tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.comments2023-08-10T10:50:59.262-04:00ROLE ReversalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-72137524127782008122013-04-09T13:02:07.806-04:002013-04-09T13:02:07.806-04:00Thanks. I'll check out EWC Presenter.Thanks. I'll check out EWC Presenter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-78243646344530261902013-04-07T22:19:09.003-04:002013-04-07T22:19:09.003-04:00Hi Mark. I enjoyed your article and concern abou...Hi Mark. I enjoyed your article and concern about Slide Rocket's new sale to clearSlide. You can still create presentations in Slide Rocket but seems they don't take new registrations, so perhaps your just concerned of the new move and concern of Slide Rocket's future?<br /><br />On another note, you may want to take a look at Easy WebContent's Presenter (EWC Presenter). It's just going to Beta and very promising. It's got a few things going: First it's entirely based on HTML5 the future of interactive content as we know it not flash as Slide Rocket is. Second it's more than just a presentation tool, it's being geared to allow you to create any type of interactive content. And it's just the beginning of bigger things to come. <br /><br />Take a look at www.ewcPresenter.com and see what you think . All feedback/recommendations are looked at and seriously considered for future rollouts. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139958274950920068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-55573231100042541592013-03-11T10:30:47.879-04:002013-03-11T10:30:47.879-04:00You've got mail! :)You've got mail! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-65848604870934276132013-03-10T18:40:40.303-04:002013-03-10T18:40:40.303-04:00Tonya, if you can't get around a weekly assign...Tonya, if you can't get around a weekly assignment, due to a school mandate, just be sure to make it something that doesn't require a lot of time and is meaningful. If possible, don't grade it, and consider allowing students to decide what it is.<br /><br />As far as parents, simply tell them that you don't believe in it. Explain how the research does not support homework, that HW does not improve achievement. If necessary, refer them to books, like Alfie Kohn's The Homework Myth.<br /><br />I've never been a fan of allowing parents to dictate to teachers. I'm sure you wouldn't tell a parent who is a lawyer how he should argue his case. <br /><br />Good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-12500698020481127162013-03-10T14:39:02.862-04:002013-03-10T14:39:02.862-04:00So what do you do when your school requires at lea...So what do you do when your school requires at least one weekly homework assignment or when parents call and say the classes aren't demanding enough because their children aren't bringing home hours of homework each night?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783613413824948706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-11396455143960732842013-03-10T13:53:48.239-04:002013-03-10T13:53:48.239-04:00i'll try the booki'll try the bookpshircliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538375546930222218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-82464744258742548222013-03-10T09:51:55.690-04:002013-03-10T09:51:55.690-04:00Providing guidelines is dependent on me, because I...Providing guidelines is dependent on me, because I have to create them. However, they are driven by the work my students complete and the feedback they give me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-7313329283255402212013-03-10T09:50:29.287-04:002013-03-10T09:50:29.287-04:00Abena, thanks for your detailed comments. When I m...Abena, thanks for your detailed comments. When I mentioned a checklist in my ASCD presentation, I meant that I was providing a checklist of project choices, as well a to-do list, which they do indeed place side-by-side with their work product. In this way, I suppose my guidelines are similar to your rubric.<br /><br />I simply prefer the detailed feedback, using the SE2R system that I presented in my webinar. I've had the rubric debate with some very intelligent teachers, who I believe make it work, because they are dedicated to their craft. Perhaps if I rewrote this post, I might qualify some of the statements.<br /><br />Better still, perhaps you'd be interested in creating the debate her on the Role Reversal blog with a guest post, demonstrating what an effective rubric looks like. If you are interested, email me at mark@thepaperlessclassroom.com.<br /><br />Thanks again for chiming in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-19593755425206346052013-03-09T23:40:22.194-05:002013-03-09T23:40:22.194-05:00I should probably mention that my learners co-cons...I should probably mention that my learners co-construct rubrics with me before we start any work, so they have as much ownership as possible, and we most likely do this through deconstructing what we agree are useful models for us to use as inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-36207440958088006632013-03-09T23:39:18.284-05:002013-03-09T23:39:18.284-05:00Isn't this very dependent on you though?Isn't this very dependent on you though?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-7744905563537674642013-03-09T23:38:13.850-05:002013-03-09T23:38:13.850-05:00I use rubrics regularly with very specific outcome...I use rubrics regularly with very specific outcomes. I avoid vague terms like 'good', 'well', 'interesting' etc and look for the measurable outcomes, sometimes including other learners' reactions to the product as part of the assessment.<br />The reason I would be hesitant to throw rubrics out the window is that the learners use them to set their own personal targets and they can concretely judge how they are doing through self and peer assessment. They are rarely summative (except for external exams).<br />Am I right in thinking that a checklist is what you give to learners so they can see if they are on track? (Your recent 'no grades' presentation on ASCD seemed to imply this.) If so, how do the learners know the 'next step' independently of you. Through my rubrics, the learners can place their work and rubric side by side to judge where they are and if unsure can ask one of their peers, thereby removing me from the process until they feel they have gone as far as they can.<br />I am not challenging you; I am genuinely curious as to why you see rubrics as totally pointless. (Maybe I just need to see an example of your guidelines?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-37150638213741636632012-08-06T09:27:34.177-04:002012-08-06T09:27:34.177-04:00I fixed this. Thanks for the heads-up, Jim.I fixed this. Thanks for the heads-up, Jim.