Finally finished it. It was a good project in that it made me think. I found I was re-evaluating how I do my job and I think I'm a better teacher now. Here's the link to my project. This has been a valuable class.
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This week we worked on Bloom's taxonomy and creating objectives. From these objectives we will create assessments using tools we've learned about during the module. This has been interesting for me. I've found the taxonomy table to be useful when creating activities, knowing what I want the activity to accomplish and how it will be assess. It has also helped me sort out formative from summative assessments. Here's a link to my page with the table I created: Bloom's Taxonomy and Assessment Table
Well, I think we made it. It's not fancy, but it's about done. Whew! All three of us had busy weeks this week so I was a little concerned about the timeline. I think the topics we chose were interesting. I'm glad I chose the one I did (Web 2.0 Assessment). I still feel it's not the right tool for me -- it's missing email capability, which is essential for my needs, and I would really like discussion boards. For the K-12 environment, especially a blended environment, it seems perfect. Eric's topic, WebEx, is one I'm not that familiar with other than I've participated in online conferences and webinars before. I guess I never really paid attention to the software package being used. Now I will (lol). Patti's course management software seemed interesting, too. It's a much more complex program, integrating grading, report cards, and school records into it. (I wish my school wasn't married to Diamond D.) All in all, they are a collection of worthwhile programs to be added to my assessment toolbox. I look forward to reading what the rest of the class has come up with!
Here's the link to our Midterm I just came across a ScoopIt! page concerning digital badges. These are like Scouting merit badges that are awarded for demonstrating certain digital and business skills. Some have even questioned the need for a college diploma in light of these badges. It's an interesting idea and I'd like to read more about it.
Wow... I was really feeling overwhelmed this week. It's the start of a new quarter at school and it's always a busy time. There are some health issues getting in my way, and then to top it off, I'm starting two classes with new textbooks. Egads!!
We had an assignment to create a map with objectives and assessment techniques. Here's my first attempt. I created it using Inspiration 9. This first week the conversations in the discussion area largely focused on wikis as assessment tools. I didn't understand it at first, but I think I have a clearer picture of it now. Assessment is not a synonym for evaluation, as I first understood it, but is part of the evaluation process. I can use the products uploaded to the wiki to assess student understanding as a part of the overall evaluation of their learning. Tools such as checklists or rubrics are still needed for the final evaluation, but the wiki helps both me and students see how they are processing the information/concepts. The things I want to keep in mind in using this tool is a) I need to keep it simple - I don't want to have to spend much time teaching the students how to use the tool and b) it has to not be too time-consuming for the students (a regular complaint about anything outside of the lecture/test format, but a valid consideration for many of my students who have full-time jobs and a full course load).
On Monday I will be beginning the course on Assessment. This is an area I have a lot of interest in and am really looking forward to. I've been doing some preliminary work -- reading the syllabus, looking over rubrics, reading the instructor's bio (busy lady!!) -- and am ready to begin.
I see that some of my classmates from the first course will be joining me. It will be fun to work with them again, as well as the rest of my new classmates. My only quandary at this point it how best to spend my education dollars: I have a strong desire to pursue a doctoral degree. Do I continue with this certificate (which probably won't transfer into another program) or do I switch to a different program to earn the doctorate? Do I have the basic requirements for a doctorate such as working in the field for x number of years, etc.? I've been in the classroom, but not online. So many questions... but for this moment, I am continuing on this route and am looking forward to this course. _ This week I created quizzes and surveys. Mine were a bit tongue-in-cheek in content, but the content wasn’t important…the process of using the tools was. I need to start working on my instructor’s bio, as well. I thought I did a pretty good job with the quiz. There were a couple of elements I would tweak – better directions, more specific directions. I really like the options Moodle has for its questions. The bad part is that I can’t really use it without having it loaded on the server at school and I can’t see Bhavna going for that. I was more careful about directions on the survey. I just did an assessment survey, not a lesson one. The others wanted me to read several different things and then give an opinion on them… time consuming, but I’ll get to them.
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