The SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a national consortium of states that have been working collaboratively since December 2009 to develop a student assessment system aligned to a common core of academic content standards to apply for a Race-to-the-Top Assessment grant.
Managed by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), we encourage you to discuss, share, participate, and access a wide range of resources, activities and events to:
-Ensure readiness for next generation computer-based assessments,
-Improve curriculum and instruction aimed at college and career readiness, and
-Leverage technology to achieve better results and cost-savings.
Responds to the questions of: "How do I find apps for education? How will I know it the app is a "good" app? How do I use the app after it's loaded? Can I track my student's progress? Where can I learn more about apps for students with special needs?"
Should technology and tech tools that students use be banned in schools? Peter DeWitt says it's counterproductive, and sends a negative message to our students.