#satchat Archive
#Satchat is a weekly Twitter conversation for current and emerging school leaders that takes place every Saturday morning at 7:30 EST. Co-founders and co-moderators are Brad Currie, Scott Rocco, and Billy Krakower. #Satchat's mission is to expand educator's Personal Learning Network (PLNs) that in turn will promote the success of all students.
Saturday January 30, 2016
Good morning and welcome to . Today's topic is Measuring Student Learning. Please introduce yourself.
Good morning Mike 6th grade IBPYP teacher in MD.
Good morning Mike 6th grade IBPYP teacher in MD.
Good morning Kristin from Lansing, MI 6th grade ELA and SS teacher
Good morning Jenn Hayhurst Lit Coach from LI NY glad to be here with you.
Good morning, - Pam, lead learner from central NJ. Excited to hear everyone's thoughts and ideas.
Good morning - Lori, 1st grade T in MO.
Pam, Special Ed & Intervention teacher, Charleston,SC
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Good morning all! Missed the last few weeks digging out! David MS Principal from VA
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Good Morning from Upstate NY. Lisa, MS Principal
Good morning ! Happy to be here! Middle school lead learner in Boston. Recent absentee participant and back on the saddle!
Good morning ! Happy to be here! Middle school lead learner in Boston. Recent absentee participant and back on the saddle!
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Morning friends! I'm Allison, Academic Tech Coordinator at an independent K-12 school in ATL. Love the student learning topic!
Good Morning from San Diego.. Here for a bit. conference.
Mary from Texas, academic coach. Good morning!
Good morning . Supervisor of Tech from NJ
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Good morning y'all! I'm CB from Ga & looking forward to this am.
Good Morning Rob from CT. 7/8 social studies/lead tech coach.
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Caucus this week! Go Iowa!!
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Carl from Emerald, Australia
High school maths and science
Good morning Mary HS Bus Ed from CT
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Hello from Kansas! Tech Integrationist f/K-12 public district. Next few tweets will be about topic: measuring Ss learning
Good morning, . John Clements, Principal of Nipmuc Regional in Upton, Massachusetts.
Good morning . Dennis, Middle School Principal, Long Island, NY.
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Damien, 5th Grade Teacher from PA. Going to jump in a little before heading off to "google bootcamp" at school!
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Good morning . Great topic this morning. I am a K-8 principal from Warren County, NJ.
Good morning . Andrew, Lead Teacher, from CT and aspiring admin (7 more class sessions!)
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Good morning. MS Principal from Bucks County PA.
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Good morning! Charmayne Polen-HS English teacher from Ohio
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A1 S learning is complex measurement needs to match articulation, flexible responses, ability to collaborate written expression
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Best tip I recently learned. To find Q enter " Q1" in search box and it will pop right up! :)
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Doyle from Jersey. What a difference a week makes.
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A1- compare Ss work to the standard.
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QUESTION 1
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you?
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A1 it means having a way to show progress over time: data, written record, AV etc. Just not "I know they learned it" w/out evidence
A1 Assigning a value to how much learning/growth a student has made.
Happy Saturday ! Michele, from Michigan - popping in for a few before my son's basketball game. https://t.co/I8jhF5eWkj
Good morning and welcome to . Today's topic is Measuring Student Learning. Please introduce yourself.
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you?
Good morning. Jeremy from CT, parent & communications guy for ed resource center/PD provider. Here to learn a few things.
A1) finding ways that I can evaluate how my teaching is impacting individual students
A1: In the face of high stakes edu, measuring Ss learning must focus on the growth & not the grade/score.
A1: Measuring individual student progress in relation to expectation/standard
Measuring student learning should be focused on growth - measuring progress in one's challenge zone.
Gave a plug with Irish principals yesterday. Great people.
A1: measuring stdnt learning means asking "what can my Ss do now that they couldn't do before?" Also, is not always quantitative
The most beneficial measurement for me usually takes place in the context of a reflection on experience. Shared conversations, etc
It means everything! If we don't know what Ss know or don't know, how can we teach them?
Lisa Rosenfeld ~ Reading Specialist/ Literacy Coach
Measuring learning has a profound impact on report cards. Parents don't always welcome or understand new ways of reporting.
good morning from Mckinney TX
A1: Measuring to me means both the S and T are using the information to work together to inform the learning process.
There's got to be room for measurement against the standard and individual growth.
Just registered for Tomorrows Classroom Today on 5/21! Very excited!!!
A1:Measuring student learning should be a careful balance of formative & summative assessments, but leaning more towards formatives
Welcome! Enjoy the experience of your first
A1: Measure change over time.
Bonjour ! High school French teacher near Charlotte. Great topic choice for today's discussion.
Thank you for sharing! I didn't know that tip either!!!
A1: As a special ed teacher, I need good measurements to know where to start, how fast to go, when to go back, etc.
A1: Measuring means focusing on the growth part of the learning. Getting and sharing evidence of how much they have grown.
Good morning Ed leader from Grafton, MA always looking to learn/grow.
a1 A process for being able to identify individual learning needs.
The Midwest has to stick together
Morning everyone! Travis MS principle.
A1) measuring Ss learning guides my instruction, need to know where you are, to get to where you want to be
A1 Finding the right data to guide students in their learning. https://t.co/Oc3k4Op7dY
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you?
A1: Measuring student learning is continuous, happening all the time.
A1: Where did they start? Where are they now? What was their path from pt A to B? Form. assess. and progress monitoring are key
A1: measuring student learning means both assessing what they know at a checkpoint and reflecting on how we've taught.
Hey from Madtown, WI Principal
A1 Measuring student learning is a part of the teaching and learning process. Not an end product. Learning never ends.
Jenn from NY. I'm fascinated by the concept of measuring student learning.
A1: at the end of the day, purpose is to better understand what the ceiling is for the group...of what are they capable this year?
A1 Opportunities to learn how your students are learning. Being an universal observer about what they are exploring.
Agreed! https://t.co/AHcKHWX34i
Measuring student learning should be focused on growth - measuring progress in one's challenge zone.
A1: Measuring what Ss can do now and asking what they need next.
Collaboration and open conversations are key https://t.co/xdvcAuhxqf
A1: Measuring to me means both the S and T are using the information to work together to inform the learning process.
A1: measuring Ss learning means measuring each students learning, not aggregate learning. Usually two different things
There must be clarity around expectations, how to achieve the target, and how to intervene with struggling learners.
A1 too many times Ts think "I taught it, they learned it" but Ss missed parts. Find ways to track each S https://t.co/VcCWSN9stv
A1 Measuring Ss learning = collecting evidence of understanding from the Ss to determine where Ss is on the path= Opp for feedback
A1. Measuring individual student learning in my classroom based on teaching and standards.
Good afternoon from Ireland.Kevin a teaching principal
A1: Looking for ways to identify the strengths and weaknesses of students in order to move them forward in the learning process.
A1 - Student learning to me is all about improvement, not just about mastery
a1. Seeing where students are, seeing what they need, or how much further I can push them
Measuring learning means changing report cards. Change the way we report grades
Welcome to We are on Q1
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you?
Welcome to We are on Q1
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you?
Good morning PLN... I look forward to reading about assessing learning today from the comforts of home in Indiana!
A1) ML is using multiple measures w more than just t-scores. Pre-assessing lrng to help determine instructional path is a must too
A1:Measuring S learning= anything to monitor their progress toward their learning goals. Most happens w/ the power of observation.
You are welcome! That was such an AH-HA for me. I'm sharing it all the time now!
Agreed. Assessments are for Ts more than for Ss. https://t.co/y2MW0LevI5
It means everything! If we don't know what Ss know or don't know, how can we teach them?
Yes. And using pre-assessing, multiple opportunities to assess through formative assessmen, incl students in the process
A1: In many ways, measuring student learning is like breathing. It should be happening constantly and almost w/o notice.
A1: Checking whether or not (and how much) we're on track with our goals for learning.
A1 Measuring "learning" by definition has a before & after, mustn't it? Otherwise it's measuring "knowing" or "ability to do"
Hello all Greg from CHATTANOOGA in for a bit.
If growth isn't a factor, then "you're doing it wrong" when measuring student learning.
A1) measuring S learning = an ongoing puzzle
Good Morning, Brenda Middle School Principal-Duluth, MN Looking forward to the conversation focused on Measuring Learning
Great point. It's not an end point! It's 1 point in the continuum of learning. https://t.co/WlpfsOORsa
A1 Measuring student learning is a part of the teaching and learning process. Not an end product. Learning never ends.
A1: Measuring student learning means using formative & summative assessments to inform future instruction & learning.
A1. Authentic. Focused on h-order thinking. Personalized, timely feedback. Creativity through tech integration. Guided by rubrics.
A1: How much closer are my lambs to lives as happy adults now than they were a few moments ago? Why else formally "educate"?
Student growth is always the focus
A1 Measuring S learning tells me what they've mastered & more imp what they still need, it doesn't derail instruction, it steers it
agreed! My motto is "show me (and yourself) what you know"
Morning! Checking in from MD. Teacher Librarian.
aaaaah! Just what I was looking for! TY kind sir.
A1: Meeting students where they are and moving their learning forward.
A1.2 It should also be used for for formative feedback. I don't like the word assessment :)
A1 In a classroom, measuring Ss learning =eliciting direct observable evidence of 3D learning & should be embedded throughout
Multiple opportunities - yes! Achieving the standard after the 1st or 5th time both count as achieving the standard.
Good morning. Thanks for joining
A1 We need to be careful about measuring. What 'counts' vs. what can we measure? Can we measure what counts?
A1: It means using multiple forms of formative assessments, on ongoing basis, to measure growth towards mastery of standards.
Good morning, colleagues. Fred Ende, Asst. Director of Curriculum, metro NYC.
A1: Measuring Ss Learning must be done in multiple ways & be aligned to instruction they’ve received
A1 Measuring means Ts must pivot & individualize each Ss learning to help every single Ss succeed and grasp concepts and skills.
A1 I think about when we are observing how our students make sense of the "what", helps us know what they need to grow.
a1 it would start with a new conversation with community members and parents. It would no longer be about a letter
A1 Collecting evidence (qualitative & quantitative) to determine what a S knows & can do to inform teaching https://t.co/NZd3PHDs0E
QUESTION 1
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you?
How do you use assessments to assist your students in their learning?
Assessment as a tool, rather than stick for measuring.
Good Morning Rachel. How is everything ?
A1 Measuring "learning" would be all about measuring growth- assessing current state in some capacity & comparing it to the past
Good morning from Johonson Elementary, ready to learn.
A1: Great teaching includes ways to know if Ss are learning. Ongoing formative ✔️s. Objective, learning, checking, learning.
A1) Measuring student learning is seeing what has been mastered, or progress a student has made after being taught.
A1: Agree w and need to use the info you have to change practice when necessary
I like this emphasis on the individual child in your response.
A1) measuring student learning drives instruction
Good Morning! Lynne from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Supervisor Library Media Programs Broward Schools
A1 determining gaps in understanding. Start of phase 2 of a lesson: filling those gaps!
Good afternoon Kevin! What does Ireland's assessment standards look like?
Measuring prior knowledge-key! Teach what they need to know, not waste time teaching what they already know
A1. It involves helping each student chart their own course to a destination they want to reach.
A1 RIGHT Questions that's what it is "what is your T having you do and why is it important?"
Good morning . About to head in to my NJExcel class but looking forward to combing through the tweets tonight about student learning
Always great to have you on . We are on Q1
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you? https://t.co/Za4tIUNIPn
Good Morning, Brenda Middle School Principal-Duluth, MN Looking forward to the conversation focused on Measuring Learning
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Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you? https://t.co/Za4tIUNIPn
Good Morning, Brenda Middle School Principal-Duluth, MN Looking forward to the conversation focused on Measuring Learning
A1 Measuring student learning is determining a students progress toward meeting a set goal or objective.
Lets be careful and not teach to the test
Good Morning: Amy, Library Media Specialist from Dallas, TX
A1: Where are Ss, how far have they come, where do they need to go an how can I help get them there
A1: the measuring is only good if the teaching is adjusted as a result. Just collecting numbers is not good for anyone.
A1. And it involves providing feedback at numerous points along the way, kind of like a direction/sign-post.
Good morning is in the house!! Already blown away away by chat questions-whoa! happy Saturday all!
Good morning is in the house!! Already blown away away by chat questions-whoa! happy Saturday all!
local beach earlier this week on Australia Day. :)
Welcome Here's our first Q
Q1: What does measuring student learning mean to you?
