Key Points The greatest impact is seen when rubrics, exemplars, and dialogue are combined. Introducing an exemplar after students have begun work can increase creativity. Pair exemplars with a rubric to improve assessment literacy. Dialogue around exemplars; don’t just attach them to a project description. Exemplars are samples of work that teachers use to help …
Key Points: Curiosity in the classroom looks like a teacher approaching interactions with their students with an intrinsic, open-minded interest in what’s going on in their brains and lives. Curious questions can help strengthen student learning Curious feedback can help teachers build strong relationships with students A curious mindset could ward off teacher burnout In …
Peer review is an often underutilized tool that has enormous benefits. Research shows that students learn from giving feedback (Lundstrom) and that giving feedback improves student self-concept (Simonsmeier). We asked a high school student in Seattle, WA their thoughts about participating in peer review and they said, “When a classmate reviews my own work, I …
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TL;DR Effective teacher feedback can increase student engagement Effective peer feedback can enhance the capacity for monitoring progress Effective self-feedback can improve student motivation and independence Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based framework for instructional design that centers on student equity. When implemented successfully, UDL benefits all learners with flexible access to materials, …
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Key Points: Plan it into your instructional sequence Every assessment should be precluded by self/peer/teacher feedback Build in DIRT after feedback is given Ask questions to encourage engagement Give a place for feedback to be used Feedback is an instructional factor that has the potential to be the number one driver of student learning, but …
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Feedback literacy is a set of skills that help the receiver get the feedback they need, understand it, and use it in order to learn and grow. Feedback is a team sport, and in schools, this is especially true. The whole school community is working together toward a common goal: improving student outcomes. Often, teachers …
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There’s so much to cram into the first couple weeks of school: Icebreakers! Norms and expectations! Class procedures! Syllabus! Tech tools! Building relationships is always the most important thing, but we love activities that can do that and more. So, we wanted to share ideas for how you can get to know your students AND …
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a catalyst for academic learning, and SEL skills are essential for participating in the workforce. In addition to implementing a research-based SEL program, it’s important to apply and practice these skills in a variety of settings and contexts. One clear (and quick!) way to embed SEL into any content …
Being College and Career Ready (CCR) is not only referring to students learning academic content but also building employability skills to help students “find their fit” and identify their own pathways. These pathways will look different for every learner, but helping them to find their passion and preparing them for success is what true college …
With Floop started by two teachers in Seattle, you can bet we’re feeling the impacts of coronavirus. Even though our schools are still open, over half of our students are absent out of precautionary measures. Remote learning is now a requirement for us to reach all students, in class and at home. Teachers can use Floop …
