Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 16, 2009 2:50 pm
Tips for the coming participants
Well colleagues,
I cannot believe it is the end of the course. It is hard to say goodbye to the distinguished elite global teachers around the world. Throughout, the journey of this online course, I have noticed something to be avoided by the coming group.
I need them to take the course as serious as possible. I do not want to repeat previous remark for my colleagues, but at least there should be a respect to the online netiquette and proofread their contribution, before submitting it.
It is advisable to read the assigned document, before posting, it helps a lot while responding to the participants.
Abdesalam
Replies to this message
• tubi_naz (Nov 18, 2009 2:31 pm)
• Senorfe_Fiawoo (Nov 22, 2009 10:05 am)
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 2:31 pm
Re: Tips for the coming participants
As usual quite true and straight
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 22, 2009 10:05 am
Hi Abdesalam the Course Prefect,
Yes it is true that participants pay much attention to netiquette. It is very important that keeps the learning process civil.
Mayaa_Al-habsi - Nov 18, 2009 7:37 am
It was a very interesting course. First, I would like to say thank you to everyone here. It is very hard to say good-bye. I felt during this course as we were as one family, we have shared ideas and thought together. I would like here to say some tips for the online course participation that I'd like to share with other teachers who take this course in the future that they should read the assigned document before responding to any teacher. It is important to read about the course and keep in touch will all information. I think if everyone does the assignment weekly, this will keep him/her on the right direction
Replies to this message
• Abdesalam_Zouita (Nov 18, 2009 8:43 am)
• tubi_naz (Nov 18, 2009 2:45 pm)
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 8:43 am
Dear Mayaa and all,
Indeed, we were one outstanding educational family. There were a lot of helping hands around. I have never felt alone during the course. There is always someone to ask or respond to our nonstop queries. There has been an exceptional learning environment. Actually, I would feel sick the moment I thought that, the course is nearly over.
My request is to capitalize on this fruitful experience and to make last forever for the benefits of our students, family, and for an iEARN global citizens.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 19, 2009 9:41 am
This is just the beginning
Hi everybody,
I am really sorry but we are asked to give pieces of advice and recommendations, I don't know why you are saying goodbye.
This is just the beginning if you want to make your course successful.
I hope someone will tell me that I am right?
Regards
Kheira
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009
Hi Dear,
It is true that it is just the beginning of our online course. This is a way to give it the meaningful weight. Without putting into effect what we have learned, means the course is just a passing moment. The aftermath is to conduct global project work, continue socializing with this distinguished leaders of teachers who sacrifice their time, money, and energy to make this course successful.
The international conferences should be our venue to meet maintain learning, and teaching for the coming generations. The ship is moving, it will not wait for us, and therefore, we have to contribute at least with a straw to fill in a cup, from which we will all drink the taste of friendship, peace, and harmony.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 20, 2009 12:00 am
Hello,
You are right Abdessalam, the ship is moving, but we should never be afraid of the swirl of change, moreover our commitment and devotion and especially collaboration and cooperation will destroy the ice-bergs of challenges though I believe some will melt thanks to the warmth of social skills that we are building.
Regards
Kheira
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 22, 2009 1:19 pm
Do yourself a favor
Online courses grant you a wonderful experience.
Never hesitate to register for such an exceptional learning environment.
True that you don't meet your course mates but you will become friends.
When having an assignment, remember that you gave homework to your students, and then you will feel your duty to achieve it.
Though planning is vital, you might not follow it for a reason or another, so don't panic, don't give up and overcome the challenge.
When you face obstacles, make sure you will have the course facilitators by your side.
Do yourself a favor to join the online community.
I wish you all the best.
Kheira Mezough
Algeria
Replies to this message
• Abdesalam_Zouita (Nov 22, 2009 3:15 pm)
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 3:15 pm
Hi Dear,
I do totally agree with you for doing a favor to ourselves. By doing so, we do countless favors to our beloved students. Certainly, we are not working for paycheck. If not we do not need to bother. We have
To be the hope of this work
Be candles in this solid darkness
Be rain in this unbearable drought
Be angels to break away from dirt
Be honest to save our souls
Befriend with our global colleagues
Be serious in achieving the best
Saying goodbye or not does not matter
As far as there is someone who would listen to
Talk to you understand you
Share and care
Please, do not say that
You perfectly what, why, when, and how!!!
Salam
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Week 8: reactions to reflection papers
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 16, 2009 2:29 pm
Abdesalam's Reflection paper
I hope I have not missed any needed points. Please, your comments and suggestions are mostly welcome.
Abdesalam
Replies to this message
• tubi_naz (Nov 18, 2009 2:30 pm)
• nawal.rash_alnassri (Nov 19, 2009 7:05 am)
• Hasnaa_Al-hajri (Nov 19, 2009 6:18 pm)
• Sheikha_Al-Ajmi (Nov 20, 2009 12:51 pm)
• Kheira_Mezough (Nov 21, 2009 9:14 am)
• Ferihane_Sami (Nov 21, 2009 2:28 pm)
• Moosa_Alseyabi (Nov 22, 2009 9:00 am)
• Senorfe_Fiawoo (Nov 22, 2009 9:22 am)
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 2:30 pm
You know throughout the course I've learnt a lot from you, though everyone was wonderful but for you I've something to share,
Knowledge is the collection of facts. Wisdom is knowing how to apply knowledge “so Take good care of yours wise man
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 3:01 pm
Hi Tubi,
Thank you so much for your nice and cheering words.
Thank you for on stop learning you have invested through this course online.
Everyone, in the course has received countless encouraging remark from you.
It is awesome to have you in this course. You are the spices of our food for thoughts in the course.
Do you like highly spiced? I have already tasted the Pakistani food.
Thank for everything
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 19, 2009 7:05 am
@ Abdesalam@
The first bird gets the reward. You and Tubi are always the first birds in this course. It is a perfect project plan. I really learn a lot from you Abdesalam.
“If you want happiness for a lifetime helps others."
Thank you for helping us by your wise comments
Nawal
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 8:38 am
Dear Nawal,
Thank you a lot for your sweet words. I am glad that you have learned from this course. It is through this fruitful interaction that we have updated our skills and knowledge. It is rewarding to look for such unique opportunities to hone our experience.
I would admit that everyone has a say in this forum. We all learned a lot from each other. Let's keep this spirit of helping each other.
Nawal, I will never forget your use “@” to quote our names. Do you associate it with any occurrence in your life or jut you have the tendency to use?
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 19, 2009 9:23 am
@ Abdesalam @
Amazing! You have noticed that. I only get used to do this. I associate @ with specification. I mean, my comments are for a specific person.
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 19, 2009 6:18 pm
dear Abdesalam,
thanks for sharing your paper here with us really I enjoy reading it and knowing your enhancement thoughts that makes u the best class mate
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:25 am
Dear Hasnaa,
Thank you for your nice words. You are all great outstanding teachers.
I wish to continue learning, also, from you in any future collaboration.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 20, 2009 12:51 pm
Hello Abdesalam,
I must say that we have been blessed to have you among us in the course. I have learned a lot from you. I can see that if you keep up the good work, you might be promoted into a facilitator.
I have read both of your papers, They are superb.
I wish you the best brother.
Sweet regards,
Sheikha, Oman
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 1:22 pm
Dear Sheikha,
Thank you so much for your sweet words and comments.
Thanks to you all, we have made a safe and successful educational journey. I am nothing on my own. Without our collaboration and insistence to learn, despite all the impediments, we would be dragging our feet behind with empty heads, no skills, and no updated knowledge.
You were all incredible.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 21, 2009 9:14 am
Hello dear colleague,
I dare repeat Tubinaz's selected quote: "Great men tell you how to get where you are going; greater people take you there".
Abdesalam let me tell you that you have been the guide inside the forum; you were all the time present supporting the others to feel at ease.
Your reflection is so rich and inspiring, and your project plan is so detailed.
You have done great job congratulation.
Kheira
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:33 am
Hi Dear,
Thank you so much for your amiable comments. Your cooperation, desire to change, and making your students improve are among the secrets behind the good achievement of this language art course. I wish I could start anew this course to make better use of every minute. This is thanks to you all and your continuous quest for leaning.
Abdesalam
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 21, 2009 2:28 pm
Hi Abdesalam
really through this course I have learn a lot from you i like so much your way in writing specially your comparison I hope that we stay in contact through
the forum
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 11:52 pm
Hi Ferihane,
Sure, we will keep in touch through the forum. Please, if ever anyone knows about any professional development event, do not hesitate to inform the whole group.
Abdesalam
Moosa_Alseyabi - Nov 22, 2009 9:00 am
Dear Abdesalam,
thank you for the wonderful works you did during this course. Your comments were valuable and importance to us. I hope we could communicate and exchange experience in the following courses.
regards,
Moosa Al-Seyabi
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 9:30 am
Dear Moosa,
Thank you so much for your sugary words and compliments. I am willing to take part in any future online event.
Thank all
Abdesalam
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 22, 2009 9:22 am
Hi Abdesalam,
I am I permitted to call the "Morocco Wizard". In my name activity, you wrote these words about yourself. “
"A" is for active and always on time".
