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20+ Creative Approaches to Revamp Your Formative Assessment Routines

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Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 2BC

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Class Tech Tips, LLC
@classtechtips
@classtechtips
Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, author of EdTech Essentials (ASCD) and former New York City public school teacher. She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful classroom technology integration. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com and Easy EdTech Podcast helps educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology. Follow along with Monica on your favorite social channels @ClassTechTips.

Session description

Get ready to rethink your formative assessment strategies! We'll explore how to gather and examine data to make changes in your instruction and support students in any content area. You'll learn about creative formative assessment strategies to check student understanding at different points during a lesson.

Purpose & objective

Participants will be able to identify how digital tools provide clear benefits to compliment traditional formative assessment routines.
Participants will be able to use digital tools to provide creative outlets for students that also allow them to check for understanding.

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Outline

5 minutes - Set the stage with an overview of formative assessment and connection ISTE Standards
5 minutes - Interactive activity connected to chatbot technology (device-based activity)
15 minutes - first eight tips
5 minutes - interactive activity (peer-to-peer interaction)
10 minutes - second eight tips
5 minutes - interactive activity (device-based activity)
10 minutes - final set of five tips
5 minutes - Goal setting and questions

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Supporting research

EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments (ASCD) by Monica Burns, Ed.D

Classroom Technology Tips (Quick Reference Guide - ASCD) by Monica Burns, Ed.D

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Session specifications

Topic:
Assessment/evaluations/use of data
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers, Coaches
Attendee devices:
Devices required
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
Attendees should have a device that allows them to access a web browser to fully participate.
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Leader
  • Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.
Analyst
  • Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology.
  • Use technology to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessments that accommodate learner needs, provide timely feedback to students and inform instruction.
Additional detail:
Session will be simulcast live