Session Title: "John Hattie wrote that feedback should be..."
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Event: MoteCon 2023
At MoteCon 2023, Mark Anderson delivered an insightful session titled "John Hattie wrote that feedback should be...," focusing on the pivotal role of feedback in education. Anderson explored how educators can leverage Mote, a powerful voice recording tool, to enhance feedback processes in the classroom effectively.
This session emphasized the transformative potential of tailored feedback, offering educators practical strategies to integrate Mote into their teaching methodologies.
• Mote is an effective tool for delivering timely and personalized feedback to students.
• Feedback should be "just in time" and relevant to the student's current stage in the learning process.
• Educators can enhance digital strategies by integrating Mote with software from Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
• Sharing experiences and strategies on platforms like Global EdTech can foster collaborative learning environments.
• Understanding feedback's role in education can improve both teaching practices and student engagement.
Mote is revolutionizing how educators approach feedback by providing a simple and efficient way to leave voice comments on digital assignments. This tool can be seamlessly integrated into Google Workspace, allowing teachers to deliver feedback that is both personal and immediate.
Feedback is a critical component of the educational process, as emphasized by John Hattie's research. Anderson highlighted the importance of feedback being "just in time" and "just where" the student is in their learning journey. This allows students to receive guidance precisely when they need it to advance their understanding.
Anderson suggested several practical strategies for educators looking to utilize Mote:
1. Record personalized voice feedback on student assignments to make feedback more engaging and accessible.
2. Use Mote to provide feedback during the learning process, not just after assignments are completed, to support ongoing improvement.
3. Encourage students to use Mote for peer feedback, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Beyond Mote, Anderson discussed the broader integration of technology in education. As Head of Education at NetSupport, he shared insights into how schools can develop effective digital strategies. His approach involves leveraging tools from major technology providers like Google, Apple, and Microsoft to create versatile and adaptive learning environments.
Anderson also runs Global EdTech, a platform aimed at encouraging educators to share successful strategies and experiences across different technology ecosystems. He emphasized the value of collaboration in education technology, noting that what works in a Google environment often translates well to Apple and Microsoft settings.
Mark Anderson is a former teacher and educational leader, now working as the Head of Education at NetSupport. He is renowned for his contributions to educational technology and his role in fostering digital innovation in schools.
In this session explore with Mark Anderson, the ICT Evangelist, how feedback with Mote can help you achieve all of the above in more with simple wins for the classroom with Mote.
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