Teaching on Purpose: Digital Quizzing with Sophie Silva

The conversation delves into the importance of context in decision making, the impact of teacher development on outcomes, and the interconnectedness of teaching purposes. It also explores the use of technology for instant feedback and support, as well as the adaptation and tweaking of core techniques to support different learners. The cyclical nature of practice, consolidation, and feedback is highlighted, along with the use of alternative techniques for practice and consolidation. The shared language for discussing teaching practices is emphasized as valuable for professional growth.

Takeaways

• Context drives decision making in classrooms
• Feedback supports retention and agency in teachers
• Technology-based techniques can enhance practice, consolidation, and feedback
• Shared language for discussing teaching practices is valuable

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Providing Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback
• 01:23 Sophie's Teaching Journey and Leadership Development
• 02:09 The Impact of Teacher Development on Outcomes
• 03:35 The Connection Between Agency, Decision Making, and Retention
• 04:05 Using Technology for Instant Feedback and Support
• 06:34 Adapting Techniques to Support Different Learners
• 08:06 The Interconnectedness of Teaching Purposes
• 10:04 The Cyclical Nature of Practice, Consolidation, and Feedback
• 10:35 Adapting and Tweaking Core Techniques
• 19:00 Alternative Techniques for Practice and Consolidation