A journey into the cloud…
Ross Cooper asks a great question: Should the 4Cs be graded? Should communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity be graded? Remember that assessment is for learning, feedback for improvement, but … Continue Reading Grade. Assess. Feedback
Matt Renwick of Reading by Example has invited educators to a month-long book club study of his Digital Student Portfolios ebook. Read his overview intro post here and join the Google+ Community. It promises to be … Continue Reading Digital Portfolio Chapter 1
I missed the deadline for slice. Totally distracted providing feedback to students on their projects. Here’s one that’s published already: Life in Two Worlds. My students have a history and … Continue Reading #sol15 After Nine
Just wanted to share this great idea for rubrics and feedback from Jennifer Gonzalez. Instead of a rubric that describes each level, simply write the section that is “proficient.” On the … Continue Reading Idea for Rubrics: Feedback #140WC #C4C15
As I plan my lessons and projects with student interests in mind, as I encourage their collaboration and problem-solving, and as I teach the lessons from the standards to … Continue Reading #140WC Messy
I’ve considered homework and feedback, and continue to do so. I’m also contemplating grades — from the Latin gradus – ‘step.’ Grades — a step, not a number or letter. … Continue Reading #140WC Grade gradus step
This week, our School Improvement Planning Team discussed possible Common Core State Standard formative assessments that would provide the data needed to inform further instruction. We discussed NWEA MAPS and … Continue Reading #140WC Assessment
