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Laura Devaney
Report assesses K-12 online learning
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 29, 2008 - 7:58pmLast updated: October 29, 2008 - 7:58pm
Online learning is growing rapidly, but its continued growth will require specific policy and funding changes that focus on increasing educational choices and opportunities while ensuring high quality and improved student achievement, according to a new report.
Technology key to analyzing assessment data
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 20, 2008 - 6:52pmLast updated: October 20, 2008 - 6:53pm
Through the careful application of technology in classroom assessments, schools and teachers can improve instruction for students, and states can develop comprehensive longitudinal data systems to better analyze student performance, according to data in a new report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association.
Digital debate: Prepare kids for exams or life?
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 23, 2008 - 9:21pmLast updated: September 23, 2008 - 9:21pm
An Australian educator's decision to let students use cell phones and the Internet during exams has prompted a global dialog about the nature of 21st-century assessment--and whether the definition of cheating should be changed in light of ubiquitous technology use.
Schools prepare for switch to digital TV
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 29, 2008 - 3:25pmLast updated: July 29, 2008 - 3:26pm
As consumers and cable companies prepare for the February 17, 2009, switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, some educators are wondering how their schools' televisions will be affected.
