This session will cover how staff can create online tests using MOLE. Staff will also be shown how they can grade student submissions using the GradeCentre tool that is available through MOLE and how they can make grades available to the students.
The session covered how staff can create online tests using MOLE. Staff were shown how they can grade student submissions using the GradeCentre tool that is available through MOLE and how they can make grades available to the students.
This hands-on session will look at the practicalities of creating online tests in MOLE, and allow participants to hear examples from academic colleagues of how tests have been utilised effectively in the teaching. This is aimed at colleagues new to creating tests in MOLE, or who would like to get inspiration how to use them more effectively with learners.
Quiz creation and Launching using SocrativeSangeetha S
Socrative is an online quiz application that allows teachers to create and launch quizzes for students. Teachers can make different types of questions including multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and image-based. Quizzes can be imported, copied, downloaded, and shared. Teachers can launch and pace quizzes, see instant feedback, and access student results and reports to understand performance. Students log in to attempt quizzes on their devices and receive feedback.
PDHPE TA Newsletter Term 1 2016 steve kapsalis story on socrativeSteve Kapsalis
Socrative is a student response system that allows for formative assessments through quizzes and polls on any device. It provides real-time feedback and engagement through space races. Teachers can download student responses as an Excel file. The document then lists several ways Socrative can be used in the classroom, such as word clouds of student responses, gathering anonymous questions, and tailoring teaching based on student learning styles and feedback.
This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) about an Earth and environmental science course. It addresses questions about grades, assignments, discussion forums, and other course content. Key details include: grades are broken into quarters and a final exam; assignments should be submitted through upload links or discussion forums, not email; and assignments are typically graded within 24-48 hours, with exceptions announced.
1) The document discusses a study conducted to understand how students use recorded lectures. Surveys and interviews with students provided some insights, but the researchers realized self-reported data may not be fully accurate.
2) The researchers then analyzed server log and viewing data from the Mediasite lecture recording system to objectively measure student viewing behaviors. This included analyzing individual viewing sessions and heatmaps showing navigation.
3) The analysis of objective data revealed patterns of student viewing that differed in some ways from the self-reported data. Combining both subjective and objective data provided a more comprehensive understanding of student lecture viewing habits.
Rewriting History: Teaching for the GED Social Studies Extended ResponseMeagen Farrell
Teach your students to be active participants in The Great Conversation! The key to cracking the code of social studies is focusing on enduring social issues. This session presented at COABE 2015 offers sample student responses to prepare students for critical thinking and the GED social studies test extended response.
The document provides examples of exit slips that teachers can use to gather feedback from students at the end of a lesson. The exit slips ask students to identify the most important thing they learned, what they need help with, how they can apply the lesson, their understanding level, what they want to review next, and their favorite part of class in a short summary.
The session covered how staff can create online tests using MOLE. Staff were shown how they can grade student submissions using the GradeCentre tool that is available through MOLE and how they can make grades available to the students.
This hands-on session will look at the practicalities of creating online tests in MOLE, and allow participants to hear examples from academic colleagues of how tests have been utilised effectively in the teaching. This is aimed at colleagues new to creating tests in MOLE, or who would like to get inspiration how to use them more effectively with learners.
Quiz creation and Launching using SocrativeSangeetha S
Socrative is an online quiz application that allows teachers to create and launch quizzes for students. Teachers can make different types of questions including multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and image-based. Quizzes can be imported, copied, downloaded, and shared. Teachers can launch and pace quizzes, see instant feedback, and access student results and reports to understand performance. Students log in to attempt quizzes on their devices and receive feedback.
PDHPE TA Newsletter Term 1 2016 steve kapsalis story on socrativeSteve Kapsalis
Socrative is a student response system that allows for formative assessments through quizzes and polls on any device. It provides real-time feedback and engagement through space races. Teachers can download student responses as an Excel file. The document then lists several ways Socrative can be used in the classroom, such as word clouds of student responses, gathering anonymous questions, and tailoring teaching based on student learning styles and feedback.
This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) about an Earth and environmental science course. It addresses questions about grades, assignments, discussion forums, and other course content. Key details include: grades are broken into quarters and a final exam; assignments should be submitted through upload links or discussion forums, not email; and assignments are typically graded within 24-48 hours, with exceptions announced.
1) The document discusses a study conducted to understand how students use recorded lectures. Surveys and interviews with students provided some insights, but the researchers realized self-reported data may not be fully accurate.
2) The researchers then analyzed server log and viewing data from the Mediasite lecture recording system to objectively measure student viewing behaviors. This included analyzing individual viewing sessions and heatmaps showing navigation.
3) The analysis of objective data revealed patterns of student viewing that differed in some ways from the self-reported data. Combining both subjective and objective data provided a more comprehensive understanding of student lecture viewing habits.
Rewriting History: Teaching for the GED Social Studies Extended ResponseMeagen Farrell
Teach your students to be active participants in The Great Conversation! The key to cracking the code of social studies is focusing on enduring social issues. This session presented at COABE 2015 offers sample student responses to prepare students for critical thinking and the GED social studies test extended response.