"A” is for adventurous and always on top" You have really exhibited these qualities. . More grease to your elbows.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 9:41 am
Hello Senorfe,
It is a good idea to go back to our first emails to discover and check if our assumptions turned to be adequate. However, would like to further explain what you mean by “Moroccan Wizzard” Is it one ‘z” or two. Then what does it men in your culture? In our culture, calling somebody a “wizard” would be an insult. In addition, practicing witchery, as the word would suggest is not allowed in our culture.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 16, 2009 11:30 pm
This is my final project lesson plan
I hope to have feedback from the moderators and colleagues to better improve it.
Regards
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 11:23 am (2.1)
As usual very keen observation..well planned
"Don't compromise yourself, you are all you’ve got"
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 2:54 pm
Hello Tubi,
It is impossible to view your document.
Could you, please, re-upload them, again?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 19, 2009 12:02 am
Thanks for all the help I've reloaded the documents please do read and reflect
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 2:51 pm
Caution
Dear course-maters,
Please, make sure that you use the suitable word format when registering your word documents, which you would like to upload to the forum. Please, register them in a fully compatible to Word 97-2003 document. If not, some colleagues will not be able to view your uploaded documents.
Make sure, it is downloadable yourself.
Abdesalam
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 22, 2009 9:24 am
Re: Caution
Thanks for your caution.
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 10:00 pm
Hi
this is my complete project plan ...Please have a look and make comments... I am waiting for your suggestion and comments.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 8:44 am
Tubinaz,
Well done! You files are downloadable, now.
You can delete the first one "message N° 4.”Project work it is just a repetition.
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 5:23 am
Hi Tubi,
You seem to have forgotten to answer some questions of project plan. See the given template foe these questions.
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 21, 2009 9:16 am
Yes you are right, but basically I didn't follow the complete template ,that's why few questions remained unanswered ,but I've discussed them in my different posts sharing my class room experiences.....
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:50 am
Tubi,
The questions and documents are in WEEK FOUR.
You may check
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 22, 2009 12:50 am
Thanks for all the help. I’m attaching my revised project plan
Sem_Buamey - Nov 20, 2009 3:58 am
Dear colleagues and mates,
Please find attached my project plan. All comments are welcome.
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 4:36 am
Hello Sem,
Great job, but you need to complete your lesson plan. You have t consider the template for the project plan. Few questions should be answered to complete project plan.
Good Luck
Abdesalam
Sem_Buamey - Nov 21, 2009 1:35 pm
Dear Abdesalam Zouita,
Thank you for the remark. Please can you give a little explanation about the template you are talking about? I will be glad to finish that as soon as possible.
Regards
Sem
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 20, 2009 1:09 pm
Dearest course-mates after you finish reading my Final reflection paper, take your time and read my Final project plan
Sheikha
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 1:45 pm
Dear Sheikha,
You have done a nice job in submitting you project plan. I think you need to consider the following items:
1- Content area= what subject do you teach?
2- Knowledge that students would gain is not limited to learning about other countries; there must be other components to think about, isn’t that so?
3- You seem to forget dealing with a- possible skills and b- possible activities that you are targeting.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 20, 2009 2:12 pm
Hello Abdesalam,
If you notice I mentioned in the content area=The use of English language.
Of course, they won't only learn about other countries, they will improve their own writing and speaking skills but I thought that in all of the projects students will learn how to improve their English skills and sub-skills but in this amazing project they will learn something new. They will be able to know how people in other countries celebrate and they will be to read about the traditions and cultures of countries they have never visited or seen.
I thought writing the possible skills would be kind of a repeat to what I have mentioned before besides I didn't think it was needed to write them.
The Possible skills:
Computer skills
English language skills
Artistic skills
The Possible activities:
Oral presentations.
Thanks for your comments.
Farah_Rahim - Nov 20, 2009 8:29 pm
Hello friends!! Here is my final reflection plan, make sure you do drop by and read it, loads of hard work in there
Regards
Farah!
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 8:38 am
Dear Farah,
As usual, your do minimum effort to answer all the assignments, but accurately
We wish we would have benefited from your virtual experience, as you said, a course online is your cup of tea. You rarely engaged in discussion in the forum to have strong social connections. It is among the essence of this platform.
I wish that we would more opportunities to benefit from your deeply rooted experience
Abdesalam
Farah_Rahim - Nov 20, 2009 10:44 pm
Whew!!!!! This one was hard Ok, here you go my project plan....... hope it’s good enough!
Regards
Farah
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 8:21 am
Farah,
Even you are rarely seen in the forum, you have done a good job in completing your project plan.
You were superb in handling it.
It is detailed. You have missed no pints.
Congratulations
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 8:53 am
Hello Anup,
You have tried to do your best. However, there is a set of questions that you should be answered to have your complete reflection paper. Could you, please, reconsider the four questions, again?
Could you, please, edit your paper before you upload it? It is not feasible to have all you have written in one slide of PowerPoint presentation. I suggest using either word format or use many slides to help us concentrate on your reflection.
I am wondering why, you have uploaded the same product "your reflection paper" twice, with the same format and content.
Abdesalam
Anup_Ghosh - Nov 22, 2009 8:24 am
Thank you. I could not upload the entire write-up for some technical reasons. Hence, I rewrote and finally uploaded. Sorry for inconvenience I caused to you. However, feel honored for your comments. Thank you. Keep well.
anup
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:52 am
You May need help
Hello everyone,
Some colleagues seem to need help
These documents are available in week four, if the links are not working:
Reflection paper:
http://courses.iearn.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=4536
This is the PDF template, for those to make sure they have not missed any question to answer:
http://courses.iearn.org/file.php?file=%2F77%2FiEARN_Project_Plan.pdf
Abdesalam
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 21, 2009 12:02 pm
project plan
Hello, my dear friends I know that I’m late this week but actually, last week I was in a workshop relating post basic curriculum for English teachers. Today I want you to look at my project plan about good deeds and I hope that I haven't missed anything.
cheers
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 7:24 am
Dear Hasnaa,
You have a well-written and convincing project plan.
However, according to the project plan template, you need to include in plan the following items
1- Timetable: at least you could have an idea how to proceed once you want to start implementing your projects. You may modify later as you wish.
2- Your conclusion activities need to be detailed little bit to take account of other mentioned elements
3- You need to incorporate the possible skills and activities you intend to accomplish
Good luck
Abdesalam
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 21, 2009 1:42 pm
Hello ,
this is my assignment of this week
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 3:57 pm
Ferihann,
This file needs to be re-uploaded
Abdesalam
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 22, 2009 10:22 am
hi Abdelsalam many thank s for your advice I send it again
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 21, 2009 2:04 pm
Hi all dear colleges
This is my project plan
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 3:54 pm
Hello Ferihane,
This file is not working,
Could you, please, re-uploaded
Abdesalam
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 21, 2009 8:44 pm
Dear all.
this is my reflection paper
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 7:31 am
Dear Hasnaa,
I like your reflection very much, especially when talking about professional development. I believe that it is a life-long journey. One has to update his/her skills on a regular basis, if not we will be left behind. What is terrible is that when we will resume our learning process, it would be too late to catch up with the coming generation.
I have an observation, you must have already participated in an iEARN forum, for you have a big number emails, now, is that so?
Regards
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 22, 2009 8:26 am
Dear all
I have loaded my project plan but I can't find the file. I will try again.
Replies to this message
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 9:07 am
I have almost the same observations as our colleagues, Hasnaa:
According to the project plan template, you need to include in plan the following items
1- Timetable: at least you could have an idea how to proceed once you want to start implementing your projects. You may modify later as you wish.
2- Your conclusion activities need to be detailed little bit to take account of other mentioned elements
3- You need to incorporate the possible skills and activities you intend to accomplish
Good luck
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 10:03 am
Really ODD
It is really a pity when you keep repeating the same observations. Some colleagues of they are interested to learn and change because they do not care or they do not read the posts at all.
1- I have repeated countless time that content area would be the subjects we are teaching.
2- There is a template for the project plan to follow so as not to miss to answer any particular point.
3- For reflection paper, it is obvious that there is a set of questions to be in answered and according to the requirement of the course.
It is not practical to find similar flaws after such number of posted emails
Please; would you tell me that I am wrong?
Abdesalam
Abdesalam's Reflection paper
I hope I have not missed any needed points. Please, your comments and suggestions are mostly welcome.
Abdesalam
Replies to this message
• tubi_naz (Nov 18, 2009 2:30 pm)
• nawal.rash_alnassri (Nov 19, 2009 7:05 am)
• Hasnaa_Al-hajri (Nov 19, 2009 6:18 pm)
• Sheikha_Al-Ajmi (Nov 20, 2009 12:51 pm)
• Kheira_Mezough (Nov 21, 2009 9:14 am)
• Ferihane_Sami (Nov 21, 2009 2:28 pm)
• Moosa_Alseyabi (Nov 22, 2009 9:00 am)
• Senorfe_Fiawoo (Nov 22, 2009 9:22 am)
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 2:30 pm
You know throughout the course I've learnt a lot from you, though everyone was wonderful but for you I've something to share,
Knowledge is the collection of facts. Wisdom is knowing how to apply knowledge “so Take good care of yours wise man
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 3:01 pm
Hi Tubi,
Thank you so much for your nice and cheering words.
Thank you for on stop learning you have invested through this course online.
Everyone, in the course has received countless encouraging remark from you.
It is awesome to have you in this course. You are the spices of our food for thoughts in the course.
Do you like highly spiced? I have already tasted the Pakistani food.
