Verso uses Machine Learning (ML) to code student-voice from the classroom to help teachers understand their impact and support student engagement. Verso Learning has used the data from over 4.3 million student responses to inform the development of a supervised machine learning algorithm. This unique application has been designed to automatically code and display student…
“We are learning to …” “Ambiguity in expectations of what success looks like in any process, task or product diminishes learning” (Fisher and Frey 2021) When learners have clarity, they understand where they are going in their learning and are in a position to select the tools and strategies that will be most useful on…
This longer video goes into detail about the importance of clarity when planning to teach remotely and offers some suggestions on how teachers can set students up correctly for success when they are working from home. It goes through strategies that can help teachers to get students to answer the 4 key questions for students…
One common issue raised with using Google Documents or Google Classrooms for remote or blended learning, is how to get students to engage with each other and share ideas. Google Classrooms is great for sharing files but doesn’t allow students to work together in a truly collaborative way, share ideas or engage with the lesson…
This video describes how teachers can set up a Verso activity to enable students to use media to connect with and respond to their classmates whilst working remotely or in a blended learning environment.
Another challenge with remote learning and blended classrooms is teachers are unable to listen to students responses this is particularly important for english, literacy, modern languages and ELA classes. It also has application for early year students who may not yet be able to respond using text. This video demonstrates how teachers can use Verso…
A common problem with remote and blended learning is losing the connection with students. This short video demonstrates how to use Verso to give and receive feedback or work samples from students using images, videos or audio files when they are working from home or in a blended learning classroom. This helps them to maintain a…
As promised, please find below a selection of activities we’ve cultivated for you to import directly into your Verso Classroom. Verso Library Activity: Grades 3 – 6 Black History Month – Make a Difference https://app.versoapp.com/flips/KouDMRaWpoW3jXXcE Verso Library Activity: Grades 7 – 12 Verso Activity – Black History Month: “Let America be America Again” Langston Hughes…