Totally dying inside knowing I won't be able to make it to CHICAGO next week!! :(
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Third Post
There are many types of assessments. Most assessments fall into two categories, formative and summative. Both assessments are beneficial to students and teachers to gather information about how well students understand the material being taught.
Formative assessments are more casual and can be done throughout a lesson to gauge student understanding on a daily basis. This can also help guide the teacher through the lesson and decide what direction to go in and ways to improve. Some examples of formative assessments are observations, reviews, worksheets, word searches, quizzes, polls, surveys and other daily activities.
Summative assessments are more formal types of assessment that produce more concrete results. Teachers can actually see the progress, compare, contrast and measure the scores. Some examples of summative assessments are standardized tests, AIMs test, finals, final projects, and state testing.
Using the 1st Grade Common Core Math Standard of :
Identify and describe shapes (correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size), I could use this poll below to gauge their progress using a formative assessment.
For a summative assessment, I would use the sheet below and have the students name each shape by writing the name underneath the shape.
Second Post
It is extremely important to make sure you are using quality sources when using the internet. As a teacher, it our job to teach our students the skills needed to be able to make the determination between a quality source and an inferior source. First, using search engines can be an easy way to find an abundance of website. When looking through different sites, it is important to ask questions and have a critical eye. Ask yourself if the website looks professional? Who is the author? Does this person have expertise in this certain area? Is the author affiliated with a company, organization, school that has a history or reliability? These are important to ask if you are looking at websites ending in .com. Another way to make sure the sources you are choosing are reliable and of high quality is to use an academic search engine like EBSCO host or ERIC. These have a wide array of articles on all subject areas and most have been scholarly reviewed and the authors are experts in the field of study. Using websites such as Wiki or Wikipedia should be discouraged because those are the types that just about anyone can add to and do not have to add their citations. The most important thing to keep in mind is to be a critical thinker and not use the first website you find just because it’s convenient.
Monday, February 6, 2012
First Post:
It is imperative that students have an understanding of safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology. Teachers have a responsibility to their students to provide them with the rules and regulations on using technology and online resources. If students have the knowledge of the rights and wrongs of using technology, it will benefit them for years to come. There is so much information available online and misuse, reproduction without citation, or infringing on copyright laws can be illegal and have serious consequences. Preparation and leading by example is the key to ensuring our students are using technology safely.
Digital etiquette is the standard of how people should conduct themselves while using technology and the internet. This includes being considerate and respectful in all interactions online. Teaching students how to properly use and respect online technology ensures that they will get the most out of learning through technology and be courteous. It is also important to ensure students don’t conduct in cyber bullying or any other hurtful acts with their peers. Having rules within your own classroom will help establish what is expected and students will know the norms and guidelines that they should abide by.
Technology can help to provide learners with many new experiences that are centered around them. Activities using technology can be tailored for each individual students needs without much effort. Small changes can be made to challenge and teach students on many different levels and with different learning styles. It is very important to give every child in the classroom an opportunity to use and experience learning through technology. Many students may not have access to certain technologies at home. Providing time in the classroom may be the only chance students have to enjoy learning through other technological mediums. Although this would be ideal, some schools may not have adequate funding to offer this. That is why it is important to incorporate all types of technology, not only elaborate and expensive ways.
Global awareness is a huge benefit when using technology. With all the information online, students now have a way to contact to other students who are across the world. This instant access can open student’s eyes to other cultures, religions, and countries. As educators, we can use technology as a way to embrace others and integrate culturally diversity in our lessons more readily. We can also encourage students to use the internet as their resource to find out more about new places and what is going on in the world today.
ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education. This is where the standards (NETS) for use of technology in education can be found. There are standards for teachers, students and administrators. According to www.iste.org standards for students “prepare to work, live, and contribute to the social and civic fabric of their communities.” NETS are in place to ensure that education is changing along with society and that we keep up with the ever changing world around us.
Digital etiquette is the standard of how people should conduct themselves while using technology and the internet. This includes being considerate and respectful in all interactions online. Teaching students how to properly use and respect online technology ensures that they will get the most out of learning through technology and be courteous. It is also important to ensure students don’t conduct in cyber bullying or any other hurtful acts with their peers. Having rules within your own classroom will help establish what is expected and students will know the norms and guidelines that they should abide by.
Technology can help to provide learners with many new experiences that are centered around them. Activities using technology can be tailored for each individual students needs without much effort. Small changes can be made to challenge and teach students on many different levels and with different learning styles. It is very important to give every child in the classroom an opportunity to use and experience learning through technology. Many students may not have access to certain technologies at home. Providing time in the classroom may be the only chance students have to enjoy learning through other technological mediums. Although this would be ideal, some schools may not have adequate funding to offer this. That is why it is important to incorporate all types of technology, not only elaborate and expensive ways.
Global awareness is a huge benefit when using technology. With all the information online, students now have a way to contact to other students who are across the world. This instant access can open student’s eyes to other cultures, religions, and countries. As educators, we can use technology as a way to embrace others and integrate culturally diversity in our lessons more readily. We can also encourage students to use the internet as their resource to find out more about new places and what is going on in the world today.
ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education. This is where the standards (NETS) for use of technology in education can be found. There are standards for teachers, students and administrators. According to www.iste.org standards for students “prepare to work, live, and contribute to the social and civic fabric of their communities.” NETS are in place to ensure that education is changing along with society and that we keep up with the ever changing world around us.
Sources:
ISTE. (2011). International society for technology education. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards.aspx
ISTE. (2011). International society for technology education. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards.aspx
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