Good morning, Brenda. is here, too!
oh hiii! So well said, as usual.
Agreed. There is fluidity to the process, and an individualization. We, as educators, still need to develop this skill.
You're right. Personalized feedback is key - 21st century learning requires it. Key is sustaining it systemically.
A1: IMO, it's about helping students to capture and document the stories of their learning, experiences, & growth.
exactly! If they are involved in the measuring of it, it means so much more!
A1 isn't the best tool honest reflection? Can we really measure someone else's learning?We can teach/model honest reflection though
A1 Measuring student learning is keeping a check on S progress in relation to the standard/objective.
A1. Measuring student learning means observation and critiquing finished work to identify the outcome and offer feedback.
so true, sometimes we fail to realize that Ts teaching doesn't equate to Ss learning.
Precisely. Too much measurement if about the group. Averages can look great but I'm here for ALL the Ss
A1) Measuring student learning is ongoing, fluid, & active providing data on Ss growth to guide instruction
A1: Measuring student learning is not about comparing schools and students and more about how can we help can help students succeed
agree! timely, though, that elusive word sometimes!!!
Good morning long time no see. Excited about O playing soccer.
That's my thinking. We can't measure student learning w/o student's being involved.
The qualitative is sometimes more important, but often overlooked.
All learners (teachers, admin, students, parents) must understand the WHY https://t.co/y71ugPpoC3
A1 RIGHT Questions that's what it is "what is your T having you do and why is it important?"
A1: Ss self-reflection is a key element
So, what does this look like?
A1: Measuring student learning is not about comparing schools and students and more about how can we help students succeed
Agreed! Ts use results to guide instruction, Ss use results to guide goal setting & revising understanding https://t.co/kToCdL7JEY
A1) measuring Ss learning guides my instruction, need to know where you are, to get to where you want to be
1A) I don't think we can get an accurate measurement without a pre-assessment. Learning 4 for students, staff and administration.
Your title sounds fun. How are you able to do both? I want to do that. :)
A1: The "measurement" part is about growth, be it numerical or descriptive.
Thought-provoking question, Eric.
A1: As a language teacher, 4me to measure means looking 2 see how much more can they communicate today than yesterday
Earl from Alberta. Formative is best for measuring learning within individual student; summative is required but can be detrimental
so do Ss. Important to learn and grow together.
State standards are crucial. So are individualized and personalized growth targets. We must blend both.
A1:keeping an eye on student growth, continued challenges, & comparing to goals.
So important. We can only measure it "with" the person. We certainly can't hope to on our own.
A1: measuring S's learning gives progress indicators/benchmark on progress and development. Great measure 4 growth
A1: Encouraging my Ts to reflect on method(s) of instruction, & comparing that to informal/formal data of S understanding.
Hey , late to the show, John, Ohio, Tech Coor/Tech T
Love your profile picture! is my favorite mascot!
Good morning Shaelynn from Iowa! Great topic this morning.
A1-process of assessing progress informally and formally- continuous cycle- Good AM- HS principal from VA
A1 My answer for this is evolving. I know we need to measure Ss learning, but at the same time am fearful measuring is too much
Language teachers can see in a very concrete way what students have learned - I agree!
A2-So many great tech tools to help measure student learning.We're moving into student portfolios w/ where reflection is key
Q1 For S to articulate the learning standard at higher level than knowledge via spoken, written, designing etc. Beyond paper & test
A1:it means collecting evidence of what Ss know, what they understand, & what they can do to illustrate/articulate understanding
Heading up to this morning! Any friends heading up as well?
A1: It drives instruction because it helps Ts individualize to Ss needs
Hi all! Jessica from NJ. Happy to be on this morning.
A1-Measuring Learning can take multiple forms, but I know it is the crucial factor to be assured I'm doing my job effectively.
A1) recognizing the whole child is so important. Knowing what makes someone come alive or what keeps him up at night is powerful!
And work that isn't finished yet. Learning isn't a series of start/end points, but rather a continued progression.
A1 Measuring S learning means frequent check-ins 2 determine where they are in their learning followed by deciding what 2 do next
A1: Seeing if a student has progressed to the goal you (the T) has set.
so fascinating listening to Ts sitting in PD asking this, but not addressing it in their classroom.
A1: More questions than answers on this one. Measuring against? A standard? Themselves? Other Ss?
A1 Tracking student growth that change/drive instruction
A1 Learning is complex, to measure it, we must look at both formative and authentic student performance - not just one test
A1 - It means everything. If we don't know what Ss know or don't know, how can we teach them?
A1. Measuring S learning is about focusing on what Ss are able to do, the growth they make, & how they apply what they know.
you measure a Sts learning by their ability to express why they are learning what is being taught to them.
A1: Determine where Ss were yesterday in their understanding, respond to that, and determine if they've grown today.
A1 If we could read the minds of Ss we could always know if they learned something
Good morning! Measuring a starting point is important, but learning isn't linear. We need to remember we want them well-ROUNDed.
We have a long history of factory modeled education. Teacher training programs will have to lead the way.
Peer assessment is another way 4 students to gain valuable input on how they can iterate on an idea/project https://t.co/TQRctYYKn7
Frequent check-ins with my students so that they know where they are and where they need to be. :) Open cmmunication.
Making my morning Kory! Love that tip! 🙃
A1: measuring S's learning gives you the stats like in sports every day is game day for our T's
jealous! I WILL see there next year!
AP from NJ will be following along the chat to turn key ideas with my amazing staff and colleagues.
I am wondering about the needs... Are we putting what works for us 1st? Systems need to be re thought? Great question
A1 Measuring student learning means seeing how a student has improved from the place they started at the start of the yr.
Key and great point here is continuous cycle to assess progress!
https://t.co/7xbNV75b5X
A1-process of assessing progress informally and formally- continuous cycle- Good AM- HS principal from VA
Test taking can be taught as a genre (understanding formats & structures) rather than teaching to the test https://t.co/QFMBTPHVa8
Lets be careful and not teach to the test
A2: Formative assessments such as exit tickets and questioning are some simple ways to measure learning.
A2: open dialogue with Ss. In all subjects, time to conference and hear Ss talk about content will help Ts measure. S2S talk too!
A2 Ts can assess, teach, then reassess and reflect. This will show how much a student has learned
A1: measuring S's learning gives you the stats like in sports every day is game day for our T's
A1: measuring S's learning gives you the stats like in sports every day is game day for our T's
Q2: What are some simple ways that teachers can measure learning?
Couldn't agree more! I would love for this to be the measure instead of grades. https://t.co/EBFkOYxqGB
A1. Measuring S learning is about focusing on what Ss are able to do, the growth they make, & how they apply what they know.
Like this. It puts the emphasis on growth being consistent and always part of what we do. Nice.
Q1 also to be able to see the value added to the learning growth of the individual S. Where was S to where did the T take the S
It's easy to just stick to the pacing guide & teach. Can't do that though!
. I think w/some measurings we actually miss seeing the growth of a Ss.
A1 assessing student learning is not just one moment, its a collection of strategies completed over time to capture the big picture
Sandi CTO from NJ . Sorry I am late.
A1 says "No Grades" in Hacking Assessment book. Check it out.
A1: that I need to understand that their learning will ebb and flow. I need to constantly adjust materials/resources/instruction.
Amen! https://t.co/FcCN4udAqp
A1: Measuring student learning is not about comparing schools and students and more about how can we help students succeed
Hello Doc! Pumped to be in this space with you and everyone!
hi Don from Long Island joining late sorry
And if Ss don't know, then it is even worse.
A2) observation. Watch the how the student reacts, works, engages, pauses, reflects and listen to your gut feeling
What happens when we don't measure in traditional ways? How bout no marks but plenty of formative feedback? https://t.co/IWp4mvyPFf
A2: Through formal and informal assessment. Conversations with students. Surveys for students to reflect.
awesome! Best year yet! How are you? Wish all the great weren't all at the same time!
A1 I'm guessing standardized tests isn't the answer you are looking for?
A2 Measure Ss learning via great questions & prompts to tasks that elicit evidence-based thinking
A2 Exit slips and face to face conversations. https://t.co/RGYbFckDLC
Q2: What are some simple ways that teachers can measure learning?
Thanks!!! Mine too, of course! He's so cute! :)
Measuring is keeping on track how close we are to our goal
Enjoy Glenn. Thanks again to you and your students for a great maker space demo at .
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Heading up to this morning! Any friends heading up as well?
You said it! https://t.co/MOFhbx2pZI
A1 Measuring "learning" would be all about measuring growth- assessing current state in some capacity & comparing it to the past
A2: Read S's body language. It tells a story.
Morning! Angeline from Ohio
In Ireland measuring ,testing and box ticking is beginning to dictate teaching.I detest teaching for the test
A1. Measuring Ss growth/learning is not all empirical data. You can't assign a grade for what is learned in soc. emotional aspects.
yes! I must be Montessori based- I'm so in love w/individual description for students! All 150! https://t.co/9PBrRhl4Zs
A1: The "measurement" part is about growth, be it numerical or descriptive.
observations and listening to students tell them what they know and understand
A1: Formative assessment provides just-in-time information to the teacher to make instructional decisions!
I would also add to the goals that Ss have set for themselves. More learning involvement = more relevance.
A2 and great platforms to use to "look" & "listen" to growth. Great for parents & extended family+connect.
A2: I love using as my Digital portfolio so students can see growth over time and from assignment to assignment.
Measuring learning can occur formally or informally. Both are valuable.
A2: Simple and effective measurements: Ask inquiry questions; create student discourse opportunities; self-assessments.
A2 Fav tools to measure learning = Google Forms
Happy to make your morning! :)
A2 Anecdotal rec, check in/check out prob, . Ts can be as creative as they want. The goal is to get the results quick.
Yes! It's so individualized!
A2: Capture evidence of students learning at the beginning, and then again at the end. Help them tell a story.
& since some of our Ss will become Ts who base their teaching on us, we need to up our game!
A2: listen 2 them explain it to others they are working with. Also, can they create a unique set of problems to solve on the topic.
A2: I use . Students explain their learning.
A2. Observations, conversations, I learn more about my Ss when they don't think I am paying attention. This is invaluable.
A2: Observation, student comments. It doesn’t have to be a paper/pencil assessment.
A2) Take a Fist to Five understanding from the students is a simple and quick way. Students must understand and own their learning.
A2 Loving & for simple formative assessments.
They need work. Im working on standards driven grades. In semester: proficiency of 16 or more is A, 14-16 is B, etc.
A2: Tons of tech tools for formative assess. but tried and true ones like think-pair-share, visible quiz, etc.
. A1 assess 2 broaden picture of learner and learning to panorama rather filter learning thru a measure macro lens only
I liked your answer. We can't expect our kids to run a play perfect the first time. Practice, watch, try again!
listening. One of the greatest, yet underutilized tools teachers use.
Agree! Lifelong learners.
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Q2: What are some simple ways that teachers can measure learning?
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Q2: What are some simple ways that teachers can measure learning?
A2: Observation, conversations, eportfolios. is perfect for S reflection as well as my own.
Ask students: What did you learn today? Does this match your learning target and objective?
tests often mark the end of the learning conversation
Good morning, Don. and are here, too!
2b) ask questions, probe for understanding in various ways
Students sometimes know more about what they understand - never hurts to ask them I agree
A2. Watch what Ss make & create. It tells you A LOT about what they have learned & how they apply it!
A2: Yes, conversations w/ Ss is another key indicator. https://t.co/N8TqnEvp0t
A2: Through formal and informal assessment. Conversations with students. Surveys for students to reflect.
I wonder if this list happens to be in descending order of who has an opportunity to learn the "why." https://t.co/iICvdNDy0T
All learners (teachers, admin, students, parents) must understand the WHY https://t.co/y71ugPpoC3
A1 RIGHT Questions that's what it is "what is your T having you do and why is it important?"
A lot of things students learn can't be measured. Sometimes you just have to trust your ability to teach.
This sounds awesome. Can you tell me more about and eportfolios? Have an example?
A2 I love , Go Formative, Explain Everything, video (ART), Vine, Models and writing as vehicles to measure Ss learning
A2) student conferences w real conversations that provide meaningful feedback and help guide Ss = awesome!
Yes! In a workshop model at elementary the most powerful, and simplest, assessment is to meet 1:1 w/child https://t.co/6gYGZE6K8B
Agreed. We need to guide them along for self evaluation and reflection
A2:Measure Ss Learning: TALK to your students about what they know! Just heard speak on science probes…very powerful
A2: post-it notes; I ask a question and they answer on a post-it & stick on board. Easy to see who gets it
A2: A running record gives me so much information about each reader!
