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Category: Assessment Technology

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Assessment Technology   Apr 04, 2024

Safeguarding Critical Data: Why ISO 27001 Certification Matters (& What You Need to Know)

Cybersecurity is a pressing concern for digital education. Schools, businesses, and institutions entrusted with safeguarding learning data bear a significant responsibility to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. But inevitably, as educational technology continues to advance, so do the risks associated with cyber threats and data breaches. From unauthorized access to manipulation of assessment results, […]

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Assessment Technology   Feb 29, 2024

Adaptive Assessment: What Possibilities Do You Have?

Assessment and student testing are important tools in ensuring that students are growing and learning the content in the classroom. Traditionally, assessments have been given in a one-size-fits-all format with all students taking the same exam and being scored on the same rubric. This was done out of necessity in many cases as developing multiple […]

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Assessment Technology   Feb 01, 2024

The Future of Education & Assessment: 5 Predictions for 2024

Education has always been an ever-changing and evolving field. As education technology trends continue to become more advanced, teachers and school districts have more resources available to personalize the learning experience for each student. These education assessment tools and personalized learning opportunities all serve to help students grow and reach their full potential.  As with […]

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Assessment Technology   Jan 04, 2024

Diagnostic Assessment in Education: 3 Examples from a Teacher

For educators, knowing where a student is in terms of skills and abilities is critical. It is challenging to move forward in a lesson or unit if the teacher doesn’t have a clear understanding of what a student can and cannot do. This is why diagnostic assessments tools such as pretesting, formative assessments, and other […]

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Assessment Technology   Nov 09, 2023

What is Social Emotional Learning and how is it Assessed?

Social-emotional learning, or SEL, is one of the hottest topics or buzzwords in education today. SEL is all about focusing on more than just content or curriculum with students, it is about providing students with the tools that they need to interact in an ever-changing and complex world. Through targeted lessons and assessments, students can […]

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Assessment Technology   Oct 13, 2023

Understanding Interim & Formative Assessment: Different Exam Formats Explained

Student assessment is a fundamental part of the teaching and learning process. Educators assess students in many ways including using summative, formative, and interim assessments to guide their teaching. Assessments may be utilized to show student growth and achievement, as well as to inform instruction. Increasingly, school districts are relying on interim and formative assessments […]

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