Teachers–present and future–want to design psychometrically sound questions for quizzes and tests? Who doesn’t?! Here is “cheat sheet” for designing good test questions. We call questions “items” in psychometrics. This […]
As stated by Daarel Burnette II, author for Education Week, the ESSA act gives states the opportunity to set heir own goals. This is a replacement for No Child Left […]
On November 8, 2016, Jennifer McCormick from Yorktown Community Schools won the seat of new state superintendent of public instruction. As of right now, she is focused on a few […]
Everyday teachers are using formative assessments in one way or another, including exit tickets or a “thumbs up/down” check. However, teachers need to start making sure the questions are valuable […]
Self-assessment involves developing the ability to assess and revise your own work. The three-step process that the New Mexico School for Arts utilizes includes seeing examples of mastery, learning vocabulary […]
On October 18, formal state superintendent Glenda Ritz and state superintendent candidate Jennifer McCormick were asked various questions from a crowd of 65 at Ball State University’s Alumni Center. One […]
Interactive notebooks are spiral bound notebooks that students glue or tape handouts on the pages and write notes on others. It can be utilized for multiple reasons including organizing students’ […]
Testing Advisory Committee Raises Concerns Over ISTAR Test The ISTAR assessment has made its first year of administration in Indiana schools. Students with cognitive disabilities took this test and a […]
Indiana Scraps ISTEP but will its replacement face a political test? On March 22nd 2016, Mike Pence signed a bill that eliminated the controversial ISTEP assessment. With the newly […]
Recently there has been a push toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in education. With this new push, it is important to find engaging ways to teach it to students. […]
This resource was created by Ball State University Juniors Emily Folland, Paige Pohlmann, and Jenna James. The resource consists of a presentation about the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In […]
A recent article and interview was published regarding teaching in an urban setting. The individual being interviewed, Christopher Edmin has recently written a book titled “For the White Folks Who […]
A recent article was written regarding a particular student who is not only gifted, but she is also an English Language Learner. Throughout this article, it not only discusses this […]
On April 11, 2016 an article was written regarding the new law that is to replace No Child Left Behind. Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA is to do a […]
On March 25, 2015 Allie Bidwell wrote an article that focuses on the growth that has occurred since the Common Scores have been adapted in many states. Studies have be […]
May 2015 While taking another class at Ball State University involving high school curriculum, I came across a great book,“The Global Achievement Gap,” which all teachers should at least skim. […]
When David Berliner arrived on February 5th, 2015 on Ball State’s campus, I assumed he’d be a stuffy philosopher. I figured he’d come in with facts and statistics of why […]
Submitted by Caitlyn Gear May 2015 This website hosted by the Indiana IEP Resource Center offers resources for all people involved in the IEP process. As I explored the site, […]
Submitted by Sierra Emilson May 2015 On April 22, 2015 I attended a presentation at Ball State University featuring the 2014 National Teacher of the Year, Sean McComb. McComb is […]
Submitted by Shelby Meints May 2015 ActiVote is an example of a student response system or learning response system. This specific response system allows teachers to poll students at any […]
Submitted by Paige Pohlmann May 2015 It is likely that if you are a professional educator or studying to be a professional educator that you have heard the term formative […]
Submitted by April Hampton May 2015 Sean McComb spoke about the importance of sparking hope into education as students continue to pursue their goals and ambitions. McComb, the 2014 Teacher […]
Submitted by Lindsey Kuhn May 2015 Classflow is a free online software that enables teachers to engage their students in a meaningful presentation of material. Educators can create lessons using […]
Submitted by Jacklyn Snoek May 2015 Rainn Wilson walked across the stage to the podium, donning a sweater vest and a venti Starbucks coffee, and moved the audience to tears […]