Learning Activity with Assessment Worksheet
Learning Objective(s)
- TLW be able to assess prior knowledge using the course and tools
within Moodle
- TLW be able to develop active learning activities based on Bloom's Taxonomy using Padlet
Learning Activity
The learners will first navigate to the Padlet widget set up in
the Moodle course and complete the activity. Then, they will be required to post
a sample active learning activity that they can use in their classroom. The
active learning activity will need to be specific to the content in which they
teach. Next the learners will list (in parenthesis) what level of Bloom’s
Taxonomy that the activity meets.
Example: 3-2-1 Atoms and Molecules (Comprehension)
Learners
should develop activities that are not directly discussed within the course (discussions,
choice, feedback, videos) and apply their content to the activity. In order for
a learner to receive exemplar in creativity, learners should create activities that
are available on the “Sample Activities” pdf (available in the Moodle course) or
from outside resources. Learners can receive developed in creativity if they
use an activity within the course (discussions, choice, feedback, videos), but
change the activity so that it is not exactly the same as the ones posted.
This
activity is the foundation to the project the learners will complete in week 4
of the course.
The web 2.0 tool Padlet has been set up for groups in Moodle. The learners will only see the Padlet that represents the cohort group they are in. The purpose of this is to make the posts easier to read and pull ideas from. The Bloom’s Taxonomy levels pdf is available to the learners in the Moodle course.
All learners will have access
to each cohort groups Padlet after the closing of the assignment.
Appropriateness for Learners and
Objectives: The
activity allows users to develop and create active learning activities that
they can apply in their own classroom. The main focus of this activity is for
the learners to use prior knowledge, content, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and creativity
to create their activities. The visual representation of Padlet is like a
corkboard where learners can post ideas. The learners are using what they have
acquired in the course to complete this activity.
Appropriateness for the technology:
Padlet is a web 2.0
tools that is web based and can be accessed through www.padlet.com or embedded in an LMS.
The initial demonstration of the tool (Padlet) will be available
as a “how to” guide and video for
learners who are not familiar with the tool.
After
the closing of the activity, the Padlets will be made available to all learners
within the course (pdf).
Padlet meets the ISTE standard “Facilitate and inspire student
learning and creativity”, where teachers use their knowledge of subject matter,
teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance
student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual
environments.
The web 2.0 activity Padlet:
a. Promote, support, and model creative
and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. Engage students in exploring
real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and
resources
c. Promote student reflection using
collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding
and thinking, planning, and creative processes
The tool used for this activity, could be used for face to face,
online, hybrid, or flipped classroom environments.
Other
uses of the tool in this assessment are:
Padlet offers an exceptional opportunity for learners
to brainstorm, collaborate, and group ideas. Learners can use Padlet to brainstorm ideas for
writing, explore lines of inquiry, collect research, for grouping ideas, and
collaborating on group projects.
The Learning Activity padlet can be found by going to: http://padlet.com/LSUITS/fpq0ygrs6g
Assessment Tool and Procedure
Learners will be assessed
using a rubric which focuses on Text Communication, Completion, Creativity and
Overall Quality. Learners can receive Exemplar, Developed, and Limited in four
areas depending on the depth of the assignment created.
Rubric for Padlet Active Learning
Activity
Exemplar
3
|
Developed
2
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Limited
0
|
|
Text
Communication
(active learning example with integrated content –
how it will be used in your course)
|
text VERY clearly and effectively communicates and
explains the activity
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text SOMEWHAT clearly and effectively communicates
and explains the activity
|
text DOES NOT clearly and effectively communicate
and explain the activity
|
Completion
(active learning example with integrated content;
followed by level of Bloom’s taxonomy in parenthesis behind activity title)
3-2-1 Atoms
and Molecules (Comprehension)
|
Activity was completed as instructed
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Activity was partially completed as instructed
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Activity was not completed as instructed
|
Creativity
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Completely unique and one of a kind with content
included
(created an active learning activity not listed in
the course)
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Somewhat unique with content included
(used an active learning activity in the course)
|
Not unique no content included or did not complete
(used an active learning activity in the course, but
did not include how it could be used in their content area)
|
Overall Quality
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Highest Quality – Could be used as a class example
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Good Quality – Could use revisions and more
creativity
|
Inadequate – Needs to be revisited and redone to
meet the requirements for the assignment
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