In today’s educational landscape, assessments and feedback are more than just tools to measure knowledge—they’re essential components of meaningful learning. When used well, they help students reflect, grow, and succeed. For educators, they offer insight into student progress and the opportunity to refine instruction in real time.
At ShalomLearning, our educators benefit from access to Schoology, a robust Learning Management System (LMS) that supports these best practices in online and blended classrooms. According to Paradiso Solutions, timely feedback alone can improve student performance by up to 30%. With ShalomLearning in Schoology, educators get access to assessments that aren’t just evaluative—they’re instructional.
Why assessments matter
Assessments within an LMS like Schoology go beyond testing for right or wrong answers. ShalomLearning designers use diagnostic assessments to understand what students already know, formative assessments to guide instruction mid-lesson, and summative assessments to evaluate long-term outcomes. These tools help educators identify student strengths and areas for growth, making it easier to personalize learning and adjust content when needed.
Feedback that makes a difference
Schoology also makes it easy to deliver feedback in ways that resonate. Whether it’s written comments, audio reflections, or video messages, feedback becomes more personal—and more impactful. Automated tools provide immediate responses to quizzes and assignments, giving students the chance to reflect and improve while the learning is still fresh.
Streamlining the teaching experience
By automating time-consuming tasks like grading and data tracking, Schoology frees up teachers to focus on the most important part of their work: their students. Built-in analytics help educators spot patterns and make informed instructional decisions. Tools like interactive assignments also foster student collaboration and deeper engagement with the material.
Looking ahead
As technology evolves, so do the possibilities for education. Features like AI-powered feedback, adaptive learning paths, and immersive tools like VR/AR are quickly becoming part of the LMS landscape. By combining ShalomLearning’s curricula with the powerful infrastructure of Schoology, educators are positioned to embrace these innovations while staying focused on what matters most—supporting student success.
Want to learn more?
Explore the original article that inspired this reflection: Assessment and Feedback Tools in LMS – Paradiso Solutions
