Ferryway 2.0

The students in the 6th Grade have been learning about the process of urbanization and the patterns of inequality that exist in urban areas.  As a review for an exam on this topic, I created a quizdom lesson using multiple choice,  and true/false responses.  Again student engagement is incredible.  I noticed this time that the students are now settling in with the “newness” and are really concentrating on the self-assessment that the program offers.  When students answer correctly you can see the immediate positive feedback.  When students struggle with an answer, the teacher can pace the lesson and use each question as a “teachable moment” correcting the misconceptions about the concept.  This is probably one of the most useful aspects for using Quizdom for both the teacher and the students.  My lesson also involved modeling good test taking strategies.  If the lesson is projected onto the white boards you can mark up the question showing students how to find and use the context clues within the question to help determine the correct response.  When projecting charts and graphs, students that have clearly mastered the concept can be called up to mark up the board sharing their strategies to other students that may find the concept challenging.  Overall, another successful day in Social Studies bringing technology into the classroom.  This could not have been possible without the help of Mr. Simpson and Mr. Teixeira.  Again, many thanks from the 6th Grade Team and the students!