In this week’s readings, Pitler discusses the importance of reinforcing
effort and explains that not all students realize the importance of effort and
that students can learn to operate from a belief that effort pays (Pitler,
2009, p. 155). Furthermore Pitler makes
recommendations for classroom practice to reinforce the importance of effort by
explicitly teaching students about the importance of effort and having students
track their effort and achievement (Pitler, 2009, p. 156). Not all students understand the importance of
effort and some relate their successes and failures on external factors
(Pitler, 2009, p. 156). The text further
explains that effort can be tracked simply by utilizing a spreadsheet and
creating a rubric that provides students a clear picture of what effort looks
like. Pitler also speaks to the
importance of data collection tools and how they can also be incorporated to
encourage effort among students. Soloman
speaks to the importance of authentic assessment which involves engaging and
worthy problems/questions, in which students must creatively use their
knowledge (Soloman, 2007, p. 168). A
much clearer definition is provided by Stiggins, who states, “Performance
assessments call upon the examinee to demonstrate specific skills and
competencies, that is, to apply the skills and knowledge they have mastered”
(Soloman, 2007, p. 168). Many Web 2.0
tools allow students to quickly create multimedia projects to demonstrate their
knowledge and mastery of materials. The
texts discusses in greater detail electronic portfolios and elgg which is “based
around choice, flexibility, and openness” (Soloman, 2007, P. 175). Elgg focuses more on the learning rather than
the end or final product. It promotes
reflective thinking and promotes social connections (Soloman, 2007, p.
175). This week’s video’s provided a
glimpse upon the future of teaching with technology. Several speakers discussed their perspective
on digital media, ethics, and parental involvement.
Citations
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using
technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 155-164.
Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New tools, new schools.
Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, 168-176.
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