Thank for everything
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 19, 2009 7:05 am
@ Abdesalam@
The first bird gets the reward. You and Tubi are always the first birds in this course. It is a perfect project plan. I really learn a lot from you Abdesalam.
“If you want happiness for a lifetime helps others."
Thank you for helping us by your wise comments
Nawal
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 8:38 am
Dear Nawal,
Thank you a lot for your sweet words. I am glad that you have learned from this course. It is through this fruitful interaction that we have updated our skills and knowledge. It is rewarding to look for such unique opportunities to hone our experience.
I would admit that everyone has a say in this forum. We all learned a lot from each other. Let's keep this spirit of helping each other.
Nawal, I will never forget your use “@” to quote our names. Do you associate it with any occurrence in your life or jut you have the tendency to use?
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 19, 2009 9:23 am
@ Abdesalam @
Amazing! You have noticed that. I only get used to do this. I associate @ with specification. I mean, my comments are for a specific person.
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 19, 2009 6:18 pm
dear Abdesalam,
thanks for sharing your paper here with us really I enjoy reading it and knowing your enhancement thoughts that makes u the best class mate
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:25 am
Dear Hasnaa,
Thank you for your nice words. You are all great outstanding teachers.
I wish to continue learning, also, from you in any future collaboration.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 20, 2009 12:51 pm
Hello Abdesalam,
I must say that we have been blessed to have you among us in the course. I have learned a lot from you. I can see that if you keep up the good work, you might be promoted into a facilitator.
I have read both of your papers, They are superb.
I wish you the best brother.
Sweet regards,
Sheikha, Oman
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 1:22 pm
Dear Sheikha,
Thank you so much for your sweet words and comments.
Thanks to you all, we have made a safe and successful educational journey. I am nothing on my own. Without our collaboration and insistence to learn, despite all the impediments, we would be dragging our feet behind with empty heads, no skills, and no updated knowledge.
You were all incredible.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 21, 2009 9:14 am
Hello dear colleague,
I dare repeat Tubinaz's selected quote: "Great men tell you how to get where you are going; greater people take you there".
Abdesalam let me tell you that you have been the guide inside the forum; you were all the time present supporting the others to feel at ease.
Your reflection is so rich and inspiring, and your project plan is so detailed.
You have done great job congratulation.
Kheira
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:33 am
Hi Dear,
Thank you so much for your amiable comments. Your cooperation, desire to change, and making your students improve are among the secrets behind the good achievement of this language art course. I wish I could start anew this course to make better use of every minute. This is thanks to you all and your continuous quest for leaning.
Abdesalam
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 21, 2009 2:28 pm
Hi Abdesalam
really through this course I have learn a lot from you i like so much your way in writing specially your comparison I hope that we stay in contact through
the forum
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 11:52 pm
Hi Ferihane,
Sure, we will keep in touch through the forum. Please, if ever anyone knows about any professional development event, do not hesitate to inform the whole group.
Abdesalam
Moosa_Alseyabi - Nov 22, 2009 9:00 am
Dear Abdesalam,
thank you for the wonderful works you did during this course. Your comments were valuable and importance to us. I hope we could communicate and exchange experience in the following courses.
regards,
Moosa Al-Seyabi
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 9:30 am
Dear Moosa,
Thank you so much for your sugary words and compliments. I am willing to take part in any future online event.
Thank all
Abdesalam
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 22, 2009 9:22 am
Hi Abdesalam,
I am I permitted to call the "Morocco Wizard". In my name activity, you wrote these words about yourself. “
"A" is for active and always on time".
"A” is for adventurous and always on top" You have really exhibited these qualities. . More grease to your elbows.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 9:41 am
Hello Senorfe,
It is a good idea to go back to our first emails to discover and check if our assumptions turned to be adequate. However, would like to further explain what you mean by “Moroccan Wizzard” Is it one ‘z” or two. Then what does it men in your culture? In our culture, calling somebody a “wizard” would be an insult. In addition, practicing witchery, as the word would suggest is not allowed in our culture.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 16, 2009 11:30 pm
This is my final project lesson plan
I hope to have feedback from the moderators and colleagues to better improve it.
Regards
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 11:23 am (2.1)
As usual very keen observation..well planned
"Don't compromise yourself, you are all you’ve got"
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 2:54 pm
Hello Tubi,
It is impossible to view your document.
Could you, please, re-upload them, again?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 19, 2009 12:02 am
Thanks for all the help I've reloaded the documents please do read and reflect
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 2:51 pm
Caution
Dear course-maters,
Please, make sure that you use the suitable word format when registering your word documents, which you would like to upload to the forum. Please, register them in a fully compatible to Word 97-2003 document. If not, some colleagues will not be able to view your uploaded documents.
Make sure, it is downloadable yourself.
Abdesalam
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 22, 2009 9:24 am
Re: Caution
Thanks for your caution.
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 10:00 pm
Hi
this is my complete project plan ...Please have a look and make comments... I am waiting for your suggestion and comments.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 8:44 am
Tubinaz,
Well done! You files are downloadable, now.
You can delete the first one "message N° 4.”Project work it is just a repetition.
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 5:23 am
Hi Tubi,
You seem to have forgotten to answer some questions of project plan. See the given template foe these questions.
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 21, 2009 9:16 am
Yes you are right, but basically I didn't follow the complete template ,that's why few questions remained unanswered ,but I've discussed them in my different posts sharing my class room experiences.....
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:50 am
Tubi,
The questions and documents are in WEEK FOUR.
You may check
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 22, 2009 12:50 am
Thanks for all the help. I’m attaching my revised project plan
Sem_Buamey - Nov 20, 2009 3:58 am
Dear colleagues and mates,
Please find attached my project plan. All comments are welcome.
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 4:36 am
Hello Sem,
Great job, but you need to complete your lesson plan. You have t consider the template for the project plan. Few questions should be answered to complete project plan.
Good Luck
Abdesalam
Sem_Buamey - Nov 21, 2009 1:35 pm
Dear Abdesalam Zouita,
Thank you for the remark. Please can you give a little explanation about the template you are talking about? I will be glad to finish that as soon as possible.
Regards
Sem
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 20, 2009 1:09 pm
Dearest course-mates after you finish reading my Final reflection paper, take your time and read my Final project plan
Sheikha
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 20, 2009 1:45 pm
Dear Sheikha,
You have done a nice job in submitting you project plan. I think you need to consider the following items:
1- Content area= what subject do you teach?
2- Knowledge that students would gain is not limited to learning about other countries; there must be other components to think about, isn’t that so?
3- You seem to forget dealing with a- possible skills and b- possible activities that you are targeting.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 20, 2009 2:12 pm
Hello Abdesalam,
If you notice I mentioned in the content area=The use of English language.
Of course, they won't only learn about other countries, they will improve their own writing and speaking skills but I thought that in all of the projects students will learn how to improve their English skills and sub-skills but in this amazing project they will learn something new. They will be able to know how people in other countries celebrate and they will be to read about the traditions and cultures of countries they have never visited or seen.
I thought writing the possible skills would be kind of a repeat to what I have mentioned before besides I didn't think it was needed to write them.
The Possible skills:
Computer skills
English language skills
Artistic skills
The Possible activities:
Oral presentations.
Thanks for your comments.
Farah_Rahim - Nov 20, 2009 8:29 pm
Hello friends!! Here is my final reflection plan, make sure you do drop by and read it, loads of hard work in there
Regards
Farah!
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 8:38 am
Dear Farah,
As usual, your do minimum effort to answer all the assignments, but accurately
We wish we would have benefited from your virtual experience, as you said, a course online is your cup of tea. You rarely engaged in discussion in the forum to have strong social connections. It is among the essence of this platform.
I wish that we would more opportunities to benefit from your deeply rooted experience
Abdesalam
Farah_Rahim - Nov 20, 2009 10:44 pm
Whew!!!!! This one was hard Ok, here you go my project plan....... hope it’s good enough!
Regards
Farah
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 8:21 am
Farah,
Even you are rarely seen in the forum, you have done a good job in completing your project plan.
You were superb in handling it.
It is detailed. You have missed no pints.
Congratulations
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 8:53 am
Hello Anup,
You have tried to do your best. However, there is a set of questions that you should be answered to have your complete reflection paper. Could you, please, reconsider the four questions, again?
Could you, please, edit your paper before you upload it? It is not feasible to have all you have written in one slide of PowerPoint presentation. I suggest using either word format or use many slides to help us concentrate on your reflection.
I am wondering why, you have uploaded the same product "your reflection paper" twice, with the same format and content.
Abdesalam
Anup_Ghosh - Nov 22, 2009 8:24 am
Thank you. I could not upload the entire write-up for some technical reasons. Hence, I rewrote and finally uploaded. Sorry for inconvenience I caused to you. However, feel honored for your comments. Thank you. Keep well.
anup
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 9:52 am
You May need help
Hello everyone,
Some colleagues seem to need help
These documents are available in week four, if the links are not working:
Reflection paper:
http://courses.iearn.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=4536
This is the PDF template, for those to make sure they have not missed any question to answer:
http://courses.iearn.org/file.php?file=%2F77%2FiEARN_Project_Plan.pdf
Abdesalam
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 21, 2009 12:02 pm
project plan
Hello, my dear friends I know that I’m late this week but actually, last week I was in a workshop relating post basic curriculum for English teachers. Today I want you to look at my project plan about good deeds and I hope that I haven't missed anything.
cheers
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 7:24 am
Dear Hasnaa,
You have a well-written and convincing project plan.
