Week 13

Technology Based Rubrics


Technology Based rubric is a code or a set of codes used for assessing a complex performance. When a teacher uses rubrics it is easier for students to understand the requirements for an assignment and also the teacher's expectations. Rubrics also serve as a guide so that the student can refer to it any time while in the process of completing the assignment.


Clicker Assessment Tool


These student response tools are used in some elementary and college schools in order to support assessment and engage students. The clickers look like television's remote control and have several buttons labeled with letters and numbers. They are also wireless and very easy to handle.


 Inspiration/Kidspiration Software


This type of software enables people to create maps, presentations and a huge number of diagrams to use at  school in order to make instruction more fun and meaningful. 



HOW could all three be used in your classrooms?
I could use rubrics to make the requirements for assignments more clear and understandable. 
I could  use clickers to assess my students and to increase student participation. 
I could use Kidspiration  to introduce a new concept or to review for a test.




References






Inspiration Software, Inc. - The Leader in Visual Thinking and Learning | inspiration.com. (n.d.). Inspiration Software, Inc. - The Leader in Visual Thinking and Learning | inspiration.com. Retrieved November 25, 2010, from http://www.inspiration.com






Jonassen, D. H. (2008).Meaningful learning with technology (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall.