formative-assessment-nearpod.pptx

Assessing Everyone, All the Time, All at Once

1) Self-reflect on formative assessment 2) Discuss and conclude the purpose of formative assessment 3) Investigate Nearpod and identify how it can support assessment of learning and learner engagement

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• Formative assessment is an ongoing process that teachers use to gather data and feedback on students' learning progress

• Includes a range of activities to gauge students' understanding and provide them with timely feedback for improvement.

• Helps teachers identify areas where students may need additional support and adjust their instructional strategies accordingly.

What is Formative Assessment?

• For teachers, provides valuable insights into students' learning gaps or misconceptions, helping them tailor to individuals.
• For students, formative assessment promotes active engagement, strengthens metacognitive skills, and enhances self-regulation.
• It also fosters a growth mindset by emphasizing the learning process rather than just the final outcome.

The Benefits of Formative Assessment

• Assessments during lessons allow teachers to identify areas where students are struggling or need additional practice, allowing them to spend more time on certain areas.

• This ensures that students have a solid foundation before moving on to more complex topics, leading to better overall learning outcomes.

Why is Assessment Important for Pacing Lessons?

• Nearpod is an innovative e-learning platform that allows teachers to create interactive presentations and assessments.

• Allows assessment in real time.

• Teachers can upload lesson materials, embed multimedia content, and incorporate interactive features like quizzes, polls, and open-ended questions.

• Nearpod facilitates student engagement and participation by allowing them to access the presentation on their own devices.

What is Nearpod?

• Nearpod's interactive features can greatly enhance student engagement.

• The platform allows teachers to embed multiple technological tools such as videos, images, and virtual reality experiences.
• Real time assessment – creates competitiveness and allows all learners to participate.

Maximizing Engagement with Nearpod

• We do not have license for this however, it is FREE to use for all teachers.
• Easy to use: upload prepared PowerPoints.
• Visit Nearpod.com  Register  Begin

How to use it?

Take away 2: 1) Nearpod – Set up an account. 2) Try it out with a class. 3) Reflect on this tool.

Take away 1: Self-reflect: Think about your use of formative assessment. 1) Is it frequent enough? 2) Do I do this effectively? 3) Can I improve this? If yes, how will I?

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