Formative Assessments in the Classroom A guide by Jeremy Dockan and Dr. Larry Kelly Are you ready for this session? Device out and ready to use Device connected to wifi QR code scanner at the ready (snapchat works for this)

Agenda Importance of assessment Why do we need to use more formative assessment tools? High Tech formative assessment tool box We will share a few of our favorites with you. Exit Ticket Complete a google form on how you will implement this into your classroom.

“Learners need endless feedback more than they need endless teaching” -Grant Wiggins

Formative Assessment Refers to a wide variety of methods that teachers use to conduct in-process evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, unit, or course.

Plickers Low tech for students Create questions as you go No lamination! Links Sign up HERE Get/Print Cards HERE.

How awake are you right now? Ready to go! I. Need. Coffee. I’m here, and that’s what matters, right? ...no pulse...

How many years have you been teaching? 15 or more Years

How often do you use formative assessment in your classrooms right now? All the time. I LOVE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT! Frequently Sometimes Never. THAT’S WHY I’M HERE DUHHH

Nearpod Upload created powerpoints Create questions as you go Create class quizzes that are graded instantly Links Website HERE Report Example

Go to nearpod.com with your device OR scan this QR code Enter this code: XXXXX

Kahoot Fun and exciting! Creates competition in the classroom Choose from pre-made quizzes that you can edit Links Website for teachers HERE Website for students HERE

Go to kahoot.it with your device OR scan this QR code Disney Kahoot

Quizlet Live Students work in groups Students MUST work together to win Highly competitive Links Quizlet Website HERE Quizlet Live HERE Quizlet Live instructions HERE

Padlet Online Sticky-notes Other students can view and comment Links Website HERE

Scan this code with your device Padlet - Giraffe KWL Chart

Socrative Classroom codes At home quizzes Competitive in class games Links Website HERE

Poll Everywhere Have students respond to polls by texting Anonymous response Links Website HERE How to create polls HERE

Go to PollEv.com/jeremydockan989 with your device OR scan this QR code https://www.polleverywhere.com

QuickKey QR code-like App Print out scantrons and make your key Scan at anytime! Links Website HERE

Complete this exit ticket before you leave the session

“The more feedback that students receive, the faster they pick up the content” -Jeremy Dockan (enthusiastic first year teacher)