I feel very confident in my lesson for my students to continue their blogging experience, but I wanted to do more with the assessing. In the beginning, I wanted to assess my students on their ability to set up their blog, add pictures, design, and gadgets. Also, their first research blog is due October 5. I will be assessing that for information pre-determined by the project.
As I read through Chapter 6, I learned more about the assessment. I decided I want to first get feedback from my students on what they want to learn when it comes to blogging. I explain to them the possibilities are endless, but I want them to learn some of these possibilities! I also want to discuss the outcomes I want my students to accomplish, so they understand the 'point' to the lesson.
Finally, also while grading, I want to incorporate outcome feedback along with cognitive feedback. This will be an easy task for me to complete because I am planning to comment to each of their blog posts! I will not put their grade, due to privacy issues, but I can encourage my students by telling them if what they are doing is right or wrong, but also how to improve or a new strategy to try.
So far, the biggest challenge I have is students being absent on computer days. My students need my guidance to get started, and they won't come to school early or stay after to get additional help. I know this is 'not my fault' but I still want my students to have this positive experience! Hopefully I will find extra time in class, but we have been working to the bell lately.
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Leah,
ReplyDeleteDo these students have a study hall or extra resource period to meet with you for guidance?
What about lunch? I know this may cut into your time, but I usually eat in my room. Students come for help, to finish homework, or as a reward. Just a thought. I teach elementary.
Leah,
ReplyDeleteThere is never enough time for everything is there? I, just like gradrunner have my students come in during lunch for some extra help. My students love coming in during lunch because it is usually just 1 or 2 of them and they like the extra attention even if it is learning time. Could you work with the students parents when they are out to come in early or stay a little later? I am not sure how that works at your school.
Katie V.