Middle and Upper School Resources

Assessment Strategies for Remote Learning

Performance task assessment has benefits in all kinds of classroom contexts, and can be particularly beneficial during distance learning. I put together a Google Doc with resources.

For a variety of assessment-related links and resources, look in the Viewpoint group on Diigo, a helpful site for sharing research, websites, annotations, and more. (*Accessing the group does require a free membership to Diigo.*)

Consider using the assessment tools in this document.

Help with Hyperdocs

Hyperdocs are a wonderful way to differentiate. What are hyperdocs and how can you use them? One way is to explore this hyperdoc ABOUT hyperdocs. It offers great resources and lots of encouragement. They community of educators who embrace hyperdocs also advocates for ease of sharing among the educator community, so here you will find a lesson plan template that allows you to quickly make your own copy and use how you see fit.

Using Google Forms in Google Classroom

Jen Roberts writes a very helpful blog called Lit and Tech, and in this post she shares ideas about using Google Forms within Google Classroom. Her whole blog is full of useful tips and ideas, and at the bottom of the linked post, she also has links to previous posts that are helpful, like :

Desmos for Math

Desmos is a free suite of math software tools, including a graphing calculator and scientific calculator. Their site is full of resources middle and upper grades, and this is a recording of an online presentation offered at the 2020 MSON Conference.

Converting traditional laboratory experiments

Recording of MSON Virtual Lab session - password MSON2020!

In this discussion we will examine ways to convert traditional laboratory experiments into ones that can be done by students at home. We will also explore alternative options to teaching various science topics.

Google Science Journal

Pivot Labs