A2: Questioning, discussions, running records, conferencing w/students.
A2. A simple way to measure student learning is through observation and conversation.
great questions. I have thought about making this the assignment each night. One question. Have them reflect on this.
Using Google forms through , in combination with is great for monitoring progress.
A2: T's can measure student learning thru simple overt responses: exit slips/white boards/ thumbs up-thumbs down
A2 simple assessment = getting out from behind desk and talking to kids about their learning.
A2 We are working hard yo incorporate more writing prompts to analyze critical thinking about a topic.
A1: Measure student learning means collecting evidence of growth
. in US we are in early stages of coming out of this cycle. Not a productive way to learn.
A2: It's amazing the info a walk around the room as Ss work together can give you. Hear their convos and thinking.
A2: A simple way for teacher's to measure student learning is by embedding assessments virtually for real time feedback
A2: yes exit slips- verbal/written explain, skill checklist formative
A2:Observations, reflections, exit surveys&HW, if we are giving HW, it has to be menaingful. https://t.co/D6kfVPQiWY
key word growth, I tell S's we measure how tall we are in math or reading, "0 stress, but do your best"
A2 By the question students ask after the instruction has been given.
A2 By really taking the time a the beginning of the year to really get to know your Ss. Take time to assess well at beg of year.
A2 teachers can measure student learning w exit slips asking for feedback
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A2: Does the S look stumped vs does the S go around and help others? It could be as easy as this!
A2. So many. . .conversations, analyzing student work, looking w/learners at benchmarks/portfolios, etc.
A2. Portfolios can also show S learning & growth. Using is a great way to watch this & for Ss to own their learning.
Good morning, my friends.
A2: Big fan of a quick, sticky note check in question, simple and fast
Hi Lisa! I just started using after you sent us a video. My Ss have shown some great learning using it.
Q2 talk to the S's. Ask high level questions pretty simple. Then you have multiple strategies, kahoot, exit tickets, Digital tools
what's visible quiz Reed?
A2: Socrates remains an essential figure in how to teach and assess.
A2: entrance/exit tickets, conferring with Ss and keeping running records/ notes
A2 and Google forms for quick check ins or exit slips
A2) empowering students to create, think critically, collaborate and build community and then step back and see what happens!
A2) Be authentic; ask, listen, record using casual conversation, exit tickets, daily work, projects, writing--explore Ss thinking
Shame based incentives and creating a culture of life long learning are mutually exclusive.
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A2) collect evidence! Checklists, exit slips, thumbs up/down, conferencing, observations,
Needing more grades instead of needing more learning
Challenges: zeros, late grades...
A2: also love incorporating and polls as formative assessments
A1 From a quick thumbs-up to feedback over time, ideally our methods mirror class design: variety to appeal to as many ss as poss.
I totally agree and it does help teachers to stay one on one as well. https://t.co/3PE8Rl2SKt
A1: Formative assessment provides just-in-time information to the teacher to make instructional decisions!
A2) Project based, student convo, think pair share, portfolios, tech wise Kahoot and Padlet are great to use
Crucial that school culture supports the idea that learning is happening all the time - not just on test day or during observation.
a2 measurement is a comparison of 2 points in time, collect learning data on one target and watch for patterns.
A2-entrance & exit tickets, observation, anonymous Padlet wall, game-like reviews like Kahoot
A2 live student response systems put in place low tech visuals work or high tech (
A2. We use Kahoot as a way to measure learning. This also incorporates some competition, while allowing the kids to have fun.
3rd graders love sports analogy-practice, play, perform, repeat
A2: Love when my T's ask students to explain in their words. It's a simple/informal way of assessing student understanding.
A1 a panorama assess lens "of & for" learning = , sampling learning thru multiple formats, involving child in process
Love this app! I’m presenting it at OETC in 2 weeks.
A2 I find out so much by LISTENING, listening to S's talk to each other, I hear their ideas, they're uninhibited w/ a partner
A2: I still believe that T observation/conversations, while not hard data, 1 of the best ways to "measure" learning,
A2. Probably the easiest is letting Ss tell you where they want to go, and then helping them get there.
The most effective way to measure understand is teacher/student conversation. Do they have the knowledge to discuss what they know
A2: Know your obj. Design a quick ticket out the door to measure it. Group Ss based on understanding of it for the next lesson.
A2: is an amazing tool to help measure progress. Read aloud recordings from Sept-May show huge growth in reading.
I vote for conversations & student initiated "projects"
A2 Know your Ss via frequent interaction. Workshop model teaching lends itself to close interaction and conferring with Ss.
I learned about this last week on . Really need to check out it seems like!
A2 Quantitatively using Tech: and Gradecam are S/T favorites for high engagement while measuring learning.
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A2. And by the way, I don't mean "easiest" in terms of actually doing. This is kind of hard to do, actually. :)
A2 we measure student learning by using project logs based on the 3 questions.
I like that! "0 stress, but do your best!" It's important to show Ss we value their best!
A1 Important to think about our role, as an universal observer then we guide & create opportunities alongside our students.
Formative Assessments and student reflections. Also having students monitor and track own learning with follow up conversations.
I use these tools a lot with my 3rd graders. Love to hear their responses as a wrap up. https://t.co/kNPoDbBu1O
A2: entrance/exit tickets, conferring with Ss and keeping running records/ notes
Thank you for the welcome. Great chat to start the weekend!
A2 By creating lots of time to work in small groups w/Ss allows more opportunities to observe Ss learning.
It's important for students to have time to reflect on what they have learned - portfolios are great for that
A2 Ts sometimes forget the art of anecdotal records. Comparing your thoughts over time is a great way to see S growth.
We are excited to roll out SeeSaw next school year!
A2: Develop an Awareness- wait, listen, watch, digest, reflect and thank your Ss for feedback!
Entrance slips give me an idea where to guide conversation
My own teen recently said "my T gave us a Kahoot quiz today and I know all the material"
A2: student self-assessment can be a very powerful tool
That metacognition and self-reflection piece is so crucial to supporting student learning. So developmentally important!
A2: so many ways...conversations, exit tickets, writing, projects...
comes from a coaching back ground approach, our T's do a great job of this! Thanks
lot of learning on that wall (and some very tall students)
Feedback!!Allow students to give you feedback and ask questions -- also your prescriptive feedback to students will promote growth
Just taught a teacher of 45 yrs this week. She’s played 3 of them with class since Wed!
Humanity has two choices, either self-love or self-destruction, which one is it gonna be?
I believe that this weekend we must think about less measurement and more commitment to every kid's needs https://t.co/5BLJ2GRcSZ
do tell more about Gradecam!
HI Jessica. That's awesome. I love it. Really versatile app.
Looking back on my classroom, I wish I spent more time simply chatting w/ learners about what they wanted to learn.
A2: yes exit slips- verbal/written explain, skill checklist summative
A2. Portfolios can also show S learning & growth. Using is a great way to watch this & for Ss to own their learning.
We focus on what did you do? What did you learn? And what questions do you have?
A2, 3 off the top of my head - , , exit tickets, observation of skills Wait, that is 4. ;)
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Haha Indeed! Most Ss are taller than me! https://t.co/UQSMhPpvFt
lot of learning on that wall (and some very tall students)
Yes and use collaborative protocols to measure success. Kidwatching daily. A2
yep exit tickets & immediate checking for understanding are great formative tools.
Started portfolios using Google Sites this year. Excited to watch student progress.
Students using white boards or some other way to show their answers and track their progress
Exit tickets can be powerful and are easy to use ! Wish more Ts used them! https://t.co/Y7i7t9p1VQ
I use these tools a lot with my 3rd graders. Love to hear their responses as a wrap up. https://t.co/kNPoDbBu1O
A2: entrance/exit tickets, conferring with Ss and keeping running records/ notes
If you want to create life long learners, what kids know at any point in time is irrelevant.
True, but they should have chose in how they reflect. Looks different for all of us.
Love this! That was the 'gateway drug' to at my school! https://t.co/Bq0SpfLzWw
Just taught a teacher of 45 yrs this week. She’s played 3 of them with class since Wed!
Yes, Paul! This is "the way we've always done it". So how do we shift this view/conversation?
I started last yr. Went through videos in summer. Funny how much more I caught then.
that is a great way to move forward with your class for the next meeting.
A1 Measuring learning needs to involve the learner- using evidence to reflect on successes & challenges https://t.co/H7R60oJCND
A2: During reading I give sticky notes for Ss to write or mark something they need to know or share.
Now that I've been involvedat the regional/state level for a number of years, I wish "state tests" were portfolios.
A2: There are many simple ways, exit tickets, monitoring, reflective qs and using tech-plickers, peardeck, kahoot etc
A2: Ask Ss to work 1 problem of each type, give them feedback before trying more. Focus more of their practice where they need it.
A2: What is the general mood of your students while in class? We're mammals, we can read emotions & connectedness to common goals.
Good ! https://t.co/G0EZzvYwhd
Students using white boards or some other way to show their answers and track their progress
I've got to find out more about Kahoot
A2)Ask "what do you understand today that you didn't have an understanding of yesterday?" It helps Ss grasp notion that ideas>facts
Agree Great ways to assess learning. https://t.co/eh6QWPYo5K
A2: Develop an Awareness- wait, listen, watch, digest, reflect and thank your Ss for feedback!
A2: I'm a bit behind today, but my A1 alluded to this. Range from simple checks w/rapid feedback to feedback in stages.
You got that right! https://t.co/rJdiwKqt1p
A2; Exit slips are great for quick assessment. Works so well for young students!
A2 by giving students opportunities to share their work w authentic audiences who offer feedback online or face 2 face and
It is a great app. So easy to use and works well with others.
A2.Teacher observation is great for measuring
I like ability to draw an answer! Just need to get touch screen Chromebooks!
A2: While my Ss are working in small groups, I'll interrupt each one at some point, Ss solve a relevant problem for me on the spot.
A2. Also spending intentional time with my Ss! I am intentional when deciding what small group is working w me vs. the aide or ind.
That is very telling and accurate, sometimes sadly so. ;)
Q2 one thing my Ts did was follow the WICOR strategies. Helped increase read-write and critical thinking each day.
Thanks! I'll get that chance while driving my daughter to gymnastics in about 30 minutes!
A2: CFU, written, auditory & tactile assessment....
A3) Formative assessment should guide instruction. Should assist in teaching for mastery not just for a grade at a point in time.
so important. The power of a conversation is critical to gushing students understanding.
Would love to know how it goes! Portfolios are my current fix. Would love to see them used more.
Good morning Sashi! https://t.co/3rIUozlHuD
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love it when kiddos have time to talk and build relationships w each other
A2 Socrative, Kahoot, whiteboards, questioning, exit slips
Engaging students often in dialogue (in writing or f2f), has profound impact on our understanding of them. https://t.co/7wskn6uYyq
A2 Know your Ss via frequent interaction. Workshop model teaching lends itself to close interaction and conferring with Ss.
A2: I often pose a blog comprehension question where I can provide prompting questions for Ss to dig deeper in their thinking.
what are you using for ePortfolios?
A2 Stop talking and let Ss discuss
A2. Empower students to choose the way they demonstrate their learning. (Projects, assignments, Q&A...)
Very important to praise students on their efforts. Use "Not there yet!" My Growth Mindset page https://t.co/0glE7eY0v1
Simple ways to measure understanding... Looking into their eyes, observing body language, 👍👎, turn to a neighbor to share
Kids are not the product of school… they are the consumers of what you feed them.
Totally agree - data collection is useful in so many nontraditional ways
I had a colleague who taught his Ss, "when in doubt, pick C". He was into probability. that's teaching? https://t.co/ro4nUP2JHT
Test taking can be taught as a genre (understanding formats & structures) rather than teaching to the test https://t.co/QFMBTPHVa8
Lets be careful and not teach to the test
I like it! Key is explanation you can justify you got it
Who else is ready for a second cup of joe? I'm pouring...
I also like to use What's that word. 2 Ss sit across from one another. One must describe to other what the term/concept is.
A3: Formative Assmnt is the most important thing day 2 day. It shouldn't be graded just acted on. A Quiz is NOT FA. It's Summative
Well said. I reflect differently than my colleagues. It's our discussions afterwards that bridge gaps.
