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A Likely Pair: Engaging Technologies and Student Achievement
The Equity within the Classroom ConferenceUniversity of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 03.31.14
A’Kena LongBenton, EdS, PMCWayne State University
Per J.D. Willms (2000), “…the theoretical literature argues that engagement and academic achievement go hand-in-hand” (p. 9 http://goo.gl/5Sf0hc).
When instructors use technologies to teach and inform their instruction, then they will not become victims of shock when their students perhaps fail a course exam. Various technologies offer instructors a greater sense of certainty that they have taught their students the course content. Also, the below technologies allow instructors to determine how much their students know before the exam is given. Last, these technologies allow instructors an opportunity to innovatively assist their students in preparation for course exams.
Workshop Abstract
This workshop will address interactive technologies and readily connect them to pedagogical practices across various disciplines. The following technologies will be introduced: Poll Everywhere, QuizBreak!, Quiz Revolution, StudyBlue, and SurveyMonkey.
The technologies can be used as formative assessment tools and/or quiz previews. Also, teachers can give students web links so students can assess these technologies outside of school.
As time permits, the aforementioned technologies will be introduced in a workshop format where instructors will actively participate in technology-based instructional activities. For example, using the StudyBlue tool, instructors will engage with the Celebrity Facts online quiz.
Abstract cont.
As time permits, the aforementioned technologies will be introduced in a workshop format where instructors will actively participate in technology-based instructional activities. Also, instructors will digitize their formative assessments and post them onto a wiki page, http://goo.gl/ZFqUqI, for others to view and access.
Content Format/Activities
Actively participate in a real-time technology-based poll
Witness what the aforementioned technologies (Poll Everywhere, QuizBreak!, Quiz Revolution, StudyBlue, and SurveyMonkey) look like in practice.
Brainstorm how they will use at least one of the formative assessment interactive technologies
Observe how others will use these interactive technologies to improve student achievement
Goals and Objectives
Technology Song: http://goo.gl/brZm8r
Workshop Questions Technology Tool (available until April 26, 2014):
http://todaysmeet.com/equity
Today’s Workshop Slides http://goo.gl/ucA3GD
Song & Questions
Formative Assessment Animoto Video: http://goo.gl/hR8FPx
Poll Everywhere Survey: http://goo.gl/htl1cm
Getting Started Interactive Activities
Screencast:
http://goo.gl/FRpxmV
An Online Tutorial
Benefits: Multiple choice, open-ended, or T/F questions Real-time survey results Customize charts for the results Student engagement Up to 40 users per poll for FREE Can use cell phone or laptop to enter responses Can edit, stop, copy, or delete pollhttp://goo.gl/ijdSxc
Web Address: http://www.polleverywhere.com/
Benefits: FREE Jeopardy-style online quiz Can include images and audiohttp://goo.gl/PH62py
Web Address: http://clear.msu.edu/quizbreak/
Quizbreak!
Benefits: FREE tool that engages audience Question analytics, e.g., how many answered it correctly FB sharing component Unlimited questions T/F, multiple choice questions with image, text, or video
options Can provide feedback and/or set a time limit Embed quizzes http://goo.gl/1juBpG
Web Address: http://www.quizrevolution.com/
Quiz Revolution
Benefits: FREE electronic flashcards can be sorted by
Hardest to easiest In order Least studied Random Wrong
Create a written review sheet Group sharing opportunity Great for short answer questionshttp://goo.gl/Nvm0ZR
Web Address: http://www.studyblue.com/
Study Blue
Benefits: FREE survey designing tool Multiple choice, open-ended, and/or T/F questions Collect responses via web link or FaceBook Analyze resultshttp://goo.gl/aYqUnJ
Web Address: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Survey monkey
http://akenalong.weebly.com/
Please see Technology Integration Pages.
Technologies Website
The technologies explored promote: active and independent learning; application; creativity; critical thinking; problem solving; student engagement; and reflection—not mere comprehension.
Word of Caution: Soft skills need to be addressed
when technologies are used, e.g., time management skills. There are countless technologies and distractions on the internet. If students are not instructor-guided and/or focused, then tons of unproductive hours can be spent on the web with no intellectual gains.
Words of
Hopefully, you have had an opportunity to be engaged via technologies and learn how engagement is often a precursor to student achievement. By participating in this workshop, perhaps you will re-envision engagement, achievement, and especially how your students can access your course content at “anytime, any place any pace” (Governor Rick Snyder, 2011, http://goo.gl/BJ4wEW).
Departing Thoughts
Workshop Questions Technology Tool: http://todaysmeet.com/equity
Questions?
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