The idea of Universal Design has been around ever since people began to think about the idea of inclusivity for those with disabilities. So what is Universal Design and why is it important? And how can it help to raise the standard of a product? Universal Design has been defined as “the process of creating […]
4 Ways to Advocate For Classroom Education Software
By now, educators and students alike are well aware of the promises of classroom technology to promote better teaching and learning outcomes. Educators are harnessing the power of gamification and tools like digital assessment software to provide more authentic and personalized learning experiences, particularly in terms of formative and adaptive assessment. At the same time, […]
Validity and Reliability: The Core Concepts of Psychometrics in Assessment
Measuring student achievement in a meaningful way is a difficult undertaking, and there is a whole field of study within psychology dedicated to the topic of this type of measurement: psychometrics. For an assessment in a specific area of study to fulfill its purpose, the score needs to reflect the level of knowledge or skill […]
Why Personalized Learning May be a Challenge in Some Schools this Year
The idea of personalized learning has been with us for quite some time now, acknowledging – and even embracing – the diverse needs and interests of individual students, as well as their skills and strengths. With this approach to education, students don’t all have to learn the same things in the same way, but are […]
Addressing the ‘Homework Gap’ in Remote Education
The term ‘homework gap’ has traditionally been used to refer to the lack of digital connectivity some students experience when trying to complete assignments for their school education from home, typically those at a socio-economic disadvantage. There have been efforts to provide funding for these students – in the U.S., for example – to get […]
Why Education Leaders are Turning to Open Source Testing Tools
More and more we hear that open source software is gaining traction in educational settings. If you are not completely familiar with open source, you might be asking yourself, “How can free software possibly be of any value?” or “What’s the catch?” In schools and districts, open source testing tools have been gaining momentum as […]
