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Leiah J. Groom-Thomas; Monica G. Lee; Cate Smith Todd; Kathleen Lynch; Susanna Loeb; Scott R. McConnell; Lydia J. Carlis – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2022
Many preschool agencies nationwide continue to experience closures and/or conversions to virtual or hybrid instruction due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the importance of understanding young children's learning and development during the COVID emergency, limited knowledge exists on adaptable practices of assessing young children during…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Federal Programs, Low Income Students
Cynthia Terranova – ProQuest LLC, 2021
This study collected teacher perspectives on the impact of mandated high-stakes online testing to identify current needs for teachers and students regarding the development of student technology skills for such assessments. Participants included 41 teachers who instruct students in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in any capacity from ten school districts…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 3, Grade 4
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An, Heejung; Adanu, Sesime; Tutela, Joelle; Berg, Cara; Bartle, Gamin – Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning, 2021
The rapid shift to an online instructional mode necessitated by COVID-19 has been a formidable challenge for most institutions but particularly for those in which online learning was not widely implemented before the pandemic. Assessment has been an additional challenge, coupled with the accreditation requirements that higher educational…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Online Courses, College Faculty
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Thomas, Leiah J. G.; Lee, Monica G.; Todd, Cate Smith; Lynch, Kathleen; Loeb, Susanna; McConnell, Scott; Carlis, Lydia – Journal of Early Intervention, 2022
Many preschool agencies nationwide continue to experience closures and/or conversions to virtual or hybrid instruction due to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the importance of understanding young children's learning and development during the COVID emergency, limited knowledge exists on adaptable practices for…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Disadvantaged Youth, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Dembitzer, Leah; Zelikovitz, Sarah; Kettler, Ryan J. – International Journal of Educational Technology, 2017
A partnership was created between psychologists and computer programmers to develop a computer-based assessment program. Psychometric concerns of accessibility, reliability, and validity were juxtaposed with core development concepts of usability and user-centric design. Phases of development were iterative, with evaluation phases alternating with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Usability
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Balasubramanian, Bhavani; DeSantis, Chris; Gulotta, Miriam – Journal of Chemical Education, 2020
The COVID pandemic forced many higher education institutions to pivot and switch to an online learning environment with minimal preparation. This transition was put in place during the middle of the spring semester, in March. During this transition, instructors had to quickly learn the tools of online teaching, navigate platforms like Webex and…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
Lynch, Kathleen; Lee, Monica; Loeb, Susanna – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on preschool children's school readiness skills remains understudied. This research investigates Head Start preschool children's early numeracy, literacy, and executive function outcomes during a pandemic-affected school year, using a novel virtual assessment methodology. Study children (N = 336; mean age = 51…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Low Income Groups, Federal Programs
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Ling, Guangming – International Journal of Testing, 2016
To investigate possible iPad related mode effect, we tested 403 8th graders in Indiana, Maryland, and New Jersey under three mode conditions through random assignment: a desktop computer, an iPad alone, and an iPad with an external keyboard. All students had used an iPad or computer for six months or longer. The 2-hour test included reading, math,…
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Handheld Devices, Computers
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Grinias, James P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2017
Online student-response systems provide instructors with an easy-to-use tool to instantly evaluate student comprehension. For comprehensive content review, turning this evaluation into a competitive game where students can compete against each other was found to be helpful and enjoyable for participating students. One specific online resource,…
Descriptors: Tests, Statistical Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing, Chemistry
Nielson, Kate – NGA Center for Best Practices, 2014
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for K-12 English language arts/literacy and mathematics, released in 2010, have been adopted by 49 states and territories; the District of Columbia; and the U.S. Department of Defense schools, which serve the children of U.S. service members around the world. The widespread adoption of the CCSS is a major…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, State Policy, State Programs, Program Implementation
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Swiggett, Wanda D.; Kotloff, Laurie; Ezzo, Chelsea; Adler, Rachel; Oliveri, Maria Elena – ETS Research Report Series, 2014
The computer-based "Graduate Record Examinations"® ("GRE"®) revised General Test includes interactive item types and testing environment tools (e.g., test navigation, on-screen calculator, and help). How well do test takers understand these innovations? If test takers do not understand the new item types, these innovations may…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Graduate Study, Usability, Test Items
Steedle, Jeffrey; McBride, Malena; Johnson, Marc; Keng, Leslie – Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, 2016
The first operational administration of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) took place during the 2014-2015 school year. In addition to the traditional paper-and-pencil format, the assessments were available for administration on a variety of electronic devices, including desktop computers, laptop computers,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Difficulty Level, Test Items, Scores
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Huang, Chien-Chung; Blake, Allison; Edwards, Richard L.; Liu, Chieh-Wen; Nolan, Robert B.; Rusen, Barbara; Thompson, Dina – Evaluation Review, 2010
Child support enforcement (CSE) has experienced dramatic changes in the last decade; however, it is not clear whether child support staff is fully aware of the development. Using data from the New Jersey child support training program (n = 530), this article aims to evaluate the professional knowledge of child support staff. The results show that…
Descriptors: Children, Career Development, Knowledge Level, Professional Training
Fox, Christine; Waters, John; Fletcher, Geoff; Levin, Douglas – State Educational Technology Directors Association, 2012
It is a simple fact that access to high-speed broadband is now as vital a component of K-12 school infrastructure as electricity, air conditioning, and heating. The same tools and resources that have transformed educators' personal, civic, and professional lives must be part of learning experiences intended to prepare today's students for college…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Internet, Telecommunications, Information Technology
Boyd, Joseph L. – 1982
This report describes the sequence of activities that took place as the Examination Division of the New Jersey Department of Civil Service introduced a word processing system for a test item bank and for production of camera-ready test copy. The equipment selection, installation and orientation procedures are discussed. Keyboard and CRT terminals,…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Testing, Item Banks, Occupational Tests
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