Technology Based Rubrics:
I feel that the technology based rubrics is a great thing for the student because they can see what exactly the instructor is going to grade them on. It also shows the student how many points a certain thing of the assignment is going to be which can be a big help for students. So when the student gets their assignment back and they do not like their grade and wonder why they scored the way they did they can just simple look at the rubric which will explain everything.
Clicker Assignment Tools:
I think that clicker assignment tools are great for in the classroom because it brings a level of learning for the students to enjoy. It is also really good for engaging your employees or in a board meeting of some type. This is a great thing to bring into the classroom because it engages students in the ability to learn while using technology as a major tool.
Inspiration / Kidspiration Software:
Inspiration is a great tool to use for grades 6-12 because it helps with visual mapping, outlining, and writing and making presentations. Inspiration can help students strengthen their thoughts and help them to put their ideas together to make a great presentation. Not only will it help them in grades 6-12 but it will also help them when they get into the real world or in college if they decide to attend a college. I know I have had to do hand fulls of presentations in college and I really wish I would have known about Inspiration so that I could use it for help.
Kidspiration software is a great tool to help kids in grades K-5th in the areas of critical thinking enhancement, literacy and number skills while using proven visual learning principles. I think that this tool is really good for students at these grade levels because it can really help them understand a subject or an area of learning that they are having problems in. This software really breaks things down so that the students can understand them better which in turn helps them learn the material easier.
References:
Qwizdom. http://www.quizdom.com/. Retrieved on November 25, 2010.
Inspiration9 Comprehend Create Communicate Achieve More.http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration. Retrieved on November 25, 2010.
Kidspiration-The Visual Way to Explore and Understand Words, Numbers, and Concepts. http://www.inspiration.com/Kidspiration. Retrieved on November 25, 2010.
