Individual work

Topic: Real-time formative assessment

Student: Humay Amiraslanli
Group: 214
Instructor: Konul Hajiyeva
Real-time formative assessment
Technology greatly facilitates the use of formative assessment. That means, assessment of
student progress and understanding are more frequent and interactive. Clickers, tablet computers,
and other technologies allow for instant interaction and feedback between teachers and students.
The software allows the use of a variety of inputs for student assessment, such as open-format
responses, student questions, images, and formulas. Some software is available for free. Real-
time formative assessment can be combined with a variety of educational models. Box 4.9
provides an example of the use of technology to support real-time formative assessment in the
United States.
Real-time formative assessment is a useful tool that educators and policy makers may use to
facilitate more individualized learning. Teachers can tailor their lesson to the requirements of
individual students or of certain student groups thanks to the instant feedback it gives.
In addition, real-time formative evaluation may guarantee that all students participate in class
discussions—something that typically does not occur in group education, due to shyness or time
limits, for example.
Real-time formative assessment is a promising educational innovation that has the potential to
improve:
 Targeted instruction. Teachers can better tailor their instruction to the requirements of
individual students by monitoring student learning in real-time using formative
assessment
 Educating students. By encouraging students to reflect on and participate in their own
learning, real-time formative assessment can raise student success
 Creativity and problem solving. Real-time formative assessment offers opportunities to
evaluate a range of tasks and student competencies, including creativity and problem-
solving, which may facilitate the development of these abilities
Conclusion

Technology has the potential to revolutionize teaching methods by providing students with a
wider range of learning opportunities and formative assessments. This can make schooling more
engaging and enjoyable for students. Catalyst initiatives have demonstrated how technology-
supported education can enable more experimentation and learning-by-doing. Simulations, such
as virtual or remote online laboratories, can provide flexible and affordable access to experiential
learning. Technology also allows for personalized instruction and real-time formative
assessment, which can enhance student learning monitoring. With the use of technology,
educators can track students' progress and modify their lesson plans accordingly. Additionally,
technology-assisted assessment can help identify areas where students need improvement. The
use of technology in education presents more of a pedagogical challenge than a technological or
financial one. Basic technology with internet access, such as PCs, tablets, and cell phones, are
relatively inexpensive and widely available to instructors in OECD nations.
These materials are relatively cheap and are often already familiar to teachers, especially in
OECD countries. However, their cost may vary depending on the country or region, especially in
relation to income levels. In addition to these materials, teachers can freely access a wide range
of digital resources, such as games, virtual simulations, and real-time evaluation software.
To implement these new models, teachers will need to review their teaching methods, which can
be a challenging and costly task. The effectiveness of technology-supported models lies not in
the technology itself, but in the pedagogy it supports. Without strong instructional materials and
a solid understanding of how to use technology for deeper learning, these models may not yield
the desired results.
Real-time formative assessment allows teachers to see what students are thinking and
understanding in the moment. However, it is important for teachers to use this information to
challenge misconceptions and encourage deeper reflection in their students. By providing
support and guidance, teachers can help students reproduce experiments and develop a better
understanding of concepts, leading to positive effects on their scientific inquiry abilities.