October 17, 2012
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Digital Directions Executive Editor Kevin Bushweller writes about the technology demands of the standards and how schools are likely to cope with them.
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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.
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Advocates for students with learning disabilities see benefits in adaptive approach, but are watching closely to make sure the assessments are structured appropriately.
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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.
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Putting online testing in place in 46 states and the District of Columbia will require technology capacity not currently available in many school districts.
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Many school districts are worried that the standards' requirement for online testing is pushing them over the brink of their technological capacity.
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Experts say paying for the digital upgrades necessary to run common-core online testing will take a creative redistribution of resources.
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Ongoing and effective professional development is critical, experts say, and technology holds the key to providing deep learning experiences for teachers that can be scaled across state borders.
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Perhaps no segment of educators is more enthusiastic about the transition to the standards than those who work in virtual schools or blended learning environments.
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Educators using competency-based education coupled with technology will have a head start in preparing for common-core assessments, experts say.
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Spurred by the adoption of common standards in nearly every state, educators are turning to open digital resources as they re-evaluate and realign curricula.
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Educational technology experts identify common management and security problems associated with online testing and what schools can do to fix them.
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