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What Do They Understand?Using Technology to Facilitate Formative Assessment

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What Do They Understand?Using Technology to Facilitate Formative Assessment

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Source: Peer-Reviewed
Abstract: A discussion of the benefits of using technology to facilitate formative assessment explains how four primary school teachers adopted three different apps to use formative assessments more efficiently. The teachers featured in this article teach second and third grade in a primary public school in the United
States. They received classroom sets of iPads and used them to facilitate formative assessments during mathematics instruction.
Findings: The teachers found that this strategy elicited efficient individual mathematical understanding in large classrooms. Once a routine was established, little to no disruptions occurred during class, and teachers felt more confident to move freely around the room to address misconceptions and allow more individual feedback. Technology allowed the data to be readily available for the teachers and allow the students to monitor their own progress. An abundance of student information can be collected through using technology.
APA Citation
Jacobbe, T., Mitten, C., & Jacobbe, E. (2017). What do they understand?: Using technology to facilitate formative assessment. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 22(1), 9-12.
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A Case of Technology-Enhanced Formative Assessment and Achievement in Primary Grammar: How is Quality Assurance of Formative Assessment Assured?

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A Case of Technology-Enhanced Formative Assessment and Achievement in Primary Grammar: How is Quality Assurance of Formative Assessment Assured?

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Source: Peer-Reviewed
Abstract: This article explores how using hand-held learner response
devices (LRD) with Questions for Learning (QfL) in primary school classrooms meets quality
assurance criteria for formative assessment. Year 5 classes from 16 schools with previous experience with LRDs participated in the study. An initial t-test found no significant differences in the experimental and control groups on the pre-test grammar measure. Methods for this study includes: cluster randomised evaluation, observations, interviews, and surveys. To measure pupil achievements, a pre- and post- test were conducted.
Findings: The QfL strategy enhanced students' grammatical knowledge according to a pre- and post-test as well as teacher survey responses. According to teacher and student survey responses, QfL improved student writing very much or quite a lot. Average and low achieving pupils were positively effected on grammar tests where as high achieving pupils did not show any significant effect. Overall, teachers and students responded positively to the strategy in interviews.
APA Citation
Sheard M. K. & Chambers B. (2013). A case of technology-enhanced formative assessment and achievement in primary grammar: How is quality assurance of formative assessment assured? Studies in Educational Evaluation, 43, 14-23. Retrieved from
https://ac-els-cdn-com.ezproxy.una.edu/S0191491X14000066/1-s2.0-S0191491X14000066-main.pdf?_tid=365ef09c-9703-4eec-9874-33b3295ab1d3&acdnat=1544387470_cd3e6218dd2db5c79ebc16f67e061986

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The Impact of theTechnology Used in Formative Assessment: The Case of Spelling

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The Impact of theTechnology Used in Formative Assessment: The Case of Spelling

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Source: Peer-Reviewed
Abstract: This study investigates how technology used to assist formative assessment in spelling can have an impact on student learning. The study follows
a Design-Based Research approach and was conducted in government-subsidized primary schools in Santiago, Chile in two phases. First, a technology-assisted formative assessment strategy for teaching spelling is developed. Second, the impact of different technologies, Tablet PCs and the interpersonal computer, for this strategy is analyzed. Three variables were measured in a written pre- and post-test.
Findings: When teaching spelling to primary school students, the results concluded that a self-paced formative assessment strategy with tablets has a greater impact on learning gains than the same strategy using an interpersonal computer. The author notes that teachers must take into account that certain technologies are better suited for certain activities. Overall, technology makes a positive impact on formative assessment when used for spelling.
APA Citation
Vásquez, A., Nussbaum, M.,
Sciarresi, E., Martínez, T., Barahona, C., & Strasser, K. (2017). The impact of the technology used in
formative assessment: The case of spelling. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 54(8) 1142–1167. Retrieved from
https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.una.edu/doi/pdf/10.1177/0735633116650971

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Source: Practitioner
Abstract: The author argues that Exitticket is the best exit ticket app and way to individualize instruction. Additionally, the app aligns with national Common Core and Science Standards initiatives. After using it in the classroom for a week, the author found the app to be a "seamless experience."
Findings: Students were highly engaged and found it easy to track their own progress. Using the app made teaching easier by providing tangible individualized results. Instructional videos are provided on Exitticket's website for additional support. For more confirmation, the author read several reviews on the app and found most teachers love it as well.
APA Citation