The document provides examples of exit slips that teachers can use to gather feedback from students at the end of a lesson. The exit slips ask students to identify the most important thing they learned, what they need help with, how they can apply the lesson, their understanding level, what they want to review next, and their favorite part of class in a short summary.
This document discusses using backchannels to give more students a voice in the classroom. It presents several backchannel tools like Todaysmeet.com, Twitter, Backchannelchat.com, and Socrative that allow students to participate and share thoughts online alongside in-person lessons. Backchannels can help teachers get feedback on student understanding to adjust lessons in real-time. Examples are given of how different tools could facilitate backchannel discussions for activities like opening lessons, seminars, and labs. The document encourages using various backchannel tools for different purposes to increase student participation.
This guide provides information about navigating an online course on Blackboard, including focusing on using course sites and communication tools, taking quizzes on Quizlet that require answering content questions, participating in discussion forums by responding to initial posts and classmates, and reviewing all provided resources to help complete the course successfully.
Mathematics is an essential subject that students must learn. There is no quick way to improve students' math skills, other than through practice. A math test created by teachers can help examine how much math knowledge students have gained and determine if their skills have improved after learning. This document provides steps for using a math test maker software to easily create online math quizzes and exams with questions, images, equations and feedback. Teachers can quickly make tests to assess their students' mathematical understanding.
The document discusses best practices for setting up online tests in Blackboard. It recommends that tests should be set up with one question displayed at a time to create a rigorous testing environment where students cannot look ahead at future questions. It also suggests not displaying correct answers after a test is submitted so others cannot access them. The document provides guidance on setting timers, forcing completion, technical instructions for students, and how to provide feedback and handle issues.
This document provides contact information and procedures for Room 118. It outlines expectations for homework, class preparation, tests, quizzes, binders, exams, grades on Realtime, writing portfolios, technology use, and what happens if a student is absent. Students can earn up to 5 points per week for being prepared for class and points will be deducted for unpreparedness like needing to go to their locker. Various assessments are outlined including their weight for the overall grade.
To complete an online course on the Shri Technologies elearning platform, a user must first enter the URL in a browser, log in with their candidate ID and password, select the relevant course from the list of options, and access course modules containing videos, handbooks, assessments and quizzes. The user takes the quiz and submits all answers before finishing the attempt and course. Technical support is available by phone or email for any issues.
Socrative is a classroom engagement tool that allows teachers to instantly connect with students through interactive activities on any device. It offers quick formative assessments through features like polls, quizzes, and exit tickets to gauge student understanding. Teachers can create and share content, see real-time results, and use reports to inform instruction. The platform aims to engage students and help teachers assess learning.
This document provides an introduction and agenda for an educational technology course. It includes:
- An introduction of the professor and their experience teaching and with technology.
- A request for students to complete a survey to gather background knowledge and explore educational websites.
- An overview of the syllabus including course schedule, assignments, and expectations.
- An initial in-class lab for students to create a graph from survey data and post it online.
The document describes how to create a programmed instructional material (PIM) using PowerPoint. It shares a template for a PIM that presents content and then multiple choice questions to test learner understanding. Incorrect answers link to feedback pages while correct answers link to the next question or a results page. The template guides learners through content in a self-paced way. Steps for developing a PIM are provided, such as selecting a topic, writing objectives and content, creating questions and feedback pages, and inserting these into the template. Feedback is requested to improve the template and instructions.
Online tests provide students several benefits for exam preparation:
1) They identify topics students have not mastered so they can focus learning, and topics they have mastered so they need less review.
2) They provide feedback to teachers on class strengths and weaknesses to guide lesson planning.
3) They stimulate earlier and spaced learning which improves retention compared to cramming close to the exam.
This document provides instructions for a final exam for a course. It outlines 8 key points for students to follow when taking the exam: 1) All questions are mandatory and worth 10 points each, 2) Assume transactions occur at the end of periods, 3) Questions about the exam should be emailed to the professor, 4) Complete all calculations in the provided exam spreadsheet, 5) Use two decimal places for rates, 6) Complete the exam individually without help from others, 7) Cite sources if used, and 8) Put your name on the cover page and attachment name when submitting.
- The needs assessment survey had a 100% participation rate from the 7 teachers in the grade level.
- The majority of teachers felt they knew enough to get by in using their interactive whiteboards, which were mostly Promethean or SMART boards.
- All teachers reported using technology daily in their lessons.
- 71% of teachers indicated they would benefit most from presentation website training.
- 100% of teachers preferred to receive professional development during their PLC meetings through a screencast.
This document provides tips for becoming a more effective learner from psychology. It recommends structuring study time and avoiding cram sessions to improve memory. It also suggests practicing and rehearsing information to keep learning, and learning in multiple ways such as taking notes and teaching others. Finally, the document stresses understanding your own learning style and using testing to boost learning through feedback.
This document provides an overview of how to get started using Blackboard for a course. It covers adding a course banner, faculty information, syllabus, assignments, content, tests, quizzes, using the grade center, and tips for interactive tools. Faculty are encouraged to build sample content and assignments during a 10 minute play time to practice setting these elements up in Blackboard. The document concludes with an open question forum and a request to provide feedback on the training.
