I chose this quote because I think it is a great idea. This is much more beneficial to students than just expecting them to do the entire project on their own, without any feedback. Feedback as you work through the stages of a project is so important. It gives the students guidance, and a chance to fix something that isn't going well, or expand on a good idea that they have. It also keeps them from feeling they are on their own and getting frustrated. They have the opportunity to ask their peers what they think would improve the project. This is a great way to have students collaborating, even while working on an individual project.
I chose the image below because it is a great visual for the difference between assessment and evaluation. Formative assessment, such as we would do for our digital compositions, gives the students feedback and gives them the opportunity to increase the quality of their projects.
(2013). Image retrieved from http://www.fathmathwahda.blogspot.com
1. What should the assessments of multimodal texts provide for students?
Assessments for multimodal texts should be formative. Students should be given feedback throughout the different steps of the project. This assessment should be used as a guide to keep students moving forward in their projects. The assessments should have clear expectations so that the students know exactly what is being asked of them for each step of the project, and for their final project.
2. What are the benefits to using formative assessment when asking students to compose multimodal texts?
Formative assessment gives students feedback as they go. This helps to keep them from getting overwhelmed and frustrated. It serves as a guide for where they are and where they are going. This feedback gives the students the opportunity to increase the quality of their work. It is also a great collaboration opportunity; where students can review and give each other feedback.
3. How do you feel about collaboratively constructing rubrics or assessment criteria with students?
I think it is a great idea! The more students are engaged and active in their learning, the more meaningful it will be. I think it would be highly motivating for students to have a say in the criteria they will be evaluated on. And it will give them a better understanding of the expectations going into the project.
Source
Borton, S. C., & Huot, B. (n.d.). Chapter 8: Responding and Assessing. Retrieved July 16, 2013, from Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6DFAmexYq7veC02bzZxTGVZT1k/edit
I love the graphic you included for this week's reading assessment. I think it is easy to confuse assessment with evaluation (I have been guilty of this myself). Evaluation is based on perspective and involves judgment. However, assessment, when used to increase quality, can be an effective learning tool to guide instruction rather than judge it. Nice job! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cartoon - a great visual way of demonstrating the differences. I think that could be a great way to start a conversation about giving constructive feedback vs. criticism!
ReplyDeleteI chose the same quote as you again, it is a great one. I do this all the time in my class, in fact we are always in "studio sessions," to be technical. Your cartoon is really nice too, so accurately depicts the effects of judgment vs. assessment.
ReplyDeleteI like your quote. I think students gain the most benefit from presenting their assessments/projects before the grading period. In high tech schools, they are called "critical friends" where students present to their classmates before the final presentations. This gives them a dry run and time to change and adjust their presentation.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your quote that you chose. I also love your image. It is perfect and dead on!
ReplyDeleteOk, I know it's random, but couldn't studio sessions be the equivalent to Oprah's Ahha moments? (or however you spell it). Honestly, impromptu learning moments, or opportunities to further explain without as much structure, in my opinion, can be more valuable for some students than typical lecture/review teaching.
ReplyDeleteI chose a similar quote! I thought the idea of the teacher sitting down with the student to discuss their projects would be a great opportunity to nip the problems in the bud. Plus I thought students would ask more questions if it was a one on one session.
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