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  The purpose of standardized tests in schools is to give educators an objective, unbiased perspective of the effectiveness of their instruction. Although standardized testing was designed to identify the natural aptitudes of individual students, over the years some educators have found additional factors may skew the results.   Standardized tests have been a part of U.S. education since the mid-1800s. But their popularity really skyrocketed in 2002 when the  No Child Left Behind Act  mandated annual testing in all 50 states.    Since then, there’s been much debate about whether or not standardized testing can truly measure education quality—and how much weight should be given to standardized test scores. Like most arguments, there are strong opinions and points to be made on both...

  Smart retail uses modern technology like the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. The results include optimization through machine efficiency and decentralization. And as smart retail is already being adopted, the practice is making a major impact on both workers and shoppers. Learn more about smart retail below. Not many have heard of industry 4.0 and smart retail yet but they soon will. We all learned about the industrial revolution in History class. From assembly lines to the changing role of labor and mechanization, there is a collective mental image in our heads of the past century in flux.  That, however, is not where the story comes to an end. What with the burgeoning trends of mass production, electricity, automation, and computing technology, the industry as a whole has now experienced several notable revolutions – cue industry 4.0 and smart retail.  In the past few years, we have again entered a new phase of industrialization, akin...

  As classroom technology improves, interactive classroom displays are becoming the standard. This is especially true as the quality goes up – and the cost goes down – on interactive flat panels like ViewBoard. And with the new advancement comes a long list of benefits, including some truly impressive performance improvements among learners. Where do interactive classroom displays fit in education? In our modern era, those educating our youth are facing a conundrum.  Considering the rise of smartphones, tablets, and cloud-integrated technology, the chalkboard, overhead projector, and other analog tools of yore are no longer yielding the same educational results.  If student engagement and test scores are down, what can a school do in order to reverse the course? The answer is to get with the times and adapt.  However, the relevant tools and technology do not come cheap and product options are widely spread. If it’s your job to decide to buy a product for your sc...

  An EdTech strategy helps everyone. It brings schools and EdTech providers together to better solve the education industry's problems. The UK government is implementing its own EdTech strategy, and many schools are following their example. Below are some of the considerations that should go into your EdTech strategy (along with a digital DNA audit for your school). Find out more about your school’s digital capabilities and how to get the most out of EdTech below. The strategy laid out the UK government’s expectations of a closer relationship between schools and the EdTech companies that supply them. According to the DfE’s statement, the new strategy “will go further by ensuring businesses are better equipped to develop products which meet the needs of educators, enabling them to build a robust evidence base to demonstrate the impact of their products; and driving demand for both innovative and proven products.” This is a positive step. Collaboration underpins the most successful t...

  Classroom projector alternatives are becoming more appealing as technology continues to improve. The options include everything from static screens – either re-purposed or built for the classroom – to next-generation interactive flat-panel displays. And with modern software solutions, it’s possible to make the most of any display. Read more below for classroom projector alternatives that work for you. Looking for a classroom projector alternative? There’s a growing array of classroom technology aimed at replacing projectors. Ranging from whiteboards to displays, finding the right choice starts by understanding how technology will help your students succeed. Did your bulb stop working at least opportune time? Has your projector lost its clarity? When classroom projectors work well, they’re the center of the digital classroom. When they bring nothing but frustration, the classroom experience grinds to a halt. As older projectors fail or become too costly to maintain, educ...