Artifacts


Artifact  # 1

1.    Decide on a learning goal or unit. 

2D Shapes

In this unit students will explore and investigate 2D shapes within their learning environment through real world application.  Students will learn to identify, name, describe, differentiate, analyze, and create 2D shapes and their attributes specifically the circle, square, triangle, and rectangle.

2.    Reflect on how a formative assessment could help assess/support that goal/unit.

A formative assessment will help me identify students who are mastering concepts and those who need additional support.  This data will indicate in which area I need to provide instruction so that all students meet my learning goals.

3.    Reflect on how often you will formatively assess throughout the lesson. 

I will conduct daily informal observations while students are engaged in the learning areas throughout the classroom as well as while they are completing the activities in small and whole group.  I will also use a checklist to identify to students who are able to identify and describe the shapes and attributes.  This checklist will also help me identify those students who are able to differentiate between the attributes.  I will also assess student work samples looking to see which students are able to demonstrate their understanding of 2D shapes by creating them.  I will formatively assess students weekly so that I gather data on whether or not students are understanding content. This will inform me of modifications that need to be done within the unit.

4.    Design impactful questions that will produce information which will help gauge mastery.  Reference this module's resources for helpful guides on desirable questions. 

Some of the questions that I will be asking students ask they interact with the different materials and activities will be:

·         How do you know that shape is a _____________?

·         What do you notice?

·         Can you tell me the difference between a __________ and a ____________?

·         Can you tell me the similarities in a _____________ and a _____________?

·         Can you describe how to make a ____________?

·         What can you use to make a _____________?

 

5.    Create two online formative assessments using different tools, with the notion that these assessments would eventually guide you towards a final summative piece.


I chose this artifact because in this assignment I learned how to use two digital platforms to create a formative assessment for my unit on two dimensional shapes.  I work with prekindergarten students so when I adminster formative assessments it is has been through one on one conferencing.  These two digital tools will allow me to assess students a different way.  My plan is to set a learning center especially for assessments.  Students will go to this center and complete the assessment independently.  This will also provide me with data that I can use to modify my unit to meet the needs of my students.  Assessing this way will also allow me to use the extra time on instruction.



Artifact #2

Goal Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Use the iPad to take pictures I know how to press the home button to begin looking for the camera icon. I know how to find and select the camera app and open it.

I know how to check to make sure that photo is selected to begin taking pictures.  I know how to take a use some of the features such as, zoom, flash, camera switching and focus on the object that I want to take a picture of. I know how to select the picture that I took and use the edit tools to change the filter on the picture.
 






     
      

 Digital Badges 

            

             Level 1                            Level 2                           Level 3                            Level 4

            Level 5


I chose this assignment as another artifact because I was introduce to the drawing component in Google.  I had never used it or seen it for that matter.  I do not use digital badges in my classroom but after learning how to plan, set goals for earning digital badges and creating them has opened a new door for student engagement.  Using digital badges will not only motivate my students but it will allow them to see how they have grow in learning to use digital tools.  It will also provide me with how well they are learning to use technology.  Also learning to use Google drawing I will be able to use it in other content areas and possibly show my students how to use it.   

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