The success of an assessment—whether it’s diagnostic, formative, or summative—often depends on how it’s delivered. With advances in technology, teachers can deliver assessments with a wide variety of digital tools, which makes it challenging to choose the best ones. When choosing assessment tools for a school or district, education decision makers should prioritize tools that […]
Online learning is here to stay, and the fact is that hybrid or virtual learning modalities present a whole new set of challenges to educators. Without the opportunity to interact with one another face to face, students often find themselves distracted and disengaged in virtual environments. Yet, while the challenges of online learning are unique, […]
Digital assessments offer many benefits, such as rich insights into student learning and more time for teachers to focus on students. But educators may feel skeptical about shifting to digital assessments because they present certain challenges. Learning how to use a new platform may seem overwhelming, or teachers may be concerned about the impact on […]
Picture a typical educator in a room full of young people with unique strengths, challenges, backgrounds, and learning needs. Regardless of the teacher’s expertise, achieving the best outcomes for each student in this scenario can be tough—especially as student needs will shift over time as they learn (or not!). This is where adaptive learning can […]
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, […]
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 […]