Assessment | Tech & Learning

Composite Illustration: 5 Things You Need to Know About Kahoot's Summer Update

Class Tech Tips: 5 Things You Need to Know About Kahoot’s Summer Update

By Monica Burns

Screenshot of Stick Pick app showing Video Demo screen

Stick Pick Helps Improve Student Engagement

By Tech & Learning

Stick Pick is a classroom-management and -assessment app that takes the popsicle-stick-in-a-can concept digital and expands it to help teachers improve the way they ask questions in the classroom.

Elementary school children stand in front of blackboard using iPad tablet computers

Calculating your Social Studies ROI. Cause it’s #RefreshFriday

By Glenn Wiebe

The world of school is different now. We’re not following the traditional model of kids in rows and teacher centered instruction.

BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Indiana DOE Includes i-Ready Diagnostic on Approved Formative Assessment Program List

By TL Editors

“i-Ready provides our staff with the data and tools necessary to help our students make great gains in proficiency of state standards,” said Teni Helmberger, Director of Special Education and Assessment at Kokomo School Corporation in Kokomo, IN.

Female teacher works with two girls and tablet computer in classroom.

Illuminate Education Partners with FastBridge Learning

By TL Editors

Illuminate Education has acquired FastBridge Learning, a research-driven assessment platform that helps teachers measure and monitor student progress.

ISTE NEWS: Nearpod Launches Time To Climb

By TL Editors

Time to Climb is designed to ignite friendly competition and interactivity in the classroom while assessing students’ understanding.

Female teacher points to monitor as students work at their computers

Illuminate Education Unveils Product Updates

By TL Editors

Illuminate Education announces significant enhancements to its eduCLIMBER, DnA, SchoolCity SUITE, Achievement Dashboard and Inspect PLUS products.

This App Makes Testing Fun

By TL Editors

Kahoot!, a free student-response tool for all platforms, allows teachers to run game-like multiple-choice answer quizzes.

Middle school students work on desktop computers

Comprehensive Quiz and Poll Classroom Tool Top Rated by Teachers

By TL Editors

This assessment tool allows teachers to create rich quiz-type content and engage all students through quick formative assessment questions or healthy team competitions.

BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Ohio DOE Approves i-Ready Diagnostic for 2019-2020

By TL Editors

“The ODE approvals...underscore the impact of i-Ready Diagnostic in the classroom,” said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates.

Motivating Reluctant STEAM Learners: Changing how you assess can inspire students

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ

Happy elementary school students with smartphones and backpacks sitting on bench outdoors texting.

Kahoot! Introduces Smart Practice for Challenge Feature

By TL Editors

With the new smart practice feature, students can revisit difficult questions, remember content better, and collect emotes as a reward.

Britannica’s LaunchPacks® Science and Social Studies Platforms now Integrated with Kahoot!

By TL Editors

Britannica Digital Learning announced today that LaunchPacks® Science and Social Studies classroom learning platforms are now integrated with Kahoot!

Gain Insight into Student Personality Traits With Pairin

By TL Editors

Teachers can use Pairin in their classrooms or in professional learning communities.

Help Kids Find Their Strengths With Today's Top Pick

By Tech & Learning

Thrively was created with input from pediatric neuropsychologists, and the site bursts with teacher-contributed lesson plans and ideas.

Amplify Launches New Adaptive Reading Program

By TL Editors

“This program is extremely engaging and interactive for each student,” said Brittany, a 2nd-grade teacher in Utah who used an early version of Amplify Reading.

Primary school students cheating in classroom with smartphone

5 Ways to Prevent Cheating on Your Google Form Quiz

By John Sowash

Google Forms is a tremendous tool for organizing and automating digital quizzes. Here are five tips for designing "cheat proof" Google Forms!

Kids at desktop computers listen to a male teacher as he speaks.

Create Learning Activities, Inspire the Four C’s

By Tech & Learning

Spiral is a multiuse platform that allows teachers to create interactive learning experiences, pre-planned or on the fly.

K12 teacher works with two children using an iPad

Massachusetts’ Early Literacy Expert Panel Recommends Lexia RAPID Assessment for Students Age 5+

By TL Editors

The Early Literacy Expert Panel selected RAPID after a five-month review process as part of the State’s effort to develop comprehensive assessment systems.

Nearpod Launches New Desmos Integration and Hundreds of K-12 Lessons

By TL Editors

Nearpod announces the release of new platform features and enhanced curriculum offerings