What role can rubrics play in lesson assessment?
Rubrics are an essential tool in education because they let students know what is expected of them and allow them to understand how the teacher will be assessing their work. When students are well aware of what they need to be doing they are more likely to successfully complete an assignment and can gain knowledge effectively because they are more informed. Rubrics are also a great tool for teachers because they act as a checklist and make it easier for teachers to grade and specifically see what the students have missed.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Chapter 11 - Mathematical Modeling
What is microworld?
A microworld is a tiny world in which students can test out hypothesis' they have and see how the things they try out might work out in the real world if the same situation were to play out. It is a safe way for students to see what might happen realistically, unlike a simulation it is meant for students to take seriously and act as if it were true.
A microworld is a tiny world in which students can test out hypothesis' they have and see how the things they try out might work out in the real world if the same situation were to play out. It is a safe way for students to see what might happen realistically, unlike a simulation it is meant for students to take seriously and act as if it were true.
Chapter 10 - Games and Virtual Environments
How can teachers use games with their students?
Teachers can use games with their students as a tool for broadening the educational experience, their are massive amounts of games available with the click of a mouse. Teachers can use simulations which help their students to experience what they are learning virtually without ever having to leave the classroom. There are also many ways to test skills through different drills and practice games for any of the core subjects.
Teachers can use games with their students as a tool for broadening the educational experience, their are massive amounts of games available with the click of a mouse. Teachers can use simulations which help their students to experience what they are learning virtually without ever having to leave the classroom. There are also many ways to test skills through different drills and practice games for any of the core subjects.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Chapter 4 - Emerging and Assistive Technology
What will the future student computer look like?
Although we are not one hundred percent sure what a future computer will look like it is obvious from the developments we have had over the years that it will be faster, hold more information and data, be lighter, and smaller. It is also likely that it will be touch screen and likely three dimensional along with having 4g wireless capabilities in which users can use the internet anywhere anytime. Only time will tell how these computers will advance however it is clear that these advances are already being made and that they will continue for years to come.
Although we are not one hundred percent sure what a future computer will look like it is obvious from the developments we have had over the years that it will be faster, hold more information and data, be lighter, and smaller. It is also likely that it will be touch screen and likely three dimensional along with having 4g wireless capabilities in which users can use the internet anywhere anytime. Only time will tell how these computers will advance however it is clear that these advances are already being made and that they will continue for years to come.
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