However, according to the project plan template, you need to include in plan the following items
1- Timetable: at least you could have an idea how to proceed once you want to start implementing your projects. You may modify later as you wish.
2- Your conclusion activities need to be detailed little bit to take account of other mentioned elements
3- You need to incorporate the possible skills and activities you intend to accomplish
Good luck
Abdesalam
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 21, 2009 1:42 pm
Hello ,
this is my assignment of this week
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 3:57 pm
Ferihann,
This file needs to be re-uploaded
Abdesalam
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 22, 2009 10:22 am
hi Abdelsalam many thank s for your advice I send it again
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 21, 2009 2:04 pm
Hi all dear colleges
This is my project plan
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 21, 2009 3:54 pm
Hello Ferihane,
This file is not working,
Could you, please, re-uploaded
Abdesalam
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 21, 2009 8:44 pm
Dear all.
this is my reflection paper
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 7:31 am
Dear Hasnaa,
I like your reflection very much, especially when talking about professional development. I believe that it is a life-long journey. One has to update his/her skills on a regular basis, if not we will be left behind. What is terrible is that when we will resume our learning process, it would be too late to catch up with the coming generation.
I have an observation, you must have already participated in an iEARN forum, for you have a big number emails, now, is that so?
Regards
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 22, 2009 8:26 am
Dear all
I have loaded my project plan but I can't find the file. I will try again.
Replies to this message
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 9:07 am
I have almost the same observations as our colleagues, Hasnaa:
According to the project plan template, you need to include in plan the following items
1- Timetable: at least you could have an idea how to proceed once you want to start implementing your projects. You may modify later as you wish.
2- Your conclusion activities need to be detailed little bit to take account of other mentioned elements
3- You need to incorporate the possible skills and activities you intend to accomplish
Good luck
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 22, 2009 10:03 am
Really ODD
It is really a pity when you keep repeating the same observations. Some colleagues of they are interested to learn and change because they do not care or they do not read the posts at all.
1- I have repeated countless time that content area would be the subjects we are teaching.
2- There is a template for the project plan to follow so as not to miss to answer any particular point.
3- For reflection paper, it is obvious that there is a set of questions to be in answered and according to the requirement of the course.
It is not practical to find similar flaws after such number of posted emails
Please; would you tell me that I am wrong?
Abdesalam
Week 8 : Sharing Projects
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 16, 2009 2:06 pm
Dear colleagues and friends,
There should be a follow up activities to stay connected with our colleagues in the online course. “Teddy Bear” is very short, but pregnant with loads of meanings. Small kids with the help of their tutors ware able to set uninterrupted connection with the pupil they have shared their learning experience by exchanging their teddy bears and celebrating their achievement through the net. They have learned and improved quite a lot. For content, They have learned about food and art through entertainment. In addition, They have been trained on writing, reading, computer, and linguistic skills
Therefore, as grown up, I am sure to find numerous ways to prolong my learning experience. I will collaborate with my international friend to have an alumni association (Kheira), our forum female leader’s suggestion.” Now, I have all the needed data, I will put what I have learned into practice through participating and involving my students in iEARN’s projects. I am also, inviting our colleagues to Morocco, especially there is an annually conference that is held regularly by the end of March and beginning of April. I can work with my course-maters via the teacher’s iEARN forum.
What’s more, I will create a blog, PBwork, yahoo group, depending on the colleagues’ desire for more sharing. It would be an easy way to facilitate our group effort.
Abdesalam
Replies to this message
• Senorfe_Fiawoo (Nov 17, 2009 11:43 am)
• tubi_naz (Nov 17, 2009 7:52 pm)
• Kheira_Mezough (Nov 19, 2009 9:14 am)
• Hasnaa_Al-hajri (Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm)
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 17, 2009 11:43 am
Hi Abdesalam,
Your idea about forming an ALUMNI association is fantastic. We might think of doing the same in Ghana where we could net work. You have pointed out a lot of information about the Teddy Bear project. I appreciated it. I do not know how to create a blog I will try to learn about it. Thanks.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 17, 2009 2:51 pm
Hello Senorfe,
It is a great idea to start making your blog.
Here is a link that you can use to have your own blog.
http://www.blogger.com/create-blog.g?hs=true
If you need more help, do not hesitate to write.
Good Luck
Abdesalam
Siham_Almaskari - Nov 22, 2009 11:19 am
Hello Abdesalam,
Thank you so much for the link.
I am planning to make a blog in the coming days.
Siham
OMAN
tubi_naz - Nov 17, 2009 7:52 pm
Great idea, it is wonderful to keep the things ongoing...
"Every end leads to a new beginning as sun rises after every set...”
Tubi.
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 19, 2009 2:12 pm
Hi Tubi I m totally agree with you and with Abd elsalam, I like so much your optimistic way of thinking ,really i admire comparison;
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 19, 2009 9:14 am
Hello Abdesalam,
What you say is so promising and ambitious, we have already taken the first step to join the global community, so nothing will disconnect us, my wish is to meet you all face to face if god wants.
Warm Regards
Kheira
Algeria
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 2:55 pm
Hi Dear,
So inspiring and touching wish. Why we do not meet face to face, especially after this extraordinary interaction?
Let’s start, especially between neighboring countries, which should be enlarged to furthest ones, later.
Let’s keep the candles lit our professional development, again, for the benefits of our universe. It is a public call for those who would like to join!
Abdesalam
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm
I like the idea of doing a blog I think on doing it also thank you abdeslam for giving us this enhanced ideas
hasnaa
Sem_Buamey - Nov 17, 2009 4:05 am
Dear colleagues and mates,
The "Teddy Bear" project is just well design, and, as you can all see it, the kids have enjoyed it so much. So, what will we become after this course?
The question here is that, what can we, teachers, of this course keep in memory for some of us new in this collaboration group.
I then want to suggest. Can we be given the opportunity to also undertake card exchange project? I believe this will keep us in touch to make difference in the world.
Regards
Sem
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 17, 2009 6:59 am
Hello Sem,
Could you please, explain what do you mean by "card exchange project"?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 17, 2009 8:07 pm
Hi! Everyone,
"It is more blessed to give than receive"...This video brings a unique idea
of sending each other just not the teddy bears but their sentiments as well.
I think we can not only share our formal project, but can also make a habit to send each other greeting cards on international days, festivals ,cultural, customary events, along with brief description about the events. So it will be a cultural exchange combined with writing skills, it can become an ongoing project and also one day it will become a record book of world's events/festivals....
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 2:36 am
Hello Tubi and all,
These are excellent ideas to exchange greetings to congratulate people who have a national, religious festival or ceremonies. Therefore, we have to be given the calendar of each country. Mine is the following:
1- Aid Alfitr: After fasting the holy Ramadan Shawwal 1 (Hijri Calendar)
2- The Green March November 6
3- The Independence Day November1 8
4- The Slaughtering Feast Dulhijja 10 (Hijri Calendar)
5- The First Moharram Moharram 1 (Hijri Calendar)
6- Christmas January 1
7- The Request of independence January 11
8- Our prophet birthday (PBUM) Rabiaa I, 12 (Hijri Calendar)
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 2:25 pm
Thanks i 'll soon send you mine...
velma_seakor - Nov 18, 2009 10:33 am
Dear Colleagues
The "Teddy Bears" project is an amazing project. The teddy bear exchange seems to be irrelevant from the its physical prospective but the significance goes with great meaning. Understanding of culture diversity, improve writing skills and promote unity in a cross-cultural world.
For Instance, Bee project Facilitators have link my school with another school from a distance country that my students had to use almost 25 minutes to find on the world map (Slovenia) yet we will be interacting with the help of the internet. Regardless of the distance, language difference and culture we can exchange messages, share experiences and learn new ideas from across the digital divide.
Velma
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 10:42 am
Hello Velma,
Could you, please, explain what you mean by "from across the digital divide". As far as I now digital divide should be eliminated and not boosted. It creates negative concepts between the poor and rich. The North and the South, between literate people and illiterate one, the dichotomies would be an endless list....
And thank you for sharing and willing to share
Abdesalam
GILLIAN_DSOUZA - Nov 19, 2009 4:04 am
The Teddy Bear Exchange project was something very soothing and meaningful to view. There was beauty in this simple presentation. Some things which may be created to share project work, I have summarized as follows:
1. The exchanges were cultural. The students involved learned about the culture of a place they may not have known.
2. This video showed the necessity of remaining in contact throughout and maybe even after the project has long been implemented to ensure that the best is made of such learning experiences.
2. A video recording of the steps involved will serve the purpose of an album to look back at as well as a guide for future projects and as motivation to get other teachers involved in project based learning
3. The project based learning has far reaching implications as in food, art , language and not to forget the fun students have.
4. The experiences of the students participating in the project may be shared with near and dear ones and their attitude, ideas towards the project may also be recorded.
5. Communication skills through the medium of language and computer skills are also developed.
6. The project video also put forward the idea of recording their experiences through diaries be it paper or digital.
7. Asking students and teachers to reflect on experiences may result in lifelong learning.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 5:55 am
Hello Gillian,
A nice and to the point reflection on the Teddy bear video
What I like best is the idea of involving parents in the projects. It is an interesting issue since the parent’s roles is quite significant in enhancing their children’s performance. When parents and school are collaborating, there are always titanic and marvelous outcomes.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 19, 2009 9:06 am
Hello Everybody,
Sorry for being late to post my comment but make sure I have read all yours.