A2 Qualitatively w Tech: MSOneNote is excellent... Digital Notebook for all Ss, differentiation collaboration, teacher feedback
As long as the portfolio has evidence of authentic learning.
that is good stuff https://t.co/MuVk43bH3H
My own teen recently said "my T gave us a Kahoot quiz today and I know all the material"
teacher-student conferences? Student-led parent-teacher conferences?
is that a hat on Tina's head or an ice pack from reading test prompts to students
SO w/u here Kory! Currently in deep focus on 'in the moment measurement w/Ss 'entrance, exit slips & robust talk w/Ss
It's quite simple. Assessment should drive instruction. Ask yourself, why assess if you're not going to use the data.
Agreed, - standards provide a measuring stick against which learners can assess. Reminds me of the bar for a pole vaulter
now that "that" is out of the way
Q3: How do formative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
Me too! I've learned it makes such a difference in classroom environment.
What's the old saying? - We can't just keep weighing the cow, sometimes we have to feed it.
Amen! https://t.co/v1go3jekFr
It's quite simple. Assessment should drive instruction. Ask yourself, why assess if you're not going to use the data.
A3 Formative assessment lets Ts adjust teaching. I gave an exit ticket to SG work then retaught Ss who still needed work.
A3: Don't grade quiz/tests right away. Highlight mistakes/clarifications, give back, Ss reflect/change https://t.co/HPlP8ujCYE
A3: It informs instruction to allow for meaningful adjustments to be made.
I imagine that world where state testing is simply a year-long portfolio. Would be awesome, I think.
Sign me up, Dennis. Do you have the bagels too?
Never heard of GradeCam. Kahoot and Socrative r also great!
We're also painfully biased mammals. Have to work hard to ensure our emotions aren't skewing how we read.
I was just about to say the same thing! Even 1-2 a day keeps me on top of needs and growth!
A2: Most important is to ask good questions. Many simple tools will help with collection & analysis.
too much to do daily? should I make it weekly? I teach middle schoolers.
Hoping to have these follow Ss through their band career. We use Google Classroom so Site transfer is easy.
I imagine a world were the word test isn't a word
A3. FA can give insight to what I have taught vs what Ss have learned. I can restructure strategies. It's about what is learned.
Great visual. The more successful of a vaulter you are, the higher the goal should become - constant growth.
A2: How about green, yellow, red cars? G=I get it. Y=I have questions. R=I am lost.
The best teachers use formative assessment early and often. And they use it to inform both teaching and learning.
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why not both?!? Not something that comes naturally for many Ss but w guidance and modeling fr Ts, wow! Amazing!
I get so much from this during read aloud chapter books, I hear many who understand/or don't instead of 1 called on
Q2 reflective digital journals
A3: Formative assessments can help Ss and Ts know where misconceptions are during learning to inform and target instruction.
A3: Formative assessments are for Ts to find holes in their own teaching; a tool for self-reflection.
A3. Formative assessment impacts learning bc helps with planning to meet Ss needs. Can help with planning small flexible groups
Understand current state of learning
Make adjustments
Inform students of progress
Set new goals
A3: Allows for data-driven instruction. Form. assessment empowers Ts to personalize instruction & adjust teaching in real time.
I think a weekly end-of-week reflection is reasonable. What subject?
It is teacher/student addictive!
Hopeful that some of my friends can join us on 4/9 for !
A3. If learning is progression (which I believe), then our assessments have to be regular/and based on feedback. Formative fits.
10 out of 10! A philosophy we must live by!
in my class, I see it clearly in their expressive writing, the ease in which they do it, the structure of writing.Easy to tell. A2
As future admin, I want to find ways to get out of the office and engage w/students on a daily basis.
A2:Kid watching, anecdotal notes, formative assessments basically
it is our version of saying Hi based on our love of glitter
Collaborative protocols work well as check-ins of learning. A2
A3: Formative assessment *is* the learning - Ss about the content, skill, themselves. T's learning about the students.
A3 Formative assessment should drive teaching. As results are analyzed, instruction should change immediately.
I have had this idea in my head and you just perfected it! Thanks, going to start using
Well said https://t.co/7c1eZtYxIz
A3. FA can give insight to what I have taught vs what Ss have learned. I can restructure strategies. It's about what is learned.
A3: formative a work best when the feedback for the student is the 1st priority
A friend always says don't try to fatten the pig by weighing it
And traditional too. I don't advocate that standardized testing has to go, but it can't be only state measure.
& good for 1:1 or lab situation. great for 1 device room.
math. I like the weekly idea. Was even thinking how it connects to other subjects they have...
We need to be informed by data, evidence & observation, but not constrained or limited by it. 2/2
These are the tools i use in my classroom:
A3: Formative assessments impact learning when one is able to use data to adjust practices to address the found info.
The idea is also for every kid to think they are your favorite
A3) Ts give feedback to students in ways that enable the Ss to learn better, helps Ss become self-reflective
Tweet from our Supt. - something to think about as we talk about how we measure learning. https://t.co/PULf4izLMF
No assessment can measure what matters most in life: empathy, civic engagement & responsibility.U make us https://t.co/r6FRK2qzPi
A3 Formative Assess should spark "reflection into action" for both Ts+Ss/ Ts=adjust instruction & Ss =goal set/evolve understand
A3: Music/Band class is model of Form. Assmt. Play, listen, make corrections, improve, retain...Repeat. All Subjects can do this!
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A3: We use weekly practice reflection videos in Google Classroom. Low pressure way to check on Ss' progress, esp in large groups.
Yes, the word 'yet' is very powerful!
Formative assessment is assessment FOR learning - to inform our learning and our instruction.
A3 Formative assessments should guide instruction. Should show level of understanding and what's needed. https://t.co/9mumKYap6T
Q3: How do formative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
This is a good point. But how do we teach Ss to reflect on the point in time to guide their next steps in learning?
I think you spent a month's salary on cigs there
Formative assessments need to inform teaching! Dynamic teachers make them impact learning.
the whole atmosphere in the room improves
This!!! https://t.co/a1VWWx8hHd
It's quite simple. Assessment should drive instruction. Ask yourself, why assess if you're not going to use the data.
A3: I describe formative assessment as taking the vital signs. They should be a gauge and guide us in the learning process.
A3: We used GForms to give Ss immediate feedback during a formative assessment. I Ss remember what they're thinking at the moment.
"fundamental principle of effective classroom feedback is it should be more work for the recipient than the donor
I adore these- parents getting used to formative slid me back to a visual for them that didn't count. https://t.co/4t3FLZe6PD
A2: Tons of tech tools for formative assess. but tried and true ones like think-pair-share, visible quiz, etc.
A3 FA helps find out where Ss are at in their learning and then Ts can push them beyond their expectations. https://t.co/0Gs6RquOj0
Exactly! Must be done in a real time as well https://t.co/tsPSCazbut
A3 Formative assessments should guide instruction. Should show level of understanding and what's needed. https://t.co/9mumKYap6T
Q3: How do formative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
As building principal, I don't know all 1,250 kids names .....but the kids think I know their name.
A3: I see it as everything we do is a formative assessment. I use the "data" to determine where we go from there.
A3: formative drives individual conversations with Ss as well as reteaching.
Student reflection is important. Ownership of their own learning.
A3-feedback from formatives informs Ss about their process and drives Ts instruction
FWIW, I believe in value of standardized testing. If decision-making goes beyond local, then we need to have way (1/2)
A3-FA allow me to adjust in the midst of a lesson. In math, I can buzz around and see common mistakes, change my approach
Relying exclusively on assessment OF learning to drive instruction prevents risk-taking. Embed assessment FOR learning.
A3b) FA, such as student evaluations, gives T a chance to restructure future lesson. the learning ha snot stopped
A3 Formative Assessment is like fixing a toy train, you feel for a wheel that's off & make the correction so learning starts again
Such a critical criterion! https://t.co/WO3ZzkXmCQ
Formative assessment is assessment FOR learning - to inform our learning and our instruction.
A3: Formative assessment allows us to personalize learning for Ss. It should also keep us focused on the end standards and mastery
A3: Formative assessments are for challenging Ss to take risks in their own learning by showing understanding w/out penalty.
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A3. Formative Assessments should drive the learning process. "Dip Sticks" help you see how Ss are doing and where to go.
A3: Form.Assess should be transparent for the S's & T's. S's need to own it too. No "grades", just a gauge of what work harder on.
A3 I use FA's to check,guide, generate feedback-leads to deeper learning, I identify S specific goals I.e. Reading w/ expression
A3: Formative assessments provide a snapshot of that moment in time. Are students on track? Making progress? Need help?
Important that teachers use assessments for their own growth purposes https://t.co/or6Oq4XvlI
The best teachers use formative assessment early and often. And they use it to inform both teaching and learning.
YES-FA with constant kidwatching informs instruction A3
to map out who needs most support. If used right, ST can do this, and IMHO, it should.
Q3 To reveal your students' readiness and then provide daily descriptive feedback
A3 formative assessment should be a continuous cycle of Ts & Ss generating understanding about learning & acting upon it.
A3: problem w/ form. Assessment: there is no game time adjusts. It's the end: adjusts R key! re-teach
GForms have so many uses in the classroom! Love them!
Our traditional time limited high pressure testing just doesn't measure what some kids have learned
I had a T tell me after learning Google forms 4 exit tix that it enabled her to give immediate feedback rather than the next day
A3 With no grade attached, Ss are clear that it's the learning that's important. https://t.co/WiVJn6z4NG
Q3: How do formative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
Q3 (contd) 2 help students revise their efforts and achieve mastery of content & skills.
Plickers is such an amazing tool. Add to list! can we make a list? https://t.co/rbgCIwlCBV
These are the tools i use in my classroom:
A3: They’re as much a benefit to S as the T. It lets the T know if they need to steer the ship another way sometimes.
A3: Fromatives drive instruction- my lesson plans are always tentative...
Use feedback - conversations between and
current status, next steps, constructive, timely, specific
I hate when I agree with you
A3: Effective & meaningful force our Ts to be more mindful & adjust to meet the need of our Ss
A3) T noticed Ss weren't grasping a math concept; used S leaders to go step by step and re-teach info!
FA ... now I can save valuable characters when talking about it. Thanks!
A3: I always thinking of summative and formative assessment as my road map and I relay this message to my scholars.
. We must continue the dialogue not just on social media but in schools/community
A3 Formative assessments "inform" Ss of their progress so they can own their learning. I used a Google form in science.
A3: Form. assessments allow Ts to adjust instruction to best meet the learners' needs
YES Lisa & I dolots of focused guided reading cycled in S groups. Notes generated during are great measurement tools
In my world, test and assessment are both words. And both valued in right way.
It's a culture. Teach them young about reflection, model reflection. It will stand them well
Tech can help with adjusting https://t.co/1tTyLi9yXo
A3: problem w/ form. Assessment: there is no game time adjusts. It's the end: adjusts R key! re-teach
A3: I really like using for this. Also, just simply handing them paper and asking them to create and solve 5 problems.
Our lesson should be more like streams, working their way to a distinction by overcoming obstacles and less like an assembly line
A3: Kagan Cooperative Learning has some amazing formative assessment strategies.
A2 What comes to mind- the distinction b/w tasks & assessments. Tasks elicit evidence- assessments observe evidence & evaluate it
A3 Formative assessment tools should be used to drive focused instructional planning to accelerate/remediate student learning
Using a Google form w/ added on enables you to assess any assignment immediately.
it can also be a Post It note exit ticket at the end of a lesson; succinct & colourful.
Q3 formative also allows T to adjust instruction and differentiate for S's
I use them alot. As an admin, it really helps me with all kinds of data collection
In Ireland test results sent to Dept of Ed used to cut resources to schools Our results were too good
Also creating authentic opportunities through units of study is important. Connections=success explored https://t.co/njJV0L96hE
A3: Assessment should drive what Ss get. Group by current understanding. Differentiate lesson. Assess and regroup.
A3 Formative assessment only works as process and not just a temp check - basis of our process found here: https://t.co/OMoyZG0gTH
Doesn't have to be that far-fetched. Just have to separate fact from fiction. :)
a3 FA acts as a crucial feedback tool to Ss & Ts to check for understanding.
A3: It helps know when to pull Ss 1 on 1, challenge them, pair them, or pull in groups. Can open conversations with Ss.
exactly. A moment in time. Always powerful for students to reflect on those moments to show growth.
Don't do it Jared!!! He won't let you forget it!!! :)
These are great for WL teachers (all formative for me) https://t.co/gBBceBEHFX
A2) Be authentic; ask, listen, record using casual conversation, exit tickets, daily work, projects, writing--explore Ss thinking
Agree. As a district we started to use BoardBuilder as a digital portfolio.
