The technology based rubrics are very helpful for all subjects and all instructors. The online page is easy to navigate courses through grade level and assignments. Clicker devices and Quizdom are just a few great ways for teachers to create an interactive learning space for quizzing students in a fun way. The clickers give students an opportunity to show off their knowledge of the assignment as well as break out of their tedious work sheets and note taking. These tools are beneficial to both students and teachers; unlike tests which intimidate most students and don't allow them to learn from their mistakes. The online website "Inspiration" provides great visuals and maps for student learning and is helpful for organizing and structuring assignment outlines for educators. With the "Presentation Manager" tool on the website, teachers have the ability to prepare students for class presentations and projects with the proper tools and equipment.
Thus far I have really enjoyed this course and learned a lot of helpful tools for my future classroom. I am not tech savvy person but these course assignments have shown me easy ways to engage students while making sure I'm not frustrated and overwhelmed with all of the different ways of technologies. This course has introduced to different portals for reaching out to my future students through many sites, my favorite being Blog Spot. I will definitely incorporate many of these technology tools in my class assignments because technology continues to grow and is a major part of our society. Especially since I will be teaching high school English, I plan to familiarize my students with as many helpful tech/non-tech tools needed for them to be successful in the working world.
I agree that allowing the students to show their knowledge of a subject by doing activities othet than taking tests can remove a lot of anxiety. It is also a good way for them to get some practice without constantly doing worksheets. Good jog Ally!
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