Assessment, evaluation, and feedback are critical components of quality classrooms, no matter the venue. Creating or selecting appropriate assessments to evaluate student performance is one piece of the puzzle. Evaluation of student performance and provision of meaningful feedback are equally important or perhaps more important pieces of the puzzle, given that feedback is, by definition, information about a person’s product or performance, which is used as a basis for improvement. Providing feedback in an online classroom can feel like a daunting task, but with careful planning and use of tools, it can be a manageable process that provides critical information to students.
This 10-hour module focuses on fostering student growth through evaluation and feedback. Teachers will reflect on characteristics of effective feedback, distinguish between types of feedback, evaluate which format is most appropriate for different types of assignments, review and review examples of feedback, identify personal strengths and obstacles in delivering effective feedback online, and determine strategies to efficiently provide feedback online.
This module is intended for classroom-based educators with limited experience in online teaching who are making a transition to online or blended learning in preparation for potential school closures in the 2020/2021 academic year.This module is part of a series of professional learning opportunities focused on critical skills online teachers must develop.
The series of modules will run throughout the summer months and include these topics:
Module 1: Communication Strategies for Online Classrooms
Module 2: Meaningful Discussions in Online Classrooms
Module 3: Feedback and Assessment in Online Classrooms
Module 4: Meeting Varied Learner Needs in Online Classrooms
Participants who complete all activities will receive a certificate of completion for 10 hours of professional learning in the area of digital learning and online instruction.
VHS Learning is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide professional development in the areas of Instructional Technology/Digital Learning. Massachusetts teachers who complete this module will receive a certificate indicating they have earned 10 PDPs in the area of digital learning.
The cost for this module is $225 per participant. Participants who enroll in all 4 modules are eligible for a reduced enrollment cost of $200 per module.