Apr.+16+Team+Tech+Session

flat = Screencasting = Screencasting on the computer or a mobile device is a great way to explain how to do something. >> =media type="youtube" key="5IlXeigN9L8?rel=0" height="282" width="504" align="right"= >>
 * ===== Via iPads =====
 * Show Me - this app allows you or students to easily record writing and audio on a whiteboard type background to use later.
 * Show Me has the great feature of being able to create an account so students will know their creations will be available, on the computer, even if they do not have the same iPad any longer.
 * ==Via Computers==
 * Screencast-o-matic - handy for recording a technique for using a program, to diagram images, or to explain a method for solving a problem. The video at the right from 1:53-8:15 is most helpful.

= Prezi = Prezi is a new way to do a presentation that is more captivating than a typical slide show.
 * ==Prezi basics media type="custom" key="14408130"==
 * ==Prezi cautions==
 * Small movements are the best.
 * Use only partial spins or full spins sparingly.
 * Make use of color contrasts that are the best for the audience.

= Using Streamlined Rubrics to Grade Varied Projects =
 * ==Key components==
 * Structure with flexibility
 * Your content is always the top priority
 * Use team and individual parts to keep it fair for all
 * Focus on other components you want students to work on:
 * team work
 * organization
 * pre-planning
 * presentation skills
 * make anecdotal notes every day to support grading later
 * ==Same rubric for all==
 * No matter the topic or product every rubric is the same
 * The rubric shared below was for the same topic for all students but varied products.
 * [[file:Rock Cycle Rubric.xls]]
 * The next set of rubrics show varied topic and products with team and individual components.
 * Project components: [[file:Local Resources Components.doc]]
 * Team Product Rubric: [[file:Action Rubric.xls]]
 * Participation Rubric: [[file:Nat Resources Groupwork Rubric.xls]]
 * ==Creation==
 * Excel, Word, or Pages
 * Rubistar