Closing the Feedback Loop: Leveraging Technology for Responsive Instruction

Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

Overview of the importance of closing feedback loops in education
Brief introduction to the tools: Brisk, Autocrat, Chatbots, and App Scripting
Connection to ISTE Standards framework

Brisk for Personalized Writing Feedback (10 minutes)

Demo of Brisk's capabilities
Case study: Implementation in writing instruction
Discussion: How Brisk supports data-driven decision making
Alignment with ISTE Standards for Students 1.1.c and Educators 2.5.a

Autocrat for Efficient Feedback Delivery (10 minutes)

Overview of Autocrat's features
Example: Using Autocrat with rubrics for specific feedback
Data collection for classroom-level and grade-level interventions
Connection to ISTE Standards for Educators 2.6.b and 2.7.b

Chatbots for Targeted Practice (10 minutes)

Introduction to educational chatbots
Case study: Supporting Tier 2 reading intervention
Analyzing chatbot-generated progress reports for instructional decisions
Alignment with ISTE Standards for Students 1.6 (Creative Communicator) and Educators 2.5.c

App Scripting for Customized Feedback Systems (15 minutes)

Overview of app scripting capabilities
Tier 1 example: AP Psychology study guide feedback
Tier 2 example: Guided Study Hall daily organizer
Tier 3 example: Special Education course planning
Connection to ISTE Standards for Educators 2.5.b and Education Leaders 3.3.d

Integration and Data Use in PLCs (5 minutes)

Strategies for incorporating tool-generated data into PLC discussions
Making data-driven decisions for intervention and instruction
Alignment with ISTE Standards for Education Leaders 3.2 (Visionary Planner) and 3.5 (Connected Learner)

Q&A and Conclusion (5 minutes)

Addressing participant questions
Recap of key takeaways and next steps for implementation
Reinforcing connections to ISTE Standards

Supporting research

Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The Power of Feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81-112.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/003465430298487

Wisniewski, B., Zierer, K., & Hattie, J. (2020). The Power of Feedback Revisited: A Meta-Analysis of Educational Feedback Research. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 3087.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.03087/full

Mandinach, E. B., & Gummer, E. S. (2013). A Systemic View of Implementing Data Literacy in Educator Preparation. Educational Researcher, 42(1), 30-37.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0013189X12459803

Shute, V. J. (2008). Focus on Formative Feedback. Review of Educational Research, 78(1), 153-189.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0034654307313795

Luckin, R., Holmes, W., Griffiths, M., & Forcier, L. B. (2016). Intelligence Unleashed: An argument for AI in Education. Pearson.
https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/one-dot-com/one-dot-com/global/Files/about-pearson/innovation/open-ideas/Intelligence-Unleashed-v15-Web.pdf

Digital Promise. (2023). Principles for Building Effective Feedback Loops.
https://digitalpromise.org/2023/12/07/principles-for-building-effective-feedback-loops/

Otus. (n.d.). The Ultimate Guide to Data-Driven Instruction.
https://otus.com/guides/data-driven-instruction/