And finally, assuming our product is successful
as an assessment tool for 21st century skills, what's the best way to market it to district administrators who will make the choice to adopt it?
The Intuitive Overlay pack (product code I / 0113)- this test is used
as an assessment tool for students who have reading difficulties or visual stress; the test determines whether the student would benefit from the use of coloured overlays to help with their condition.
Bishop Perowne College's use of Skoove has, in fact, been so successful that the school is now in the process of exploring the possibility for the platform to be tested
as an assessment tool for music learning.
These activities will serve
as an assessment tool for the Leader.
Not exact matches
Tony understands the power of the DISC personality
assessment as a valuable
tool for bettering your self - understanding, so much so that he asks his own employees to use it when they're hired at his company.
For assistance in determining your potential success
as an entrepreneur, the Business Development Bank of Canada provides a self -
assessment tool on their website.
First published in 2000
as a self -
assessment tool for Lodi growers, this workbook evolved from a grassroots effort started back in 1992 to support integrated pest management in this San Joaquin County winegrowing region.
They concluded that when it comes to comparing students at one school or in one classroom with students in another, self -
assessments just don't work — especially in cases where they are used
as tools for accountability.
My experience with the Newcastle football team in Oklahoma leads me to believe that,
as long
as impact sensors are strictly used
for the limited purpose of providing real - time impact data to qualified sideline personnel, not to diagnose concussions, not
as the sole determining factor in making remove - from - play decisions, and not to replace the necessity
for observers on the sports sideline trained in recognizing the signs of concussion and in conducting a sideline screening
for concussion using one or more sideline
assessment tests
for concussion (e.g. SCAT3, balance, King - Devick, Maddocks questions, SAC)(preferably by a certified athletic trainer and / or team physician), and long
as data on the number, force, and direction of impacts is only made available
for use by coaches and athletic trainers in a position to use such information to adjust an athlete's blocking or tackling tec hnique (and not
for indiscriminate use by those, such
as parents, who are not in a position to make intelligent use of the data), they represent a valuable addition to a program's concussion toolbox and
as a
tool to minimize repetitive head impacts.
The Canvas LMS provides a seamless environment
for students, teachers, and parents to access course content, assignments /
assessments, grades, and attendance, along with the integration of additional technology
tools such
as OneDrive and Office 365.
Once attached to a player's helmet (a hockey version is available now, versions
for football, lacrosse, and ski and snowboard helmets will be introduced in 2012) The ShockboxTM sensor measures the G - Force of a hit to the helmet from any direction, and then sends the data wirelessly via Bluetooth to the athletic trainer, coach or parent's smart phone to alert them when the athlete suffers a traumatic head impact that may be concussive so they can be removed from the game or practice
for evaluation on the sideline using standard concussion
assessment tools, such
as the Standardized
Assessment of Concussion, Sports Concussion
Assessment Tool (SCAT2) or King - Devick test.
Digital trends include real - time mapping and analysis using social media, crowd sourcing and data mining, the use of mobile phones to disseminate information, online campaigns bringing publics and affected populations closer together, digital platforms
for cash transfers and new digital
tools for assessment work,
as well
as monitoring and evaluation.
In its final report, the committee will use this framework, revising
as needed,
as a
tool to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with an
assessment of the concerns presented by synthetic biology technologies and applications,
as well
as possibilities
for mitigation.
«
For the first time in Indonesia, we have a rapid
assessment modeling
tool that can quickly estimate the cost to human health of these haze events,
as they are happening,» he said.
The DSM - H is a synergistic combination of elements from several interprofessional training programs utilizing both online education, off - line mentoring, and evidence - based
assessment tools and care plans to provide a structured way
for HHC agencies to assess and manage pain and behavioral symptoms such
as agitation, verbal and physical aggression, delusions, hallucinations, and sleep problems in PLWD and to also decrease their caregivers» stress, burnout, and burden of care.
A team of researchers from National University of Singapore (NUS) have created the first two - photon, small molecule fluorogenic probe that can serve
as a useful
tool for the rapid
assessment of an individual's potential risk
for Parkinson's disease.
She provides evidence - based information about the significance of work - life fit,
tools for self -
assessment of work / life balance,
as well
as strategies and resources
for integrating this information into personal and professional life.
The ERS HERMES examinations in adult respiratory medicine are currently used by various national societies in Europe
as the written part of the national exit examination,
as a benchmarking
tool for trainees, and
for formative
assessment - either through the three - hour examination, or a special course format delivery.
Ground - based radars using large antennas including the GBT could be used
as a collisional hazard
assessment tool and
as a safety mechanism
for spacecraft that encounter navigation or communication issues, in future robotic and human missions to the moon.
The ERS HERMES examinations are currently used by various national and regional societies in Europe and Asia
as the written part of the national exit examination, fellowship prerequisite, benchmarking
tool for trainees,
for formative
assessment — either through the three - hour examination, or a special course format delivery.
Immunohistochemical demonstration of Cyclin D1 have become an important mean
for assessing cell proliferation, therefore the immunohistological demonstration of cell cycle related antigens such
as CDKs which regulated by the different cyclins could provide a good
tool for assessment of cellular proliferation [11].
