Tag Archives: online assessment

Updates to the Smarter Balanced Technology Pages

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Stan Freeda

To prepare schools and districts across the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for successful implementation of the Smarter Balanced assessment system, a variety of updates have been made to the Technology page of the Smarter Balanced website. The Technology page on … Continue reading →

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The End of Paper-and-Pencil Exams?

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Stan Freeda

In a recent pilot program, kids as young as nine were asked to respond to online prompts and type out essays on a computer.   Are fourth graders computer-savvy enough to have their writing skills measured in an online assessment? … Continue reading →

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How Tests Make us Smarter

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Stan Freeda

TESTS have a bad reputation in education circles these days: They take time, the critics say, put students under pressure and, in the case of standardized testing, crowd out other educational priorities. But the truth is that, used properly, testing … Continue reading →

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State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) Announces New Resource on Technology Readiness for Online Assessment

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Free Webinar in Conjunction with Connected Educators Month October 9, 2013 (Washington, DC) – The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) today announced the availability of Implementing Online Assessments: Pathways to Success (assessmentstudies.setda.org), an online tool to assist states and … Continue reading →

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Whats and Hows of the Smarter Balanced Assessment

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Stan Freeda

K – 12 mathematics teachers and administrators are invited! If you are wondering about how the Smarter Balanced assessment will affect your school, what it can/will be used for and how will it be implemented, the Impact Center invites you … Continue reading →

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Free Webinar: Using Google for Online Assessment

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Stan Freeda

For those of you who might want to start getting your kids used to online assessments!  It’s Free and easy. Using Google for Cost-Effective, Easy-to-Manage Online Assessment Thursday, August 29, 2013   3:00 pm EST / 12 pm PST Register … Continue reading →

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Free Webinar for Schools on Cost Effective Assessments using Google Apps

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Using Google for Cost-Effective, Easy-to-Manage Online Assessment Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:00 pm EST / 12 pm PST Register for the Webinar (https://newbaymedia.webex.com/newbaymedia/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=649135467) Sponsored by:  Google in Education and Acer In this webinar, speakers from Google and Acer’s Education teams … Continue reading →

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