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KnoPro: How to Use It to Support CTE

By Luke Edwards published 19 December 24

KnoPro teaches real-world skills using challenges to fix problems and win prizes.

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Plickers: How to Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published 16 December 24

Plickers makes formative assessment quick, easy and minimal for teachers.

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4 Tips for Designing AI-Resistant Assessments

By Steve Baule, Erin Carter published 24 September 24

As AI continues to evolve, instructors must modify their approach by designing meaningful, rigorous assessments.

A New Book Argues Grades Are Failing Students. Here’s Why

By Erik Ofgang published 27 August 24

Joshua R. Eyler gives the U.S. grading system an “F” in his new book, "Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, And What We Can Do About It."

Standards-based learning is discussed during a recent webinar

Standards-Based Learning and Grading: Your 2024 Game Plan

By Ray Bendici published 21 August 24

What to know when implementing standards-based learning into your district

AI Is Getting Better At Grading. Should Teachers Use It To Grade?

By Erik Ofgang published 16 July 24

AI grading tools can now match human accuracy and consistency in certain topics and situations putting the spotlight on the ethics of machine grading.

Best Free Formative Assessment Tools for Teachers

By Diana Restifo published 11 April 24

The best free formative assessment tools can help teachers track student progress and personalize learning.

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It’s Counterintuitive But Pretesting Consistently Works, Says Research

By Erik Ofgang published 8 February 24

Research and tips for implementing pretesting in the classroom from Steven C. Pan, director of the Learning Sciences Laboratory at the National University of Singapore