I am so moved by the video "picture & music" needless to talk about the great inspiring ideas. So simple but the act of collaboration has been hosted by the kids' hearts. It has challenged all the geographical, cultural, space and time limits and reached its destination. Honestly speaking, we are in the 21st century, and though I have no doubt about the teachers' support and guidance, I do believe that it is the kids will and faith that brought the Teddy Bears safe ashore to their final destination.
This gives me more trust in my students' existing capacities that they will find the way to reach their e-classmates. So I still believe that:" Leading Kids to learning treasures, gives the teacher untold pleasures."
My respect to the kids of El Salvador and Taiwan
And special thanks to: Ms Virginia Kaczorkiewicz
Regards from Kheira Algeria
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 3:07 pm
Yes, dear,
Indeed " Leading Kids to learning treasures, gives the teacher untold pleasures."
Here some more saying about teachers take from the page link bellow:
http://www.dennydavis.net/poemfiles/teachers.htm
•The art of teaching is the art of assisting in discovery.
•Behind every successful student is an exhausted teacher!
•Blessed are the teachers, for they open minds, touch hearts and share the future.
•Children are a great deal more apt to follow your lead than the way you point.
•Discover wildlife: be a teacher!
•For every person wishing to teach there are thirty not wanting to be taught.
•A good teacher deserves an apple. You deserve the whole tree!
•A great teacher loves teaching others to love learning.
•He who dares to teach must never cease to learn.
Abdesalam
Dear colleagues and friends,
There should be a follow up activities to stay connected with our colleagues in the online course. “Teddy Bear” is very short, but pregnant with loads of meanings. Small kids with the help of their tutors ware able to set uninterrupted connection with the pupil they have shared their learning experience by exchanging their teddy bears and celebrating their achievement through the net. They have learned and improved quite a lot. For content, They have learned about food and art through entertainment. In addition, They have been trained on writing, reading, computer, and linguistic skills
Therefore, as grown up, I am sure to find numerous ways to prolong my learning experience. I will collaborate with my international friend to have an alumni association (Kheira), our forum female leader’s suggestion.” Now, I have all the needed data, I will put what I have learned into practice through participating and involving my students in iEARN’s projects. I am also, inviting our colleagues to Morocco, especially there is an annually conference that is held regularly by the end of March and beginning of April. I can work with my course-maters via the teacher’s iEARN forum.
What’s more, I will create a blog, PBwork, yahoo group, depending on the colleagues’ desire for more sharing. It would be an easy way to facilitate our group effort.
Abdesalam
Replies to this message
• Senorfe_Fiawoo (Nov 17, 2009 11:43 am)
• tubi_naz (Nov 17, 2009 7:52 pm)
• Kheira_Mezough (Nov 19, 2009 9:14 am)
• Hasnaa_Al-hajri (Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm)
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 17, 2009 11:43 am
Hi Abdesalam,
Your idea about forming an ALUMNI association is fantastic. We might think of doing the same in Ghana where we could net work. You have pointed out a lot of information about the Teddy Bear project. I appreciated it. I do not know how to create a blog I will try to learn about it. Thanks.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 17, 2009 2:51 pm
Hello Senorfe,
It is a great idea to start making your blog.
Here is a link that you can use to have your own blog.
http://www.blogger.com/create-blog.g?hs=true
If you need more help, do not hesitate to write.
Good Luck
Abdesalam
Siham_Almaskari - Nov 22, 2009 11:19 am
Hello Abdesalam,
Thank you so much for the link.
I am planning to make a blog in the coming days.
Siham
OMAN
tubi_naz - Nov 17, 2009 7:52 pm
Great idea, it is wonderful to keep the things ongoing...
"Every end leads to a new beginning as sun rises after every set...”
Tubi.
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 19, 2009 2:12 pm
Hi Tubi I m totally agree with you and with Abd elsalam, I like so much your optimistic way of thinking ,really i admire comparison;
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 19, 2009 9:14 am
Hello Abdesalam,
What you say is so promising and ambitious, we have already taken the first step to join the global community, so nothing will disconnect us, my wish is to meet you all face to face if god wants.
Warm Regards
Kheira
Algeria
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 2:55 pm
Hi Dear,
So inspiring and touching wish. Why we do not meet face to face, especially after this extraordinary interaction?
Let’s start, especially between neighboring countries, which should be enlarged to furthest ones, later.
Let’s keep the candles lit our professional development, again, for the benefits of our universe. It is a public call for those who would like to join!
Abdesalam
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm
I like the idea of doing a blog I think on doing it also thank you abdeslam for giving us this enhanced ideas
hasnaa
Sem_Buamey - Nov 17, 2009 4:05 am
Dear colleagues and mates,
The "Teddy Bear" project is just well design, and, as you can all see it, the kids have enjoyed it so much. So, what will we become after this course?
The question here is that, what can we, teachers, of this course keep in memory for some of us new in this collaboration group.
I then want to suggest. Can we be given the opportunity to also undertake card exchange project? I believe this will keep us in touch to make difference in the world.
Regards
Sem
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 17, 2009 6:59 am
Hello Sem,
Could you please, explain what do you mean by "card exchange project"?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 17, 2009 8:07 pm
Hi! Everyone,
"It is more blessed to give than receive"...This video brings a unique idea
of sending each other just not the teddy bears but their sentiments as well.
I think we can not only share our formal project, but can also make a habit to send each other greeting cards on international days, festivals ,cultural, customary events, along with brief description about the events. So it will be a cultural exchange combined with writing skills, it can become an ongoing project and also one day it will become a record book of world's events/festivals....
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 2:36 am
Hello Tubi and all,
These are excellent ideas to exchange greetings to congratulate people who have a national, religious festival or ceremonies. Therefore, we have to be given the calendar of each country. Mine is the following:
1- Aid Alfitr: After fasting the holy Ramadan Shawwal 1 (Hijri Calendar)
2- The Green March November 6
3- The Independence Day November1 8
4- The Slaughtering Feast Dulhijja 10 (Hijri Calendar)
5- The First Moharram Moharram 1 (Hijri Calendar)
6- Christmas January 1
7- The Request of independence January 11
8- Our prophet birthday (PBUM) Rabiaa I, 12 (Hijri Calendar)
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 18, 2009 2:25 pm
Thanks i 'll soon send you mine...
velma_seakor - Nov 18, 2009 10:33 am
Dear Colleagues
The "Teddy Bears" project is an amazing project. The teddy bear exchange seems to be irrelevant from the its physical prospective but the significance goes with great meaning. Understanding of culture diversity, improve writing skills and promote unity in a cross-cultural world.
For Instance, Bee project Facilitators have link my school with another school from a distance country that my students had to use almost 25 minutes to find on the world map (Slovenia) yet we will be interacting with the help of the internet. Regardless of the distance, language difference and culture we can exchange messages, share experiences and learn new ideas from across the digital divide.
Velma
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 18, 2009 10:42 am
Hello Velma,
Could you, please, explain what you mean by "from across the digital divide". As far as I now digital divide should be eliminated and not boosted. It creates negative concepts between the poor and rich. The North and the South, between literate people and illiterate one, the dichotomies would be an endless list....
And thank you for sharing and willing to share
Abdesalam
GILLIAN_DSOUZA - Nov 19, 2009 4:04 am
The Teddy Bear Exchange project was something very soothing and meaningful to view. There was beauty in this simple presentation. Some things which may be created to share project work, I have summarized as follows:
1. The exchanges were cultural. The students involved learned about the culture of a place they may not have known.
2. This video showed the necessity of remaining in contact throughout and maybe even after the project has long been implemented to ensure that the best is made of such learning experiences.
2. A video recording of the steps involved will serve the purpose of an album to look back at as well as a guide for future projects and as motivation to get other teachers involved in project based learning
3. The project based learning has far reaching implications as in food, art , language and not to forget the fun students have.
4. The experiences of the students participating in the project may be shared with near and dear ones and their attitude, ideas towards the project may also be recorded.
5. Communication skills through the medium of language and computer skills are also developed.
6. The project video also put forward the idea of recording their experiences through diaries be it paper or digital.
7. Asking students and teachers to reflect on experiences may result in lifelong learning.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 5:55 am
Hello Gillian,
A nice and to the point reflection on the Teddy bear video
What I like best is the idea of involving parents in the projects. It is an interesting issue since the parent’s roles is quite significant in enhancing their children’s performance. When parents and school are collaborating, there are always titanic and marvelous outcomes.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 19, 2009 9:06 am
Hello Everybody,
Sorry for being late to post my comment but make sure I have read all yours.
I am so moved by the video "picture & music" needless to talk about the great inspiring ideas. So simple but the act of collaboration has been hosted by the kids' hearts. It has challenged all the geographical, cultural, space and time limits and reached its destination. Honestly speaking, we are in the 21st century, and though I have no doubt about the teachers' support and guidance, I do believe that it is the kids will and faith that brought the Teddy Bears safe ashore to their final destination.
This gives me more trust in my students' existing capacities that they will find the way to reach their e-classmates. So I still believe that:" Leading Kids to learning treasures, gives the teacher untold pleasures."
My respect to the kids of El Salvador and Taiwan
And special thanks to: Ms Virginia Kaczorkiewicz
Regards from Kheira Algeria
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 19, 2009 3:07 pm
Yes, dear,
Indeed " Leading Kids to learning treasures, gives the teacher untold pleasures."
