Data Lit

Data Lit

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  • Assessment Methods: Personal Communication

    Personal communication is often overlooked as an assessment method, yet it is probably more frequently used than any of the other methods. In this episode, we explore how to use personal communication to collect evidence of what students know and are able to do, as well well as highlight ways in which students themselves can play a role as co-assessors.

    • Double, K.S., McGrane, J.A., Hopfenbeck, T.N. (2020, June). The Impact of Peer-Assessment on Academic Performance: A Meta-analysis of control Group Studies. Educational Psychology Review. Volume 32
    • Stiggins, R.J. Arter, J.A., CHappuis, J. & Chappuis, S. (2006). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right-Using it Well. Portland, OR: ETS
    • Wiggins, G. (2012, September). Seven Keys to Effective Feedback. Educational Leadership. Volume 70 (1)
    • WCPSS Digital Learning Coordinators (2020, June 2). Giving Meaningful Digital Feedback Podcast Episode 

      • Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler

      Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

      15 min
    • Assessment Methods: Extended Response

      We continue our analysis of assessment methods by learning about extended written response. Often considered just a tool for language arts, we explore how every teacher can leverage extended response assessments to reveal and provide feedback on student learning. Yet doing so isn’t always easy, so tune into this episode to learn how to maximize this assessment method.

      Resources from the episode:

      • Stiggins, R.J. Arter, J.A., CHappuis, J. & Chappuis, S. (2006). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right-Using it Well. Portland, OR: ETS
      • Wiggins, G. (2012, September). Seven Keys to Effective Feedback. Educational Leadership. Volume 70 (1)
      • Goodwin, B., & Miller, K. (2012). Research Says / Good Feedback Is Targeted, Specific, Timely. ASCD, 70(1), 82-83. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept12/vol70/num01/Good-Feedback-Is-Targeted,-Specific,-Timely.aspx

        • Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler

        Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System.

        16 min
      • Assessment Methods: Selected Response

        This episode kicks off the Assessment Method series by diving into the first of the 4 methods discussed - Selected Response. During the episode we provide examples of how we each used selected response items in our classes, as well as share how this method can enhance the characteristics of feedback. There’s even a sports reference thrown in just to show that assessment discussions are not just limited to the classroom.

        Resources from the episode:

        • Prensky, M. (2007). Digital game-based learning. St. Paul, MN: Paragon House
        • Stiggins, R.J. Arter, J.A., CHappuis, J. & Chappuis, S. (2006). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning: Doing It Right-Using it Well. Portland, OR: ETS
        • Wiggins, G. (2012, September). Seven Keys to Effective Feedback. Educational Leadership. Volume 70 (1)

          • For more resources and notes, head to www.wcpss.net/datalit 

          Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler

          Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

          14 min
        • Purpose of Assessment

          Before we launch into our first series on Assessment Methods, we wanted to take a moment to explore just what the purpose of assessment is.  After an odd-but-hopefully-insightful potty-training analogy, each host shares a different model for what assessment means: A hamburger, the latin roots of the word, and a three-legged stool.  We then chat about what these models reveal about assessment.

          You can learn more about this topic and send in questions for the hosts at www.wcpss.net/datalit.

          Resources from the episode:

          • Chen, M. (2007, February 02). Assessment: Time to Put It in Context. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/time-put-assessment-context
          • Drost, B. (2016, October 15). Sitting Beside the Learner: The 'Me' in Assessments. Retrieved from https://achievethecore.org/aligned/sitting-beside-the-learner-the-me-in-assessments/
          • Torres, C. (2019). Assessment as an Act of Love. ASCD, 61(1), 2nd ser. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/feb19/vol61/num02/Assessment-as-an-Act-of-Love.aspx

            • Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler

            Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System

            18 min
          • Data Lit Trailer

            Welcome to the Data Lit podcast! We're kicking off our show with a brief introduction to our hosts, all of whom work for the Data, Research, and Accountability department for Wake County Public Schools. We then discuss the series we'll cover in our first season, highlighting some of the main topics we'll hit. You can learn more about the show and send a message to the hosts at www.wcpss.net/datalit. 

            13 min

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          Teachers are inundated with data, but none of those numbers will help if they're not paired with some accessible and informative data literacy training. This podcast seeks to empower teachers with the…