Item Authoring Tool Overview

Tiffany, a regional education consultant, introduces the item authoring tool in Mastery Connect, focusing on its use for teachers. The video covers accessing the tool, creating and managing items, filtering and sorting, and using passages in assessments. It also highlights available resources and support for users. The tool allows teachers to enhance assessments with technology-enhanced items and mix them with purchased item banks, providing a more interactive experience for students.

Who is the presenter of the video?

• Michael, a district supervisor

• Tiffany, a regional education consultant

• John, a Mastery Connect developer

• Sarah, a school administrator

What is the main focus of the video?

• Creating lesson plans

• Spotlighting the item authoring tool

• Using Mastery Connect for student grading

• Managing classroom behavior

What is one of the benefits of the item authoring tool?

• It offers student attendance tracking

• It provides free textbooks

• It allows for technology-enhanced items

• It manages teacher schedules

Where can teachers find the item authoring tool if it's enabled?

• In the assessments tab

• In the reports tab

• In the settings tab

• In the notifications tab

What should a teacher do if they can't see the item authoring tool?

• Contact their administrator

• Update their browser

• Restart their computer

• Check their internet connection

What can teachers do within the item authoring tool?

• Create and manage items and passages

• Schedule parent-teacher meetings

• Assign homework

• Track student attendance

How can teachers filter items in the item authoring tool?

• By teacher name

• By school district

• By item type and subject

• By student name

What is a passage in the context of the item authoring tool?

• A teacher's note

• A resource for students to refer to

• A school policy document

• A student's essay

What resources are available for learning more about the item authoring tool?

• Weekly webinars

• Help center and online PD

• Monthly newsletters

• Teacher conferences

What should you do if you need further help with the item authoring tool?

• Visit the help center and submit a support ticket

• Post on social media

• Call the school principal

• Email a fellow teacher