Feedback - The Driver of Learning and Relationships

We kick off our second season of Let’s Talk Teaching by exploring the transformative role of feedback in education. This episode uncovers how technology is revolutionising teacher-student interactions, shifting from traditional methodologies to innovative approaches that enhance learning outcomes.

Join us as we unveil the nuances of educational feedback with our distinguished guests, Michael Hendersen and Dr. Matt Fyfield. Together, they discuss the pivotal role of clear, timely and actionable feedback that resonates with students, highlighting how technological tools like video and audio feedback are instrumental in enriching this process. Specifically, we delve into how the implementation of more dynamic formative assessments - such as Matt’s ‘Lightening Feedback’ model fosters continuous improvement and enhances engagement in the learning process.

Together, we explore:

• The role of feedback as a core part of teaching practice, transitioning from traditional methods to innovative forms including video, audio and imagery.
• The evolution towards learner-centered feedback approaches that enhance student understanding and performance.
• How early, clear and relevant feedback is critical in fostering effective learning.
• Matt’s ‘Lightening Feedback’ model as a dynamic method for providing frequent and concise feedback, reducing teacher workload and enhancing the process.
• Proven strategies and practices that resonate in classroom settings.
• The culture of collaboration and open communication and its role in fostering connections between educators, learners and parents.
• Strategies for teachers to begin implementing effective feedback practices in their education setting.

This conversation is packed with practical suggestions, tips and techniques for teachers who want to start implementing effective feedback strategies into their classrooms. Join us today and Let’s Talk Teaching.

Resources:

• Screenplay (Previously Screencastomatic): Effortlessly record videos and share them instantaneously, bypassing the need for uploads. This feature is particularly beneficial for creating parent communications or providing feedback when your Learning Management System (LMS) lacks this capability.
• School Box: This is the Learning Management System (LMS) adopted by Mazenod. It boasts exceptional feedback functionality, including direct video embedding into documents and electronic markup capabilities. This system is implemented as a school-wide program, not merely for individual use.
• Wheel Decide: This is an electronic spinning wheel designed to randomly select students. Teachers can simply paste a list of students into the provided box, and the wheel generates. It also produces an embed code, allowing for integration into a class page. In my case, it is prominently displayed at the top of my class landing page.
• Exploring Video Feedback: Insights from Michael Henderson and Phillips' Seminal 2012 Study (Video feedback on student assessment: Scarily personal)
• Providing Feedback that moves learning forward - Dylan William (YouTube)

Special Guests:

Professor Michael Hendersen
Professor of Digital Futures - Monash University
Director, Hub for Educational Design and Innovation (HEDI)

Dr. Matt Fyfield
Deputy Principal (Learning and Teaching) - Mazenod College, Mulgrave

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