Progress on the Rubric
Today's class agenda was to solidify the ideas that have been traversed thus far so they can be captured in the class rubric for the projects that each student or team will create. So far, we haven't said anything about what the "project" is and everyone seems fairly content to talk about the "project" as if they know what is meant. This is a lot like the blind men and the elephant.
So, is it possible to create a rubric that works for any lesson that integrates technology? And will our rubric be a good enough sieve that only those lessons and units that integrate technology well will get through?
posted by Pat at 5:18 PM
15 Comments:
I think that for each individual the project may be different or come in different forms. I do not think you can exactly have one rubric that will work for all cases but i do think you can have general guide line or ideas.
8:16 PM
There was some discussion that I overheard today as to "what is the project"? I guess most of us have just "assumed" that the project would be some sort of unit that integrates tech., such as the oceans/gulf stream, etc. lessons did. Isn't it?!?! Or have we made the "- out of u and me mistake"?!? Fortunately (or unfortunately, as the case may be!) my section of the rubric to describe more in-depth is the tech. component, so, hopefully, no matter what the "project" is, the tech. standards will be similiar
8:28 PM
I agree that there should be a general guide to be used to "assess" the project. It would be a very difficult and daunting task to create one rubric that would be used to fairly and accurately assess projects across multiple grade levels and curriculum areas.
8:46 PM
I guess I've been feeling like the project is slowly unfolding with each day--everything we have discussed will be a component of it. I do think we will probably have to tweak the rubric once the project is completely laid out; then again, we are building our rubric everyday on what we are learning. If we are integrating our learned knowledge into the rubric, we should be right on track . . .
8:56 PM
I agree that there will be different forms for the projects, but the guidelines given in the rubric should be written on a broader basis so no matter what type of project someone chooses to create there is a guideline to follow.
9:02 PM
Just as the DSTP writing rubric is used to assess any mode of writing, I think we can create a general rubric for any lesson that integrates technology. As we are learning, integrating technology has many components that need to be addressed to make the lesson effective. Of course it may work better for some projects and others not well. One size doesn't always fit all but we can make it broad enough to encompass most. (I blogged and I'm proud)
10:11 PM
I'm the type who is really more comfortable with a list of expectations on the first day of class, complete with due dates etc etc (actually that's what a lot of our students like too, but only because that's what we are all used to!) So, this is a bit like feeling our way in the dark, but there are some glimmers of light growing stronger each day!
I think we all assume that in the process of devising the rubric we are creating our assignment - it will be something - anything, because it must be student (i.e. us) centered - that satisfies the rubric we create.
We are living the experience that we should eventually be able to provide for our students. If we are uncomfortable because we haven't been told exactly what to do and what the final product should look like, we must remember that our students will feel the same - they will have to get used to the freedom and the need for independent thought, because that takes away the sense of security they (and we) have with traditional assignments.
7:51 AM
I think the fourth day of our class meeting has generated a lot of discussions.
3:57 PM
try again .Will I be able to blog easily at last????
4:14 PM
We, actually you all without me, have done a great job at creating something that MOST would feel as though it is an accurate representation of their product and efforts. Maybe I should continue to come for an hour and get the nuts and bolts and then get out of your hair!
9:03 AM
I agree with Joan I am most comfortable when projects are spelled out for me. I feel uneasy because I am not sure what my project should look like. Possibly all of our projects should look completely different because of our different areas and age levels. I hope we get a few more clues today.
10:17 AM
Nice try Roger,but I don't think Pat will go for it.
10:29 AM
I really missed Adam's input yesterday! But, I'm glad that he thinks we did ok without him! I agree with Joan- my project will look WAY different than everyone elses. Thanks , by the way, to everyone for looking out for me and finding some 1st grade info. I don't feel quite so alone amymore!
I am really looking forward to today's class to possibly getting a better idea of where we are all heading .
10:50 AM
Clarification - I didn't say Barb's would be different from all the rest - but that they might all be very different from each other as we will be devising our own solutions to our own unique problems/situations.
12:03 PM
I am not too sure if some other students may share my view. I thought Pat could have requested for submission of different topics for approval rather than having to do initial draft. Any way, let's get started!!! We are right there!!!
I wish you all including Pat a wounderful break. Pleae do not forget your books during the festive break - July 4.
4:36 PM
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