Assessment for Learning

Assessment is a common aspect of each and every classroom.  In the twenty-first century classroom, assessment for learning is essential to ensure that students are mastering key skills. The video, Assessment for Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., points out key strategies that can be employed in the classroom in order to ensure student success.  After watching the video, share your thoughts on the structures and strategies a teacher needs to put into place in order to ensure that an effective classroom environment is created to foster twenty first century learning.  

Choose one of the following digital tools to enhance your written response (Smore (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., Prezi (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., PowToon (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., Sliderocket (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., Screencast-O-matic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., or other presentation software).  Utilizing technology in this discussion will further prepare you for the Final Project in Week Six.

Address and include the following:

• Key strategies from the video
• Your own ideas about both formative and summative assessments
• How both sets of ideas could be implemented to create an effective classroom environment
• Be sure to include examples to illustrate and support your ideas.