assessment

  • Technology in Education and Opportunity Cost

    During a regional principal’s meeting today, our conversation steered toward the integration of technology within instruction. Smartphones were a frequent topic, especially from the secondary school leaders. Distractions and inappropriate use seemed to be the common reason for some of the administrators’ disdain for students’ mobile devices. I empathized, as a former junior high…

  • Digital Portfolios in the Classroom – Introductory Video

    Below is a short video I recorded to promote my new book through ASCD. Below the video is the transcript for the hearing impaired. Have a great weekend, Matt [vimeo 234072848 w=640 h=480] Digital Portfolios in the Classroom – promo video from Matt Renwick on Vimeo. Assessment is messy. We try to make school…