Providing+Feedback

= Providing Feedback =



=__ Overview __= Providing feedback has been proven to be a great core strategy for improving student learning. Two key considerations to keep in mind are:
 * If feedback is going to improve student learning it must be responcive to specific aspects of the students' work.
 * Feedback must come in a timely manner, within a day of the assignment or assessment due date.

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__**1st Technology Suggestion**__: A web-page created for my class at http:/www.google.com/ig complete with e-mail accounts for each student. //**Rationale**//: igoogle is a great resource to use for providing feedback because the teacher can set up a web-page for their class and sign each student up for a free e-mail account. Using this e-mail account the teacher can provide feedback on student work and assessments that is completly private. Teachers can provide useful information for both students and parents about classroom activities and projects. //**Implementation:**// Teachers would designate a special time that students could take turns in the classroom to check their e-mail accounts. Teachers feedback would comment specifically on the students answers and extend the opportunity for teaching by correcting any misunderstandings the students may encounter and reinforce the learning process with constructive feedback.
 * //Cost//**: The cost of a web-page is free, costs may occur if multiple people have e-mails on your site. School district technology specialists may have to help with set-up of this mulitple e-mail feature.

__**2nd Technology Suggestion**__: RubiStar is a quality tool to help teachers create professional rubrics for classroom use. //**Rationale**//: RubiStar is a great resource for teachers to make personalized rubrics for projects/assignments. Rubrics have a direct effect on student learning, because when students have a clear idea of what is expected it is then that they can really be successful.
 * //Cost//**: A free online tool for teachers, registration is required though.
 * //Implementation://** With RubiStar teachers can make a rubric along with students so that students have a hand in what they have learned and what is expected for the project/assignment. Giving students the opportunity to help with the rubric gives students ownership of the project and gives them a clearer idea of what is expected.



__**3rd Technology Suggestion**__: The Flip Ultra HD Camcorder features 1hr of video time, one touch recording, flip out USB arm and preloaded flipshare software for easy e-mailing and editing. //**Rationale**//: The Flip Ultra HD Camcorder is a great peice of technology for the classroom because it gives the students the opportunity to record their presentations and review them for self-feedback. The Flip Ultra HD Camcorder also allows students to download the video to the computer, then e-mail it to other students or even the teacher. Teachers could then offer timely feedback and give suggestions for a presentation before it is given before the class. //**Implementation:**// Teachers would have to keep close track of this technology, as it is small and students would love to take it home with them. Because of the price, students would have to share these. After an assignment is given, students could work with partners videoing each others presentations.
 * //Cost//**: $149.00 pretty much anywhere online like Amazon.com, or even your local Target store.

Educational Challenge: School-Family Connections
Family and parent involvement play a huge role in developing life long learners. A students' attitude about the importance of education begins at home with their parents/grandparents. Caregivers need to provide a caring/loving and supporting learning environment at home. Teaching the importance of giving good effort on homework and developing good study habits are a few ways parents can show an involvement in their childs education. The web-page created using I-Google is a way for parents to stay connected with whats going on at school. By parents checking this page and using the e-mail option for communication with the teacher, this will show a family connection to the students school work.

Home Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers Homework and Practice Identifying Similarities and Differences Providing Feedback Reinforcing Effort Simulations and Games Summarizing and Note Taking