Some things to think about:
What do schools do that don't have the technology to test the kids?
How do we teach students to take a test on a computer?
NPR story
Links to PARCC Field Tests
I know that several of you teach at the post secondary level but one of the big changes is taking place in MO is the introduction of the Common Core standards. With the change to Common Core we also get to move away from the MAP test (with much rejoicing from many - we are in the throws of MAP testing right now and it is NOT fun). There are several tests out there for the Common Core. Listen to the story from NPR and then take one of the sample tests. I looked at the 3-5 English test and I know that when I think of my 9 year old sitting down to take this test I am not sure how well it would go.
Some things to think about: What do schools do that don't have the technology to test the kids? How do we teach students to take a test on a computer? NPR story Links to PARCC Field Tests
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All Things Considered did a story about using technology to teach poor children in Kenya. Listen to the story and leave your reflections about the use of technology.
I am going to say that I don't necessary think that the educational model they use is the best but found they way the used the technology interesting. I also feel there is a huge conversation about educational theory that could be had. Remember what is best practice in American schools is not going to be something that they can mimic in rural Kenya at this time. Do For-Profit Schools Give Poor Kenyans A Real Choice? One of the new applications out there for teachers is Google Classroom. With many public schools starting to use Google For Education for everything (I know there are people that hate this but I love it!!) this is one of the new tools they are offering, It could take the place of Blackboard or Angel in many ways. I am just starting to use this with two of my middle school classes. My classes, my media specialist, and my self are all learning together on this one, Below is a clip of what you can do with Google Classroom. Find an artical, blog post, or YouTube video about Google Classroom and share your link and your thoughts,
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