Evaluation and Assessment

Evaluation and Assessment

Technology Tools 

 Quizlet - http://quizlet.com/

Actively Learn - http://www.activelylearn.com/

Quia - http://www.quia.com/web

Technology Tool and Instructional Strategies

1. Quizlet: Scaffolding - 4th and 5th 

2.  Actively Learn: Discussions and Cooperative Learning - 3rd-4th

3. Quia: KWL - 3rd-5th

 Challenges

When using Quizlet you will run into the problem of test questions being mixed in with the flashcards. Even if you use different resources to gather your questions, there will always be a question similar to those in the flashcard sets. Actively Learn has a framework and teachers could become very dependent upon its program. The program could  be very confusing if you are not properly trained on its system. Quia is basically a school webpage on another programming system. The one problem you would run into using this site is remembering to update it just as much as you update the main school webpage.

Collabration

 1. bubbl.us

 2. DropBox

 3. TeamViewer

 Instructional Strategies

 1. bubbl.us

Cooperative learning and centers (3rd-5th Grade)

 2. DropBox

Modeling and scaffolding (5th Grade)

 3. join.me

Lectures/discussions and modeling (2-5th Grade)

Challenges

When using all of these programs you must keep in mind the challenges you are sure to face. While using bubbl.us the problem you could run into is one student doing all the work during centers. You could also face the problem of the students not cooperating with one another accordingly. The problem with DropBox would be the students copying and pasting each others work. Also the parents not using the example work you have available in the drop to help their children at home. There are three problems you could face when using join.me. One would be parents not having internet to watch the lecture/discussion, the connection being lost or timed out and the parents/students not understanding the examples being modeled. 

Multimedia

 Technology Tools
  
 1. TeacherTube
 2. SlideShare
 3. Voki


  

Instructional Strategies 

1. TeacherTube 
Instructional Strategy: Scaffolding
Grade: 1-5th

If a teacher is getting ready to start a new unit within their classroom they can access numerous videos according to the topic on this website. In connection with the videos the teacher can scaffold during that time period. This is a wonderful way to check for understanding while students read a chunk of difficult text or learn a new concept or content. Here's how this strategy works: a new idea from discussion or the reading is shared, then pause (providing think time), then ask a strategic question, pausing again. By strategic, you need to design them ahead of time, make sure they are specific, guiding and open-ended questions.

2. SlideShare 
Instructional Strategy: Modeling and Projects
Grade: 4-5th

 From the information in the slides a teacher can use those as onsite examples causing students to think critically. SlideShare also has presentations with very valuable information in which students can access at home to help with project tropics. SlideShare can also be used for projects in which students would present with all required information included.

  
 3. Voki
Instructional Strategy: Lectures and Discussions
Grade: 4-5th

If a teacher will be absent they can use this tool to record themselves to relay information to their students. This will ensure they get what is needed and know the expectations left were coming directly from them . The lectures will promote understanding via explanations and lead to discussions. In which the discussions can help the students elaborate on one another idea and establish an overall understanding. 

Multimedia Challenges 

Challenges that should be considered when using these tools is the over use of technology and time required in the lab. As a teacher you must not become dependent on technology to help teach lessons because if the power goes out you must rely on pen and paper. Hopes are high that you have made copies of all your needed resources. A challenge with TeacherTube is the information that may be in specific videos is not accurate. It is important to view the videos first because incorrect information could hinder a student’s academic growth. One challenge with SlideShare is students just copying all their information from slides and not actually researching for more information regarding their topic. Lastly, one challenge with Voki is the information not getting clearly transmitted to the students. Also having too long of a lecture can bore the students and the discussions can become chaotic!

Technology in the Classroom

Identify (3) Technology Tools

1. Internet

2. Smart Board

3. YouTube 

 

Instructional Strategies with Tools

1.Internet Instructional Strategy: Projects and KWL Charts

 (Science|4th Grade)

• Assigning projects will require the students to work independently and use the internet to find information regarding the specific topic assigned from different sites. After assigning them their topics, I'd do a KWL chart which will show me what they already know and hope to gain.

2. Smart Board Instructional Strategy: Cooperative Learning, Scaffolding and Dry Boards

(Math|3rd Grade)

• Cooperative learning is based on small groups of students working together on a common task. In this case, as a teacher in combination with the Smart Board, I would use a multi-step math problem. As I plan my lesson, I would make several different slides that would require the students to answer the questions the way they did in their groups on the board. Dragging pieces, filling in blanks with numbers and writing out the steps for their peers. Independently, they could use white boards to show their final answer.

3.  YouTube Instructional Strategy: Reflection/Response, Questioning and Discussions

 (Social Studies|5th Grade)

• Lessons that require videos to demonstrate the material in a more comprehensive manner should be showed using YouTube. While watching the video, frequently stop to ask questions and at the end have them write reflection/response. The questions will focus on the material but assure that the students are paying attention and retaining the information.

Encountered Challenges

When using the internet a big challenge can be the students not using valid sources and unapproved sites. As a teacher, we must provide guidelines and rubrics which provide the needed information for assignments to be completed correctly. When using the Smart Board a challenge would be the students not staying seated and standing/bouncing to be called on. Also, the students talking out of turn, all ofn these students can become a distraction. The biggest challenge you will encounter when having discussions are the students getting to loud . Some may try to over talk the speaker, side conversations will begin to occur and some may not speak at all. Another challenge faced with most discussions is the same people answering all the time. Even though they know the answer, it's always good to here other views/perspectives. When using YouTube it is important to make sure the videos are appropriate, relevant to the topic and providing accurate information for the grade level. This can pose a challenge because the students will remember what they heard and not question the information unless they have some knowledge prior to the  video.