Read the post. The photo alone implies transformative learning is using 30-year-old technology. ;) https://t.co/s20OYOlgjR
I am wondering how much our assumed definitions of learning drive measurement & vice versa.
One of my students said my teacher doesn't give grades, she just talks
as a person in higher Ed, I eliminated both from class
A3: 1 way is I use for check in w/ Ss; ask if any Q's/thoughts about topic being taught and address then vs later on
Good points https://t.co/hHpGi3KJcp
in my class, I see it clearly in their expressive writing, the ease in which they do it, the structure of writing.Easy to tell. A2
A3: Formative assessment is the key to informed instruction. Collect the data but then do something with it!
I like that idea as well. thanks.
A3: Form assess is that immediate feedback, instead of waiting 3 weeks till the “big test”
A3: Formative assessment provides the best information for knowing the student as a whole person.
QUESTION 4
Q4: How do summative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
A2: yes exit slips- verbal/written explain, skill checklist formative
Yes - and promotes collective, collaborative thinking.
A3 Formative assessment should be part of the teaching/learning. It should INFORM Ss/Ts which standards are "met" and "not yet."
A3:they provide the teacher with a fork in the road. Based on the responses T knows if grasped or not. https://t.co/gdeB9Y4kt5
Q3: How do formative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
A3 Formative assessments help me as a T to see what I need to tweak in my instruction & curriculum.
I just posted this earlier. It's made my life so. Much. Easier!!
Right. Which is why it can't be relied on solely. But, it does provide insight into what local measures can't.
Ss liked the instant feedback and it made them more aware of their study habits or lack there of.
FA so important in implementation
A3) reflection, feedback, oops to redo or revise, growth over mastery, all so powerful!
A3: I use to ask Ss questions about their assigned reading. Helps to guide instruction for the next day.
A3: use it as a positive indicator to check for understanding.....
Never a gotcha....
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A2 That said, when deciding how to measure / assess, start w/the standard & ask, "What would evidence of mastery look like?"
Do you have any successful discussion starters or protocols that are effective? Favorites?
A3: As a reading specialist, Clay's Observation Survey is invaluable for finding a start point,to build on what the student knows!
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It's tough to measure learning without some kind of measure
Boom! https://t.co/I18R0wusI7
What's the old saying? - We can't just keep weighing the cow, sometimes we have to feed it.
Knowing where each student is allows us to provide each student with the scaffolding he/she needs to be successful.
So, what terms do you use when describing how you measure learning?
A2 ask the students how they should measure their success, have them develop the assessments with guidance
A3: Formative assessments give you the right pic of where your Ss are, quick feedback to be used immediately
A3: It ONLY impacts learning if teachers adjust instruction accordingly and students are given feedback on their learning.
I couldn't agree more. It was a total game changer once I started using it and sharing!
Yes. Embedded in planning yet provides information that makes planning and learning agile. https://t.co/EnB1LsEuNm
A3 formative assessment should be a continuous cycle of Ts & Ss generating understanding about learning & acting upon it.
A4 Summative assessments let Ts reflect on longer units/topics of instruction. Then we can make adjustments or reteach
A3 Formative assessments allow me to give 1:1 feedback, create small groups for both reteaching and enrichment
But that metaphor is the problem - that bar measures one dimension and one moment in time https://t.co/gT6EF6ymEy
Agreed, - standards provide a measuring stick against which learners can assess. Reminds me of the bar for a pole vaulter
Be flexible about understanding, too. Students make meaning at different paces, and flexible grouping allows for this.
The only way summative assessment impacts learning is if Ts use it like formative assessment. To inform future instruction
Yes. Must be about the learner, and much less about the teacher.
I farm alpaca. They don't tell there's a problem. I know there's a problem with individual if i see change in behaviour. S are same
we use project logs and student groups have to write tutorials on the project they create.
A4: Summative assessments can impact learning...if we allow retakes in a mastery based system.
A4 formative assessment give feedback and alter instruction to meet students needs
Agreed Just because it's a portfolio doesn't mean it's authentic leaning. Have you used portfolio in auth. lining? How?
A4 is a great way to get an universal picture of themes/ideas explored.
agreed. I love form.assessments that allow me to gauge Ss learning b/c they explained the learning in their own words.
is one of the best ideas ever for Google Sheets!
A4: Summative assessments are a great place to differentiate. Let students pick a way to demonstrate mastery and understanding.
A3 Uncovering Student Ideas by Page Keeley amazing for science.
Key difference though is that Ss can tell if there is a problem. That's an added bonus. :)
absolutely. Teachers are floored when I introduce it and it's ease of use.
A3: We need to encourage Ts to use more formatives-When Ts have the time to pause/reflect their instruction improves 10 fold!
A3) formative + 2ndgr = ahha moments moving on
A3, form assess allows me to know what concepts are solidly set and which need to be retaught. Quick feedback is key.
Really "summative" should be eliminated from the vernacular. It implies an end to learning, and this should never happen
S-created rubrics & collaborative protocols are good tools to assess learning. A2
A3 Formative assessments allow me to give 1:1 feedback, create small groups for both reteaching and enrichment
formative assessment is where adjustment happens,it helps "form" the learning.There is no end
A3: Allow us to determine where we need to be heading as we move towards the product to show that goals were met. 1/2
we have students tell us what they learn at the end of class. The class is edcamped
Each S makes a site? What template pages do u set up? Or all S made?
Providing multiple meaningful learning experiences will easily check off many standards boxes.
Learning management systems can be helpful too to increase feedback https://t.co/vmsncnMGM2
A3: We used GForms to give Ss immediate feedback during a formative assessment. I Ss remember what they're thinking at the moment.
How have you successfully changed the mindset of teachers around student learning at your school? Share it in a session!
A3. Meaningful to students: Student using k'nex to demo force and motion. Student using Google Slides create dynamic presentation.
well said, Andrew. Otherwise what is the point in giving them?
Summative assessments are a rest stop for me-stop, review, check the map before driving on
So, those terms are substituted for "test" and "assessment." For me, not about term, but use.
one thing I love about Matific is teacher move straight to data analysis. No data collating.
Q4 By the time for summative, there should be no shock if formatives were done correctly. Now its a grade to put 'into the system'.
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A2 capture learning work w smart phone- vid/pic - tag it, Google doc revision work w comments, voice memo interviews, quick checks
yes. If you don't use it to drive instruction, it's not utilized correctly.
Agreed. I use the onslaught of reading level assessments in Sept. to build relationships.
A4 Summative Assessments affect learning in a less personalized way, they may impact decisions for next year, more of a finish line
T's have always assessed 2drive instruction well before reformy data gimmicks, this not innovative just repackaging
A4. SAs should show what Ss have learned, if you have use your FAs to change how instruction is delivered/ drive instruction.
That's great. What do you do for the Ss who like more structured learning?
A4 I had a writing project for the whole class, based on the results I redesigned the project to include topic choice for next year
A4: formative assessment shows me what I need to improve upon. I've gone back and retaught topics when I saw an issue
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What did you think of that?
Tell me one thing I don't know from what you learnt?
I see it that way too. It's a scary sight.
A4: if sum is a test, backwards design helps me plan instruction
A3.I fear our over reliance on measurement may unknowingly dictate our teaching content and methodology .Lets teach from the heart
More and more I wonder about this. Does that measuring have to be so "official" though?
A4: I argue nothing is really summative. We still respond to that data & change what happens for a S based on it. Spiral content.
thanks, David. Does the T do this on a blog, through Google Classroom, or ...?
And this is fun the most difficult for Ts, changing instruction. https://t.co/DrZLGExKwj
A3: It ONLY impacts learning if teachers adjust instruction accordingly and students are given feedback on their learning.
agreed, we can come with endless methods. Where is the child? Is there joy & excitement? How do you learn best?
yes agility & adaptability are key. What is known, understood & can be done? Where are the gaps? Adjust. Reroute.
A4: Summatives are high stakes assessments to evaluate Ss overall learning. Ex-projects, debates, scenarios, research paper
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Agreed. Summative assessments should be a semi-colon in instruction, not a period. :-)
A4. Summative are required too. How much growth have learners charted from one point to next. Sometimes need big picture.
A4: In a perfect world, very assessment should be formative; every measurement should be built on the last.
and they don't spit at you as often
A4) How they should be used & how they are often used r definitely 2 dft things! When scores indicate gaps, reteaching is a must!
A4) it summarizes Ss learning at a point in time, not designed for feedback useful for helping Ts & Ss during the learning process
A4: SA are a road map for future instruction. Some places a teacher needs to stop at longer, some go though more quickly
A4. SAs should be the time when Ss are able to show/create/ invent & apply all they have learned in a meaningful way. +
Here's a vid of just that- a student tracking his pole vault growth. Def showed his improvement: https://t.co/e2uW6YMBkL
the most powerful formative assessment is an 1-1 conversation with your student
A4 Summative assessments aren't the end game. They are the benchmark that drives what's next. https://t.co/ZzGVqnUJI1
QUESTION 4
Q4: How do summative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
A2: Vital to how well, often and better kids read is our knowledge of who they are and how best to serve their needs.
when I was at a MYP school and we started implementing Criterion based grading it was a game changer
Form. assessment is practice, Summ. assessment is game time. Time to showcase skills & understanding. https://t.co/gsfIzvZeMC
Q4 By the time for summative, there should be no shock if formatives were done correctly. Now its a grade to put 'into the system'.
Agree! Authentic learning!
Not at all. But again, it's about balance. What's the "ratio" between formal/informal?
A2-Just thought of this- is perfect FA each Friday. We share progress on final products in those days. That is FA!
I don't think it has to be as rigid but we have to measure learning somehow
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A2 capture learning work w smart phone- vid/pic - tag it, Google doc revision work w comments, voice memo interviews, quick checks
A3 I use post its for feedback with Ts during professional learning-then use the plus app to digitize/reflect.
A4 sum assess allows for your to tweak your curriculum in areas of need and enables you to dev innovative ways to reach upcoming Ss
I totally agree, Charlie. I do not use summatives. I guess, unless the state is giving their required tests.
Good question that leads to collaborative thinking
Grt point ! We must tip the scale of importance away from summatives-towards formatives! https://t.co/U1WULYVgvg
Really "summative" should be eliminated from the vernacular. It implies an end to learning, and this should never happen
it allowed us to value teacher expertise and judgement while focusing on growth.
A4: Summative assessment helps us improve our teaching strategies and determines baselines for the Ss' next steps.
I agree. Summative contributes to grade but should be used formatively to inform teaching & learning.
A4) SA student knows how much they know. Do not know how to move on from here. Lowers confidence
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A4. + I have Ss create books after a NFic unit. They are able to apply what they know about the topic, focus on NFic attributes.
A4: SA can't be end all-be all. Use to inform instruction and reteach. Give Ss opportunity to redo.
. Thoughts re: role of short & frequent (at least weekly) curricula-embedded mastery checks play in formative assessment?
A4: Summative assessments can help Ss identify where misconceptions at the end of section of learning and inform reteaching.
A3: summative assessment +2ndgr= stress + boredom
students create there own structure. tell them at the class that the class is design 2 break them from Norms
FA = assessment for learning
Yes! Because learning never ends! Good way to look at it.
in a conversation, the assessment and the teaching/learning are indistinguishable 4both S & T
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A3 Allows Ts to provide timely and quality feedback for Ss to use in the moment. Ex. 5-3-1, Four Corners, Triangle, Square, Circle
Agreed. Summ. assessment is NOT what defines Ss or Ts. It is only ONE game out of the whole season.
A3 formative allows kids 2 make errors and get time needed to figure learning out w/o penalty of grading -
A3 and A4: My mental model is that formative are the dress rehearsals. Summative is the opening night*. (*your mileage may vary)
Awesome! Focus is their learning and not our knowledge.
A4: Summative assessment gives me a general overview. Who was successful w/material? What worked? Didn't work? Move on or back?
This. A4 https://t.co/4W9AGd4OkZ
A4: In a perfect world, very assessment should be formative; every measurement should be built on the last.
sure! Takes time. Had 1st S-led conf w my daughter. More time building confidence than learning anything ourselves.
1/2 T I worked with this week looked at a Summ. assess. All S missed one Q. She put Q on board and asked the Ss what was hard...
A4. Summative is essential is helping to reach formative goals. By checking in, we can Change strategies and reteach if need be.
well said, Mark. The only tests I ever saw as summative were the required state tests each year.
