During class this week I learned somethings about in the slide show, when she had the students fill out different types of feedback resources that they know already. I was lost and did not know what she was asking until I saw some of the answers. I like that this week we explored some of the resources, because I am not a teacher and I am learning some of the resources that is out there to use. It's preparing me for what is yet to come. I like Rubistar, Quizstar and Quia. I think rubistar is a great website for teachers to make rubrics, it's already set up, all you have to do is enter the information you want on there. There are different kinds you can select form as well. With quizstar I like how there are options for students to review quizzes and teachers to make up quizzes. Not only is this going green and saving paper but it's faster and easier for the students to gain access at anytime. I wonder can you set a timer on quizstar? I will most defiantly use those resources.
After reading the article "Feedback that fits", I am very pleased with it. I can agree to some information provided in the article and I did learn somethings as well. I like this statement "But feedback is only effective when it translates into a clear, positive message that students can hear." This statement is very true. When a student understands what the teacher is saying other than this is good or figure it out yourself type of attitude, it's a better result for the student. It's listed perfectly clear under the topic 'Student Understanding and Control'. It stated "That means, first, that the student has to be able to hear and understand it. A student can't hear something that's beyond his comprehension, nor can a student hear something if she's not listening or if she feels like it's useless to listen" This is explained perfect, because I find myself doing that too. If I don't find it useless I will not listen.
As far as the feedback area in this article, I learned some good points. Choosing which mode to give feedback in I think this was the best one: "Individual feedback tells a student that you value his or her learning, whereas group feedback provides opportunities for wider reteaching." I did not know that about the group feedback, it makes perfect since though.
I agree with this statement as well, "Feedback should be specific enough that the student knows what to do next, but not so specific that you do the work. Identifying errors or types of errors is a good idea, but correcting every error doesn't leave the student anything to do." I personally agree to this because it should help the student. You as a teacher, should have the student thinking and not just getting through with work so easy or doing everything for them. Teachers must push the student to do some work for them. I think this is a good idea for parents as well. Some parents may do the work for the student and not show them how they got the answer they got. I like good criticism, some may call it hard/harsh, but it's really not. I like it because it makes me want to do better.
I really enjoyed this weeks assignment because I am learning something new about feedback, etc. Great lesson week =)
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