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-38812030017603080352012-08-05T21:09:37.666-04:002012-08-05T21:09:37.666-04:00Did you know your webmix title is misspelled? Mak...Did you know your webmix title is misspelled? Make it hard to find in the gallery. Thanks for doing it, though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-79911158830082180492012-07-20T11:26:16.356-04:002012-07-20T11:26:16.356-04:00Mark, I just found this post. I am with Empowered...Mark, I just found this post. I am with Empowered High Schools, which is now Empowered Schools. Vist our new site eask12.com <br />I would be glad to communicate with you. Contact info is on our site-HowardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-53663338904769605712012-07-02T08:42:53.229-04:002012-07-02T08:42:53.229-04:00Lori, I know the post makes it sound like I feel d...Lori, I know the post makes it sound like I feel defeated, but I actually feel emboldened. I realize there are many people like you who make the fight worth fighting. I appreciate you. Thanks for reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-68720251959650759722012-07-02T08:40:13.227-04:002012-07-02T08:40:13.227-04:00Lori, although I certainly understand your thinkin...Lori, although I certainly understand your thinking on this and believe it could be useful, it just seems like an unnecessary step to me. I feel like my guidelines for activities/projects take care of this step, and the ongoing narrative feedback does the rest.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-27396365326638720202012-07-02T01:42:37.224-04:002012-07-02T01:42:37.224-04:00Mark,
Don't get discouraged or defeated. Syst...Mark,<br /><br />Don't get discouraged or defeated. Systemic/ cultural change takes time.<br /> <br />You are articulating/ advocating ( I believe correctly), for a student-centered, 21st century vision of education that the mainstream, traditional world of education does not yet see or embrace-<br /><br />This kind of shift requires visionary leadership... persistence and tenacity, in making the case, along with an openness to hearing and helping people around their objections... often fear based objections- around college and career readiness<br /><br />I have been advocating relentlessly for a similar shift in the culture and approach at my children's school. <br /><br />We are fighting for the children... and neither retreat nor defeat, is not an option! <br /><br />I enjoy reading your blogs... keep them coming!Lori Polachekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621674723470009609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-1497290925695148082012-07-01T22:23:15.357-04:002012-07-01T22:23:15.357-04:00Mark, what are your thoughts about a rubric as a p...Mark, what are your thoughts about a rubric as a pre-assignment outline of expectations, where detailed, narrative feedback is provided, on the completed assignment?Lori Polachekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621674723470009609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-79936425812258692622012-07-01T14:40:29.785-04:002012-07-01T14:40:29.785-04:00Matt, I do not believe that I am either great or a...Matt, I do not believe that I am either great or awful. I just don't want to be judged by the results of a poorly written standardized test that my students have no interest in. Having said this, I truly appreciate your kind words. I hope you'll keep reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-51331851154846077942012-07-01T13:02:39.704-04:002012-07-01T13:02:39.704-04:00To me it sounds like you're a great teacher? W...To me it sounds like you're a great teacher? Why? Because I get the feeling that you genuinely care. Of course you wouldn't have this great blog if you didn't. If we had more teachers like you, I don't think we would have many of the problems that exist in public education today. I however, am no expert on the subject since my children are still very young. <br /><br />Just my .02 cents.<br /><br />-MattMatt Promoshttp://lowepromotions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-48724592285625855482012-06-30T07:07:51.665-04:002012-06-30T07:07:51.665-04:00Love it! I need to watch that video once a week--...Love it! I need to watch that video once a week--definitely points one in the right direction. Thanks.Teach Children Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445866699209731255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-33834908610876272222012-06-29T07:58:37.835-04:002012-06-29T07:58:37.835-04:00As you know Mark, I totally agree with your philos...As you know Mark, I totally agree with your philosophy. However, I think students naturally, innately, have a love of learning and its our broken industrial education system that slowly kills the love of learning and creativity. Sure, we can expose and direct students to wider array of topics, but generally if you/we provide the hook, they will bite and want to learn. <br /><br />I have found that one of my first jobs is to un-educate my kids... deprogram them from their grade-centered mentality and refocus them on just learning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115715357039110371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-29691947472948881492012-06-27T13:38:46.508-04:002012-06-27T13:38:46.508-04:00Very cool! Thanks, Mark!Very cool! Thanks, Mark!mschoeneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359201652151614246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-10929853320719965652012-06-24T08:34:38.174-04:002012-06-24T08:34:38.174-04:00No, there are ways to determine good teaching, but...No, there are ways to determine good teaching, but it should never be done by test results. I think teachers should be evaluated by an objective peer group. In a perfect world, I would be evaluated by two or three veteran teachers/administrators who don't know me.<br /><br />Evaluations should always be narrative, though; that is, they should never contain numbers. Pinning a 2/5 on a teacher in a vague category is no way to help a teacher improve. Thanks for ringing in on this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206735172077499589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736704849587421628.post-17736636378365699622012-06-23T20:44:51.089-04:002012-06-23T20:44:51.089-04:00Are you implying that there is no way to determine...Are you implying that there is no way to determine who's a good teacher? If there is a way, what do you think it is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com