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About Infographics | Essential Resources Infographics can be a valuable communication tool. As a visual representation of data or information, infographics can effectively tell a story, illustrate implementation, and highlight data to emphasize key points. Who are Assessment Capable Learners? 4. Making facts easy to remember. The visualization of information helps learners retain information. By pairing graphics, pictures, and data, the text is made more memorable. 5. More Engaging. Infographics can offer a more engaging way to access information. With visual interest, the information is more likely to be read, discussed, and shared. Infographics can be used to introduce learners to the topic. Each infographic gives rationale for why the practice is important and describes implementation of the practice. The infographics can also be used to assist a learner with revisiting the practice. Bull’s eye! I can do this well all the time! Getting better. I’m starting to understand what to do. Closing the Gap Effect Size Assessment Capable Learners (1.44 effect size)  Students engage in reflective review (revise)  Students can be encouraged to set questions and create solutions (refine)  Students apply scoring criteria through peer assessment and selfassessment (rework) The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (#H323A120018). However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Metacognition • • • • • Thinking about our thinking: What is Metacognition? Awareness of one’s own actions and their effects Posing internal questions to find information and meaning Developing mental maps, pictures, or plans Monitoring plans throughout a process and revising plans when they do not work Self-evaluating a completed plan Costa 2008 The Research Effect Size: .69 I’m seeing I’m Thinking I’m Wondering I’m Feeling I’m noticing Impact of Metacognition • Shapes active rather than passive learners Gives students a sense of control over learning Promotes “deep learning” Makes students aware of their own thinking • • • McElwee 2009 Hattie, 2009 Four Types of Self-addressed Metacognitive Questions Comprehension Connection Before What is the question? During & How is this problem like one I already solved? Strategic Reflection Why is this strategy the best to solve the problem? Does the solution make sense? After Instruction The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Educ