Strategies for Meaningful Technology Integration by Amber Collins

2024-07-23 19:36:19 UTC

Formative assessments that require us to create sample lesson plans or activities based on the PD content have been most helpful in gauging my understanding and ability to apply the concepts.

rsmqdjbx5t — 2024-07-24 16:48:00 UTC

My experience with formative assessments in PD has been mixed. When they're well-designed and integrated throughout the session, they're very helpful. But often, they feel like an afterthought and don't contribute much to my learning.

I find peer discussions and collaborative problem-solving to be effective formative assessments. They help me understand different perspectives and identify areas where I need clarification.

2024-07-24 18:23:45 UTC

2024-07-25 01:08:54 UTC

From my previous PD experience I feel that formative assessments can provide great feedback if they are properly developed in relation with the session. However, I have also had some that felt like a waste of time with no relevance to gauge my understanding of the session.

2024-07-25 01:30:24 UTC

The best formative assessments I've experienced were short, hands-on tasks that required us to apply what we just learned. These really helped me gauge my grasp of the material.

2024-07-26 01:16:59 UTC

My experience with formative assessments in PD have been a very helpful tool and unhelpful tool. When used and collected correctly, it can help bring more insight, aid and understanding to our situation. But when the assessment is not design or made correctly then its just time sitting there being unproductive.

2024-07-28 22:10:56 UTC

"We use a classroom management app to track student behavior and communicate with parents.

2024-07-31 16:32:01 UTC

I incorporate podcasting tools for students to create audio book reports.

2024-08-02 16:40:00 UTC

My experience with formative assessments during PD helps when I can connect it to my subject matter. If a new system is being introduced, I require active time to learn the system at the PD vs. a short overview of the system.