. I take a stab on how to integrate the inductive and deductive approaches in <b><a href="http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/grammar_mechanics/how-to-integrate-grammar-and-writing-instruction/" target="_blank">How to Integrate Grammar and Writing Instruction</a></b>. Looking for a computer literacy assessmenttag:www.classroom20.com,2009-02-06:649749:Topic:2858472009-02-06T13:14:15.455ZAnn Dempseyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AnnDempsey
I am looking for standardized simulation-based Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) competency exams for middle school students in Cooperative for Education (nonprofit) computer centers in rural Guatemala. We would like to ensure that our students are becoming competent in the skills we are teaching them. Many of our labs do not have internet access, so the test would have to be installed on the machines. Additionally, the test would have to be in Spanish.<br />
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Does anyone know of any tests…
I am looking for standardized simulation-based Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) competency exams for middle school students in Cooperative for Education (nonprofit) computer centers in rural Guatemala. We would like to ensure that our students are becoming competent in the skills we are teaching them. Many of our labs do not have internet access, so the test would have to be installed on the machines. Additionally, the test would have to be in Spanish.<br />
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Does anyone know of any tests that would be culturally appropriate, in Spanish, non-web-based, easily scored, and affordable for a nonprofit? I'm having a really hard time coming up with a good solution.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Ann Beta "Alignment" Product looking for adventurous teachers in California, Texastag:www.classroom20.com,2008-08-07:649749:Topic:1749102008-08-07T21:41:02.830ZMichael Statonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MichaelStaton
Hey all! I need to get some adventurous teachers for my alignment tool called Standardissimo. It's designed to help teachers cope with the pressures of the accountability movement. We only have Standards for California and Texas. Anyway, let me know if you want in!
Hey all! I need to get some adventurous teachers for my alignment tool called Standardissimo. It's designed to help teachers cope with the pressures of the accountability movement. We only have Standards for California and Texas. Anyway, let me know if you want in! teacher technology portfoliostag:www.classroom20.com,2008-07-17:649749:Topic:1648272008-07-17T20:53:01.298ZPeggy Matthewshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PeggyMatthews
Does anyone have some criteria that is not overwhelming if your district wants the teachers to create a portfolio showcasing their technology expertise.
Does anyone have some criteria that is not overwhelming if your district wants the teachers to create a portfolio showcasing their technology expertise.