Are you a Social Studies teacher? Here’s an opportunity to learn how you can bring digital assessment into your classroom!
This webinar aired live on November 8th at 5pm Pacific Time. View the recording below.
Take a look at how digital assessment can help social studies teachers ask better questions, understand what students actually know, and save you the time you spend grading. Whether you are exploring ancient civilizations, U.S. History, or government, formative assessment will help you ensure that your students are following along and understanding the concepts that they need to know.
During the webinar, you’ll learn about features in Edulastic that will help you as a history teacher. You’ll learn from two middle school history teachers who are currently using digital assessment in their classrooms to create short cycle assessments and support instruction in the classroom. You’ll also learn about SnapQuiz- a quick way to upload and assign new assessments.
Webinar: Edulastic for Social Studies
Meet the Speakers
Kyle Nielsen
Middle School Social Studies
Pinecrest Academy Inspirada
Henderson, NV
I have been teaching Social Studies and Spanish at the secondary level for 5 years. I started out at a high school in Ogden, UT, and now I teach 7th and 8th grade at Pinecrest Academy Inspirada in Henderson, NV. I also get to serve as my school’s Technology Lead teacher. I love helping other teachers use technology to take back some of their valuable planning and grading time while also providing fun, rewarding and relevant educational experiences to their students in the classroom.
Justin Crews
8th Grade Social Studies
Troy Junior High School
Troy, OH
I am Justin Crews. I teach 8th Grade Social Studies (US History) in Troy, Ohio. I have been teaching junior high Social Studies since 1999. I grew up in Lincoln City, Indiana where Abraham Lincoln lived with his family for 14 years. It sparked a lifelong passion for all things historical, but especially early American History and Lincoln.
Meet the Host
Ileana Betancourt
Marketing Manager @ Edulastic
Ileana has worked in education, connecting educators to great resources since 2010. Prior to being at Edulastic, she worked with the education program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology where she managed marketing, content development, and delivered over 75 professional development workshops and presentations for educators nationwide. Ileana has a Digital Media Certificate from the Berkeley Advanced Media Institute and her bachelors degree from Cornell University.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What questions will this webinar answer?
A: The webinar will answer the following questions:
- How can digital assessment help my instruction?
- What features of digital assessment are helpful specifically to Social Studies teachers?
- How does Edulastic’s digital assessment platform work?
- What does a typical Social Studies teacher’s digital assessment workflow look like?
- What are some tips and tricks for creating Social Studies assessments online?
Q: I don’t teach Social Studies, is there a webinar available for my subject?
A: Yes, we are offering webinars for Math, Science, and ELA educators too!
Q) How much does the webinar cost?
A: We are proud to offer these webinars for free! We do our best to help cultivate a supportive teacher community. Working together is the most powerful way to build synergy and create a brighter future for students.
Q: How long are the webinars?
A: Each webinar will run about 45 minutes to an hour. There will be time at the end for questions.
Q: Can I join the webinar from my chromebook?
Yes, you can join from your chromebook, iPad, iPhone, Android, most laptops, and PC operating systems. For a complete and detailed list, visit here.
Q: Is there time for me to ask questions?
A: Yes, 100%! We want this to be an interactive and fruitful experience for everyone involved. Questions are encouraged. There will be designated time for Q&A at the end too.
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions about this opportunity?
A: Please email ileana [at] edulastic [dot] com if you have any questions. She will be happy to assist you.
Q: I think my Personal Learning Network(PLN) would love to learn about this opportunity!
A: Awesome! We encourage you to share this webinar opportunity with your PLN, colleagues, and other educators who you think would be interested. We encourage you to email, tweet, or otherwise share this webinar!