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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It doesn’t even say what test they are using. Kindergarteners really only test on DIEBLS and iReady if your school uses it.

The trouble with standardized testing is you have to KNOW how to take the test. In K we practice HOW the test works beforehand. Due to this model that became impossible. There isn’t a very accurate way to measure young children through DL, in terms of standardized testing.

So take this with a grain of salt, they don’t have accurate data. Especially when parents try and give answers and little do some know we had to mark ANY answers they gave or signaled as INCORRECT. I saw a drop in my students score just because of this.[/quote]

Can you not see how ridiculous an argument you’re making?

We already knew online school produced poor results, even on a college level. Only the most extreme wishful thinking could make you believe kindergarteners are learning well right now. [/quote]

+1. If you can’t even test kids accurately via DL, why would you think DL is working? Seriously think about all the specific obstacles to administering a DIBELS test you just pointed out, then tell me with a straight face there are no similar obstacles basically invalidating all of your teaching. Saying that DL doesn’t work for the under 10 set isn’t an indictment of teachers. Teachers trying to claim it does work or it’s good enough very much is.[/quote]

Nope, I use other measurements for my students along with DIBELS, I also did home visits with all my families to help them in person. I think standardized testing is hard to administer online but teaching children how to read isn't.

The thing is they have to have manipulatives and it can't just be all screen work. They don't tell you in undergrad or grad school that being a teacher also means you have to excel at grant writing. I received one for $2,000 so I am able to buy kids who can't any manipulatives they need.

The problem with DL for young children, is the amount of screen time, lack of parental training in some cases, and the greatest is lack of manipulatives. Also lack of understanding of technological innovations, if your teacher is 'old school.'

So no, my teaching isn't 'invalidated,' DL could be a lot better if teachers had money. But I don't think it's fair for teachers to spend $1,000 getting every student hands on activities and tools to use.

Also on the high school and college level online produces great results for people who can self-pace. There have been numerous studies pointing out advantages so I'll ignore that quip.

Also every test is administered on a screen unless you have an IEP accommodation, children should get used to this.

I do hear you but don't try and use my data points against me, my point is this article is a lie. (Ps. I am a teacher who volunteered to go back to the classroom but I feel this plan is absolute trash)[/quote]

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