Paull, L. (2014). Exitticket: Individualized instruction for students. Retrieved 9 December 2018, from

http://www.edudemic.com/exitticket-creating-individualized-instruction/

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Abstract: The author shares effective ways to implement formative assessment with technology in the classroom. Although the author is a one-to-one classroom teacher, she shares that these strategies can work with as much or as little technology within a classroom.
Findings: Nearpod is an interactive presentation builder that allows one to embed questions or polls within a lesson. Explain Everything can be used to create screencasts on iPads or Chromebooks. Screencasts allow students to show their thought process rather than a correct answer to a question. Virtual exit tickets can be used at the end of a lesson to check for understanding. Spark Post allows students to use any device to create graphics as an exit ticket.
APA Citation
Burns, M. (2017). Tech-based formative assessment. Retrieved 9 December 2018, from https://thejournal.com/Articles/2018/07/11/Teaching-with-Technology-in-2018.aspx?s=the_bc_110718&Page=1

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Frictionless Formative Assessment with Social Media

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Frictionless Formative Assessment with Social Media

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Source: Practitioner
Abstract: The author notes the importance of applying formative assessments in the classroom due to the Common Core State Standards. Using social media for formative assessment "makes frictionless assessments of peers' thinking and feelings about academic concept and skill mastery."
Findings: Twitter serves as a great tool to use for formative assessment. The author notes that class hashtags make it easy for students to strike up a conversation from something taught in class. Teachers can use Tweetdeck or Hootsuite to efficiently track and contribute to specific topics or groups. Also, teachers can create a chat room called Tweet Chat where students can talk about a certain topic. A record of the conversation is recorded on Twitter.
APA Citation

Alfonzo, P. (2014). Frictionless formative assessment with social media. Retrieved 9 December 2018, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/frictionless-formative-assessment-social-media-paige-alfonzo

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Know Students Better: A Visual Guide to Formative Assessment Tools

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Know Students Better: A Visual Guide to Formative Assessment Tools

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Source: Popular
Abstract: Formative assessments help teachers know their students better which builds connections. These connections increase learning for students. The advantage to using technological formative assessments spares students from feeling embarrassed. Not all students feel comfortable raising a hand to answer a question or share something aloud in front of the class.
Findings: A wide variety of fifteen formative assessment tools are shared on the blog. Each tool provides something different, so the teacher must decide which one best fits the need for the formative assessment.
APA Citation

Vincent, T. (2016). Know students better: A visual guide to formative assessment tools. Retrieved 9 December 2018, from https://learninginhand.com/blog/know

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Empowering Teachers with Technology: Formative Assessment to Personalize Learning

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Empowering Teachers with Technology: Formative Assessment to Personalize Learning

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Source: Popular
Abstract: According to recent findings from a Speak Up survey administered by Project Tomorrow, forty percent of first-year teachers requested "using technology tools for formative assessment" for professional development. Ongoing formative assessment in the classroom should be used to map the learning journey, stay on track, and plan new routes.
Findings: Many benefits exist when using formative assessment in the classroom. Teachers will be able to better teach their students through modifying teaching practices by integrating appropriate technology to collect real-time responses. Some examples of technological formative assessments include:  Google Forms, Kaizena, and Socrative.

APA Citation

Reynolds, J. (2018). Empowering teachers with technology: Formative assessment to personalize learning. Retrieved 9 December 2018, from https://powerupwhatworks.org/blog/empowering-teachers-technology-formative-assessment-personalize-learning

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10 Best Tools for a 5-Minute Formative Assessment

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10 Best Tools for a 5-Minute Formative Assessment

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Source: Popular
Abstract: The author is a librarian and notes that she uses formative assessment to make sure her students understand what she has taught them. Not all formative assessments have to be paper and pencil. They are meant to be quick and many tech tools exist to aide with this task.
Findings: The author lists ten examples of tech tools to be used as formative assessments. She notes the name, description, and who uses the device such as all students or teacher only.

APA Citation

Kahn, E. (2017). 10 best tools for a 5-minute formative assessment. Retrieved 9 December 2018, from http://blog.whooosreading.org/5-minute-formative-assessment/