Goal-setting and formative assessments can be strong motivating factors for elementary-aged students.
A wonderful collection of research papers, blogs, videos and other resources from a UK nonprofit interested in new learning technologies. A great resource for Ed School students looking for research ideas and citations!
Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco are forming a partnership to develop new assessments that will measure students' progress on 21st century skills.
Article looking at applications and outcomes of technology-based assessment.
Jay Mathews provides commentary on a new Education Sector report titled "Measuring Skills for the 21st Century" skills.
Students throughout California will be able to develop electronic portfolios, or ePortfolios, allowing students to create an online showcase of their works, designs, art and other achievements
(free registration required for full access)
Schools are using computer-adaptive tests to help teachers address
individual student needs, increase student motivation, identify problem
areas, and adjust instruction and even class groupings (like forming
multi-age classes lessons) accordingly. However, so far only Oregon is
allowed to use computer-adaptive tests to fulfill NCLB requirements
Employers are increasingly looking for employees who demonstrate effective 21st century skills, such as collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking. Even if schools add instruction in this skills to their curricula, they may prove difficult to assess.
Learning.com launched a beta version of 21st century skills assessment which aligns with refreshed International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards.
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Goal-setting and formative assessments can be strong motivating factors for elementary-aged students.
A wonderful collection of research papers, blogs, videos and other resources from a UK nonprofit interested in new learning technologies. A great resource for Ed School students looking for research ideas and citations!
Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco are forming a partnership to develop new assessments that will measure students' progress on 21st century skills.
Article looking at applications and outcomes of technology-based assessment.
Students throughout California will be able to develop electronic portfolios, or ePortfolios, allowing students to create an online showcase of their works, designs, art and other achievements
(free registration required for full access) Schools are using computer-adaptive tests to help teachers address individual student needs, increase student motivation, identify problem areas, and adjust instruction and even class groupings (like forming multi-age classes lessons) accordingly. However, so far only Oregon is allowed to use computer-adaptive tests to fulfill NCLB requirements
Employers are increasingly looking for employees who demonstrate effective 21st century skills, such as collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking. Even if schools add instruction in this skills to their curricula, they may prove difficult to assess.
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