This week we were assigned to make a rubric for a multimedia project we have used with our students. This assignment worked out great because during the final week of school I had my Linguistics class make an Animoto project based on their favorite book they read during the school year. When giving the students this project, I did not have a rubric for them to follow. This assignment gave me an opportunity to make something that I can use multiple times next school year. As I was thinking about what to include in this rubric, I thought about the main things I wanted my students to express in their Animoto. I wanted them to show me they knew how to make an Animoto account. I wanted to see pictures in their presentation that accurately represented the book they read. They also need music that is appropriate for the mood of the book they wrote. I also added a section on the presentation of the Animoto. Overall, I think this assignment was very beneficial and I will be able to use this many times in the future.
Another thing we had to do this week was finish our Pecha Kucha presentation. I did mine on baseball stadiums that I have visited. It was a fun project, but was hard as I expected. However, I did set up a routine to make the task not as daunting. To make sure that each slide was 20 seconds, I used the stop watch on my phone to get an accurate count on each slide. Before I knew it, I was producing quality voice overs. I am very happy with my end product and hope others enjoy it.
Finally this week, as a group we had to evaluate hardware multimedia. Our task was too evaluate the Ipod Touch and Flip Video Cameras. Both are unique gadgets that can be very useful in every day life. It was interesting to really look at these products and see how they could benefit you.
Did you find the rubric making sites helpful while making your rubric? If so, or not, how/why? For me, I really appreciated not having to type everything in each box.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of using Animoto as a medium for your students to present their favorite books--like a book report, right? The rubric you developed to assess that project will certainly come in handy the next time around. I think it's smart to include the students' ability to create an account as that is a skill they will use over and again in school and beyond.
ReplyDeleteAs far as your hardware eval goes, have you ever used either of those items with your students? If so, how? If not, are they tools you would consider using in the future?