Educational technology (EdTech) has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning— we’ve already seen many of the benefits as schools adopt more digital tools. But there are also challenges to widespread adoption, such as high costs, being tied into using bloated systems, the need for teacher training, and ensuring accessibility for all students. Open standards […]
Each assessment you set represents a valuable opportunity to collect data. Where did students do well? What did they get wrong? Has the class made progress over time? This information can help you shape your curriculum, teaching methods, and student support for the better. However, there are significant obstacles that can prevent you from collecting […]
With the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds set to expire on January 28, 2025, many state and district administrators are scrambling to spend their money efficiently. But because ESSER rules can be quite complex to navigate, it can take quite some time to plan a compliant project. If you […]
As students leave school and begin contributing to society in their professional and personal lives, they’ll need to find new ways to resolve 21st-century challenges. Creativity is the key to this. School districts have accordingly placed greater emphasis on teaching and measuring creative skills in recent years. Yet, as many educators consider online formats, they […]
With 18 US states formally adopting the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)—and dozens more moving towards NGSS principles—a significant change is underway. Rather than merely recalling facts, students need to demonstrate mastery across 3 learning dimensions: scientific and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts. These will challenge students to think critically, solve real-world […]
Education is evolving rapidly, with advanced technologies and new strands of study making an undeniable impact. However, our assessment methods often remain widely unchanged, and as such may fail to fully assess the skills and understanding students need in the 21st century. For example, while multiple-choice quizzes have their place, they’re not ideal for measuring […]