Here some more saying about teachers take from the page link bellow:
http://www.dennydavis.net/poemfiles/teachers.htm
•The art of teaching is the art of assisting in discovery.
•Behind every successful student is an exhausted teacher!
•Blessed are the teachers, for they open minds, touch hearts and share the future.
•Children are a great deal more apt to follow your lead than the way you point.
•Discover wildlife: be a teacher!
•For every person wishing to teach there are thirty not wanting to be taught.
•A good teacher deserves an apple. You deserve the whole tree!
•A great teacher loves teaching others to love learning.
•He who dares to teach must never cease to learn.
Abdesalam
Friday, December 25, 2009
Week 7: 2- Assessment
Hasnaa_Al-hajri - Nov 10, 2009 7:02 am (2.)
Assessment is the amazement parts, which makes all the students aware of what they are doing and give the teacher the opportunity to get feedback about his gaudiness and work through the process of his teaching. I totally agree that we must assess Ss in the three steps of assessment, which are introduction, implementation, and conclusion. These steps make them awake and understand what they are doing very well. during my implementation to the project which I'm doing with my students I feel it is necessary to do it as I like the way that it makes students eager to complete and are ready to do anything because they know that there will be some sort of assessment. In the introduction phase, I tried to asses them to make sure that they know what I want them to do and continually. I tried hard not to get them lost because they will not give you what you really need. Continuous assessment is a helpful tool then during the implementation phase. I assess them also to get ideas on the way they are doing the work. then, comes the conclusion where I will assess them to get feedback that they were working correctly and feel confident that everything was going the way that I want and will give me a clue on the results to be avoid next time as we implementing new project.
Really I get lots from this guidelines.
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 3:34 pm (2.4)
Dear Hasnaa,
Very nice contribution. Nevertheless, what are the procedures and skills are you adopting and adapting in the three phases of assessments:
1- Beginning
2- Middle
3- End
Which kind of assessment are you driving at?
Abdesalam
velma_seakor - Nov 10, 2009 11:38 am (3.)
Assessment
The assessment guide is very useful. It states clearly the goals and purposes of assessing my students.
It provide the student with all the necessary guides in helping them improve their skills and plan for their project.
Assessing the student gives me the opportunity to understand how well the students are coping with the project.
The processes involved are clear and concise to yield the desirous results.
Velma
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 11:29 am (3.6)
Hello Velma,
Would mind reconsidering the questions.
You need to state and limit tangible tools of assessment for each stage to make the achievement of your iEARN project more effective. Therefore, how you would evaluate your students in the coming stages:
1- Beginning stage
2- Implementation stage
3- Concluding stage
Abdesalam
Sem_Buamey - Nov 11, 2009 5:04 am (4.)
Assessment
The assessment guide is very useful. I plan to use these ways in the introduction stage. 1- Report, at this level, i shall look at what they know and what they want to know. As we all know, it is not easy for everyone to show what one doesn't know.
2- Presentation, at this stage, i shall see to what they need to know. This will be done during a brief presentation of their expectation.
In the process of implementation, i shall use the facilitator to guide the students and peer assessment to see how the grouping will perform.
To complete the project, i shall use the student portfolios.
Regards
Sem
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 12:46 pm (4.1)
Hello Sem,
Very nice.
Could you, please clarify what do you mean by "Use the facilitator" to guide the students?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 11, 2009 7:55 pm (5.)
"A project becomes a mountain when you see the entire job looming before you. If you break it up into smaller, and more reachable goals, then, you'll be much less apt to procrastinate"
So for me this assessment guide has proven to be a great handy tool. It has not only provided me with a bundle of ideas, of how and where to assist our learners, but also provided different links where one can find different practical examples to get better understanding of the provided text. I use to work on authentic as well as ongoing assessment as per the requirement of my task but now I have another type of assessment that is through rubric I found it very much appropriate for assessing different traits of writing involves gradual enhancement through assessment. So," Put on the glasses of Optimism. And you'll see a world of potential"
(Introduction) I can use survey forms to assess them about their likes/ dislikes/ and understanding about project. (Authentic/ traditional). I can prepare a rubric as well.
Implementation: it can be evaluated through rubrics/ different aspects of, authentic/networked project based assessment
(Conclusion) this part can also be dealt under similar aspects but after reflections/feedbacks.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 12:52 pm (5.1)
Hello Tubi,
What king of survey are you using? Could you, please elaborate on this?
What are these similar aspects when concluding your project?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 13, 2009 6:57 pm (5.1.1)
yes sure, Survey will be done to motivate students, like ,how many of us celebrate the days/which days are more popular...and so on
As conclusion is the forth come response of implementation so whatever the assessment outcome will come we'll have so after feedback we'll use same assessment tool s to assess once again
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 12, 2009 8:57 am (7.)
Assessment is a guide to Being more effective. Assessing my students should really answer these two questions: '“Are we teaching what we think we are teaching?”
“Are students learning what they are supposed to be learning?”
In the introduction: Students are assessed on the understanding of the project. Ss have to fill in a plan sheet on how to plan their stories. This helps to check students understanding on what they are going to do and how they are going to do it.
Implementations: write their stories and in groups they have to tell their stories. This will help students to get peer assessment and mine as well.
completion of the project: There is a school story day when Ss can present their project and get others feedback.
Assessment in the three stages will be as an additional experience for Students on how to assess themselves.
regards
Moosa_Alseyabi - Nov 12, 2009 11:46 am (8.)
The assessment will be on achieving the aims of the project and the development of their literacy.
In the introduction stage, there should be assessment on the understanding of the project and the steps that they should follow by using questions and more explanations. This assessment will be more individual.
In the implementation stage, as the project is collaborative, students will support each other so the assessment will be in pairs or groups to support students' understanding and giving appropriate and specific feedback using observation. For example, students should use past simple tense to report their project.
In the conclusion stage, students should display their project in the class. So, they will be assessed as groups work. They will be given general feedback on their work. They might do presentation to be assessed.
regards,
Moosa Al-Seyabi
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 3:24 pm (8.1)
Hello Moosa
It sounds great. You have done a good job.
I cannot see how you are going to implement your project together with your students.
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 3:19 pm (9.)
Ways to assess students
Hello everyone,
There is a lot of food for thought in the literature presented in the Multimedia Guide to iEARN on Assessment. I understand that assessment is a daily recurrent activity that we have been practicing without being aware of. Even in the kitchen while cooking, we have to taste the food we are cooking or we are trying to cook. However, at school, it is of paramount importance. It helps teachers to know what, how, and why, they are carrying out their teaching practices. Teachers are able to detect the learning needs of their students. They are aiming at to provide a constructive feedback and an adequate monitoring of their classroom.
This assessment should lead to systematic read-through and analysis of the outcome of teaching. It should identify the weaknesses and strengths of teaching and learning to capitalize on them for a better catering of students' needs and suggesting effective ways to achieve them. Assessment is an ongoing process; it can be formal or informal one.
In fact, in implementing my iEARN project, there will be formal and informal evaluation. I will pay attention to the students’ interaction and participation while communicating the skills and knowledge student will learn in participating in the project. At the beginning, I will have a diagnostic test to see what students know about the projects and direct them smoothly in the projects. I have to make a need analysis, which will help me to teach sufficient kills and knowledge they may need in the project. While working on the project, I will check if the students are on the right track, either to move ahead or reinforce certain skills or knowledge. At the end, I need to check their interaction in the forum: how effective it is and how much they have learned. I will use rubrics and adopt Bloomfield’s taxonomy to come up with assessment strategies for my students.
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 13, 2009 12:49 pm (9.1)
quite impressive, I completely agree with you
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 13, 2009 1:01 pm (9.2)
hi Abdesalam like your metaphor so much when we say "Even in the kitchen while cooking, we have to taste the food we are cooking or we are trying to cook."
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 2:16 pm (9.3)
Hello,
I don't think we haven't been aware of "Assessment" but rather a routine that hasn't been developed through time.
Remember what we often say in Arabic about repetition, just the simple act is repetition of an explanation, drilling, and learning by heart.
It is time that has changed so I believe we have to improve our assessment strategies.
What do you think?
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 11:11 pm (9.3.1)
Dear Kheira,
Practitioners and thinkers use different techniques to achieve their aim. In ancient times, this division was so clear that some societies reinforced it by assigning diverse roles for each social entity of people. Evaluation is a daily must because through errors and trials, we achieve to do marvelous things. The sparks of a candle would attract a little child, but once s/he touches it, s/he would be afraid to touch it repeatedly because of the pain.
We have been evaluating everything on a daily basis; we have been practitioners throughout our lives. Sometimes, we would be aware of our acts and deeds, but most of the time, we just do it for the sake of satisfying our social, political, educational, psychological, and physical… needs. Here, I would draw your attention to the theory of inventive solving problems. It states that for every problem, there is always a solution that has been proved to be perfect for that problem somewhere and sometimes, we just need to do little research to find it and adapt for our situation.
After all, we need to read and explore the available literature to make our teaching practices more beneficial and to achieve awe-inspiring outcomes.
Is that right?
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 11:46 pm (9.3.1.1) Posts: 109
Hello dear course-mates,
I totally agree with you, though I used the word "but" I was leading you do a debate because I know how much we benefit from your narrations.