A3 2/2 Ex: anything that is part of the process, and can allow us to determine whether there are mostly glowing light bulbs.
even summative assessments can be used formatively to guide where to go next
A4: The final piece of the unit. It should be an accurate culmination of your formative assessments. What should I do diff next yr?
Which is where localized measures of learning come into play. Also, joy/excitement are different for all learners.
I use assessments to plan steps and tools to support and evaluate my instruction, not to tell what students can and cannot do.
A4: I like projects vs tests 4 SA. Memorization key 2 some tests (like final exams);prefer pulling all 2gether/show me what u know!
A4 The challenge with many FA and SA is to know if you are assessing the understanding, or their ability to do the assess.
Great summative assessments give me useful data to reflect on
measuring shouldn't be official. U find out that student's learn more from informal discussion
A4 summative assessments that change instruction & impact learning, are called formative assessment.
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powerful PLC's will turn formative assessments into pure gold if done right. Let's value our teachers' expertise
Q4 Summ. assessments give Ss big pic/goal. Start w the end in mind. Using learning targets breaks that up into manageable steps.
This is so key. The reason for the measurement plays a hue part as well.
OMG yes! Sometimes when scoring writing I cover all names to remove potential bias. https://t.co/P2qpUKFpH9
We're also painfully biased mammals. Have to work hard to ensure our emotions aren't skewing how we read.
FA - helps me understand the individual
SA - helps me understand teh group
Loooooooooooove THIS Dani! Morning inspiration. The idea to move it to a wall instead of just chart paper, brill! TY
think of summative as a playoff series (losing 1 not the end) instead of Superbowl when failure is the end https://t.co/kNBJZm35s2
Form. assessment is practice, Summ. assessment is game time. Time to showcase skills & understanding. https://t.co/gsfIzvZeMC
Q4 By the time for summative, there should be no shock if formatives were done correctly. Now its a grade to put 'into the system'.
I value this. I just wonder how you provide supports for those who this is totally new for.
A5. Summative Assessments show growth of Ss. Tests shouldn't be the end but a redirection point.
I really do not do formal. Everything is based on discussion
A4: Summatives should be very few& they should be used to make changes to curriculum, approaches, resources. Use the info provided
totally agree with you both!
Q4 SA guide T instruction and may narrow curriculum focus, which can be good and bad. SA can be more than just Qs about a topic
A3- formative assessment only has positive impact when teacher has plan for students who "don't get it".
A4: Can look at trends - are there consistent low or high areas. Is curriculum lacking, etc.
A4: Summative is important, but accurate formative is more beneficial.
Gaps are huge here in MN. Formative use of assessment is a powerful way to close them. https://t.co/DouhErw9Jr
yes agility & adaptability are key. What is known, understood & can be done? Where are the gaps? Adjust. Reroute.
A4 Moving away from tests/quizzes and using more presentations via Animoto & Google Slides.
A4. SAs also show me what content/strategys Ss are most engaged in among all taught/explored.
There was a great article I read recently about the problem of knowledge. Nice piece.
2/2 One brave S said "what's that "Q" word? entire class had heard the word "quadruple" but never saw it and it tripped them up
A4 Summative assessment is most valuable when it is combined with frequent formative assessments to show learning progress
Each Ss has their own.Keeping it basic. Did a screencastify vid so Ss would know how to set up.
A4 Shares with students/guardians/teachers an accurate reflection of student proficiency on each standard to guide instruction.
I agree completely! We are obligated to respond if we know there's more room for growth. https://t.co/c1p5BkJ7YT
Really "summative" should be eliminated from the vernacular. It implies an end to learning, and this should never happen
it takes the students a week and half to get use to it and then they love it
Excellent way to Putin. https://t.co/EsnEiTnGb9
FA - helps me understand the individual
SA - helps me understand teh group
Then call it a decathlon. It's a gauge for success along w/what helped you get there & what it'll take to grow.
I like this description about formative/summative. Only difference is one simple word change. https://t.co/HFLD3SCy3Q
does summative at least give teachers a big-picture overview to allow them to improve practice next year?
A3 & A4 Any kind of assessment impacts learning, because the act of taking the test itself strengthens the student's memory.
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All depends on what you want to measure, right? Sometimes you need bigger pic.
I'd put forth that is if the summative is detrimental, it's got some design flaws.
A5) There is a lot of stuff to note and to remember.
technology allows us to record this and reflect later
Haha thanks. Didn't want to miss this topic. I really should be sleeping.
I love that T's are becoming more aware of S's as individuals and trying to personalize learning.
A3 I like to think of F-assessments as Teacher's measure of how am I doing? Is this working? G-forms, partnering, jigsawing etc
If it's a rest stop, it's formative, not summative. I'd love to see us throw out qualifiers entirely. Call it Assessment
A5. Technology can keep records, organize information, provided easy to understand results of learning.
A4: Ts and Ss should both reflect on summative assessments. How do we proceed from here How do we do better next time?
It can't be either or. That's why we are in the fix we're in, IMHO.
Designing a model can be used for both FA and SA , revision after instruction. explanatory model https://t.co/WsuZrCr5v6
I saw so much potential with Matific I left the classroom to become the teacher educator in Aus.
A4:Summatives give a Ss new Ts an idea of where to start...
A5) Technology allows data to be quickly crunched so you can see future focus of instruction; also retain data over time
A3 assess as forming done well engages lrner in process basic 2 drive,autonomy,investmnt,agency, voice in owning one's own learning
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A4 As an English T, I think all writing is formative, even the 'final' paper. Always use that paper to help improve the next.
that is awesome. Using this different approach still allows for you to get the results you need!
A5 technology, when used correctly, can limit the impact assessment has on instruction or learning, make it less intrusive
A4: Form = growth during while Summ = growth from beginning to end.
A5 Tech can help save time and provide more assessment data to reflect on. There is a balance and too much data can be paralysing
Learning can't be measured. It's impossible. should be used to help Ts observe and assess learning with feedback.
A5. Technology allows for Ss to have multiple avenues to show their learning. Not one size fits all.
What were the mindset changes that resulted?
Do your s's "show what they know" by creating these?
A5 technology can quicken the process making it less disruptive & results returned faster so T's can better plan for S's needs
Lecture-style and edcamp-format can't exist alone. We're all too different.
I also bounce from group to group to see where they are
I meant put it, not Putin!
Yes we use K-3 now. S use often especially for Ah-ha moments.
A4/5: Sometimes assessments reveal other gaps in S learning that we may not recognize in other moments.
what human things need not be measured?
summative is the autopsy while formative is the check ups
each week, my 7th graders write their own reflection on lesson or class they've had that week. Even gym! Practicing self-assessment
This is really cool. Tchr use her whiteboard for Ss to write on for their reflection. Stays up all yr.
I think assessment, in general, does this. Observation/feedback does this.
What assessment from this year has worked best for you at gauging student understanding?
If it works for your learners, then great!
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What did you mean by Putin?
Ss self-select photos, videos, anything they've worked on, & have option to create e-work to show ongoing learning
A4: formative connects the dots. Summative of should show the teacher the whole picture-dots connected for ALL.
A5 Using tech to assess increases engagement, real-time ability for S/Ts to reflect, share feedback, adjust learning/instruction
A4 SA is about what happened yesterday, FA is about what will happen tomorrow. Where should you put your energies.
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Q5: Why is it important that educators leverage the power of technology to measure learning?
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Results of summative assessments should be no surprise if formative assessments are used well
A4 It's like the game after practices. You can still find things that need to be understood better. https://t.co/OphBl3ur3r
QUESTION 4
Q4: How do summative assessments impact learning? Please share examples.
A4) looking at the actual assmnt is important too! 100 ? mc t compared to something authentic and problem based = huge difference
A5. Leveraging technology allows us to collect data quickly and efficiently on learning than ever before.
Yes! https://t.co/oPRmSy3ZBA
A3 formative allows kids 2 make errors and get time needed to figure learning out w/o penalty of grading -
A5 Technology can facilitate both multiple opportunities and ways for students to demonstrate mastery.
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. why move away from tests/quizzes when they have such powerful positive impacts on learning? And kids find quizzes fun?
A4: Allow us to see the progress made over time. No surprises; should be a product that brings all of the concepts/skills together.
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A5: For Ts- tech is convenient, fast, & helps us work smarter, not harder. For Ss- tech is relevant & appropriate.
It's critical that Ts use a digital portfolio tool that makes learning transparent for all stakeholders https://t.co/QC1vw5aESU
A5: allows for quick & easy form. assessment. Real-time data to adjust instr. through
A5: Tech can help improve timeliness, org, & analysis of assessment data. Provides assess method in addition to paper & pencil
they have plenty of other classes that are lecture style. This one shows other side
I agree https://t.co/tZcsMoxlLi
Grt point ! We must tip the scale of importance away from summatives-towards formatives! https://t.co/U1WULYVgvg
Really "summative" should be eliminated from the vernacular. It implies an end to learning, and this should never happen
A5. Important to leverage tech to better communicate with Ss & Ps about learning.
Question: formative or summarize for whom? Summative in T's eyes will hopefully be formative for student- s/he's not done growing
A4.In two weeks we open our new STEAM room.No workbooks no measurement / testing.Quality hands on teaching and learning
Couldn't agree more. One-on-one, small group, and mixed group conversations support progress.
. Yet, ever see a learner get better, become a stronger writer, thinker, doer? "-er" is about measurement.
A5: I've been using tech to have Ss record their reading so they can go back and reflect and self-assess.
Agree. Some of my SPED Ss are able to show me what they know using tech more effectively
How do we as Ts measure our learning?
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Absolutely! https://t.co/vJhLQwsqa1
powerful PLC's will turn formative assessments into pure gold if done right. Let's value our teachers' expertise
State tests reflect how to get assessments wrong. The hyper focus on them has HURT public Ed. I just hope not beyond repair
A5 Technology gives you results immediately and allows for instruct change right away. By time we grade paper, it is often too late
do you give your Ss choice of platform? I am always amazed at what they create when they pick the platform.
I’m stealing this for my formative assessment workshop this summer! Thanks!
That's cool. Was thinking maybe there was an educational phislosopher I hadn't heard of (with the same name as Russian pres)
A4: Sum assessments also helps Ts & schools look at larger trends in instruction & learning. Can we improve in key areas? How?
A4 Learning doesn't always happen by a certain time 4 all. Reteaching, relearning and retaking!
Kids need a space where they can show their activity and conduct an ongoing conversation about learning https://t.co/Q5xWzh9WyH
A5 allows Ss to access creativity, digital collaboration, and resources while sharing w/ an audience beyond the classroom.
A5. In order to prepare Ss for the future, we can't ignore the new ways in which they learn by interacting w/ technology
Formative assessment is chef tasting the soup and adding little this/that. Summative assessment is the customer tasting soup.
A5: It's fast, effective and individual. Let's you know where each student is...
A5 technology has the power to free your time up to focus on what to do about the results of the assessment,
A5: Time is of essence. Tech-way is the quick-way to get immediate feedback, data and use it to move forward no time wasted
Great! Ss are able to decide what is uploaded, whether something they are struggling w/ or something they are proud of.
Project based learning. Just observe the results. Was the learning applied?
Well said! Summative is longer period for measurement of learning - not the end of learning! https://t.co/zfeBbuUldh
I agree completely! We are obligated to respond if we know there's more room for growth. https://t.co/c1p5BkJ7YT
Really "summative" should be eliminated from the vernacular. It implies an end to learning, and this should never happen
Q5: Why is it important that educators leverage the power of technology to measure learning?
Q5 Technology allows for innovative ways to assess to allow S's to show their understanding. Differentiating the assessment.
I focus on the 3 questions in our student project logs tells me what I need to know
Does your department do the same? Just you?
It depends on the goal. If we are talking academic growth and achievement, feedback is crucial for development.
Not sure I know what you mean by "human things," can you explain further or provide examples?
A5: Tech has the power to enhance assessment, data collection in ways that were never possible before. It's curates so nicely
A4: Summative assessments give you the data to drive your instruction. You know your strengths and weaknesses.
I agree. If we differentiate 4 the way kids learn, we should diff the way kids can show their learning. https://t.co/anMFTIcVKS
A5. Technology allows for Ss to have multiple avenues to show their learning. Not one size fits all.
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You tweeted my exact thoughts on this one! https://t.co/zeCyH5iR3H
A5. Leveraging technology allows us to collect data quickly and efficiently on learning than ever before.
