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Formative Assessment Strategies for Real‑Time Feedback 

Description

Effective formative assessment isn't a quiz at the end of a lesson — it's an ongoing instructional process that happens during learning. In this session, participants will reframe formative assessment as a continuous feedback loop (Collect → Interpret → Respond) and explore how free, low-barrier digital tools can make that loop fast enough to actually change what happens next in the classroom. Whether you're looking for a two-minute digital check-in or a strategy for making sense of what you see and responding on the spot, this session will give you a practical toolkit and a mental model to help you put it to use. Participants will leave with immediately applicable research-based strategies, free edtech tool recommendations, and the confidence to make formative assessment a natural, low-prep part of every lesson.

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A Message from the Moderators

This page gives you everything you need to make the most of your session. Review the recommended accounts before you join, track your checkpoints during the session, and follow the certificate instructions when you're done. 

Before You Begin

  • You will have the best live technical experience using either the Chrome or Firefox browser. (Note: we have also had success with the Edge browser.) Safari is NOT recommended. There is a TrainerCentral Learner app for Android and iOS.

  • Your lead facilitator recommends having accounts ready for the following tools before the session begins. Taking a few minutes to set these up in advance means you'll spend your time learning, not troubleshooting.

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Session Checkpoints

Checkpoints help us verify your participation and are required to earn a certificate of completion. Here's what to expect during the session:

Checkpoint 1 — Say Hello
 Introduce yourself in the chat within the first 10 minutes of the session.

Checkpoint 2 — Schema Activator
 Participate in the opening poll or activity.

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Checkpoint 6 — Poll and Go
 Complete the closing poll before you leave.

If you experience technical difficulties during the session, most checkpoints can be completed up to one week after the live session date. Reach out to your facilitator if you need assistance.

Earning Your Certificate

To receive your certificate of completion you must complete all six session checkpoints and submit the post-session feedback survey. The feedback survey is how you request your certificate and is required for all participants — including those seeking state continuing education credit.

Certificates are typically issued within three weeks of the live session date.

Educators in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Montana: Additional information required for state continuing education credit will be collected through the feedback survey.