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 14, 2009 5:52 am (9.3.1.1.1)
Dear Kheira,
Thank you so much for your kind compliments.
You questions are inspiring. You make me reflect on my any written posts. It is very nice for many ideas would be generated. That is the importance again of these educational forums. I would be right as far I can come up with enlightenments to my thoughts or figment of the imagination.
Is That right???
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 14, 2009 8:41 am (9.3.1.1.1.1)
Hi dear,
Please avoid your open question "Is That right??? " it will keep us debating even when the course if over.
Yet you are totally right.
Peer Assessment for teachers is also very beneficial.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 14, 2009 1:55 pm (9.3.1.1.1.1.1)
Dear Kheira and all,
Through debating, a lot of thoughts come across. Each time you raise an issue, too.
This time, you evoked the importance of peer assessment for teachers. In fact, It has quite a numbers of benefits. It is a self-reflection and self-discovery for students. It helps students to be aware of their learning journey requisites.
Therefore, they are equipped with the necessary tools throughout a consensus or a set of assessment criteria to respect while carrying out their project. The role of teacher, here, is work out this consensus, and provide a modeling procedure. Peer assessment entails responsibility for learners to take control of their own learning. Thus, students are highly motivated. Students’ skills and knowledge would be empowered, and their learning needs would be met.
This technique can be used while students are fully involved to realize their project work.
Are there any possibilities to use it in the beginning and end of the project?
Abdesalam
Jokha_Al-shukairi - Nov 12, 2009 9:44 pm (10.)
Educational assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs. Assessment can focus on the individual learner, the learning community (class, workshop, or other organized group of learners), the institution, or the educational system as a whole. Studies of a theoretical or empirical nature (including case studies, portfolio studies, exploratory, or experimental work) addressing the assessment of learner aptitude and preparation, motivation and learning styles, learning outcomes in achievement and satisfaction in different educational contexts are all welcome, as are studies addressing issues of measurable standards and benchmarks".
It is important to notice that the final purposes and assessment practices in education depends on the theoretical framework of the practitioners and researchers, their assumptions and beliefs about the nature of human mind, the origin of knowledge and the process of learning.
Jokha
Oman
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 10:52 pm (10.1)
Hello Jokha,
You theoretical ideas are of quite importance. You have done a wonderful job. However, you need to reconsider the questions. Have benefited from the guide? What are the possible ways to assess your students while implementing your projects: in the beginning, middle and end?
Abdesalam
Anup_Ghosh - Nov 13, 2009 6:55 am (11.)
First, we should bear in mind that learning is a continuous process. Hence, learning and assessment are integrated to show a link between these two/
Project work illustrates that ss learn through work/project(if they actually do things)So in the introduction stage ss should be assessed what they learn and get to know what they are learning.
Secondly,ss 'construct'their own knowledge by way of doing a collaborative work in line with their pre-learning and while-doing work,thereby gaining information and knowledge through group work across the computer.
Thirdly,ss learn through experiences,in a spiral way.Thus they revist,re-learn and construct.So at the final stage a complete report along with a superviser teacher finally reflects the project they worked on.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 12:34 pm (11.1)
Dear Anup,
It is a great contribution. I have some suggestions and comments. What is between quotes is your own paraphrasing:
• “introduction stage ss should be assessed what they learn and get to know what they are learning.” What do you mean here? It sounds too much to be assessed in the preliminary stages because you are using simple present indicating a habitual action and present continuous indicating the present moment and future. Of course, assessment is non-stop evaluation. However, you have to limit yourself to something restricted as a rubric or checking their background knowledge.
• “Secondly, ss 'construct’ their own knowledge by way of doing a collaborative work in line with their pre-learning and while-doing work, thereby gaining information and knowledge through group work across the computer. “ How are you going to measures this attainable knowledge?
• “Thirdly, ss learn through experiences, in a spiral way. Thus they revist, re-learn and construct. So at the final stage a complete report along with a supervisor teacher finally reflects the project they worked on.” Nice, students are supposed to report about their work. Can you think of other assessment strategies to enhance your testing skills?
What do you think?
Abdesalam
Mayaa_Al-habsi - Nov 13, 2009 8:18 am (12.)
Assessment is a very important tool to show improvement or reflection of any work. I think it is very important that students get feedback about their work to feel that they are in the right way or not. It is important that students to be aware of the assessment tools that the teacher is using. For me, I got good ideas for assessment from IEARN. For example, the importance of assessment for the teacher to know what to do as next step. In addition, "Assessment helps students plan their projects. Class presentations, design reviews, conversations with teachers and group members, and teacher responses to journal and design/idea book entries, all give students valuable feedback to help them plan their next step." For me, At the beginning of my project I need to clarify everything for my students. Then during applying this project, I will let students to evaluate their work and their friend by reading them and I will give feedback. At the end they can give presentations and write journals about this new experience.
For me,
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:22 am (12.1)
Hello Mayaa,
Great!
Could you, please, elaborate about “I need to clarify everything for my students?” What do you want to clarify and what are the procedures you will adapt?
Reading a loud is a very importance aspect of effective learning. However, don’t you think that it would be time-consuming in such activity (online project work)?
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 1:48 pm (15.)
A Good Assessor is a good planner
Hello everybody,
First I care to thank and congratulate course-mates for their constructive reflections, I also care to thank Luisa and Farah for their continuous support and guidance.
Well,
As far as Project Based Learning is concerned, there are great opportunities of being effectively assessed.
As it was said in the guide: “Assessment should be focused on students 'achievements in relation to the goals of a course." And since goals and objectives are planned at the beginning of the course or project work, I believe that a good assessor is a good planner.
Assessment is an ongoing process that promotes some important skills such as " accuracy in observation, critical thinking, constructivist feedback and positive attitude."
So while implementing my project within iEARN, my students will go through three types of assessment all along the three phases of the project.
At the Introduction Phase:
Students will go through a Diagnostic Assessment to identify their strengths weaknesses and needs within the subject matters using a particular type of Graphic Organizers.
At the Implementation Phase:
Learners will go through Formative Assessment, as it is the longest phase they will undergo both peer and self-assessment and this to encourage self-direction, collaboration and cooperation. While doing so, students will monitor their progress and will be aware of their improvement.
At the Completion Phase:
Students will achieve an oral presentation shared between the team members and a report submitted by the whole team. At this phase, Summative Assessment will help the participants decide for their plans and projects.
In the project, two forms will be used to assess the project:
1- An evaluation grid that will be given at the beginning to follow the progress of the project work.
2- A feedback form will be given to the audience on the day of the presentation to assess the whole project; this form will also be submitted as an attached file to de used by the other learners who will get share the project.
Regards from Kheira
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 11:24 pm (15.1)
Dear Kheira,
You have very convincing analysis and ideas. You must have been reading a lot. Your thoughts are inspiring and easily understood. Then, you must be our forum thinker.
I have read at least three times to come up with some questions; it is completely to the point.
I cannot wait seeing you implementing your projects to benefit and share its promising outcomes.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 11:41 pm (15.1.1)
Thanks a lot for your positive, constructive and encouraging feedback Abdesalam, make sure I expect any other comment from all course mates.
True that I read a lot as I also attended many training courses in my country, or better say in my district.
We had a Teacher Professional Development Course in January 2008.
As for the Project Based Pedagogy, I have been working on it since September 2005.
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:29 am (15.1.1.1)
Hello Dear,
These are not open questions
Could you, please, tell us a little bit about your “Teacher Professional Development Course in January 2008? Is it local, national or international? Is there any possibility to take part in it if ever the event is recurrent?
“Project Based Pedagogy” sounds colossal work. Could you be more specific?
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 15, 2009 12:54 pm (15.1.1.1.1)
Hello dear,
Well:
TPD of January 2008 was about assessment; some teachers from different schools in my city were engaged to work in collaboration under the supervision of our Inspector of National Education.
The Training course was divided into two parts, assessing the learner and assessing teachers’ performance. The second part was presented by the Inspector. In both parts, participants presented concepts video debates then they engaged teachers into interactive tasks.
I will keep your e-mails to forward you further details once I finish my article and my Inspector accepts to submit it. Well to attend a seminar here in Algeria is still difficult for teachers coming from the world, yet if it happens to you to be in my country, you will be our guests and you are more than welcome. Who knows, we might create the association of the online Alumni and then we go further in Collaborative Professional Development Courses.
For the Project Based Learning, I have worked with my students and colleagues on different projects; I guess it is in the website: www.eltalgeria.
Regard
Kheira
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 3:18 pm (15.1.1.1.1.1)
Hi Dear,
You have done a great job explaining, recalling back, and sharing your previous experience. I have already called you our forum thinker, but this time I would call you our forum female leader.
Your contribution has been superb. You really deserve to be your country iEARNer’s coordinator. Thank you so much for invitation. In return, you and any colleague who would like to come to Morocco, s/he is mostly welcomed.
Abdesalam
Asifa_Sohaib - Nov 14, 2009 7:57 am (16.)
Assessment plays a key role in all aspects of life, especially in teaching learning process. It is the only way that shows the true picture of one's efforts, on every end. As during this course, we have been evaluated after every new concept and that helped us to learn more and new ideas. It was an amazing guide clearly presenting the motives and tools of assessment. Through, this a teacher can easily evaluate her students and even her own work and can get the desirous results. When we as a teacher are clear about our aims and goals, it will definitely make our assessment effective and helpful towards students. By assessing our students, we actually promote some of their other skills like their acquired knowledge, critical reading or writing and constructive attitudes.