Getting Started with GoSoapBox - September 2013gosoapbox
GoSoapBox is a digital platform where teachers can create virtual classrooms called Events to interact with students. Teachers configure Events from their dashboard, using an access code for students to join on any device. By default, students enter their name but teachers can disable this. Events feature several tools like a confusion barometer, social Q&A, polls, discussions, and quizzes to engage students and get feedback in real-time. Support is available at GoSoapBox's help center or by email.
Study Island is an online program that helps students master state standards in different subjects. It provides lessons, questions, and explanations on various topics. To use it, students log in with a unique username and password provided by their school. They can then study topics in different modes like tests or games. Progress can be monitored through reports that are accessible to parents and teachers. Study Island customer support is available by phone or email to help users.
This document introduces a Question Planning Tool to help teachers plan questions for their lessons. The tool guides teachers through a 7-step process: 1) Identify the purpose of questions, 2) List 5 questions to ask, 3) Choose a strategy for asking and answering questions, 4) Determine thinking time before answers, 5) Have learners answer, 6) Decide the next steps, and 7) Reflect on the questions and plan next steps. The tool provides prompts at each step to help teachers scaffold their question planning.
Playing and learning with Kahoot and SocrativeFernando Romeu
This document provides an overview of the Kahoot learning platform, including its different types (quiz, survey, discussion), how to create and share quizzes, question types, and how teachers and students can use Kahoot in the classroom. It discusses features like visualizing student understanding in real-time, generating room codes, editing questions, using different media like images and videos, analyzing results, and sharing quizzes publicly or privately with other teachers and students. The document concludes by comparing Kahoot to the Socrative platform.
This project involves students working in groups of 2-3 to research and present on a self-selected topic. They will create test questions on their topic for other students to answer. Students will then study other groups' presentations and take a test. To create their presentation, groups must first submit an approved lesson outline that includes objectives, vocabulary, and a lesson order. The final presentation should be created using Prezi and include images, videos, and answers to the groups' test questions.
This document provides guidance on writing effective multiple choice questions (MCQs) for assessment. It discusses the benefits of MCQs, such as wide topic coverage and fast feedback, as well as disadvantages like guessing and lower-order thinking. Tips are provided for writing high-quality question stems and plausible distractors that avoid clues. The document emphasizes shifting focus from recall to application and using novel contexts to make questions less "googleable." Strategies are presented for engaging students with formative assessment through varied feedback, social learning, and emphasis on intrinsic motivation.
The document discusses various approaches to student assessment, including periodic achievement tests, portfolio assessment, end-of-course tests, and external examinations. Periodic achievement tests track student progress and provide feedback in a low-stress manner. Portfolio assessment allows students to work at their own pace and receive periodic feedback. End-of-course tests should test covered material and include different question types and marking criteria. External exams provide clear targets but may not suit all purposes or prioritize the most important areas.
This document discusses using backchannels to give more students a voice in the classroom. It presents several backchannel tools like Todaysmeet.com, Twitter, Backchannelchat.com, and Socrative that allow students to participate and share thoughts online alongside in-person lessons. Backchannels can help teachers get feedback on student understanding to adjust lessons in real-time. Examples are given of how different tools could facilitate backchannel discussions for activities like opening lessons, seminars, and labs. The document encourages using various backchannel tools for different purposes to increase student participation.
This guide provides information about navigating an online course on Blackboard, including focusing on using course sites and communication tools, taking quizzes on Quizlet that require answering content questions, participating in discussion forums by responding to initial posts and classmates, and reviewing all provided resources to help complete the course successfully.
Mathematics is an essential subject that students must learn. There is no quick way to improve students' math skills, other than through practice. A math test created by teachers can help examine how much math knowledge students have gained and determine if their skills have improved after learning. This document provides steps for using a math test maker software to easily create online math quizzes and exams with questions, images, equations and feedback. Teachers can quickly make tests to assess their students' mathematical understanding.
The document discusses best practices for setting up online tests in Blackboard. It recommends that tests should be set up with one question displayed at a time to create a rigorous testing environment where students cannot look ahead at future questions. It also suggests not displaying correct answers after a test is submitted so others cannot access them. The document provides guidance on setting timers, forcing completion, technical instructions for students, and how to provide feedback and handle issues.
This document provides contact information and procedures for Room 118. It outlines expectations for homework, class preparation, tests, quizzes, binders, exams, grades on Realtime, writing portfolios, technology use, and what happens if a student is absent. Students can earn up to 5 points per week for being prepared for class and points will be deducted for unpreparedness like needing to go to their locker. Various assessments are outlined including their weight for the overall grade.
To complete an online course on the Shri Technologies elearning platform, a user must first enter the URL in a browser, log in with their candidate ID and password, select the relevant course from the list of options, and access course modules containing videos, handbooks, assessments and quizzes. The user takes the quiz and submits all answers before finishing the attempt and course. Technical support is available by phone or email for any issues.
