Activity One: Complex Tasks
This class will continue to explore web resources and how they can be used to enhance the classroom.
Bernie Dodge has been a leader in technology and education for many years. (The link on his name goes to Wikipedia for information. Read more about Wikipedia reliability as a source here.)
Dodge's insight into the hows and whys of using technology in the classroom has inspired teachers for many years. Dodge developed the term WebQuest and the actual process for using webquests to develop higher order thinking skills.
The following powerpoint will help you begin to think about how using technology to promote higher order thinking in your classroom.
Complexity
Think about and discuss the points made in the slide show. How can you ask more complex questions in activities in your classroom?
Review Webquest Sites and Rubric Websites
The following sites are on Knox County School's Instructional Technology website. Reveiw the material here to find out more about webquests.
WebQuests and Guides
Social Studies WebQuests
Science WebQuests
Think about how you could use WebQuests to enhance your classroom. Be ready to discuss how you might use WebQuests.
Be able to answer, what is the difference between a webquest, a webguide, a scavenger hunt or treasure hunt and a hotlist!
Assesments for Projects:
As you begin to look at more complex projects how will you know what your students are learning? How can they show that they "got" what you wanted them to understand?
Rubrics:
To assess learning with more complex projects, it is important to develop good assement tools like rubrics. Here are several links to online rubric builders. Review the links offered and discuss how you already use rubrics and what could be useful about an online rubric.
RubiStar
Assessment 4teachers
rCampus
Kathy Schrock on Rubricks
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