When planning our lesson plans, we use the NCSCOS for goals and objetives, including those for technology. We also look at the ISTE NETS-S for our planning. Part of our lesson is planning for assessment. Our rubrics should include types of assessment for multimedia aspects a well. Morrison and Lowther (2010), p. 275, state in part, "...emphasis on organization, connections, and visual representation. For ecample, criteria for this aspect of performance could include some of the following:
- relevance of key componants
- meaningful connections
- relevant graphics
- logical organization
- creativity that strengthens understanding
Teachers can identify problems when students are using graphic organizers. If key concepts are not correct, then the teacher can identify problems with understanding and identify ways to corrects these areas.
How can students capture and transfer brainstorming ideas into written thoughts?
Student can use graphic organizer programs. Graphic organizers engage students into higher-order thinking skills. Morrison and Lowell (2010), p.265, show how graphich organizers support critical thinking with the following ideas (in part):
- brainstorm ideas
- develop vocabulary
- improve reading comprehension skills and strategies
- improve socail interaction between students and facilitate group work
- facilitate recall and rention
- highlight important ideas
- outline for writing process activities
References
Morrison, G.R. and Lowther, D.L. (2010). Integrating technology into the classroom: Skills for the 21st century. NY: Pearson.
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