Josh Leitz

Online Formative Assessments Providing Critical Information to Teachers & Administrators

A self reflective process that intends to promote student attainment is one of the best ways that you can describe the concept of online formative assessments. It is the process between a teacher and student in order to enhance, recognize and respond to learning. As well as having a positive effect upon student learning it also aims to help students take control of... (posted by Josh 3 years 66 days ago.)

The Evolution of Educational Technology

The classroom environment today is completely different from the traditional classroom we're all used to years ago. The introduction of new technologies, such as document cameras, interactive whiteboards and classroom response systems, have added not only excitement but student engagement and true interactivity within the classroom. Technologies are consistently changing and improving. Overhead projectors are still... (posted by Josh 3 years 66 days ago.)

Educational Software - 3 Types of Educational Software

Educational software is a concept that we are seeing more and more of in our society today. This concept is one that is mainly computer based and comes in a wide range. Educational software is something that allows students to grasp things that they previously couldn't get their head around and one thing is for sure; it's going to change the way that we learn. Every student and child has their own... (posted by Josh 3 years 66 days ago.)

Universal Screening - Critical for K-12 Education

The concept of universal screening is a type of assessment. This assessment is characterized by the administration of quick, low cost and repeatable testing of age appropriate skills to all students. The general idea of the universal screening is to improve student learning by providing high quality instruction, intervening early with students who are at risk of academic difficultly and distinguishing... (posted by Josh 3 years 70 days ago.)