Create 2.1.3 Using Web 2.0 Tools to Differentiate Student Assessment

Web 2.0 Tools are a great modern way to assess student's mastery.

See the example below of a lesson plan that allows students to show mastery on the topic of Digital Citizenship.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP PROJECT                                                               IT-IDT-5

After the unit on Digital Citizenship, students will demonstrate understanding of digital citizenship by creating a story to present to younger kids to teach them about digital citizenship.

Directions:

·Research Digital Citizenship

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·Take notes using this handout. Select one of the topics. Use the notes to create a story to present this information to younger students.

·Select a Web 2.0 tool such as ToonDoo, ZooBurst, GoAnimate, xtranormal, (3D storytelling animation software) to tell and illustrate your story.

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Topics (take notes on all topics):

Importance of Internet Safety

Basic terminology: Example: social networking, podcasting, twitter

Digital Etiquette

Online rules & behavior: blogs, cell phones, inappropriate content, gaming

Safety Tips

Safety Pledges

Cyberbullying

Danger of the Internet: Example: real life stories...

Your online image: Protecting Your Online Identity and Information/Privacy--revealing too much content, consequences of unintended audiences viewing their social network profiles

Passwords

Save the above notes in your student folder as digital_citizenship_notes_yourlastname.

The following links will provide instruction on how to use the above mentioned tools.

GoAnimate

xtranormal

ZooBurst

ToonDoo

Choose the platform you feel most comfortable with, create your storybook.  E-mail the finished book to your teacher at carrollll@troup.org

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Create 2.1.2 Using Web 2.0 Tools to Differentiate Teacher Instruction

 

For differentiated instruction, teachers can use Web 2.0 tools to offer students flexibility to work at their own pace. I have included an example of a Prezi and an assessment that I incorporate into my module on internet safety.

Click here to view the presentation.

 

Create 2.1.1 Web Tools Quest

Web 2.0- It's where learning is at!

I have broken the following Web 2.0 tools into three categories.  Enjoy!

Presentation- a type of tool that allows educators or students to present information in some manner.

Prezi-cloud based presentation program that allows educators or students to present information by adding frames and clicking through the frames. This is a free tool, but it does require signing up.

Animoto-cloud based program that turns still images into a slide show.  This could be used by an educator for a brief list of instruction where a picture is necessary.  Students could also use this tool to tell a story without words.  You must sign up, and as long as the slide show is under 30 seconds it is free.  You can create longer slide shows for a subscription fee.

Storyboard-this tool is useful when planning instruction or for students to use to plan for projects.

Gliffy-cloud based program that allows you to create visual image maps, schema diagrams, etc.  Teachers can utilize this when planning or students could use it to create mind maps or schema summaries of course content. It is a free tool but does require signing up.

ToonDoo-this is a free online resource that allows students or teachers to create comic strips or storyboards. 

Discussion/Collaboration 

Edmodo- this is a Learning Management System (LMS) for students and teachers. Students use a code given by the teacher to add that class to their Edmodo account. The more teachers in a school use it the more helpful it is to the students. This is a free tool and contains discussion boards that allow students to post discussion replies.

Padlet- this is a virtual wall that allows people to express their thoughts on a common topic easily. It works like an online sheet of paper where people can put any content (e.g. images, videos, documents, text) anywhere on the page, together with anyone, from any device free of charge.

Dropbox-is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. 

Microsoft OneDrive- As another form of cloud storage that can also be used to share or collaborate, OneDrive is accessible from the web, desktop, mobile devices and the Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles. OneDrive is free for 7GB of storage space.

PollEverywhere-a simple application that works well for live audiences using mobile devices like phones. People participate by visiting a fast mobile-friendly web page for your event, sending text messages, or using Twitter. There are different plans ranging from free to over $1400.

Create 1.1.3 Appearance

Appearance can make a world of difference in an online learning atmosphere. Learning materials need to be presented in a way that is easy to understand and visually appealing to the learner.  This can be accomplished by paying attention to details.  Effective use of white space,  colors that compliment each other, and text that is easy to read are all good tips for a visually appealing site.

Examples of Sites that are well designed:

• http://www.universalclass.com/i/subjects/accounting.htm
• http://alison.com/learn/accounting
• https://www.udemy.com/accounting-in-60-minutes-a-brief-introduction/
• http://www.a-systems.net/accounting.htm
• http://www.freeaccountingschool.com/

 Examples of Sites that could be better designed:

• http://www.accountingcoach.com/accounting-basics/explanation
  
• www.wikipedia.com
• http://www.iknowthat.com/com

Create 1.1.2. Creating a Content Map

I plan to create a webquest for my Accounting class.  The content map for the webquest looks like the picture below:



A content map should be the blueprint or the plan for the development of the project that one is working on creating.