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Higher Ed
6 Cool Technology Enhanced Assessment Items
Six types of cool Technology Enhanced Items.
How to Innovate in Higher Education
The answer is that about one third of young adults receive a bachelor’s degree.
K-12
3 Tips for Writing Great Alt-Text Descriptions
Alt-text, or alternative text, is one of the critical components of good content design. For those newer to the topic, alt-text sometimes is referred to as alt-attributes, alt-descriptions, or alt-tags. Great instructional designers, course developers, and content...
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 4: Assessment of Authentic Learning
This is the fourth and final installment in the four-part blog series on authentic learning. We’ll explore how assessments fit into the authentic learning process. So far in the series we have discussed the components of authentic learning, the elements of a...
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Part 3: Integrating Authentic Learning in the Curriculum
This is the third installment in a four-part blog series about authentic learning experiences. In the first part we focused on what authentic learning is. The second part looked at how to develop authentic learning experiences. This post shows you how to integrate...
3 Characteristics of Well-Written Multiple Choice Assessment Items
Writing good multiple choice assessment items might seem easy, but creating questions that truly get at “what students know” takes a good deal of practice.
Curriculum Design
6 Best Practices for Developing Effective Safety Professional Development
While learning may sit at the top of your district’s needs hierarchy, the health and safety of the school community serve as its foundation. In addition to increasing teacher effectiveness and decreasing teacher turnover, professional development (PD) provides the...
Summer Read: Staff Picks
At A Pass Educational Group, we are committed to being stewards of literacy and believe in the power of a good book at any age. We see reading as a pathway to lifelong learning, an opportunity to engage with family, and inspiration for great conversations about our...
Three Ways to Develop Self-Awareness
Summer is a time for fun activities, exploring new ideas, meeting new people, and enjoying time with friends and family. Summer is also a perfect time for children to hone their skills with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The activities below support development...
Five Ways to Help Teachers Prepare for the Next School Year
Summer is a time when teachers have more time to plan their courses for the upcoming school year. With curriculum standards constantly changing and evolving, this is no easy task. Further, summertime can also be a time during which teachers undertake professional...