Incredible, we are half-way. The fifth week with loads of gaining.
What I did
Firstly I read and watched some sources on rubrics, project-based learning and WebQuests and shared my opinion on nicenet and read about my classmates precios ideas. Following this, I went on with my project task, which was describing a technology-related change or potential solution for my project class and the issue in that class. I tried to explain why I think it will be useful in resolving the issue. Then, reading the sources provided by dear Donna, I had a look at RubiStar, which I fell in love with :) I registered and created a rubric for a persuasive essay with the topic " Human Cloning is Wrong." I found RubiStar extremely handy.
Finally, Donna had offered extra points for the ones who created a webquest. I did not have enough time for that as it is more difficult for me now to spend time on the net due to the expected baby and radiation. However, I registered ans started to create my webquest and the url is http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=108498 but it is not completed yet.
What I learned
I learned that there is no end to the things that I will learn. Firstly I learned webquests and had the opportunity to see a few samples. I think a webquest will definitely appeal to my students but it should be well planned and interesting. Therefore, enough time spent on it, it would be a great tool to motivate the students.
I learned that rubrics really work in evaluation and the students should be given the chance to see the rubric to see where they get or lose points. I read about the four types of rubrics, two of which were new to me: - Primary trait rubrics and Multitrait rubrics. I understood that I should spend more time on rubrics as it is really serious in evaluation.
How can I apply in class
This week I discovered new and very nice tools to use with my students. RubiStar will be my life long partner as long as I teach, it is obvious. I look forward to sharing with my coleagues here.
Secondly, I will complete my webquest as soon as possible and in the coming academic year I will ask my students to carry out the project. Though not definite, it will be about different learning styles, as it will be beneficial not only for the students but also for the teachers to get to know the students more in terms of multiple intelligences.
This week I am mostly interested in the webquest and I really want to apply it as soon as possible.
That's all for this week. Thank you Donna for this fruity week and thank you friends for your inspiring ideas.
Hi Nehir,
ReplyDeleteHow are you? When will your baby due? I hope he/she will be very thankful one day for the hard work you're doing now.
I agree with you that there is no end to the things that we will learn. That's why Language becomes parts of life long learning. No matter our age is or who we are. Learning is our life.
What we have to do as teachers then are always trying to keep that in our mind and share that with the students.
Happy weekend then.
Meita
Hi Nehir,
ReplyDeleteI tried to see your Webqust, but I can't because it's not published. Once you publish it, please let me know so I can see it. I'd like to give you the extra credit points. The assignment was just to start the webquest, not finish it, so I'd really like to see what you've done.
Donna
Dear Nehir,
ReplyDeleteI am so amazed about how you explain what you have done, I worked a lot too, and similar to you I created my own account in web quest even though it wasn´t so easy, however I tried my best, on the other hand we must be proud enough to know how to elaborate a rubistar, it was so new for me and I shared this with my colleagues because I consider that we must share our knowledges in order to have a better education in the places which we work, don´t you?
Warm regards,
Loly