Using Technology to Facilitate the

Formative Assessment

Feedback Process

Summer 2014

Formative AssessmentEvery Learner. Every

Day.

#FATech

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In your own words, what is Formative Assessment?

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Formative Assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes.

FAST SCASS/CCSSO (2007)

Formative Assessment

Balanced Assessment

System

Formative Assessment

“Consistent use of these formative strategies can double the speed of student learning.”

Wiliam, Dylan. "Content then Process: Teacher Learning Communities in the

Service of Formative Assessment." Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Assessment to Transform Teaching and Learning. Ed. Douglas B. Reeves. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree, 2007. 183-204.

• Which of these strategies do you use?

• Which would you like to try out?

• What is holding you back?

What are some fears/challenges/ concerns

you have with using technology in your

classroom?

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Students take an active role rather than the passive role of recipient of information transmitted by a teacher, textbook, or broadcast.

The most common--and in fact, nearly universal--teacher-reported effect on students was an increase in motivation.

Students are able to handle more complex assignments and do more with higher-order skills.

“Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students.”

United States Department of Education

Why use Technology in the

Classroom?

Why use Technology in the

Classroom?"Students who are college and career ready employ technology thoughtfully to enhance their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language use. They tailor their searches online to acquire useful information efficiently, and they integrate what they learn using technology with what they learn offline. They are familiar with the strengths and limitations of various technological tools and mediums and can select and use those best suited to their communication goals.”

"Students Who Are College and Career Ready in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, & Language." English Language Arts Standards. Common Core State

Standards Initiative

Why use Technology in the

Classroom?ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Standards- expectations for the skills and work students should display.

1. Creativity and Innovation2. Communication and Collaboration3. Research and Information Fluency4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and

Decision Making5. Digital Citizenship6. Technology Operations and Concepts"ISTE Standards For Students." International Society for Technology in Education,

http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-S_PDF.pdf, 2007. 

Why use Technology in the

Classroom?ISTE expectations for TEACHERS

1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity

2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments

3. Model digital age work and learning4. Promote and model digital citizenship and

responsibility5. Engage in professional growth and

leadership"ISTE Standards For Teachers." International Society for Technology in Education,

http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-T_PDF.pdf, 2007. 

Why use Technology in the

Classroom?ISTE expectations for ADMINISTRATORS

1. Visionary leadership2. Digital age learning culture3. Excellence in professional practice4. Systemic improvement5. Digital citizenship

"ISTE Standards For Administrators." International Society for Technology in Education, http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-A_PDF.pdf,

2007. 

What is the point of FA Tech?

Speeds up the feedback process Shows trends in learning Makes it easier to grade, give

timely and descriptive feedback Creates a more permanent record

of the process Useful as artifacts for SLO Students ENJOY IT!

“Beginner” Technology

Name Site Purpose

Socrative www.socrative.com A student response system for quick feedback with quizzes in SR, Short answer or TF, exit tickets, games,

Kahoot www.getkahoot.com

Create quizzes that can be taken on various tech, results are available in a spreadsheet. Can embed video, have open ended answers

Today’s Meet

www.todaysmeet.com

Today’s Meet gives you an isolated room where you can see only what you need to see, and your audience doesn't need to learn any new tools like hash tags to keep everything together.

“Intermediate” Technology

Name Site Purpose

Google Forms

How to Create Create assignments, quizzes, full lessons, etc

Edmodo https://www.edmodo.com

“Facebook for teachers” Continue classroom discussions online, give polls to check for student understanding, share assignments w/students

Three Ring http://threering.com/ Snap a photo of written work, capture video of presentations, record audio of student discussions, or upload digital files from your computer.

“Advanced” Technology

Name Site Purpose

Video Notes www.videonot.es Take notes synchronized with videos, leave feedback on video. Integrates with google drive, works with many video sites.

Flubaroo www.flubaroo.com Use with a google form to quickly grade assignments and email grades to students.

Nearpod www.nearpod.com With Nearpod, teachers can create and download interactive multimedia presentations, share content and assessments in real time, monitor classroom activity, and easily control students' devices.

One Teacher’s Experience

One Teacher’s Experience

Billy Shulman, Northwestern High School

Choose one or more of the tech tools discussed, or find a new one from our list

Play around, discuss with a neighbor, and get comfortable with the tool

To consider: How would you integrate this into a

lesson? What obstacles might you face? How many different forms of technology

can use this tool? (phone, tablet, laptop, etc)

Your Turn

We created pre and post technology lesson plans, all of which you can access through this QR code

Please view the lessons that interest you and leave feedback

Our Turn

Pre-technology lessons

Technology integrated lessons

UserID: MDFormativeTechPassword: No1Schools

Using your lessons or one of the samples provided, please take 20 minutes to integrate technology for feedback into your lesson

We realize it’s not a huge amount of time, so do your best!

Upload them to http://bit.ly/1jm1Eq6 to share!

We would love to have a wealth of examples by the end of the summer, so feel to edit and re-submit later.

Your Turn

Share-Out

Would anyone like to share their lesson?

How can you thoughtfully integrate more technology into your lessons?

What obstacles might you face and what is your game plan for overcoming?

How will you create a PLN to support your needs? Who will you invite to join?

Twitter Use Hashtags and Chats to learn about new

tools & techniques- #edtech #mdedchat Find blogs & like-minded users

Pinterest Not just for weddings, houses & babies!

AACPS has a board, aacpsoit, find resources for classroom/beyond

EdCamp Baltimore- September 27 Create your own!

Keep Learning!

Advice from the field

Advice from the field

Advice from Billy Shulman

After today’s discussion, what obstacles still remain to using technology in your classroom?

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Formative Assessment Team

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