Group #1
This was my group! We talked about using checklists for assessment. I actually was really glad that this was my subject because it is something I will use a TON in my classroom. I can't say that our presentation was the most creative or original, but I think that we brought up some good ideas.
Group #2
This group did peer evaluations. I loved their little parody song that they started out with! They give a few ideas of ways that peers could evaluate each other. They used GoogleDocs and SurveyMonkey to collect responses from the students on their evaluations of their peers. I think that both of these tools would be great for the students. The little star thing as a great idea for my age students. Polldaddy.com. Gotta remember that one!
They also talked about using VoiceThread. I think this is a great way for students to assess each other because they can just record their voice and thoughts without the restriction of writing ability.
Group #3
Exit Tickets. I think this is a great way to get a quick evaluation of what they learned. I think that the tools they recommended would be great, but hard to use with Kindergarten. I think if we had the Early Childhood clickers and the students got really good at using them they could be a great way to do an exit ticket.
Group #4
Comic Life. I liked the idea of using comic life for students to re-tell stories. They also talked about making timelines for history. I also liked the idea of having students put pictures of objects and bubbles that tell what that object is and how it is used. Most of these ideas sound like a lot of fun. But I don't think that Kindergarten would be able to do it independently without a whole lot of work and preparation which requires time that I don't have.
Group #5
Wordle, and Tagxedo. Fun and Easy!! Both applications make word clouds. I have used Wordle before and it was really easy. Definitely enjoyed that one! I think that my kids would love making one of these if they had help. Unfortunately they wouldn't be able to read them when they were done. It might be fun to try them with our sight words though. I have never used Tagxedo, and I am excited to try it. They look like a lot of fun.
Group #6
GPS. These assessments sound like a lot of fun!! I would have loved to do the little treasure hunt type activity if I was in school. I like that the assessment was kind of self-correcting depending of where they ended up. I think it would be a really fun assessment if my students had an older grade buddy to help them.
Group #7
Prezi. I guess I am a little confused as to how you use this one for assessing. I like what they were doing as a lesson, but I am unsure of how it's an assessment. I guess you could assess their responses as you put together the prexi together. Or maybe I misunderstood and the students are the ones putting together the prezi.....hmmmm...
Group #8
Digital Storytelling. I definitely liked the little movie that this group put together! It made a lot of sense and I was able to see a lot of ways that digital storytelling could be used. I liked the idea of a book synopsis. My kids would be able to put pictures from a story in a movie and then narrate what happens during that story. I also liked how the group gave the pros and cons of using this method. It really is a time consuming project, but our learners catch on quickly to technology and they are motivated to use it.
Group #9
Storybird.com. I am at the end of my attention span here. It sounds like a great tool though! I like that the pictures are already there. My Kindergartners would have a blast making up a story to go along with the pictures. It would have to be with help, but it could definitely be modified.
This was my group! We talked about using checklists for assessment. I actually was really glad that this was my subject because it is something I will use a TON in my classroom. I can't say that our presentation was the most creative or original, but I think that we brought up some good ideas.
Group #2
This group did peer evaluations. I loved their little parody song that they started out with! They give a few ideas of ways that peers could evaluate each other. They used GoogleDocs and SurveyMonkey to collect responses from the students on their evaluations of their peers. I think that both of these tools would be great for the students. The little star thing as a great idea for my age students. Polldaddy.com. Gotta remember that one!
They also talked about using VoiceThread. I think this is a great way for students to assess each other because they can just record their voice and thoughts without the restriction of writing ability.
Group #3
Exit Tickets. I think this is a great way to get a quick evaluation of what they learned. I think that the tools they recommended would be great, but hard to use with Kindergarten. I think if we had the Early Childhood clickers and the students got really good at using them they could be a great way to do an exit ticket.
Group #4
Comic Life. I liked the idea of using comic life for students to re-tell stories. They also talked about making timelines for history. I also liked the idea of having students put pictures of objects and bubbles that tell what that object is and how it is used. Most of these ideas sound like a lot of fun. But I don't think that Kindergarten would be able to do it independently without a whole lot of work and preparation which requires time that I don't have.
Group #5
Wordle, and Tagxedo. Fun and Easy!! Both applications make word clouds. I have used Wordle before and it was really easy. Definitely enjoyed that one! I think that my kids would love making one of these if they had help. Unfortunately they wouldn't be able to read them when they were done. It might be fun to try them with our sight words though. I have never used Tagxedo, and I am excited to try it. They look like a lot of fun.
Group #6
GPS. These assessments sound like a lot of fun!! I would have loved to do the little treasure hunt type activity if I was in school. I like that the assessment was kind of self-correcting depending of where they ended up. I think it would be a really fun assessment if my students had an older grade buddy to help them.
Group #7
Prezi. I guess I am a little confused as to how you use this one for assessing. I like what they were doing as a lesson, but I am unsure of how it's an assessment. I guess you could assess their responses as you put together the prexi together. Or maybe I misunderstood and the students are the ones putting together the prezi.....hmmmm...
Group #8
Digital Storytelling. I definitely liked the little movie that this group put together! It made a lot of sense and I was able to see a lot of ways that digital storytelling could be used. I liked the idea of a book synopsis. My kids would be able to put pictures from a story in a movie and then narrate what happens during that story. I also liked how the group gave the pros and cons of using this method. It really is a time consuming project, but our learners catch on quickly to technology and they are motivated to use it.
Group #9
Storybird.com. I am at the end of my attention span here. It sounds like a great tool though! I like that the pictures are already there. My Kindergartners would have a blast making up a story to go along with the pictures. It would have to be with help, but it could definitely be modified.
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