Assessment & Reflection in the Elementary classroom

Using Google Tools for

Reflection, &

Assessment of Student Learning

Michelle NashBurley School, Chicago, Illinois

Monday, March 25, 2013

Today’s session

Agenda:

About me, and my approach to assessment, collaboration and reflection using google tools.

Examples of how I use google tools to engage in authentic, embedded assessment.

Implementation Tips

Discussion


About Burley


575 students

preK-8

About Burley


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About Burley


Learning at Burley

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Learning at Burley

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1:1 iPads - grades 1, 5, & 61:2 iPads - grades 2, 3, & 4


Assessment Philosophy


Assessment is best accomplished when conducted over a period of time that

allows documentation of growth.


Rich, engaging, authentic learning can’t be measured by multiple choice tests.


Large class sizes make it challenging to engage in one-on-one conversation with

students frequently enough.


Evidence of student thinking during the learning process can be hard to

document with traditional tools.


Collecting journals, notecards, post-its, quizzes, projects, etc. can create a

logistical challenge!


Using tools that allow documentation over time provide insight for

instruction.


What do Google Tools bring to the assessment

process?


Assessment with Google Tools is:rich

variedembedded

more frequentstudent-driven

efficientshareable

collaborativepeer-enhanced


My Assessment Toolkit


Gather Data


Data Gathering:

Google Forms


Starting small

CREATE


• Teacher-created forms allow each student to submit responses instantly to the teacher.



• Forms can be accessed through a link.




• The link can be accessed from your classroom home page, a tinyurl, a QR code, or e-mail.





• Students do not need an account to participate.





• Students do not need an account to participate.

• It’s free.


Paperless Assessments

(Teacher)


Google Forms: Weekly Spelling Log

Gathering data to record spelling fluency, including mastery, and continuing challenges


Google Forms: Weekly Spelling


Tracking Daily

Reading


Book Clubs


Use conditional formatting to set flexible groups.


Math Entrance Slip: tests major concepts from previous day


Google Forms: Conditional Formatting

With conditional formatting - correct responses are automatically green. You can set the parameters


At a glanceyou can strategically group students

for the day’s lesson.


Moving onSTUDENTS

CREATE


• All of my 5th grade students have access to a district provided google account



• This can be accomplished through one account but it takes more management.




• Using their devices they have created forms to survey their classmates in multiple academic areas.




• Using their devices they have created forms to survey their classmates in multiple academic areas.

• Students can use this data to inform their interactions and academics.


Argumentative Writing: Students used google forms to gather data relevant to their writing topic from their

classmates.


Math: Students used google forms to create

thier own one question survey.


Students emailed their surveys to the class list serve.


Students created graphs based on the

survey data they collected.


Real Time


Real Time:

Google Drive


Google Drive Assessment is...

collaborative

in the moment

takes on varied forms

focused on process as well as products


• Google Drives documents allow students to express ALL their ideas.



• They can be access from any location




• Provide built in access for all learners





• Document work over time





• Document work over time

• Can include images, text, and videos.


Shared Book Club Reflection


Writing Piece Feedback


• Google Mobile apps do not show comment boxes.



• Feedback can be accomplished using a different color for type




• Students can access from anywhere





• Creates an audience as large or small as they want.


Organize


Organize:

Google Calendar


Use the calendar invitations to build rapport and knowledge about students.


Students can return to the calendar notes and attach files that show their

learning


• Google Calendar can document learning over time.



• Notifications are sent to your email and automatically included on your google calendar.





• Creates an audience as large or small as they want.


Collaborate


Collaborate:

Google Hangout


• Google Hangout breaks down walls of the classroom



• Collaboration can be done in large and small group settings.




• Students can access different perspectives.




• Students can access different perspectives.

• Creates opportunities for reflection.


City Wide


Opportunities for Reflections about Learning


Using assessment to guide instruction requires an understanding of where you begin, to determine where you

will end.


Kids engage in all kinds of academic conversation through out the day.



In the past, much of that was lost.




Now, we can document and assess that valuable conversation and thinking.




Now, we can document and assess that valuable conversation and thinking.

Consider using digital artifacts at parent conferences or creating snapshots over time.


Tips for Success


Create a positive culture of online collaboration to mirror the

classroom culture.

Tips for Success



classroom culture.

Set clear expectations for content, quantity, and quality.

Tips for Success



classroom culture.

Set clear expectations for content, quantity, and quality.

Start with structure, and then gradually release responsibility.

Tips for Success


Implementation Tips


Introduce tools gradually.


Start with structure.


Move toward student choice in how they

express understanding.


Build a culture of reflection and collaboration.


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Michelle Nash [email protected] twitter: @Burley301

Carolyn Skibbatwitter: @skibtech


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Michelle Nash [email protected] twitter: @Burley301

Kristin Ziemketwitter: @1stgradethinks

Katie Muhtaristwitter: @literacysparkAlso: Carolyn Skibba

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