Odds and Ends

     Today we learned how to add videos and music to PowerPoint. You just go to insert, download file, and use Bender Converter to convert the file. We also learned how to make polls on google docs. The downside to this tool is that you delete it as soon as it is completed. If you use Zoomerang, you can store your responses. We also learned about a tool for self grading worksheets. Here is a link to my self grading worksheet.


2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative

assessments aligned with content and technology standards and

use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

     I think  knowing how to use things likse Bender Converter and self grading worksheets will help me meet standard 2 d. because I can use them to come up with different summative tests that incorporate technology. Also, "self-grading" means I dont have to grade anything! And the less time I spend grading, the more time I can spend teaching.