![]() In other words, it matters to my students. While ten minutes of one-on-one conferencing might not seem like a big deal, it’s often the very thing that students mention in course evaluations. We just have to get a little more creative with the process. ![]() ![]() Note that it’s easier when the classes are in person but it still works well via Zoom. When I teach our lesson planning and assessment courses, I make it a goal to have two 5-minute conferences with each student over a period of six classes. If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the audio below or subscribe via iTunes/Apple Podcasts (ideal for iOS users) or Google Play and Stitcher (ideal for Android users). ![]() In this article, I share strategies for implementing a five-minute student conferencing system. Unlike a deep dive tutoring session or a longer conversation, these 5-minute conversations provide a quick opportunity to guide reflection, provide feedback, discuss the mastery of standards, or simply do a pulse check. This is why I love five-minute conferences. However, students still need guidance from their teachers. ![]() If we want to empower students to own the assessment process, we need to incorporate meaningful self-assessment and peer assessment into our lessons. ![]()
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