Tag Archives: assessment

Next Generation Approaches to Certifying Student Readiness for Future Success

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Stan Freeda

Meaningful qualifications are credentials and degrees awarded based on demonstrated mastery of the skills, knowledge and dispositions students need for success in higher education, the modern workforce and in life. More meaningful qualifications can motivate students, improve college persistence and … Continue reading →

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Workshop: An Overview of Tools, Techniques and Processes for Evaluating Digital Learning Initiatives

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Stan Freeda

An Overview of Tools, Techniques and Processes for Evaluating Digital Learning Initiatives Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 10:00 – 12:00 PM Room 15, NH Department of Education Doors open at 9:30 AM. This workshop is free and open to all … Continue reading →

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Can testing save arts education?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Teachers hope exams will make arts matter as much as math and English KINGSTON, N.H. — It sounded like an ordinary assignment for a visual arts class: Teacher Karen Ladd asked her freshmen at Sanborn Regional High School to research … Continue reading →

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Portfolios hold new promise for schools

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Stan Freeda

New digital tools let teachers, students assess work more comprehensively The 3,000 students in rural Maine’s Regional School Unit 19 begin compiling electronic portfolios of their schoolwork in pre-K, when the district issues every child a Google account. In the … Continue reading →

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10 keys to success in blended learning

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Elementary teachers have seen the value of centers for a long time. Middle and high school teachers value collaboration and the ability to have more small group/ one on one time with their students. Here are 10 lessons I’ve learned … Continue reading →

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Here is an excellent Google Drive Tool for Creating Rubrics

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Stan Freeda

OrangeSlice:Teacher Rubric is an interesting Google Docs add-on to use for creating rubric selections and converting the Analysis or Holistic rubric into a percentage or points grade. This app, according to its developer, comes to fill in the grading deficiency … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Agreement to Fix “No Child Left Behind”

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Stan Freeda

Schedule Committee Action for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7 – Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) today announced a bipartisan agreement on fixing “No Child Left Behind.” They scheduled committee … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Pilot Competency-Based Assessment Program Gets Federal Approval

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Stan Freeda

First-In-The-Nation Accountability Strategy Offers Reduced Level of Standardized Testing with Locally Managed Assessments CONCORD – Continuing efforts to help students develop the skills and innovative thinking needed for success in the innovation economy of the 21st century, Governor Maggie Hassan … Continue reading →

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Next Generation Science Evidence Statements for High School Released

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Stan Freeda

The  NGSS Evidence Statements for High School are now available (evidence statements for elementary and middle school are under development). These statements were developed by educators and scientists, including many members of the NGSS writing team.  The evidence statements provide … Continue reading →

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Useful Papers and Reports from the Center for Digital Education

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Stan Freeda

The Center for Digital Education has several papers and reports that may be of interest to you.  Here are just a few that are a recommended read. What’s New with E-rate and How to Make It Work for You  http://www.centerdigitaled.com/paper/What-s-New-with-E-rate-and-How-to-Make-It-Work-for-You.html … Continue reading →

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