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Hi Kitty. Just to let you know that the access to your link seems to be restricted. If you go into your Google Slides document, hit the “Share” button in the far right corner again, go to the “General Access” drop-down menu and change your option to “Anyone with this link”, I think we should be able to view your Slides. If you have already done this, I am not sure why I can’t open the link. Hope this is helpful.
Hi Kitty. I do take your point about the efficacy of the Kahoot quizzes. I have a number of pupils with SEN who sometimes just click on any response at random! In these cases, I think conferencing alongside the child while they use this tool adds an extra dimension – scaffolding their learning with appropriate questions about the process they are using, asking them to clarify their answers, etc. This is possible in individual or small group settings, not during full class use. Getting the child to create their own Kahoot quiz is where I have found this tool to be most effective. During the Module 4 presentation, Fiona highlighted how the thinking involved in the child selecting their three “wrong” answers is a valuable learning experience too.
Teacher observation: Our staff have agreed that high quality teacher observation notes are our basic “record-keeping” requirement for everyone. We have all opted to use the post-it note approach, as it has worked well in the past. On the post-it, we are good at recording what our target action will be and noting when we have followed up with the child.
However, I was relieved to hear Fiona acknowledge during the online lecture that it can be challenging to “operationalise” this when you have post-it notes everywhere. I liked Fiona’s example of that four squared teacher/SNA observation grid showing likes/dislikes/strengths/needs for a particular area. At least you can have all the assessment data for that topic in one tidy place. You can always decide to stick the post-it notes onto some of the squares too. Sometimes the simple and ‘old’ ways are the best ways!Hi Kitty. While I haven’t used the Google Classroom rubrics per se (and would be interested in reviewing – thanks), I have found it very useful to post my teacher feedback online directly into the children’s Google docs or Google slides. As well as my comments, I generally pose a question back to the child too, and they will reply. As you note, this leaves a permanent assessment record with their work sample and one parents can access too. The children really enjoy the online interaction too. Regards, Anna
