Applying numeric or letter grades to formative assessment, and especially the recording of it in a gradebook, is a profound waste of teacher time, which could be better spent helping those who struggle.
Category: Ed Tech Tools
Fall Back to Feedback
Students who get feedback on their performance demonstrate 17% to 70% improvement, whereas students who just get grades or get no feedback at all can decline in performance by the same factors.
Convenient Technology Tools — ClassroomScreen
Planning the layout of timing and behavioral expectations, plus the key student communication needs during a class can create a welcoming and equitable environment with ClassroomScreen.com.
The Blessing of Boundaries using Google Voice
Sharing personal information (like a phone number) with students creates the risk of muted boundaries between teachers and students or parents. Google Voice helps to maintain communication and privacy.
Improving Executive Function with Google Tools — Wrap-Up
Content material is the outcome, but learning it can be impaired by many other interferences. Sometimes the skills are the most important things that students will take away from your class for daily life.
Improving Executive Function with Google Keep (for Students)
Google Keep allows students to create reference resources for access and for studying with just a quick click. Organized resources make study time more efficient and homework more accurate.
Improving Executive Function with Google Keep (for Teachers)
Google Keep allows teachers to capture items, categorize them effectively, set reminders for time management, share content with strategic partners, and create a tailored repository which is not unlike the human brain, but far more accessible.
Improving Executive Function with Google Tasks (for Students)
While teaching students a Google tool like Tasks isn't in the curriculum, guiding learners to manage their homework agenda better saves teachers considerable time in the area of missed and late work.
Improving Executive Function with Google Calendar (for Students)
A digital calendar, which can be adjusted, helps learners to visualize the abstract concept of time and manage it efficiently.
Improving Executive Function with Google Calendar (for Teachers)
Google Calendar includes visual support, time management, and easy communication options.
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