Following the success of trials showing that the Cytosponge was
as good a diagnostic
tool as endoscopy, and far more pleasant
for patients, Rebecca's team has received funding
for a 4,000 - patient clinical trial to pave the way
for the Cytosponge to become the first - line
assessment for Barrett's oesophagus.
This department provides clinicians and researchers with human and technological resources enabling the development of application - oriented projects, with the objective of improving care
for cancer patients (
assessment and validation of diagnostic, prognostic and patient support
tools,
as well
as development of biomedical devices or therapeutic approaches resulting from basic research).
Family health history risk
assessment has long been recognized
as standard of care in preventative medicine, and is a useful
tool for identifying risks of common diseases such
as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, in addition to hereditary risks.
This includes predictive factors, validation of diagnosis specific
tools for functional
assessment as well
as the impact of different surgical techniques and type of chemotherapy used on the incidence of chronic pain after surgery and adjunctive cancer treatment.
In an attempt to find some relief, Algieri will often meditate on his physical pain, using his breath
as an awareness
tool for post-fight self -
assessment.
This module introduces the basic skills needed
for client intake, observation and
assessment,
as well
as practical, effective
tools for addressing specific aspects of the body, mind and spirit.
Use this
for testing your zinc status
as described here: Zinc deficiency is common: using liquid zinc status test
as an
assessment tool
Allyson Seconds of BodyTribe Fitness demonstrates various kinds of burpees, ranging from the exercise
as original
assessment tool to the one done strictly
for numbers at the expense of form.
Nike reports that it invested over $ 6 million in the MSI and that its data has since been adopted by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), «which represents about 1/3 of the global apparel industry,
as the basis
for its industry - wide materials
assessment tool.»
Perfect
for a back to school activity, math centres,
assessment and homework, these fans are a fun, interactive and handy
tool that can be used
for reference over and over
as the children become familiar and confident with their multiplication facts through this reinforcement.
In this context, the responsibility of schools is to ensure high quality
assessment of classroom practice
as part of accreditation and registration
as well
as developing a growing understanding of the use of classroom observation and feedback
as key
tools for improving the quality of teaching and learning practice
for individual teachers, teams and schools.
They can also be used
as a
tool for assessment and relationship building, and should always start with the belief that each child is doing the best he or she can.
A checklist that could be used by students to track their work, or by the teacher
as a
tool for assessment, is also included in the package.
Issues
for discussion can include: the development of the specification and the tender process; the separation of the refurbishment area from the remainder of the school; the use of low voltage / battery pack hand
tools; COSHH
assessments and why they are required when using hazardous substances; hazard spotting and the need
for good housekeeping; safeguarding and use of mobile phones on site; working at height
as the largest cause of workplace accidental death; noise and the potential
for hearing loss, methods of communication; and any other relevant hazard and risk control.
Reference librarian and guest blogger Paige Alfonzo cites EMS (experience sampling study)
as a foundation
for using social media
as a formative
assessment tool for students who already live in that world.
Too often, high - stakes tests are used
as the primary
assessment tool for students, even
for teachers and schools, Nellen says.
No matter how much technology may change writing instruction, there will never be an advance sophisticated enough to replace the writing conference
as the most effective formative
assessment tool available
for gauging students» writing progress, both overall, and specific to a current assignment.
Mr. Zarowin, 45, previously served
as vice president and general manager of Boston - based Pearson Education School Success, which provides educators with Web - based
assessment tools for early - childhood education.
If you engage your students with a variety of activities, provide personal feedback on assignments, boost your curriculum by taking advantage of the internet
tools and resources, and provide safe places
for formative
assessments (such
as practice tests), lots of visuals and a clear direction
for success, your body language says: I care about you.
Alfonzo, a reference librarian, cites EMS (experience sampling study)
as a foundation
for using social media
as a formative -
assessment tool for students who already live in that world.
Technology has been touted
as a game changer
for many reasons: personalization, pacing, and embedded
assessment tools are just a part of the success.
As you can see from the spiritual care
assessment tools listed earlier in this essay, they are not well designed to capture the cultural or historical milieu that help shape these patients» and families» beliefs about the meaning of being in the hospital and the subsequent needs
for support and reassurance that are needed.
You can have students create comics or graphic novels, or components of them,
as a useful formative
assessment tool to check
for understanding of important content.
For every policy that a state department education or the federal government erects in connection with or reliant on summative
assessment data, however, the longer it will take states to back off of «Measurement 2.0,» and realize the potential of formative
assessment as a teaching, learning, and accountability
tool.
This can serve
as a great resource
for note taking, can be used
as an
assessment tool.
Learning analytics (LA) has recently become popular
as an informative, actionable
tool for ongoing and flexible
assessment of a student's academic performance.
As a science teacher I used this as an assessment tool, and students were able to make recommendations for a real situation.&raqu
As a science teacher I used this
as an assessment tool, and students were able to make recommendations for a real situation.&raqu
as an
assessment tool, and students were able to make recommendations
for a real situation.»
Blogging can even serve
as a valuable
assessment tool,
as it reveals employees» strengths and areas
for improvement.
«There were some very practical outcomes such
as changes in practice, accompanied by developing tangible «products»... these included a real and accepted definition of global citizenship, new student reports and
assessment tools for global citizenship, enhanced use of technology
for curriculum mapping, a more global and accessible library collection, just to name a few.