Thursday, March 26, 2009

EDSP-545 Class Assignment

Now that you have reviewed Chapter 11, "Evaluating Student Learning" complete the task below.

List two different ways you would evaluate student learning in your classroom. Specifically, list the two ways you would evaluate based on what you have read in chapter 11. Remember to explain the evaluation method you have chosen in the context of the subject area and grade level you will be teaching. Keep your post short but to the point.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Using Apple Itouch in the Classroom

Here is a nice example of innovative ways to incorporate portable technology into and across the curriculum. One of the more powerful aspects of using portable handheld devices such as the Apple Itouch is that students feel more comfortable with them and can easily use on the go during class or even throughout the school day. With the hundreds of software applications in addition to those pre-installed on the Itouch students essentially have a portable computer in their hand. Interestingly, many students feel just as comfortable using a portable device for basic classroom purposes compared to full feature desktop computers.

http://www.slideshare.net/gpoli/a-classroom-in-your-pocket-ipods-in-education