Assessment demonstrates teacher-led, self, and peer assessment strategies which effective teachers use to determine what students know already and what they need next on the way to meeting learning outcomes. The segment showcases a range of classrooms, subject areas, and grade levels in which teachers have planned and implemented assessment for learning in a variety of responsive ways. It also shows how teachers use the evidence they collect to shape instruction and to determine next steps.
Gradual Release of Responsibility showcases a number of classrooms where teachers have incorporated the stages of the Gradual Release of Responsibility instructional model, which provides a continuum of support for students as they learn new concepts & skills. Footage from several different classrooms demonstrates the respective roles of direct and explicit instruction, shared and guided practice, and independent student work. Throughout these stages, teachers embed active and responsive assessment for learning.
This first in a series of four short videos explains how to respond to an invitation to join a video conference system using the Nova Scotia Virtual School's Talk.EDnet, VIA video conference system.
This second in the series explains conventions for communication when attending a video conference so that the participant participates fully in the discourse.
This third in a four part series explains how to control and trouble shoot the participant's audio, including plugging in the headset microphone, avoid echo, adjust the volume to facilitate participation in the VIA video conference.
This fourth in the series illustrates how to set up and adjust the web camera to support participation within the video conference. Also illustrated are proper composition of the image and a few annoying actions to avoid as a participant.