Socrative is a classroom engagement tool that allows teachers to instantly connect with students through interactive activities on any device. It offers quick formative assessments through features like polls, quizzes, and exit tickets to gauge student understanding. Teachers can create and share content, see real-time results, and use reports to inform instruction. The platform aims to engage students and help teachers assess learning.
This document provides an introduction and agenda for an educational technology course. It includes:
- An introduction of the professor and their experience teaching and with technology.
- A request for students to complete a survey to gather background knowledge and explore educational websites.
- An overview of the syllabus including course schedule, assignments, and expectations.
- An initial in-class lab for students to create a graph from survey data and post it online.
The document describes how to create a programmed instructional material (PIM) using PowerPoint. It shares a template for a PIM that presents content and then multiple choice questions to test learner understanding. Incorrect answers link to feedback pages while correct answers link to the next question or a results page. The template guides learners through content in a self-paced way. Steps for developing a PIM are provided, such as selecting a topic, writing objectives and content, creating questions and feedback pages, and inserting these into the template. Feedback is requested to improve the template and instructions.
Online tests provide students several benefits for exam preparation:
1) They identify topics students have not mastered so they can focus learning, and topics they have mastered so they need less review.
2) They provide feedback to teachers on class strengths and weaknesses to guide lesson planning.
3) They stimulate earlier and spaced learning which improves retention compared to cramming close to the exam.
This document provides instructions for a final exam for a course. It outlines 8 key points for students to follow when taking the exam: 1) All questions are mandatory and worth 10 points each, 2) Assume transactions occur at the end of periods, 3) Questions about the exam should be emailed to the professor, 4) Complete all calculations in the provided exam spreadsheet, 5) Use two decimal places for rates, 6) Complete the exam individually without help from others, 7) Cite sources if used, and 8) Put your name on the cover page and attachment name when submitting.
- The needs assessment survey had a 100% participation rate from the 7 teachers in the grade level.
- The majority of teachers felt they knew enough to get by in using their interactive whiteboards, which were mostly Promethean or SMART boards.
- All teachers reported using technology daily in their lessons.
- 71% of teachers indicated they would benefit most from presentation website training.
- 100% of teachers preferred to receive professional development during their PLC meetings through a screencast.
This document provides tips for becoming a more effective learner from psychology. It recommends structuring study time and avoiding cram sessions to improve memory. It also suggests practicing and rehearsing information to keep learning, and learning in multiple ways such as taking notes and teaching others. Finally, the document stresses understanding your own learning style and using testing to boost learning through feedback.
This document provides an overview of how to get started using Blackboard for a course. It covers adding a course banner, faculty information, syllabus, assignments, content, tests, quizzes, using the grade center, and tips for interactive tools. Faculty are encouraged to build sample content and assignments during a 10 minute play time to practice setting these elements up in Blackboard. The document concludes with an open question forum and a request to provide feedback on the training.
Getting Started with GoSoapBox - September 2013gosoapbox
GoSoapBox is a digital platform where teachers can create virtual classrooms called Events to interact with students. Teachers configure Events from their dashboard, using an access code for students to join on any device. By default, students enter their name but teachers can disable this. Events feature several tools like a confusion barometer, social Q&A, polls, discussions, and quizzes to engage students and get feedback in real-time. Support is available at GoSoapBox's help center or by email.
Study Island is an online program that helps students master state standards in different subjects. It provides lessons, questions, and explanations on various topics. To use it, students log in with a unique username and password provided by their school. They can then study topics in different modes like tests or games. Progress can be monitored through reports that are accessible to parents and teachers. Study Island customer support is available by phone or email to help users.
This document introduces a Question Planning Tool to help teachers plan questions for their lessons. The tool guides teachers through a 7-step process: 1) Identify the purpose of questions, 2) List 5 questions to ask, 3) Choose a strategy for asking and answering questions, 4) Determine thinking time before answers, 5) Have learners answer, 6) Decide the next steps, and 7) Reflect on the questions and plan next steps. The tool provides prompts at each step to help teachers scaffold their question planning.
Playing and learning with Kahoot and SocrativeFernando Romeu
This document provides an overview of the Kahoot learning platform, including its different types (quiz, survey, discussion), how to create and share quizzes, question types, and how teachers and students can use Kahoot in the classroom. It discusses features like visualizing student understanding in real-time, generating room codes, editing questions, using different media like images and videos, analyzing results, and sharing quizzes publicly or privately with other teachers and students. The document concludes by comparing Kahoot to the Socrative platform.
This project involves students working in groups of 2-3 to research and present on a self-selected topic. They will create test questions on their topic for other students to answer. Students will then study other groups' presentations and take a test. To create their presentation, groups must first submit an approved lesson outline that includes objectives, vocabulary, and a lesson order. The final presentation should be created using Prezi and include images, videos, and answers to the groups' test questions.
