Assessment & Reflection in the Elementary classroom
1. Using Google Tools for
Reflection,
&
Assessment
of Student Learning
Michelle Nash
Burley School, Chicago, Illinois
Monday, March 25, 2013
2. 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
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17. Using tools that allow documentation
over time provide insight for
instruction.
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18. What do Google Tools
bring to the assessment
process?
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19. Assessment with Google Tools
is:
rich
varied
embedded
more frequent
student-driven
efficient
shareable
collaborative
peer-enhanced
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25. • Teacher-created forms allow each student to
submit responses instantly to the teacher.
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26. • Teacher-created forms allow each student to
submit responses instantly to the teacher.
• Forms can be accessed through a link.
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27. • 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.
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28. • 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.
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29. • 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.
• It’s free.
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36. Math Entrance Slip:
tests major concepts from previous day
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37. Google Forms: Conditional Formatting
With conditional formatting - correct responses are
automatically green. You can set the parameters
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38. At a glance
you can strategically group students
for the day’s lesson.
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39. Moving on
STUDENTS
CREATE
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41. • All of my 5th grade students have access to a
district provided google account
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42. • 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.
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43. • 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.
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44. • 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.
• Students can use this data to inform their
interactions and academics.
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45. Argumentative Writing:
Students used google forms to gather data
relevant to their writing topic from their
classmates.
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46. Math:
Students used google forms to create
thier own one question survey.
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53. • Google Drives documents allow students to
express ALL their ideas.
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54. • Google Drives documents allow students to
express ALL their ideas.
• They can be access from any location
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55. • Google Drives documents allow students to
express ALL their ideas.
• They can be access from any location
• Provide built in access for all learners
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56. • 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
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57. • 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
• Can include images, text, and videos.
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62. • Google Mobile apps do not show comment boxes.
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63. • Google Mobile apps do not show comment boxes.
• Feedback can be accomplished using a different
color for type
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64. • Google Mobile apps do not show comment boxes.
• Feedback can be accomplished using a different
color for type
• Students can access from anywhere
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65. • 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.
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72. • Google Calendar can document learning over time.
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73. • Google Calendar can document learning over time.
• Notifications are sent to your email and
automatically included on your google calendar.
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74. • Google Calendar can document learning over time.
• Notifications are sent to your email and
automatically included on your google calendar.
• Students can access from anywhere
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75. • Google Calendar can document learning over time.
• Notifications are sent to your email and
automatically included on your google calendar.
• Students can access from anywhere
• Creates an audience as large or small as they want.
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79. • Google Hangout breaks down walls of the
classroom
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80. • Google Hangout breaks down walls of the
classroom
• Collaboration can be done in large and small group
settings.
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81. • Google Hangout breaks down walls of the
classroom
• Collaboration can be done in large and small group
settings.
• Students can access different perspectives.
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82. • Google Hangout breaks down walls of the
classroom
• Collaboration can be done in large and small group
settings.
• Students can access different perspectives.
• Creates opportunities for reflection.
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89. Kids engage in all kinds of academic
conversation through out the day.
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90. Kids engage in all kinds of academic
conversation through out the day.
In the past, much of that was lost.
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91. 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.
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92. 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.
Consider using digital artifacts at parent
conferences or creating snapshots over time.
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94. Tips for Success
Create a positive culture of online
collaboration to mirror the
classroom culture.
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95. Tips for Success
Create a positive culture of online
collaboration to mirror the
classroom culture.
Set clear expectations for
content, quantity, and quality.
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96. Tips for Success
Create a positive culture of online
collaboration to mirror the
classroom culture.
Set clear expectations for
content, quantity, and quality.
Start with structure, and then
gradually release responsibility.
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