A5: Tech makes the T job easier, while making a connection to what kids are into. They don’t see it as assessment.
Technology gives me and my students immediate feedback
A5 It's important to remember teachers are both learners and leaders; tech helps us realize both
A:5 use technology to find out what kids know. Gaps & strengths- Instantly.
Exactly. Doesn't have to be a finished "product"
Measuring learning requires evidence gathering. Tech allows for a much better way to accumulate and organize data.
A4 lines between form and sum are getting blurred for those who provide intervention like reteach & retest.
A5. Tech may make it "easier" or "quicker" but isn't always best answer. Again, form must fit function.
& learning is often not a linear process, despite what most standards imply.
A5: Edus should use tech to measure learning bc it can be more efficient than doing it by hand. (I don't mean scantrons)
I counted the # of standardized tests our 8th graders have taken since K and about cried. Really.
A5: Tech also allows Ts to differentiate assessment to best fit the needs of our students, not a one size fits all approach.
It can-but we place 2 much emphasis/value on a final measure should focus more on the https://t.co/8ukbiQnftN
does summative at least give teachers a big-picture overview to allow them to improve practice next year?
A5: For many students, this is the tool of choice. Take advantage and meet them where they are.
Exactly! Do we want to know what they have learned or what they were able to do exactly as it was taught....
A5: Technology bridges learning and allows growth within 21st century skills & career prep. We connect & collaborate w technology
just me, but I have other faculty come in and watch. They are amazed by the engagement. couple are changing
A3 and A4. Its less about the assessment and more how we use it. Most can be both but learning demands formative use.
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A3 & A4 The biggest mistake we can make regarding testing is to think of it as mere measurement rather than a learning strategy.
A5:Ss naturally engage w tech (less test-like), & it can make gathering data (Quantitative & Qualitative) easier f Ts.
A5) tech should be used to enhance instruction and not replace it; org, efficiency, motivation, authenticity, tool
A5: Kids love technology, we need to make learning relevant to them. So many time saving tools for T's & it's just fun that way!
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A5 technology also allows for us to push Ss thinking and innovative ability w/ presentations and other available resources.
Alas, it's a question too many humans fail to understand anymore....
A5: Technology changes the way students gain feedback on what they are learning. It's the here and now rather than in one month
A5: Tech collects data quickly & is easy to read. Can check mastery in a variety of ways. It can be fun for kids like .
Are you a big rubric user?
A5: Tech, like and give immediate details before they walk out the door, rather than 3 days later.
So many tools to gather whole class assessment data immediately, why would you collect and "grade" at night? Too late to adjust.
A5: for me, I love the endless amount of resources to use for students to be able to redo assignments and practice topics.
More performance and project based learning. Ss demo their knowledge goes way beyond the standards. True learning.
This is the most important reason! Assessments should be differentiated as much as instruction. https://t.co/faBTijoqLU
A5: Tech also allows Ts to differentiate assessment to best fit the needs of our students, not a one size fits all approach.
To help our student be we must allow them to show their learning in multiple ways via tech. https://t.co/svnLyr1eog
Q5: Why is it important that educators leverage the power of technology to measure learning?
So important. Learning led by students still benefits from our guidance.
A5 we all own a microwave so we can cook faster, tech can speed up assessment so we can sit down & digest results, decide next step
A5 technology can assist a quality teacher in giving immediate feedback.
A5: technology helps T give feedback faster, sometimes immediate BUT doesn't replace face-to face feedback
it became about growth and looking at the end point instead of averages
A4: Sum.ass.are important because they give Ss an opportunity to visibly meet a goal and set a new one! We all need benchmarks.
It sure can! https://t.co/WYIW7OpuiJ
A5 Technology can facilitate both multiple opportunities and ways for students to demonstrate mastery.
A5/1: Ss share everything on social media & are confident w/ tech.
A5: Tech gives immediate feedback. Lessons can be adjusted on the spot...Tech speaks to Ss more than paper pencil
A5 technology can support differentiated learning and assessment
Differentiation is paramount https://t.co/2BFn5aEaQh
A5: Tech also allows Ts to differentiate assessment to best fit the needs of our students, not a one size fits all approach.
That is the way to go! It's fun to see the excitement of a class that's run that way.
A5 Technology provides nearly real time results, except on state tests.
Assessment of learning shift 4 HS How coalition for access hopes 2 change colladmissions & replace comm app https://t.co/EE0E2khjjK
At summative time, there should be no surprises - student should know where he/she stands in terms of understanding.
A5: Tech can help reach different Ss in different ways as well as provide easy way to share info and track progress/growth.
“: I like this description about formative/summative. Only difference is one simple word change. https://t.co/A6GbqRnRzl ”
A5 Technology is a tool that allows greater efficacy. Nothing magic about that really!
Important. Would be great if all were comfortable varying style.
A5/2: Isn't that what we want them to do w/ assessments, too? Share everything they know confidently?
A5:One of my favorite reasons for tech is it allows students to self evaluate, make changes,& to share with learning with families
1) Technology levels the playing field for kids. 2) Technology is the world our kids live in. Meet them there.
Spot on! https://t.co/NDXRzwlsgK
A5 It's important to remember teachers are both learners and leaders; tech helps us realize both
A5: We can give Ss faster feedback & change what's happening for & with them. Digital tools are key! https://t.co/771bdc0eFg
Q5: Why is it important that educators leverage the power of technology to measure learning?
"When you assess something, you are forced to assume that a linear scale of values can be applied to it..." https://t.co/bM0wRgGCTI
A5 Learning can be measured in many ways, using technology helps us get data that can be used for instruction.
I play the roll of co-learner and ask question with multiple answers. but not guide on side
A5: tons of Edtech uses to assess student learning. 1 is that it can be use so the learning environment is not disrupted
Such an important q. We often "teach" like we were "taught."
Truly - it's about the process and journey - the end result will come.
A5: I think it provides for a more far reaching impact. More resources, access to tools, strategies and organized data.
A5 Using tech to measure learning allows the T to provide immediate, authentic feedback at a greater rate.
Yes, Sandra, agreed VERY cool! And so much so I'm in my home office scouring for Need abt 200 pks. 🤗
A5: Technologies in the classroom are only as effective as the teacher using it. Realistically, most are not fully trained
One form FA for is listening to student to student discourse. Talk critical to learning .
Until teachers collectively agree to abandon the Scantron…we will get nowhere.
Some students feel pressured to achieve a certain "grade"; this *can* undermine learning.
A2: sit down and have a quick conversation w/ the S. Tap into what they can do and can't do yet.
A5: More & faster - Digital tools are the most powerful we have & we'll get amazing results when used effectively.
I learn best when I have time to reflect, and can check my thinking w/others.
why must we average grades? When we talk abt weight loss we look at the end point, not averages. Ed is obsessed with averaging
Makes our lives easier too. ;)
A5: Tools like Plickers can give Ts a quick formative check, plus it's fun for our Ss!
alternative are good, of course, but ultimately any activity that involves retrieval practice will promote most learning.
A5: tech can bring us data instantly. Why give Ss feedback 2/3 days later when you can do it within minutes?
Has anyone tried yet for formative assessment? Tried it this week. Liked it.
A5: Leverage social-media to allow Ss throughout the school to participate in feedback, maximize engagement https://t.co/4VuVloxLm1
A5: so much easier to allow for Ss to create different ways to demonstrate their understanding. Ts have more time to interact w/ Ss.
Q5 Ts can obtain results fast and reteach if necessary. Beauty of technology. Keeps kids from being bored also :-)
A5. Technology is a vehicle for Ss to show learning through authentic demonstration projects, not just m.c. tests.
last project we did, I had 28 different platforms.. Boy did I learn a lot that day!
But, like our learners, we are all different. One size can never fit all.
A5 Effective technology integration allows Ts to scale differentiated learning for every student, to maximize growth
A5 tech increase sharing and the variety of tools increase the # of ways it can be displayed
A5) the cloud > the file cabinet when it comes to sharing notes re. student learning at "hand up" meetings for upcoming year
A3 & A4: When possible, seems important to measure both implementation & outcomes. O: Did I/we reach the goal? I: How'd I/we do it?
My thoughts exactly! We need to prepare our kids for a digital world! https://t.co/ug6iezZS2c
1) Technology levels the playing field for kids. 2) Technology is the world our kids live in. Meet them there.
A5: B/C tech has the potential to make things easier/more efficient for us
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a5 Tech is about gaining efficiency and using time as much as possible with students and the development of their experiences.
A1 Tech makes us more efficient and effective. It allows us to catch accurate data faster than we can without it.
A5: Tech helps me track S progress. S know I track their data and they are excited to ask, did you see my progress, mastery, etc?
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THIS. THIS. THIS! Rock star Kristin!
sounds fair to shift the focus. I play devil's advocate when hearing that something has no value.
We're hoping to change the game. Thanks for your ongoing support.
Aye yup. That, IMO, is a challenge of grades, not assessment.
I love when we make mistakes with technology. It's authentic, happens a lot, and shows how we can problem solve & learn.
I used to be as a homeroom teacher. They tend to be summative in nature though, so not that useful. You?
A5: As a parent of HS Ss, I see the difference between a school that doesn't leverage tech to assess and one that does. Huge impact
totally agree, Fred https://t.co/h9YrWFEem6
But, like our learners, we are all different. One size can never fit all.
A5: technology offers opportunities to diversify the sources & enhance the timeliness of feedback
when someone "gets it" on the last day, is that any different if they "get it" on day 15. Averaging is an obsession we have in edu
So, you never serve as a guide? What makes you less likely to do this?
Benefit of tech: Timely, actionable feedback while students are still working on activity, not after learning is done.
I couldn't agree more. Talk about goal with Ss. Let them know what they need to do and why.
couldn't agree more, Brad. It's essential and non negotiable.
A5 Using tech allows for authentic audiences. My S's use a social media platform for GH (Twitter, Tumblr, FB, etc). Power in that.
Quality instruction includes rich & timely feedback. Technology can assist in this when you have great teachers in the classroom.
Performance assessment , involving Ss in 3 dimensional learning opps can B both formative and summative.
A5 The danger of classroom tech is fitting instruction and learning to what the tech can measure. Do not let the tail wag the dog
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Our answers are all so similar on this. We know best practice w/ assessment. We need to ensure it's happening for Ss.
A5) I keep a spreadsheet with a tab for each student where I reflect on their learning once a week
A5: Go where Ss are for more buy-in. Ss use tech every day; move your data where the Ss are instead of what we have always done.
Absolutely. Any tool we choose to use must be used with purpose. Otherwise, why?
A5 Tech allows for anytime, anywhere learning and allows the T to be a guide on the side outside of classroom walls .
Great question! Observations are mostly used.
yes. Yes. And more yes. That's where the power of tech lies.
A4: It is not a question of whether to use tech. Resistance is futile. Tech simplifies process & allows for deeper learning.
A5.Quality teaching from the heart and not from the text book gives best results
A5 What I like is that there are new tech websites that are trying to make our assessments easier to give/analyze for our Ss
Does anyone else have a problem (think it can be detrimental) w/ Kahoot scoring, esp based on speed of answer
Where do Ss record? https://t.co/QNSZrZnfuR
A5: I've been using tech to have Ss record their reading so they can go back and reflect and self-assess.
maybe an informal guide. I want students to guide themselves and i am there for the ride
I would live to abandon it, the district and the state...not so much! https://t.co/0VyPtQDUlN
Until teachers collectively agree to abandon the Scantron…we will get nowhere.
I think we sometimes run the risk of moving from one side of see-saw to other, without seeing importance of balance.
Unreasonable expectations from parents can be a big problem with respect to how students approach & "prepare" for exams
A5 By not leveraging available tools sends message we want 2 do things the way we've always done them. What we model is what we get
A4/5 qty, quality, & type of formative assessment is improved w new tools like OneNote Class Notebook https://t.co/lZWvT46gQc
loved the book, Mark. Your series does a great job of offering practical changes that are immediately effective.
Provide time for students to act upon formative & summative assessment crucial in securing learning gains. https://t.co/8aaT6FKZVU
A5: While tech is great, we must not forget the personalized touch we bring a teachers. Tech should only be used purposefully.
A5: We have 2 keep face 2 face feedback as well because it is personalized and specific. The more specific feedback, the better!
A5: More analytics but also more creative ways to assess students using real world products and projects not just bubbles
I wish ALL testing was differentiated with tech. Esp now with PARCC. https://t.co/JOOqnnHmca
yes. Yes. And more yes. That's where the power of tech lies.
average does not take into account the individual. Just useful for justifying your teaching
A5: It allows for vast amounts of information to be collected and used in a manageable way.
