Technology Based Rubrics, Clicker Assessment Tools, and Inspiration/Kidspiration Software

Paragraph 1: Technology Based Rubrics
Rubrics are guidelines used for scoring and assessing assignments. They are a list of specific criteria for any given project. I feel that rubrics are very useful in showing what is expected from you as a student and what the teacher is looking for. They show exactly what expectations are for an assignment, clear up any questions students may have and I would imagine that they make grading easier for teachers. Rubrics would be very useful in my classroom, because I could use them with all my Speech assignments that are given to the students.

Paragraph 2: Clicker Assessment Tools
Qwizdom offers a student response system that “Combines response system interactivity, customized presentations, formative assessments, and online reporting into one complete solution.” This program was designed to inspire, motivate, and empower each individual student. It also offers a variety of remote types; including rechargeable and ability for text input, displays right/wrong feedback instantly, and also allows students to discreetly ask for help without feeling ashamed. It engages students through the use of Qwizdom’s interactive learning games. This could be used in any type of classroom setting including a Speech class. This program would assist students by having them respond while teaching a lesson to other students or by letting the teachers help evaluate the student’s speeches.

Paragraph 3: Inspiration/Kidspiration Software
These two programs; Inspiration and Kidspiration by the use of "visual learning methodologies," which will help students learn and build planning and thinking skills. Kidspiration was created with grades K-5, so this program is not as beneficial to me in a high school setting as the Inspiration program would be. This technology would be useful for my Speech class in many ways. It could be used in the brainstorming session for creating a speech topic, writing the speech, or as a visual aid during the speech.



Discovery Education. (2010). Kathy Schrock's guide for educators. Discovery Education. Retrieved April 18, 2011 from http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html#rubrics

Inspiration Software, Inc. (2010). Inspiration Software. Retrieved April 18, 2011 from http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration

Qwizdom Inc. (2010). Quizdom. Retrieved April 18, 2011 from http://www.qwizdom.com/?gclid=CNLygeH3mpcCFQZqswodWV6D-g