This document provides guidance on writing effective multiple choice questions (MCQs) for assessment. It discusses the benefits of MCQs, such as wide topic coverage and fast feedback, as well as disadvantages like guessing and lower-order thinking. Tips are provided for writing high-quality question stems and plausible distractors that avoid clues. The document emphasizes shifting focus from recall to application and using novel contexts to make questions less "googleable." Strategies are presented for engaging students with formative assessment through varied feedback, social learning, and emphasis on intrinsic motivation.
The document discusses various approaches to student assessment, including periodic achievement tests, portfolio assessment, end-of-course tests, and external examinations. Periodic achievement tests track student progress and provide feedback in a low-stress manner. Portfolio assessment allows students to work at their own pace and receive periodic feedback. End-of-course tests should test covered material and include different question types and marking criteria. External exams provide clear targets but may not suit all purposes or prioritize the most important areas.
1. The document discusses effective questioning techniques to encourage learner progress, including assessing current strategies, understanding educational theory, and creating tailored strategies.
2. Five recommended questioning strategies are described: pose-pause-pounce-bounce, Socratic questioning, "if this is the answer, what is the question?", the picture round, and the 5 whys.
3. Socratic questioning involves 6 steps to create critical thinking by challenging assumptions, requiring evidence, considering other perspectives, examining consequences, and questioning the question. The 5 whys technique helps understand root causes of problems by repeatedly asking why.
Keep Teach and Stretch Them - using technologyAdam Blackwood
Online presentation delivered as part of the JISC Regional Support Centre OnLine Innovation Forum 2013 on the 10th May. The presentation highlighted solutions from South East regional organisations submitted as part of the annual Hi5 Award Submissions.
MoodleMootAU10 Online Assessment at Endeavour College of Natural HealthRoss Kirk
1. Endeavour College of Natural Health has developed over 50 online subjects at advanced diploma and bachelor levels in areas like biosciences, complementary therapies, and business.
2. The presentation discusses different types of online assessments used at Endeavour like forums, text submissions, and quizzes.
3. Online forums are used but can be time-consuming for tutors to provide feedback to individual students. Online text submissions and quizzes are easier for tutors to manage and provide automated feedback.
The document summarizes research conducted on questioning techniques in Further Education (FE). It analyzed the types of questions teachers asked, the level of questions, and wait time between questions. Observations found that most questions were low-level, with little wait time. To address this, the researcher created a Questioning Tool to help teachers plan higher-order questions, choose response methods, and reflect on their questioning. Teachers testing the tool found it useful for lesson planning and evaluating their questioning techniques. The researcher recommends using the tool, coaching, and further observations to improve teacher questioning in FE.
Note Taking Presentation for University StudentsIvoGanchev3
This document provides guidance on effective note-taking techniques for students. It discusses the importance of taking notes, organizing notes using filing systems, preparing for lectures by reviewing materials and formulating questions in advance. During lectures, the document explores annotation, linear/prose, mind mapping and Cornell note-taking styles. It emphasizes consolidating learning after lectures by restructuring and summarizing notes. Studies have shown this can lead to an 11 percentage point increase in exam scores. Helpful hints include keeping notes brief, leaving spaces and only having one set of organized notes.
Schoology is a virtual learning environment and social networking service for K-12 schools and higher education institutions that allows users to create, manage, and share academic content. Also known as a learning management system (LMS) or a course management system (CMS), the cloud-based platform provides tools needed to manage a virtual classroom lesson.
LMS allows teachers to manage classes remotely through posting daily reminders or updates, directly messaging students, and managing scheduled assignments. Assignments can include quizzes, forms, links to websites/videos, and discussions for students to share ideas. Students can join a course by using a 13-digit access code or get added to a class directly by a teacher.
This document provides guidance for teachers on effectively planning and implementing checks for understanding (CFUs) in their lessons. It discusses:
- Using Bloom's Taxonomy to scaffold questions from lower-order to higher-order thinking
- Strategies like probing student responses, focusing on key ideas, and responding instructively
- Examples of open-ended, closed, and targeted questioning techniques
- An activity where teachers practice developing CFU questions at different Bloom's levels for an upcoming lesson
- The importance of regularly checking understanding throughout a lesson, not just at the beginning or end
- Providing feedback to help students improve and holding them accountable for high-quality responses
The document describes a research project analyzing questioning techniques in further education. It involved observing lessons to classify questions, developing a questioning tool for teachers, and having teachers complete a survey on their own questioning. The observations found that most questions were low-order recall questions, with little wait time. The questioning tool provides a framework to help teachers plan for higher-order, open questions and reflection. Initial feedback from teachers indicated the tool would help improve their questioning practices.
The document describes a faculty development module designed to train faculty members at Mayville State University on effectively using discussion forums in Moodle, the institution's learning management system. The goal of the module is for learners to design an instructional discussion forum by choosing a purpose, activities, and appropriate Moodle forum type. The module was created using principles of andragogy and experiential learning and incorporates practice activities, knowledge checks, and a pre-test and post-test to assess learning. Analysis of learner performance found that scores improved as the module progressed and learners gained familiarity with the expectations, suggesting cognitive load was reduced. Revisions are recommended to further emphasize the strategy of multiple practice attempts and incorporate more discipline-specific
The document discusses making mock exams more learning-focused and outlines a possible approach.
