Is Assessment Ready to Move Beyond Standardized Tests? These MIT Researchers Think So. By making assessment playful, we can get closer to measuring the things
The concept of project-based education After watching a presentation of the new school reform in Norway, more specifically the NOU 2019: 25. I was reminded of
Passing tests doesn’t begin to compare with searching and inquiring and into pursuing topics that engage and excite us. That’s far more significant than passing
These days we are discussing the value of grades in Norway. Many schools have decided not to give the students grades, but to focus on
I recently started thinking about the term “Just in time assessment“. The reason why is that the teachers at my school still struggle with students who
The Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment This week I will be traveling to London to attend the Bett conference. I have to admit I
Here are some points to remember when you teach. I just read this article about how to instill a growth mindset in students. Source: Prodigy
I just read this article in Edutopia and reminded me of how important I think it is to be connected to the classroom. Ever since
Starting with the Pisa scores I recently read this article in EdSurge news about the latest PISA scores. Where there are rankings, there is a
Guaranteeing success for all? Today a new Norwegian Report was launched and it is something I have been looking forward to for a long time.
Student-Led Interdisciplinary Lesson Welcome to a collaborative cross-curricular project This week we are teaming up to work with students at Lindenhurst High school, Long Beach.
Look to Finland. For a long time, look to Finland has been the popular thing to do, at least in Norway, (Finland is not that
I think the answer to that question is yes in most countries these days. In fact, in Norway, it is one of the drivers for
The joy of creating, engagement and the urge to explore It is one of the headlines in the new reform in Norway. It is part
Keynote speaker – Richard DeLorenzo This year’s SETT conference was the 4th one in Norway. SETT is Scandinavian Educational Technology Transformation Exhibition and Conference originally