m enabling assessment for learning presentation

M-enabling assessment for learning

M-enabling assessment for learningThe transformative impact of classroom polling software

Lisa Donaldson, DCU@dubdonaldson

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Overview

Research asserts that assessment holds the key to better learning. Moreover, used in the right way it is THE most impactful thing we can do for student learning (black & wiliam 98). Inside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment This session will discuss formative assessment specifically and some of the learning technologies that can innovate and streamline how you can formatively assess your students.

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Assessment - impact on learning

AssessmentTeaching & Learning

Teachers get feedback from students of their learning which can influence teachingTeachers provide students with feedback on the results of the assessment and suggestions for improving learning

ReflectionIteration

Assessment is used to support and enhance learning (Shephard, 2000) Assessment can be used to build understanding through reflection and iteration- 2 steps. Assessment is ongoing process. Teachers get feedback from students of their learning. Teachers then complete the loop by providing students with feedback on the results of the assessment and suggestions for improving learning. Movement from assessment of learning to assessment as learning.

Earl 2003 p 21Assessment of learning certify learning, marks to rank achievement, at end, summative,Assessment for learning feedback, video clips of feedback, written, about improvementAssessment as learning - students are assessors, self-monitoring, on-going process, student at centre, self-assessment is part of process

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Formative AssessmentFormative assessmentSeeks to inform instructionHelp students use the results to enhance their own learningContributes to student learning through the provision of information about performanceIntegral part of the learning process Can involve peer assessment & self assessment Uses multiple measures of student performance

https://www.zaption.com/present/56b8a4c6680e394b0492138b

DFN: Formative assessment seeks to inform instruction and help students use the results to enhance their own learning or to contribute to student learning through the provision of information about performance.

Integral part of the learning process and should be embedded in teaching. Formative assessment peer assessment self assessment summative assessment. formative assessments areforlearning, not necessarilyofit.

Going to look at the granddaddy of Assessment Dylan Williams as he talks about making learning more responsive and references assessment.4

ZaptionAlternatives: Vialogues & BlubbrZaption is an online tool that allows teachers to create video "tours" for their students. teachers can use entire videos or trim selections from a video; they'll then be able to embed text or questions in the video with a simple drag-and-drop process.Assessment options include multiple choice, open response, numerical response, check boxes, a drawing response, and even a discussion where students can see what others in the class have written. To view students' individual responses, teachers can download data to aCSVspreadsheet file

Why use Zaption?

You could simply ask a question in a face to face session but this way students maintain anonymity (which may increase participation) and you can maintain a record of responses to review in your own time. Also useful for flipping the classroom, and you have the ability to direct reflection on the video being watched.5

Digital Age

Horizon project, Tech Outlook 2015Mobile LearningTime to adoption: 1yrBuild learning activities around technology already used by students West, 2013Teachers struggle with increased workloads & less time

Net Gen= Digital Natives?

ICT plays a pivotal role in todays Net Generation. They already collaborate online and join communities. They are digital natives BUT research has shown that student abilities are very often mixed, and in fact, students actually look to lecturers for assistance and leadership with technology based learning. They are not skilled at using technology for education purposes. This needs to be modelled.

NMC 2015 Technology outlook for higher education in Ireland highlights mobile learning as a trend who's time has come and suggests a time-to-adoption of one year or less. Pervasive connectivity and intuitive interfaces make mobile devices a natural medium for learning.

Build learning activities around technology that is already used by the students there is no need to waste resources developing and supporting new channels. (West, 2013). Mobile technology can create technology rich experiences that can engage learners and provide collaboration opportunities.2014 survey 99.8% had smart device. So it's now practical to expect students to use own device but if any shortfall,groupworkwill sort issue.

Already in use so allow students the use of their mobile devices during classes in a channelled constructive manner

The ILTA 2013 survey also indicated that teachers struggled with increased workloads and less time.Top Reasons to Convert to Mobile LearningFlexibility: The key tomLearningis that it can be done anywhere, whether it is done on the commute to and from work, in bed or even in the bath.BYOD:Ther, taking the learning anywhere.Self Pace:mLearninghelps to put the control into the learners hands, enabling them to decide when they want to learn. This will then help to make them feel more motivated and also being able to self-pace their learning.Personalisation: Another huge benefit tomLearningis the idea that the courses can be made personal to the learner. Using personal devices can also help develop the idea of tailoring courses to personal needs.Overall Experience: Using mobile technology to learn enables access to a virtual environment in which creativity and interaction with peers is achieved to a much higher level.

