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Mentoring for Impact: Empowering Student Teachers to Build Feedback Fluency

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Poster Theme: AI
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Session description

This session explores mentorship that uses a digital platform, such as Seesaw or Google Classroom, to train pre-service teachers in delivering clear, actionable feedback. Through scaffolded practice and reflective strategies, student teachers build confidence in fostering feedback loops that promote student growth, deepen learning, and strengthen family engagement.

Outline

As a poster session, the presentation will cycle through the following topics over about 10-15 minutes. We will have visuals and QR codes to link to resources.

1. Explain the mentoring cycle
a) How to provide the student teacher feedback prior to posting for students & families
b) Before and After samples

2. Share How tos
a) Use Seesaw for Feedback
b) Google Classroom
c) Feedback on paper

3. Benefits
a) Developing digital skills in a student teacher
b) Better feedback = student growth
c) Developing a clear digital pedagogy for pre-service teachers

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Outcomes

UNDERSTAND a mentorship framework for training pre-service teachers in effective digital feedback practices using Seesaw and Google Classroom.
GAIN practical strategies for modeling, scaffolding, and supporting feedback that is clear, specific, and actionable.
EXPLORE digital tools that foster student reflection, revision, and goal-setting through multimodal feedback loops.
RECOGNIZE the impact of intentional practice and reflection on both student teacher development and student learning outcomes.
Leave with ready-to-use resources such as feedback rubrics, reflection prompts, and Seesaw templates to implement in their own classrooms or mentorships.

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Supporting research

1. Barahona, C., Nussbaum, M., Martin, V., Meneses, A., Arriagada, S., Di Serio, A., & Hilliger, I. (2023). Technology-scaffolded peer assessment for developing critical thinking in pre-service teacher training: The importance of giving feedback. Educational technology research and development, 71(2), 667-688.

2. Yang-Heim, G. Y. A., & Lin, X. (2024). Teacher Candidates' Perspectives on the Integration of Digital Tools in Teacher Training Programs: A Case Study of Using Seesaw. International Journal of Technology-Enhanced Education (IJTEE), 3(1), 1-19.

3. Hodges, T. S., & Scott, C. E. (2016). Creating Teachers' Digital Toolboxes through Modeling: Lessons Learned from Technology Rich Teacher Education Classrooms. Read An Online Journal for Literacy Educators, 2(3).

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Presenters

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1st Grade - University School Asst Prof
AD Henderson University School
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Interim Substitute
Florida Atlantic University

Session specifications

Topic:

Teacher Education

Grade level:

PK-5

Audience:

Teacher Development, Teacher Prep, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Teacher Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators: Learner, Leader

Transformational Learning Principles:

Develop Expertise, Elevate Reflection