Description
*This is a blended learning course that will meet online for five Tuesdays. It is worth 15 CECH or one graduate credit.
The Zoom meeting will take place at 5:30 PM Mountain Time / 6:30 PM Central Time.
- March 24 (Introduction meeting - 30 minutes)
- March 31
- April 7
- April 14
- April 21
- April 28
Ditch the Old Assessments to Motivate Your Students & Build Confidence
All educators have witnessed students hang their heads after an assessment and give up because they just can’t see a path forward. It’s frustrating and heartbreaking for everyone.
Now, there’s a solution.
Hacking Student Motivation taps into students’ perspective and motivation, creating a classroom environment where failure is simply a part of learning, and growth is the focus for everyone in the room. Learn:
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How to teach bored students
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How to create more meaningful assessment structures and practices
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How to redesign grade books to focus on learning, growth, and interests
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How to develop learning progressions and HyperRubrics so students take ownership
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How to establish helpful feedback systems that focus students on improvement
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How to personalize learning and success through one-on-one conferences
Implementing these hacks not only makes assessment more powerful and meaningful in the classroom but also changes your students’ assessment experience. Goodbye, anxiety, fear, and doubt. Hello, self-efficacy, confidence, and hope.
Read Hacking Student Motivation today for more confident, resilient, and successful students tomorrow.
Objectives
Participants will:
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Identify at least four sequential learning targets, including prerequisite skills
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Redesign at least one existing assessment to communicate learning progressions
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Implement at least two formative assessment strategies from the book to provide timely feedback
Hacking Student Motivation: 5 Assessment Strategies That Boost Learning Progression and Build Student Confidence – Alignment to Professional Teaching Domains
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Danielson Domain |
Connection to the Book |
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Domain 1: Planning and Preparation |
Guides teachers in designing assessment practices that clarify learning goals, track progression, and intentionally build student confidence. |
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Domain 2: Classroom Environment |
Promotes a supportive learning culture where assessment is used to encourage risk-taking, growth, and a sense of belonging. |
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Domain 3: Instruction |
Provides practical strategies for using assessment to motivate learners, deliver timely feedback, and adjust instruction to meet student needs. |
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Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities |
Encourages educators to reflect on assessment practices, analyze evidence of student learning, and refine instructional decisions to support continuous growth. |
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