1) Teachers mark exams lightly and record marks/comments on a spreadsheet to enable peer/self-assessment and inform teaching. Data generates personalised feedback and class analysis.
2) Feedback lessons involve self/peer-assessment using a student-friendly rubric, focusing on key skills rather than the entire rubric. Students must engage with targets by redoing questions.
3) Post-mock analysis identifies absolute key skills middle-achieving students need to improve.
4) Actions include reflecting on learning intentions, providing mentors advice on target students, and producing resources on weak areas.
Research in Distance Education: impact on practice conference, 27 October 2010. Presentation in Design for Learning Strand by Sally Jordan, Open University Science Faculty.
More details at www.cde.london.ac.uk.
Level 5 ppp assessment for learning finalLee Hazeldine
The document provides guidance on effective formative feedback practices for teachers. It discusses how feedback should be focused on learning objectives and success criteria, involve self-reflection from pupils, and indicate where students are, where they need to go, and how to get there. Effective feedback is timely and allows students to respond. Written feedback strategies like marking secretarial features have low impact, while highlighted success and next steps against learning intentions have high impact. The document also cautions against tokenistic implementation of assessment for learning and emphasizes understanding principles of teaching and learning.
Professor Michele Pistone, Villanova University, shares her insights on assessment for legal education, including formative and summative assessment. She explains the difference between formative and summative assessments and the components of effective assessment tools. For more information about online learning, visit, Legaledweb.com and You tube/ LegalED.
The workshop will provide examples and strategies for the design of the experiential online education. Participants will explore what makes a great education experience and define the attributes that contribute to a great online learning experience.
This document discusses the process of developing and validating a questionnaire. It begins by defining what a questionnaire is and noting that developing a good questionnaire takes significant time and effort, often involving multiple drafts. It then covers types of questionnaires, advantages and disadvantages of self-administered versus interviewer-administered questionnaires, and key steps in the development process including formulating objectives, conducting a literature review, designing initial drafts, and pre-testing drafts. The document provides guidance on question wording and types, testing questionnaires, and ensuring reliability and validity. It concludes by discussing important elements of covering letters.
This document discusses the use of electronic voting systems (EVS) to enhance lectures through active audience participation and feedback. It defines EVS as systems allowing audiences to respond to questions via keypads, with results displayed in real-time. The document outlines benefits of EVS in improving engagement and providing diagnostic feedback. It provides tips on authoring high-quality questions and interpreting response data to inform teaching practices. Best practices are discussed, along with considerations from large-scale pilots on factors influencing EVS effectiveness.
Questioning is a central part of student assessment and quizzing, but it can also be a powerful learning tool. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore research-based tips and ideas for achieving the full benefit of questioning. Effective use of common questioning tools -- clickers and discussion boards -- will be discussed as a means to achieve student engagement and deep learning.
TDeveloping and Assessing the Digital Curriculum: Taking a Programme-Level Ap...telshef
This session reflects two University initiatives, giving participants the chance to discuss how digital and information literacies and skills of our students can be integrated widely into a programme-level curriculum. Tom Clark (Sociological Studies) will reflect on a University-funded ‘Inside Knowledge’ project that utilised Killen and Chatterton’s 2015 model of staff-student partnership to map levels of digital literacy within a sociology programme. It will explain how the seven key areas of digital literacy proposed by Jisc to create a measurement tool to assess the digital curricula, before exploring how this resonated with students’ expectations, experience and capabilities of the programme. Vicky Grant (Library) will present an initiative by the University Library, in partnership with staff and student stakeholders, to develop a model, framework and offer for Information and Digital Literacy (IDL) at the University of Sheffield.
Developing and Assessing the Digital Curriculum: Taking a Programme-Level App...telshef
One of two presentations.
This session reflects two University initiatives, giving participants the chance to discuss how digital and information literacies and skills of our students can be integrated widely into a programme-level curriculum. Tom Clark (Sociological Studies) will reflect on a University-funded ‘Inside Knowledge’ project that utilised Killen and Chatterton’s 2015 model of staff-student partnership to map levels of digital literacy within a sociology programme. It will explain how the seven key areas of digital literacy proposed by Jisc to create a measurement tool to assess the digital curricula, before exploring how this resonated with students’ expectations, experience and capabilities of the programme. Vicky Grant (Library) will present an initiative by the University Library, in partnership with staff and student stakeholders, to develop a model, framework and offer for Information and Digital Literacy (IDL) at the University of Sheffield.
Media rich feedback using Explain Everything and MOLE - Aidan Hoggardtelshef
Part of the Innovation in Media Case Studies presentations.
This series of case studies looks at colleagues who have used video to innovate their learning, teaching and assessment. Aidan Hoggard (Architecture) will demonstrate how Explain Everything has been used to provide rich media feedback for student work, which includes live drawing, images and files. Julia Davies (School of Education) draws upon her experiences of designing and supporting students in producing videos to talk about the challenges using the medium for assessment, and how she has learnt from mistakes - as well as small victories. Daragh O’Reilly and Loo Yeo (Management School) and Jesse Armstrong (CiCS Creative Media Team) will discuss the MSc module ‘Managing Creative Brands’, where students were required to produce a ten minute video analysing brands within creative and cultural industries. They will provide an overview of the TEL process on this module, with reflections from staff involved.
