![The pandemic illustrated that technology cannot replace teaching. Still, when it comes to formative assessment, a proven instructional method, there’s a lot tech can do to aid teachers and help accelerate learning.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5f23357a9774531066246bd5/65730a21d4e437f565409737_Video_Thumnails_(2).webp)
The pandemic illustrated quite clearly that edtech cannot teach our students on its own. But there are a number of ways educators can successfully integrate the technology into the day-to-day practices of the classroom. In particular, tech can play a crucial supplementary role in helping teachers integrate formative assessment into the learning process, encouraging student reflection and self-regulation.
So, what exactly is formative assessment and how can we do a better job of integrating it into instruction, both in and out of the classroom?