How to Revive & Transform Observational Assessment with Google Forms Observational Assessment Thoughtful observational assessment is among the most powerful tools a teacher can use to better understand what their students have learned, and what they need. Observational assessment is most effective when it’s an ongoing practice. Not only can teachers use it to adapt… Read more
Backchannels in the Classroom 7 Alternatives to TodaysMeet Backchannels in the Classroom Backchannels are a great way to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions that all students can participate in. Perhaps my favorite thing about backchannels is that they give a voice to even the quietest of students who might not participate in a traditional classroom discussion…. Read more
Flippity – Create Flash Cards, Review Games, Random Name Picker… Flippity.net Flippity is a versatile set of tools that are quick and easy for teachers to use. Simply edit a Google Sheet template to create flash cards, review games, random name picker / group maker, and more. What Can You Create with Flippity? Flash Cards… Read more
Online Assessment Power Tool Edulastic While I’m a big supporter of authentic assessment, and not a fan of DOK 1 types of assessment, a good online assessment tool can still be a great time-saving resource for teachers. Edulastic is one of the best online assessment tools I’ve used. It features auto-grading, interactive and multimedia questions,… Read more
Curriculum-Aligned, Ready-To-Play Kahoots No time to create a Kahoot? The folks at Kahoot might have one ready for you. Kahoot now features a collection of standards-aligned games to make it easier than ever to find high quality Kahoots that match your curriculum. So far they have created collections for math, science, and ELA; history and… Read more
Create Digital Crossword Puzzles – Quick, Easy, and Free CrosswordLabs.com Crossword Labs is more than a crossword puzzle maker. It also provides students with the opportunity to complete crossword puzzles online and receive immediate feedback. Make Crossword Puzzles in Minutes It’s really easy to create crossword puzzles. You don’t even need to log in. Just… Read more
Creative Assessments Nicole LaFave’s presentation from FM21on creative assessment for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Copyright secured by DigiproveDon’t Miss a Pick – Follow Us
Make Your Own Bingo Cards – Print or Play Digitally Bingo Baker BingoBaker.com Here’s a new twist on an old review game. The classic game of bingo can be modified into a review game for practically any subject area. Bingo Baker is a real time-saver for teachers as a bingo card generator. It’s also a… Read more
Looking for a Free, Quick Rubric Maker? Quick Rubric QuickRubric.com A Simple Rubric Maker If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make a rubric, you’ll love Quick Rubric. Just click and type – it even calculates points for you. While other rubric makers offer interactive grading, or one-click standards, I’ve yet to… Read more
Give Your Students a Voice with Flipgrid We’ve all had them: that one student who just won’t contribute to class discussions (I’ve even taught some classes where half the class included students who were shy and unwilling to talk). Even when you know that they have something awesome to contribute… you’re met with silence. … Read more
