Digital Directions articles on adaptive testing

 

Hi everyone,

I receive the online version of Education Week, which is focused on K-12 education.  I find it extremely informative because it precedes/mirrors our efforts in adult education in a variety of areas, particularly implementing standards and moving to digital testing.  The lastest issue of Education Week's Digital Directions has a number of articles that I found helpful - all focused on moving to digital testing.  I thought perhaps some of you might find these articles informative as well - I've pasted a bunch of the articles from this issue below.

Thoughts? Thanks! 

 

Shifting to Adaptive Testing

As many states move to put in place online testing by the 2014-15 school year, at least 20 have indicated they plan to use new computer-adaptive versions of the tests.

Tailoring the Tests to Special Needs?

Advocates for students with learning disabilities see benefits in adaptive approach, but are watching closely to make sure the assessments are structured appropriately.

Choosing The Right Devices

Desktops, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, and tablets are all being considered by states and districts, but there are important questions to ask before making a decision.

Bandwidth Demand Rising

Putting online testing in place in 46 states and the District of Columbia will require technology capacity not currently available in many school districts.

Where’s the Money

Experts say paying for the digital upgrades necessary to run common core online testing will take a creative redistribution of resources.

Plus all of the regular Digital Directions departments, including:

 

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