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Assessment and feedback are critical drivers of student learningbut they are demanding in terms of staff time and resources.

And the literature says we need to do more of it!!

Typically, there is no one best channel to promote engagement and providing multiple opportunities to communicate can be more important (Dixson, 2010).

Black & Wiliams advocate more frequent short tests of understanding rather than longer and more infrequent.

Good assessment uses multiple measures of student performance (Paloff).

This can result in increased workload

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Mobile Technologies for Assessment

Studies have shown that use of mobile/classroom assessment tools in lectures can :

increase opportunities for instructors and students to get immediate feedback facilitate increased interaction between instructors and studentsfacilitate the shift to more active learning strategiesAttendanceQuizzingDiscussion PromptsDistribution of Student ViewsConceptual UnderstandingGauge in-class learningPeer Instruction

Mobile tools can lessen this workload, particularly when you think about the advice that formative assessment should come little and often!

Not the panacea but.Depending on how you use the tools they can be used as a simple pulse check or to kick start deeper learning through further discussion8


http://padlet.com/lisa_donaldson/mobile


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Digital age Mobile Response Tools/AppsKahootPollEverywhereParticipollQuizizzNearpodSocrativeFlistiFormativeQuibbloBlubbrQuizslides.comAnswergardenQuizbeanRiddle

Research shows that in general student reaction to mobile response tools is positive

Used in pedagogically appropriate ways, learning technologies can create a more active learning environment for students. Can offer a variety of methods to present, share, assimilate and reflect on learning. A more active classroom can result in more engaged students. There are significant correlations between the use of learning technologies and student engagement (Chen et al, 2010).

Fewpedagogical techniques allow students the opportunity to honestly answer questions in class without fear of ridicule or embarrassment while also providing the professor with a clear picture of learning in his/her classroom.

But what can you use? Here are just a few.

Mention edshelf and top 100tools for learning

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Digital age Mobile Response Tools/AppsIf you are thinking about introducing technology to improve teaching or to solve a problem. Where do you turn?TwitterA colleagueGeneral Internet SearchTop 100 Tools for LearningTraining/Workshop/SeminarOther20

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FAlt.participoll.com

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Digital age Where to Find Inspiration?

educatorstechnology.comedudemic.com teachtought.com

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Some of my favourites - ParticipollSign up for free account & choose user urlDownload the pluginCreate your poll in PowerpointPresent your slidesDirect students to vote at your user URLView live results in Powerpoint

Some of my Favourites - kahootsA game based classroom response systemFun, social and can be used for any age groupGetKahoot.com

Some of my Favourites - kahoots

socrative

Anyone used socretive? Jisc case study captured just a snippet17

SocrativeAccounts are freeWill instantly grade, aggregate and provide visuals of results to help identify opportunities for further instructionUse any Web Enabled device: including Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops and Desktops

Pulse Checkhttps://goo.gl/1JAXvX

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Honorable Mentions!Polleverywhere

Nearpod

Best Pedagogy with Mobile App Assessment

1) Quiz on the reading assigned in preparation for the class2) Test recall of lecture point3) Do a calculation or choose next step in a complex calculation4) Survey students to determine background or opinions5) Elicit/reveal pre-existing thinking6) Test conceptual understanding7) Apply ideas in new context/explore implications8) Predict results of lecture demo, experiment, or simulation, video

Clicker questions can serve many purposes a review of blooms taxonomy indicates how it can be used to support lower and higher order thinking skills from simple remembering to evaluating and creating

Remember pedagogy first. Any of these tasks is noble and can be appropriate so what do you want to achieve? How can the use of mobile polling empower student learning? Answer this question first! If it cantwalk away in the words of Steve wheeler

Aided by technology, the use of polling in a course can benefit an instructor in many ways, including:Informing him which materials need to be reviewedEnhancing classroom engagement (especially if the course is asynchronous)Pinpointing which particular students are strugglingReaching students who are less apt to speak in class

Higher Learning in Blooms Hierachy21


UsesStudent PollsThink Pair - VoteWhole-class Discussion QuestionsStimulating & challenging questions are the single most important element Between 4-6 questions that promote discussion is sufficient

Test the tool firstAllow time to explain usageDefine expectations and rationale for useEngagement will increase students like the novelty22


Before UseTest the tool firstAllow time to explain functionalityDefine rationale for use and expectations

ReflectEngagement will increase students like novelty.but put pedagogy first

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