We use rubrics in our certification course. It helps participants understand expectations.
Good morning, Spiri! Would love to have you make that happen and join in full time after !
Great. But, in situations where there are key touchstones, guidance can be needed.
Meaning that "human things" is unnecessarily vague, and I'd like to know what means to say
Learn about reaching ALL students using tech. Inclusive Tech Institute 6/25/16 Denver (day b4 ) https://t.co/gZZ8kN2xWl
I need to check this out and will let you know, Ira!
is Tender is the Night a better book than The Great Gatsby? Is it not as good?
Assessments of any type tend to be weighted to product over process because it's easier to observe and measure. Big problem
Yes definitely. https://t.co/tc7Z50vD7Q
Does anyone else have a problem (think it can be detrimental) w/ Kahoot scoring, esp based on speed of answer
Share w chat & link. We'll share list!
Q6: Share favorite resources to measure learning on chat & this form https://t.co/PNfPgcsJuH
Tech apps padlet,, today's meets, Twitter can be used to formatively assess. Many more
blessed you're here with us and happy to be learning from you Winston. Aloha!
a5: My favorite feedback quote "Feedback is like sushi. Great when fresh and worthless and/or harmful when not" Must be timely!
Agreed. This is where we need to support Ts when assessing S learning. Provide voice and choice.
You would love this conversation on student assessment!
If wait until the destination to veer a little to the right to avoid a collision, you've wrecked the car by waiting. Formative
A5 Ss submit writing to me through MS Word and I can comment on them and they can make changes in minutes, not days.
A5 Tech can save teachers time! Ts then have more time to give for F2F or online remediation and acceleration.
Q5: Tech or no tech, let's make sure Ts push for deep understanding rather than the single "right" answer.
Just sort of jumping in off-topic for the expertise: does anyone use in a non-1:1 environment?
Some Ts are choosing to use this as an additional tool to grade; I measure progress towards development in my class
what I do takes practice and not for everyone. I want to break from LMS structured learning
A5 Tech is nice but teachers need to really understand it/own it so that it aids rather than impedes the flow of the class
And meet Ss at where THEY are not where we think they should be.
A5 I think it's tech allows us to efficiently track and see trends longitudinally & gives Ss various interesting options for input
A6: Apps like Explain Everything, Shadow Puppet & others that require Ss to verbally “show” learning around an image/video
The best / most powerful formative assessment regime is relationship building.
yeah, I could never understand why they were not more effective. They seem to make perfect sense.
and don't forget "what if"
How do standards imply a linear process for learning? Curious- I guess I see it differently.
: Teachers have weekends off and don't do any schoolwork.
Glad to see the pendulum swinging on assessment, things needed to change.
Whose definition of growth? Our idea of growth is different from our students. Encourage learning.
Nice! Sounds like a great idea- always looking for ways to record S reading comprehension
was Tom Brady not as good last weekend as a year ago?
Agreed, but I think we need to redefine assessment as a moving process rather than a final point.
A6 One of my current favorites for measuring learning and other things is
A6 I teach 2nd gr, I love the DRA2, it gives so much valuable S specific data on reading, like wpm, accuracy,but it's long & 1 on 1
the quick hand-eye coordination needed between answer & color to choose - I have wondered about this for some of my Ss
Great pt. If we provide voice and choice, we are allowing students to access understanding authentically. https://t.co/b8WoyObeah
Agreed. This is where we need to support Ts when assessing S learning. Provide voice and choice.
A5) using SAMR model to identify the use of ; while substitution is okay sometimes, redefinition is just oh so powerful!
Mahalo, blessed and thankful to be learning together even though we are miles apart.
I've not seen ANY tech that can assess student learning better than a professional's eyes & ears can...
A6. are all great tools to measure Ss learning.Ss are able to create & share! Kahoot allows them to play!
that may have just rivaled the Star Wars trailer/teaser....
Tech greatly enhances teaching and learning when used correctly.Used incorrectly tech destroys learning and creative thinking
ie. 'If I memorize just enough to remember what to do with this and that, I should be able to "pass" this exam.'
that's my main issue with kahoot. Multiple choice & timer encourage asking mainly rote memorization type questions
Reflection as part of measurement is required to show the shift from not knowing to knowing, the problem solving, understanding.
I see it all the time. It's about observation and dialogue -- not measurement
A5 the use of technology can enhance student engagement with feedback. I think privacy for Ss also play a big role!
very much so. Problem is not just scoring but the advantage to guess over thinking. good for automaticity
Thanks everyone! Gotta run. Family is up! Have a great weekend!
Is that "measuring learning"? Seems like that's assessing the book, not the learner.
How can feedback be harmful if it's late? Interesting idea
It does not matter if a student understands on the 1st or 50th time - understanding is understanding.
I don't think tech is what makes assessment good; there are old school & new school tools on which Ts can draw.
- I think the excitement of competition outweighs the problems in MOST cases for quick recall questions
A6. Data from MyLearningPlan and help me structure learning opptys for our region. Same w/convos w/ districts.
I certainly hope so, but how is it articulated?
Agree, assessment should be moving process rather than a final point.
ugh. Here comes the standardization machine. SBAC in March. we preach diff, yet test are one size fits all
can be a blessing or curse depending upon how well both teachers and Ss are trained in its use. https://t.co/ksPQU9qcfx
A5. Technology excites our students and occasionally disguises the learning assessment for fun.
yep. And we are the ones that can make that change
Yes! Because the act of assessment itself changes memories
A5 Data is simply information about our students. If the tech can get the info quickly & effectively, then it's an improvement.
couldn't agree more, without this reflection time how would students ever truly improve?
...but tech can be very helpful re: documenting & organizing learning--artifacts, notes, photos, etc.
the important bit is deliberately designing assessment. I like Understanding by Design for planning.
A6. So many options to assess S learning.
Agree! Heard something this wk @ conference. Audience centered learning. Having audience in mind.
Admittedly, the way I was in school, but very dangerous in 2016.
great discussion today
love starting my Saturday this way. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
A5: Effective tech integration enhances , promotes , & prepares Ss for
A6 My favorite tools are those that require every participate to engage! Post-its, polls, twitter, google docs
I think it depends what it is used for Reed, but I can see what you are saying.
Will you be posting the Google Sheet with results?
I will share out. Promise 🤓
The day always starts better when and 20 miles on the bike start the day!
A6: Really enjoy , , , and all things Google Classroom.
was Seamus Heaney a "better" poet at 70 than at 50? Did Tesla invent "better" stuff?
A6. We've done some nice work (more needs to be done) in redesigning our workshop evaluation instruments to best help learners.
Time to go make breakfast. Happy Saturday everyone!
I agree. For visual thinking, I would prefer to go with butcher paper probably.
I use where you can disable that type of scoring
The Brady example seems objectively assessable- define "good" & then compare Brady last week & Brady last year.
A3: Assessment 3.0 is a MUST read by . Stresses the importance of feedback, not a number.
A3: Assessment 3.0 is a MUST read by . Stresses the importance of feedback, not a number.
Try letting students create the Kahoots & share. Lots of critical thinking and you can assess understanding
Hey, peeps! We love the enthusiasm for formative assessment. If you're interested in using VoiceThread for FA, DM us your email.
Have an awesome weekend! Always inspired & challenged my thoughts with
A6: It's like asking me to share the name of my favorite book: it changes year to year. I'll have to get back to ya!
isn't that how assessments measure learning? Via a product of some sort?
I haven't heard of that. I need to check it out!
What are some ideas you have? Not to put on spot, but I was curious. Thx!
This is a real problem in high school (at least it is where I am).
The ultimate theory of everything
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ohhhhh so scintillating! And the thinker drops the mic on us. Love this Connie!
yes. I do this! Students become content creators. Shows DEEP understanding.
Awesome this morning. (And I made it with only 4% left on my battery.) Have a restful weekend & an awesome week, friends!
. Are you receiving books? We're giving them to events
The question is, who's doing the assessing, and why? If it's Brady so he can improve his practice, that's great
First time in the discussion. Gave me lots to think about! Have a great weekend
let's not forsake retro tools! Paper, pens, Post Its, whiteboards. It's the thinking that matters.
What if Ss measured T learning over a week or more. What would we learn about our tacit beliefs (learning?), our hidden curriculum?
but that's clearly not true. What are you measuring? The result? His stats?
A6: Google Forms - the fastest way to find out what staff and students are thinking and to organize the results.
Curious what way you see things swinging?
For good or bad?
yeh but I'm from another country..... and Sunday
A6 is great real-time, engaging tool that can be used to dipstick learning, provoke discussion, provide feedback.
Exactly! Makes no sense. We need more teacher voice fighting the standardization machine.
1/2 Feedback delivered in the moment offer the most growth potential. Feedback that is stale offers less potential for
In my experience, assessments measure learning by using a product. All depends on what you're assessing
Check out . This morning was about measuring student learning.
True-those are 'tech' as well:) https://t.co/uKH4Oar34M
let's not forsake retro tools! Paper, pens, Post Its, whiteboards. It's the thinking that matters.
Advice? https://t.co/LBlMqjVIEg
I'm looking 4 tool that's free, connected to , allows Ss to take asmnt when they want & I can immediately see results.
What's the deal with ? Doesn't Kayako have enough questions? Who ARE these people?
And IMO very easy to create. Nice collection for future years that can be tweaked if needed.
um, wait. No sir NOT/haven't received books. How where when what all can I do to get them???
So sleepy this Saturday morning. Who wants to keep on dreaming? This does!
conversely, kids will reveal way more than any quiz, test, grade captures. Relationships allow for.most authenticity
We want learners to generalize the process of self-reflection & learn to direct their learning & self-advocate.
Some resources right now of interest The Test by Anya Kemenetz and Hacking Assessment by
That's awesome! Great way to share tools!
I do have the same rubric for all Ss.
Tony, I think there is far less that can be reasonably quantified than you think
what about Google forms + flubaroo?
Awesome convo today. Thanks PLN & thanks to my 2 co-moderators:
We will share doc of resources shortly
Agreed! Learning must drive tech, tech can't drive learning.
True that! It's about having a toolkit, and knowing the best (or better) tool for the job!
yes! They're some of my personal favourites.
The results, his stats, his reads, his technique. Put film side by side & compare. That's what QBs & coaches do
A5 I use choice boards and let Ss choose how to make the product-- technology, handwritten--even hands on! https://t.co/JLLcY731cz
Thanks for another great discussion.
Agree. Exactly what Rita Pierson stated in her TedTalk abt Ss have to like you!
I always learn something new on ! Great discussion! Love growing my PLN! Have a great day all!
I'm looking 4 tool that's free, connected to GAFE, allows Ss to take asmnt when they want & I can see who completed it by class
Measuring S learning takes planning & it's very important to know how you'll use the results before it is delivered.
Thanks Pam for the shout out https://t.co/tGnkJ0lyjv
Some resources right now of interest The Test by Anya Kemenetz and Hacking Assessment by
A6: I use and almost everyday
is this a standardised state wide test? We have them at Grades 3,5,7,9
cause Ss lots of stress
I also love discussion forums, Voxer, polleverywhere, todaysmeet, hand signals
So true that tech allows assessment to be embedded in the learning!
Thank you for leading . Always a rich and inspiring experience to connect with so many dedicated educators.
Great ! Important topic. Thank you!
School leaders do not be afraid to lead the charge with innovative technology tools. We expect Ts so we 2 need to lead by example
yes! I added 2 Forms; can shared Ss responses in a clear formatted document with them, like a mail merge
Try Google Forms (in Google Drive), then connect Add On to grade it for you.
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True that! It's about having a toolkit, and knowing the best (or better) tool for the job!
Yes, of course agree with all that, but how is late feedback actually *harmful* (vs. just useless or ignored)?
Thanks for great conversation this am.
A5 tech tools provide accessibility 2 curricula - we load every 1:1 image w accessibility suite ask 4 more info
Isolation is enemy of innovation...I will learn from others to create better learning opport. for others and myself via
Never on the spot! We adjusted some of the questions on our form to ask about the line of communication. (1/2)
Thank you for a fantastic morning of learning, !
Google forms combined with is an for data collection and progress monitoring.
Why are folks really there? Who drove this learning? Also, more detail takeaways/follow-up thinking. Keeps progression.
Thanks for the , moderators & participants. Need to go back & read the feed bc it was hard to keep up today. Have a great weekend!
