For the Digital Assessment Tool Evaluation assignment, I recreated a more effective digital assessment to use in my math lessons. We use GoMath as our mathematics curriculum, and each lesson includes a Share & Show assessment. It includes two questions based on the work students have done during the lesson; I use these as a way to develop small groups for math stations. I like that they are easy for students to use and allow me to see results instantaneously. However, there is no way for students to show their work, so I cannot properly assess what specifically a student is struggling with. I wanted to expand my knowledge of Nearpod, so I recreated the Share & Show assessment as a Nearpod assessment, which allows students to draw and write their answers on their screen.
I loved using Nearpod for this because it provided the same benefits as the original Share & Show, but also added the benefit of being able to see student work. Using the Nearpod assessment, I could work with students even more effectively and efficiently since I could see exactly what they were struggling with. There were no challenges in creating this assessment since I was already familiar with the basic use of Nearpod. In the future, I would like to continue using Nearpod for the Share & Show assessments. I will need to recreate each lesson’s Share & Show, but it is worth the time to be able to help students more effectively. I could also create my own assessments using Nearpod if I am looking for a digital way to collect data or assess student understanding, not just in math but in any subject or about any topic I could think of. Link to Project: Nearpod Share & Show ISTE Standards for Teachers 2b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. 2d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards, and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching 5c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning Reference List for Digital Lesson Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt. (2015). Go Math! teacher edition, G5. Orlando: Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt Publishing Company.
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For the Digital Lesson assignment, we were tasked with creating a digital lesson along with a differentiated lesson. I chose to use Nearpod to create my lessons. I chose this assignment to include in my artifact review because it was something completely new to me; I had never created a digital lesson like it before and had never used Nearpod. My growth as an educator relies on learning about new tools and ways of teaching, and then DOING them. This assignment forced me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to stretch my thinking in a new way.
I loved creating these lessons because it pushed me to think about a lesson that I’ve already taught in a new way. I was able to see the potential it had instead of just what has already been done. Nearpod was easy to learn and work in and is something I see myself using in the future for other lessons. This project was time-consuming for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that I tend to be a perfectionist, so it sometimes takes many tries to get something “just right”. This project also took a long time because I wanted to include audio instructions for my English language learners. Nearpod does not have an audio recorder embedded, so I had to find another way to record myself reading each set of instructions. I then had to upload each recording separately, which was not something I anticipated spending time on. The work I did for this project can be used when I teach the same unit in literacy next year. Our assigned curriculum will not change for next year, so I am excited to use my Digital Lesson project with my students next year. Link to Original Lesson: https://app.nearpod.com/presentation?pin=8829C65BA0533A504614258B2C5A80F3-1 Link to Differentiated Lesson: https://app.nearpod.com/presentation?pin=DC8C9F4BCFA202D457FF16616D0B93D9-1 ISTE Standards for Teachers 2a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity 2c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources 3c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats Reference List for Digital Lesson Albert, Elizabeth. (2010). Improvise [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/41832019@N02/4764415180/ DivvyPixel. (2008). No title [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://pixabay.com/en/boy-child-young-person-hand-stop-3081940/ Grush, Loren. (The Verge). (2017, Aug 15). These next-generation space suits could allow astronauts to explore Mars. Retrieved from https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/15/16145260/nasa-spacesuit-design-mars-moon-astronaut-space-craft Hawking, Lucy & Stephen. (2009). George’s Secret Key to the Universe. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. NASA. (2009). Dress me for space. Retrieved from https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/playandlearn/dress-me-for-space.html NASA. (2014). Interactive spacesuit experience. Retrieved from https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/spacesuits/home/clickable_suit.html NASA. (2014). What is a spacesuit? Retrieved from https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-a-spacesuit-k4.html Spacekids. (n.d.). Why does an astronaut wear a spacesuit? Retrieved from http://www.spacekids.co.uk/spacesuits/ Spenser. (n.d.). Kneeling photo [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://unsplash.com/photos/fXqvCvXqh80 Task Complete. (n.d.). No plans [JPG]. Retrieved from https://taskcomplete.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/No-Plans-by-thinkoutsidetheboxinsidethebox.jpg |
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