Understanding ECR Video Tutorial

This video tutorial offers a behind-the-scenes look at conferencing with students on their writing. It focuses on identifying 'glows' (strengths) and 'grows' (areas for improvement) in student essays. The instructor demonstrates using real student samples and pre-written questions to guide discussions. Viewers are encouraged to sign up for the email list to access the full video.

What is the main purpose of the ECR video tutorial?

• To demonstrate how to grade essays

• To provide a list of essay topics

• To show how to conference with students on their strengths and areas for improvement

• To teach students how to write essays

What does the term 'glows' refer to in the context of the video?

• Areas where the student needs improvement

• The positive aspects of a student's work

• The final grade of the essay

• The questions asked during the conference

What is the purpose of setting 'grows' for students?

• To highlight the mistakes in their essays

• To finalize their grades

• To compare their work with others

• To set goals for improvement

How does the teacher prepare for student conferences?

• By writing questions on Post-it Notes

• By discussing with other teachers

• By grading the essays beforehand

• By memorizing the essay content

What is the benefit of using pre-written questions during conferences?

• To save time during the conference

• To ensure students elaborate and explain their thoughts

• To avoid asking repetitive questions

• To make the conference more formal