Part of the Kaltura Digital Media Launch presentations.
This presentation concerns the use of Video feedback andhow it enhances the experience of both Staff and Students
Innovation in Video Case Studies - Loo Yeo, Darahgh O'Reilly, Jesse Armstrong.telshef
This series of case studies looks at colleagues who have used video to innovate their learning, teaching and assessment. Aidan Hoggard (Architecture) will demonstrate how Explain Everything has been used to provide rich media feedback for student work, which includes live drawing, images and files. Julia Davies (School of Education) draws upon her experiences of designing and supporting students in producing videos to talk about the challenges using the medium for assessment, and how she has learnt from mistakes - as well as small victories. Daragh O’Reilly and Loo Yeo (Management School) and Jesse Armstrong (CiCS Creative Media Team) will discuss the MSc module ‘Managing Creative Brands’, where students were required to produce a ten minute video analysing brands within creative and cultural industries. They will provide an overview of the TEL process on this module, with reflections from staff involved.
Kaltura Digital Media Hub Launch - Graham McElearney et. al.telshef
This session sees the launch of the Kaltura Digital Media Hub, a new platform that supports the increasing use of video across learning and teaching, research, public engagement and communications. Hear from academics who have been piloting this new platform to share and create media resources and enable students to submit video assignments.
The document discusses using video as an alternative form of assessment in higher education. It notes benefits like engaging students in contemporary media, developing expertise, and collaborative work. Some challenges mentioned are time, copyright issues, developing teaching skills, and ensuring collaboration and accountability in group work. Student evaluations of a video assessment project were generally positive, praising the creative outlet and learning experience, though some found the technical skills and group work challenging. The author concludes with lessons learned, such as providing more preparation and feedback sessions, and strengthening requirements around including theory in reflective writing.
"Is There Anybody Out There?" - Claire Beecroft, Luke Millertelshef
Part of the Online Communities Case Studies presentations.
This session includes case studies themes around the creation of online communities for learners. Claire Beecroft and Luke Miller (ScHARR) use their extensive experience of delivering distance learning courses to discuss what motivates students within an online learning environment, and how the development of ‘teacher immediacy behaviours’, and of innovative online pedagogy, can help to maintain establish and sustain genuine relationships between online learners and teachers. Sarah Moore and Layla Croll (Academic and Learning Services) will introduce colleagues to the skills of facilitating discussion among learners in an online environment such as a MOOC or a distance learning course. It will start with a short exercise that raises some of the challenges of facilitating discussion about experiences of working with learners from across the world on a MOOC.
Lecture Capture - Student and Staff benefits. - Louise Robsontelshef
Part of the Encore: Enhancing Teaching and learning with Lecture Capture presentations.
Encore, the new name for Lecture Capture at the University, is a service that will be expanded and improved for the forthcoming term, further increasing consistency and accessibility for students through availability of recorded lectures. This session sees Louise Robson (Biomedical Science) give an overview of the journey she has taken with lecture capture at her department, the vital role it has played in her learning and teaching, and the benefits it has brought her students. James Slack and Laura McNally (CiCS) will give overviews of the system and how it works, and details of some advanced features (including classroom engagement). There will also be chance to ask the presenters both pedagogical and technical questions about lecture capture and its implementation at The University of Sheffield.
MOLE Refresh - What is it and what does it mean to me?telshef
This bitesize session looks at MOLE Refresh, the new way courses on MOLE, the University’s VLE, will be created for the forthcoming term. It will look at why the changes have taken place, the new templates that are being used, and the steps to take to get your courses ready for the 2017/18 term
Identifying the right voting systems for you - Simon Warwicktelshef
This document outlines different options for voting systems that can be used for interactive sessions, including Turning Point, Poll Everywhere, Google Forms, and web-based solutions. It notes key features of each like whether they integrate with presentation software, limit text responses, allow mobile access, and more. The document then splits the options into three stations to demo: Turning Point for institutional licenses, Poll Everywhere and Google Forms for embedding polls, and web-based gamified solutions like Socrative and Kahoot.
Exams in MOLE - Danny Monaghan, David Markhamtelshef
Formal examinations in MOLE are becoming increasingly common at the University, with thousands of students now taking exams online using the Virtual Learning Environment. In this bitesize session Danny Monaghan (CiCS TEL Team) and David Markham (Exams Team) will give an overview of how MOLE exams work, and how you can use them for your own assessments.
Exemplary Course Design: Hands on Refresh - Danny Monaghantelshef
New MOLE courses will have a new template for the forthcoming term - but how can you take this further and make your VLE course more engaging and even… beautiful?! This practical session will take elements of the MOLE Exemplary Course Programme to show what can be achieved in MOLE, using available tools and no specialist technical knowledge.
This bitesize session will look at new features coming in future MOLE updates, including the system’s new look and feel, drag and drop functionality and more.
