For+Parents

= Topic One: How is learning on the computer different than learning in the traditional classroom? =

=Teachers provide a framework for all of their learning activities. We control the instruction by outlining expectations for learning and behavior (fancy pants teacher terms: learning outcomes or objectives or standards). We also relate new learning to old stuff the kids already know (fancy pants teacher terms: activating prior knowledge or making connections or metacognition).=

=So, we are not going to turn our students loose on computers and the web without teaching a variety of skills: basic manners to use online; the impact of their digital footprint; ways to assess the reliability of information.=

=To get an idea of the broad range of skills we will teach and reinforce in the one-to-one computer environment, browse the following site:= = Digital Citizenship=

= Topic Two: How does a teacher grade a typical assignment in a one-to-one classroom? = = The following information is from the wiki, "Assessing the Web 2.0 Way." =
 * Students need to have the time and to be taught to reflect upon their own learning and understanding.
 * Reflective writing provides meta-cognitive practice, an essential reading comprehension strategy.

=Examples=
 * **Example Learning Objectives** || **Examples of Appropriate Formative, Summative, and Self-Assessments** || **Sample Rubrics** ||
 * * Interpret
 * Classify
 * Summarize
 * Infer
 * Compare
 * Explain || * Summarize readings, films or speeches
 * Compare and contrast two or more characters, events, or texts
 * Paraphrase a content area reading assignment
 * Draw an inference from your reading and support with evidence
 * Identify examples or illustrations of a concept or principle
 * Explain the actions of a character supported by evidence from the text || * [|Reading Response Rubric 1] (Word Document)
 * [|Reading Response Rubric 2] (Word document)
 * Advanced Blogging Rubric (emphasizes technical skills) ||
 * * Analyze
 * Differentiate
 * Organize || * Analyze and explain how to solve a given math problem
 * Determine how elements function together
 * Determine bias, values or underlying intent in presented materials || * [|Math Blog Rubric] (Classic [|Exemplars] Rubric with Blog requirements added - Word Document) ||
 * * Evaluate
 * Check
 * Critique
 * Assess || * Evaluate the actions of historical figures given current knowledge
 * Post a personal reflection of lessons learned
 * Assess the results of an experiment
 * Critique a character's actions against established criteria or standards, for example The Ten Commandments or Golden Rule || * Social Studies Figure Rubric
 * 6+1 Writing Traits Rubric for Personal Reflections ||
 * * Create || * Create and maintain a blog throughout the unit that synthesizes information from various sources. || * Blog Entry Scoring Checklist
 * [|Scoring Student Comments] ||
 * Example Journal Post in Kidblog