Top examples of Formative Assessment in Childhood Education
Formative assessment is more than just collecting data—it’s about responding to the way children and students learn in real-time. This comprehensive article explores why formative assessment is essential in both early childhood and primary school settings, especially when integrating ICT and digital technologies into teaching and learning environments.
🔹 In early childhood education, you’ll discover:
The importance of observation as a foundational assessment tool
The different types of observation in early childhood education
Real examples of how formative assessment strategies are applied during digital play-based learning using Bee Bots, storytelling apps, and digital drawing
How to assess children's growing ICT capability through everyday interactions with technology
🔹 In the primary school section, we unpack:
What formative assessment looks like in ICT-rich classrooms
Practical, subject-integrated examples of formative assessment in primary schools using literacy and technology
How to use observation, portfolios, feedback, and the Australian Curriculum’s ICT Capability Continuum for planning and reporting
Both sections highlight how educators can use the resources and structured support found inside the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, including the Early Years workshop ‘Observation and Documenting ICT Learning’ and the Primary workshop ‘Formative Assessment in Primary Schools’. Members also gain access to downloadable resources, professional workbooks, and ongoing support to confidently assess and track digital learning across age groups.