Part of the Lightning Strikes presentations
This session sees a number of short sessions, followed by the opportunity to learn more about chosen topics, and is a great opportunity to find out a wide range of activities happening at the University. Talks include:
The Use of Technology in Teaching and Assessments (Ash Self & Amir Burney, Medical Education)
Historical Adventures with Digital Objects: Sharing Findings from Working Beyond The Classroom (David Vessey, Lifelong Learning)
Summative peer assessment of e-poster presentations using iPad (Anne Bjerre, Ophthalmology and Orthoptics)
Using technology to reduce maths anxiety and increase maths confidence (Ellen Marshall, Maths & Statistics Help)
Surfacing learning through digital badges (Fern Merrills, Academic & Learning Services)
Engaging students online: How do ur students rate FutureLearn? (Layla Croll, Amanda Crawley-Jackson, Alastair Buckley, Marie Kinsey, Gillian Dinsey
Anonymous Marking in MOLE- Danny Monaghan, Simon Warwicktelshef
This bitesize session looks at the options for anonymising student submissions in MOLE, and explores some of the benefits and challenges that can arise.
Delegated Marking in MOLE - Danny Monaghan, Simon Warwicktelshef
MOLE allows documents to be marked by delegates on behalf of owners. This delegated marking feature streamlines the process of classifying documents and reduces the workload of owners. Delegates can be assigned rights to mark documents with specific classifications or sensitivity labels on behalf of document owners within an organization.
Capturing your Media Item with your Mobile Device - Tom Foster, Jonny Hootontelshef
This workshop will explore ways of harnessing the power of your mobile device to create high quality, engaging media content. Learn some practical tips on how to use your smartphone or tablet to record video, and discover how this can be used in conjunction with our new digital media hosting system - Kaltura.
Virtual Reality offers the opportunity to create highly immersive experiences and can transport learners to different environments such that they genuinely feel like they are there. Already there are innovative examples of practice taking place across the institution. The cost to create and view these experiences, previously meant that this method of teaching has been limited to those with ample resources. In this session you will design a VR experience and discover how, with no technical expertise you can create Virtual Reality experiences for your students. You will also hear from students who have been creating VR experiences to educate others about their discipline.
The Crys-TEL maze requires attendees to complete a number of challenges in groups to attempt to figure out a pressing learning and teaching issue. Along the way, participants will experience different learning and delivery styles, with the aim of promoting appropriate use of technology, and take some ideas / information that they can feed into their teaching. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team! Harmonicas are optional. To the Diamond Dome everyone…
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
2. In this session we will cover
1. How to create and deploy a quiz
2. How to create questions
3. How to create pools
4. How to mark and give feedback on quizzes
5. How to plan a quiz
6. Top Tips for creating quizzes in MOLE
3. What are quizzes and how are they used?
• Major exam
• Formative & summative assessment
• Self assessment / Check the learning / understanding
• Independant learning / automated feedback
• Flipped learning
• Time efficient marking for large classes
4. Question types
Calculated Numeric
Calculated Formula
Either/Or
Essay questions
File Response Questions
Fill in the Blank Questions
Fill In Multiple Blanks Questions
Hot Spot Questions
Jumbled Sentence Questions
Matching Questions
Multiple Answer Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
Opinion Scale/Likert Questions
Ordering Questions
Quiz Bowl Questions
Short Answer Questions
True/False Questions
5. Over to MOLE
1. Login to MUSE
2. Select MOLE
3. Locate the following course Sandbox1961 - TELFest Sandbox
4. Click into ‘Initial Quiz’ folder
5. Click Movie One-liners
6. Take the test and see how you get on - A prize for the winner
6. Writing a quiz
1. Plan a structure
2. Organise your questions in topics
3. If you are going to give feedback for a question add it when you create
4. Select Show Answers in Random Order when creating multiple choice
7. Create Pools
1. Create pools in MOLE
2. Make sure you name
you pool with your
name
POOLS ARE FOUND HERE
8. Build questions
1. Create questions within the pool that just created
2. If you want to use some of the questions for summative assessment, and
some for formative, simply prefix the question with a (F) or (S)
3. instruction link here
10. Deploy a Test
1. Tests are not visible to students until you add a link on the student facing
MOLE pages.
2. When you add this link, you will automatically be required to complete
settings such as time limit, date availability, etc.
3. Instruction link here
11. Discussion
1. When is it appropriate to give feedback with each question?
2. What are students perceptions of using MOLE tests for summative
assessment?
3. Should you use negative marking for multiple choice questions?
4. What are the pedagogical benefits of using this approach to assess our
students? - Knowledge Recall vs application
12. Top Tips
• For easy re-use of questions, create pools
• Add feedback to questions as you create to save time and re-inforce student
learning
• Use the respondus lockdown browser to limit students movement outside of
the test
• Select random order of answers and questions to limit the chance of
students copying
• Pools of questions will also minimise the chance of 2 students taking exactly
the same test
• Calculate questions allow up to 100 different sets of values (automatic)
students get different computations to do