Technology Tools for Formative Assessment

Technology Tools for Formative

AssessmentKrista Leh Rundell

Presentation & Contact Info at:KLRundell.wikispaces.com

● What? assessment FOR learning

● Why? track student learning and make adjustments to meet the needs of diverse learners

● When? continuously through class

Formative Assessment

Non-Tech Methods● White Boards● Thumb It● Fist of Five● Red / Yellow / Green● Pair - Share● Exit Slips (when homework is not related)

Session Goals● Provide alternative processes for demonstration of

learning skills and content○ address standards○ acquire 21st century technical skills and

etiquette● Make meaningful connections between school,

learning, and our 21st century media-infused world

● PDF Instructions● Video Instructions● Sample● Test

Post-it Sites● Collects responses so others in class can view● Allows for collaborative work

○ text○ pictures○ links○ videos

BackChannel sites● Provides immediate feedback so instructor can

tailor presentation/instruction to meet needs of students

○ Peer-to-Peer Conversation○ Q&A

Quiz sites● Filters responses using a variety of formats

○ Multiple Choice○ True/False○ Short Answer○ Likert-scale○ Drawings/Pictures

Socrative● Immediate written

feedback after each question

● Limited to 50 users at a time

InfuseLearning● No feedback option● Unlimited users

- by Aimee Martin

http://education.fcps.org/trt/content/socrative-vs-infuselearning