Technology based rubrics are available for every subject. They are used to set a basis for grading. It allows students and the teacher to have a clear definition of what is expected from the assignment. They are very important for both parties to comprehend what they are expected to complete. I liked looking through all of the different rubrics that were available. It seemed like a very good resource and I also noticed that people can submit their own rubrics. I think this makes for a great tool to use in the classroom.
A clicker assesment tool, is a device that allows a teacher, employer, or presenter to take polls while providing information. The results are provided immedietaly and this allows for tweaking if needed. I think this is a fantastic tool for the listeners. It is a great way to find out if they are able to comprehend the information. If they are having problems, it is much easier for someone to answer anonymously as opposed to raising there hand and acknowledging to everyone that they are not understanding. If for nothing else, I would like to use them in the classroom for this reason alone.
Inspiration Software is a tool that uses visual presentations as a way to teach lessons. The site was really neat, as it had presentations on so many differnt topics. It presented the information in maps and timelines to help build the learning. The other nice thing about it, is that you can pull out the slides you don't need and personalize it to your own lesson. Although I didn't see any on the site, I am sure this could be used in the math classroom, and I have become very open to trying these new tools atleast once to see if they warrant a response.
Discovery Education. (2010). Kathy Schrock's guide for educators. Discovery Education. Retrieved November 24, 2010 from http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html#rubrics
Inspiration Software, Inc. (2010). Inspiration Software. Retrieved November 24, 2010 from http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration
Qwizdom Inc. (2010). Quizdom. Retrieved November 24, 2010 from http://www.qwizdom.com/?gclid=CNLygeH3mpcCFQZqswodWV6D-g
I totally agree with you about the clickers. Most people do not like to raise their hands and talk about something, especially if they do not understand. I think that the clickers are a great way to let people get their answers out there without having to raise their hand and speak in front of everyone.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning Inspiration Software! It was great to hear that you thought our website was neat!
While our site may not have many math examples, give our Inspired Sites on our blog a try. At http://www.inspiration.com/blog/inspired-sites/, you can search for "math" and find about 4-5 sites that teach math using our software.
Also, just today I read a post by a student discussing how Inspiration Software is useful for teaching math and science. To view this post, go to http://alyssa-edtechdesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/organization.html.
If you have any additional questions, please email me at connect(at)inspiration.com. You may also find me on our blog, Facebook or Twitter.
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