Blog Post I

The learning assessment section of this Chapter I found to be extremely interesting. A learning assessment occurs before, during, during and after a chapter. This allows the children to gather as much information as possible and enables the teacher to progress how much they have learned. What would a good learning assessment entitle? A good learning assessment would entitle the students to be able to summaries would they where just taught or take a quiz on the material.
This website is a great example of what a learning assessment should be based on and look like.


The next concept I found interesting was based on grading using an electronic system. An online grading system was developed to collect, process, and return the grades produced. Just like our canvas grading system it allows teachers to input the quiz, test, and homework grades. I personally love this program I find it to not only be helpful for teachers but it also allows to students to access their grade when ever. 

The last portion of this chapter I would like to reflect on is the performance rubric. Teachers use rubric in order to grade or evaluate a students work. It is not only helpful for a teacher but also a student as well they are able to look over the rubric to insure they are studying or doing the right thing for an assignment. I believe a rubric really benefits the students work and allows them to know what they should be doing. Here is an example of a rubric a child may see at the elementary level. 

Within Chapter 9 they talk about multi media technology. The definition of multi media according to defintions.net states that presentation of materials using two forms of technology whether it is sound, pictures, or words. In classrooms now teachers have a variety of way to implement this type of technology from smart boards to laptops, and even projectors. teachers often use these tools to teach children in new and effective ways that engage the students. While I was in school teachers used smart boards to teach and now nearly two years latter they are using laptops. I would love to see how that works and if its a lot like college.

YouTube is a great tool for teacher to teach from sometimes it gives student a different outlook that a teacher may not have. I have noticed a lot of history teachers use it. Getting videos from the history channel and playing them for the class. This video is a great explain on how multi media can help students and teachers succeed.