From the Bench
Tech & Instructional Coaching Resources - WMS
December 2019
Tools and Strategies
Schoology: Ease Grading with Rubrics
Rubrics are a great way to focus student and teacher attention on important concepts and standards. Schoology's rubrics are a time-saving way to evaluate and record student work efficiently. Learn more...
Tech: Increase Student Voice with Flipgrid
Flipgrid is a video-based discussion board which uses social media as a mode for learning. Give students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning and mastery through voice and video. Learn more...
AVID: Quickdraws and Quickwrites
Before, during or after reading, Quick Writes are an effective way to build student writing capacity and critical thinking skills. Learn more...
Visit the Schoology Playground Course
Experience items in this newsletter firsthand - Join the course using code WZXK-6ZRM-TTH5C or contact Jen Snook to gain access
Upcoming Workshops
High- & low-tech discussions: Ways to get more kids involved
Session 1:
January 6, 7:30-8:00am Media Center
Features in Schoology you never knew you needed
Session 1: Assessment features
Use Schoology assessments to create auto-graded activities for students such as label image, fill in the blank drop down, highlight text and hotspot.
January 9, 7:30-8:00am Media Center
Features in Schoology you never knew you needed
Session 2: Rubrics
Schoology rubrics are a great way to automate grading and provide clear expectations for students. Rubrics are easy to create, use and share.
January 14, 7:30-8:00am Media Center