At MoteCon 2023, Maureen Lamb presented "The 5 Fs of Assessment," a session that delved into innovative strategies to improve student assessment using Mote, a dynamic voice recording tool. Educators were offered valuable insights into creating supportive and productive assessment environments, with a practical focus on the "5 Fs" framework.
• Emphasizing familiar assessments helps reduce student anxiety.
• Frequent assessments do not require in-depth grading but can still provide valuable feedback.
• Flexibility in assessment gives students ownership and agency over their learning.
• Focused assessments ensure reliable and accurate feedback on specific skills.
Maureen Lamb highlighted the importance of making assessments familiar to students. Familiarity reduces anxiety by ensuring students know what to expect and when. Using Mote, educators can provide voice notes to introduce assessment formats and timelines, offering a personal touch that resonates with students.
Regular assessments are crucial, but not every assessment requires exhaustive grading. Lamb suggests using Mote to give quick, voice-recorded feedback—such as emojis or brief comments—which keeps the process efficient while maintaining communication. This approach ensures students receive continuous, constructive feedback.
Providing flexibility in assessments is key to student engagement. Allowing students choices in how they demonstrate their knowledge—whether through different formats or retake opportunities—fosters a sense of ownership. Mote can facilitate this by enabling students to record and submit oral responses, adding variety to traditional written assessments.
Maintaining a focused approach by targeting specific skills or content areas allows for more precise feedback. This focus helps educators understand student progress more clearly and respond with targeted support. Mote can be used to provide detailed feedback on these specific objectives, enhancing the learning experience.
Incorporate Mote into your assessment strategy by using its voice recording capabilities to create engaging feedback loops. This tool allows for personalized, efficient communication that can help demystify the assessment process for students.
By embedding the 5 Fs into your assessment practices, you can build a supportive environment where students feel encouraged and motivated. Use Mote to provide regular, personal feedback, and ensure assessments are clear and manageable.
Maureen Lamb is the Dean of Faculty and the Dean of Academic Technology and Innovative Pedagogy at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut. She also instructs graduate courses on Latin pedagogy and instructional technology, bringing a wealth of experience to her presentations.
The 5 Fs of Assessment: How Mote Can Create Familiar, Frequent, Flexible, and Focused Feedback.
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