The three main things we covered in class this week were the art of creating a rubric for multimedia projects, what to look for when shopping for the perfect hardware and finishing our Pecha Kucha.
As far as creating a multimedia rubric, this was something that was pretty easy for me. All of my classes that I currently teach involve lots of projects, most of them multimedia projects, so creating rubrics is something that I do on a regular basis. For me, when creating a rubric, especially for a multimedia project, I like to focus more on how they used the software/hardware and not necessarily the content. This is important because I want them to spend time exploring the software/hardware and get more familiar with it than be so worried about the content of their project. Content of course is very important, but it usually is a smaller grade category in the rubric.
When it comes to shopping for new hardware, this is something that I personally always do a lot of research on first. Hardware is such an expensive investment that I feel if you just buy a piece because it looks cool you could be setting yourself up for disappointment. Anytime I look into buying new hardware, I always read consumer reviews, ask around, and look for product reviews. Most of the time I take into deep consideration what the consumer reviews are. People often tend to tell their experiences good or bad because they either want people to buy the same product or not have the bad luck that they did.
Finishing up my Pecha Kucha was a task in itself. I knew that I would have a hard time with the narration part and I did. I found myself stumbling over my words multiple times and even forgetting what I was saying. Though in the end, I had a lot of fun creating the Pecha Kucha. This is definitely a project that I will do with my own students because it is fun and not something that they are used to doing. I thought it would be great for a vocabulary reveiw or even a get to know you activity at the beginning of the year.
We only have 1 week left of class and I can honestly say I've learned a lot so far and cannot wait to implement it into my own classroom.
Allie, I like your ideas for using the PK with your students. I really think the subject/content possibilities are endless, but with that being said, I'm not sure I would have thought of using that format for a vocabulary review!
ReplyDeleteAs far as the rubrics go, do you have a certain rubric site that is your "go to site" or does your school/district have a certain format they want you to follow?
I liked that you focused on how the students use the software for your rubric and not the content. I think that the software and presentation preparation are skills that they will be able to use down the road, and the content may not be as relavent.
ReplyDeleteI will be curious to see how your Pecha Kucha go with your students. How do you think they will handle the 20 seconds for 20 slide format? Will a vocabulary review provide enough for them to talk about?
I too do a lot of research before I buy any hardware/software or technology. Lots of choices, with lots of different prices and capabilities. What kind of projects do you do with your students that they focus on the hardware? I'm always looking for new ideas.
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