The first document describes using iPads and a ladder of feedback structure to provide peer feedback without teachers. Students were motivated by the video camera and accountable for their feedback. The second document discusses using iPad interviews to establish student goals at the beginning of the year that can be revisited. The camera presence made students think critically. The third describes using PenUltimate on iPads to provide frequent teacher feedback to every student between classes. Printouts allow students to review comments. The fourth discusses using a rubric on iPads to structure high-quality student peer feedback, improving performances and feedback quality over time.

1. Success Stories

2. Eric Mark Olson & Evan Behlivanis

3. Eric Mark Olson & Evan Behlivanis
The Idea
High quality feedback from student to student without adults listening.
The Tools
iPad
The Ladder of Feedback

5. The
Ladder
of
Feedback
4. Suggest:
Make suggestions for
improving the work
3. Concerns:
Comment on your
concerns about the work
2. Value:
Comment on the
strengths of the work
1. Clarify:
Ask questions of
clarification about the
work being reviewed
Perkins,
D.
(2003)
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6. Eric Mark Olson & Evan Behlivanis
The Takeaway
Video camera’s presence motivated students.
Camera also made students accountable.
Ladder of Feedback structured the conversation.

7. Suzanne Lamberg & Marcea Daiter

8. Suzanne Lamberg & Marcea Daiter
The Idea
Students establish clear personal goals early in the year.
The Tools
iPad
An adult or peer to act as interviewer

9. Interview Series #1 Video will go here

10. Suzanne Lamberg & Marcea Daiter
The Takeaway
Camera’s presence made students step back and think.
Interviewer’s role is simply to get the student thinking and talking.
Goals set at the beginning of the year can be revisited later.

11. Josh Millis & Denise Martinez

12. Josh Millis & Denise Martinez
The Idea
Quick, frequent feedback from teacher to every student.
The Tools
iPad
PenUltimate App
One hour of prep between classes

14. Josh Millis & Denise Martinez
The Takeaway
When used strategically, paper printouts can help.
Students have a record of teacher’s comments they can look back on.
Formative Assessment shapes the process during the process.
This process can be repeated over & over-- feedback in small increments.

15. Beata Moon & Judith Hudson

16. Beata Moon & Judith Hudson
The Idea
High quality feedback from student to student.
The Tools
iPad
Rubric

17. PS 133 Video will go here

18. Beata Moon & Denise Martinez
The Takeaway
A visible rubric keeps the conversation structured and specific.
Over time, big improvements in both the performance itself and the quality of feedback.

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