Implementing my project my students will be assessed in all three ways
at the first phase of introduction:
they will be introduced with the project and for that, I will try different methods to make sure that it is understood by everyone. They must know about the positive and negative aspects of the project and the methods they will use to get familiar with the topic. Parents and other authorities will be involved to get better results.
at the phase of implementation:
for students I think this is the most important and time/effort taking phase. Here they have to interact, collaborate and modify their work with their peers. They have to be more vigilant, focused and co-operative. On my behalf hey will be more demanding so here I should be more well-aware and organized to facilitate them.
at the phase of completion:
students will present an oral presentation with an article(regarding the difficulties and achievements throughout the activity).They will get this report published in school magazine or (if possible)in newspaper.
Regards,
Asifa Sohaib
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:13 am (16.3)
Hi Asifa,
It is nice. You have put forwards a well constructive detailed assessment.
It is a wonderful idea to launch your school magazine, if you have not already done in your school.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 14, 2009 10:38 am (18.)
Dear colleagues,
Sorry for being late in submitting my assignment I had a busy week!
The assessment guide provided me with a great help in order to know that I am on the right track. I needed to read the assessment guide to get to know my students' needs whether it is further guidelines or more materials to achieve the objectives of the project.
Most importantly, I think assessment answers some of the crucial questions that we should ask ourselves being iearners. Are our students achieving the objectives of the project? Are they learning what they are supposed to learn? The assessment guide that iEARN provided us with has said it all, we need to know what still needs to be reviewed and what new learning goals need to be introduced. 'Assessment should evaluate how well students’ have mastered old learning goals, as well as help in the planning of new learning goals' as it is mentioned in the multimedia guide of assessment.
Of course, I am going to assess my students in the introduction through providing them with questionnaires and checking their understanding of what they are up to do.
In the implementation phase, I am going to assess them through individual observation to see how far they have achieved of the objectives.
In the completion part of the project, I will assess students' products because they have to finish the project on time and they have to follow the directions in implementing that project, in my case they have to finish a product with some specification. The assessment can be group work assessment or pair work assessment. In addition, another questionnaire will be distributed at the end to check what they have learned through the previous weeks.
Kind Regards,
Sheikha
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:06 am (18.1)
Dear Sheikha,
Well done
Your assessment in the beginning is what we call knowledge survey. Probably, you would ask design questions about your student’s background knowledge. In this case, you have to call upon all the components that may have to do with project work. It is a good way to capitalize on and provide your students with solid backdrop to accomplish their project.
Is that so?
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 15, 2009 10:48 am (18.1.1
Hello Abdesalam,
Yes, I have planned to do what you have mentioned.
Thanks, a lot for your support bro.
Kind regards,
Sheikha.
Siham_Almaskari - Nov 15, 2009 6:07 am (19.)
hi course-mates,
the Multimedia Guide to iEARN on Assessment is so helpful and interesting. In my project ”One day in the life”, I assess my Ss following these strategies in the three stages which are:
Introduction Stage: identifying where we are and planning which direction want to take by holding a discussion between Ss and T.
Implementation Stage: after Ss finished writing about their day, peer evaluation and teacher evaluation are taken place.
Completion stage: producing a final draft of the Ss writing to present the best Outcomes in the project forum and school.
Siham
OMAN
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 11:20 am (19.1)
Dear Siham,
It is good start, I do not think that discussion with students would be enough at the beginning stage; you need to keep a record of reference that will be used late while implementing your projects. I suggest a questionnaire or survey.
In the implementation stage, could be more specific and set a useful tool for assessment and putting your students on the right track?
In the final stage, are you going to collect all the emails in the forum or do you have any other suggestions to be used?
How are you going to know about the best outcome? Would you, please, set an assessment tool for that?
Abdesalam
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 16, 2009 11:09 am (20.)
Assessment helps tears develop more relationships that are complex with their students by providing concrete pieces of work for students and teachers to discuss. Assessment also gives opportunities for formal and informal conversations about the work.
In the introduction phase, students will be asked questions about what they already know. What has already been learned? This will help plan new learning goals.
At the implementation phase, There will be teachers' conferences to help learners assess their progress. There will be computer based questioning and project templates, collaborations, including teams and peer reviews.
At the completion phase, there will be journal entries, follow up questions about the project, classroom debriefing sessions. Teacher responses to book entries, all give students valuable feedback to help them plan their next step. Class presentations also help the students own the project. Thus motivating
Abdesalam_Zouita (Nov 16, 2009 1:18 pm)
Hello Senorfe,
Well, you got it.
Could you, please, clarify this statement: “There will be teachers' conferences". Do you mean you are inviting other teachers to give presentations to your students? Alternatively, there is already a readymade database, which students may refer to, to get more knowledge and skill in implementing their project?
Abdesalam
Assessment is the amazement parts, which makes all the students aware of what they are doing and give the teacher the opportunity to get feedback about his gaudiness and work through the process of his teaching. I totally agree that we must assess Ss in the three steps of assessment, which are introduction, implementation, and conclusion. These steps make them awake and understand what they are doing very well. during my implementation to the project which I'm doing with my students I feel it is necessary to do it as I like the way that it makes students eager to complete and are ready to do anything because they know that there will be some sort of assessment. In the introduction phase, I tried to asses them to make sure that they know what I want them to do and continually. I tried hard not to get them lost because they will not give you what you really need. Continuous assessment is a helpful tool then during the implementation phase. I assess them also to get ideas on the way they are doing the work. then, comes the conclusion where I will assess them to get feedback that they were working correctly and feel confident that everything was going the way that I want and will give me a clue on the results to be avoid next time as we implementing new project.
Really I get lots from this guidelines.
Hasnaa
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 3:34 pm (2.4)
Dear Hasnaa,
Very nice contribution. Nevertheless, what are the procedures and skills are you adopting and adapting in the three phases of assessments:
1- Beginning
2- Middle
3- End
Which kind of assessment are you driving at?
Abdesalam
velma_seakor - Nov 10, 2009 11:38 am (3.)
Assessment
The assessment guide is very useful. It states clearly the goals and purposes of assessing my students.
It provide the student with all the necessary guides in helping them improve their skills and plan for their project.
Assessing the student gives me the opportunity to understand how well the students are coping with the project.
The processes involved are clear and concise to yield the desirous results.
Velma
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 11:29 am (3.6)
Hello Velma,
Would mind reconsidering the questions.
You need to state and limit tangible tools of assessment for each stage to make the achievement of your iEARN project more effective. Therefore, how you would evaluate your students in the coming stages:
1- Beginning stage
2- Implementation stage
3- Concluding stage
Abdesalam
Sem_Buamey - Nov 11, 2009 5:04 am (4.)
Assessment
The assessment guide is very useful. I plan to use these ways in the introduction stage. 1- Report, at this level, i shall look at what they know and what they want to know. As we all know, it is not easy for everyone to show what one doesn't know.
2- Presentation, at this stage, i shall see to what they need to know. This will be done during a brief presentation of their expectation.
In the process of implementation, i shall use the facilitator to guide the students and peer assessment to see how the grouping will perform.
To complete the project, i shall use the student portfolios.
Regards
Sem
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 12:46 pm (4.1)
Hello Sem,
Very nice.
Could you, please clarify what do you mean by "Use the facilitator" to guide the students?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 11, 2009 7:55 pm (5.)
"A project becomes a mountain when you see the entire job looming before you. If you break it up into smaller, and more reachable goals, then, you'll be much less apt to procrastinate"
So for me this assessment guide has proven to be a great handy tool. It has not only provided me with a bundle of ideas, of how and where to assist our learners, but also provided different links where one can find different practical examples to get better understanding of the provided text. I use to work on authentic as well as ongoing assessment as per the requirement of my task but now I have another type of assessment that is through rubric I found it very much appropriate for assessing different traits of writing involves gradual enhancement through assessment. So," Put on the glasses of Optimism. And you'll see a world of potential"
(Introduction) I can use survey forms to assess them about their likes/ dislikes/ and understanding about project. (Authentic/ traditional). I can prepare a rubric as well.
Implementation: it can be evaluated through rubrics/ different aspects of, authentic/networked project based assessment
(Conclusion) this part can also be dealt under similar aspects but after reflections/feedbacks.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 12:52 pm (5.1)
Hello Tubi,
What king of survey are you using? Could you, please elaborate on this?
What are these similar aspects when concluding your project?
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 13, 2009 6:57 pm (5.1.1)
yes sure, Survey will be done to motivate students, like ,how many of us celebrate the days/which days are more popular...and so on
As conclusion is the forth come response of implementation so whatever the assessment outcome will come we'll have so after feedback we'll use same assessment tool s to assess once again
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 12, 2009 8:57 am (7.)
Assessment is a guide to Being more effective. Assessing my students should really answer these two questions: '“Are we teaching what we think we are teaching?”
“Are students learning what they are supposed to be learning?”
In the introduction: Students are assessed on the understanding of the project. Ss have to fill in a plan sheet on how to plan their stories. This helps to check students understanding on what they are going to do and how they are going to do it.
Implementations: write their stories and in groups they have to tell their stories. This will help students to get peer assessment and mine as well.
completion of the project: There is a school story day when Ss can present their project and get others feedback.
Assessment in the three stages will be as an additional experience for Students on how to assess themselves.
regards
Moosa_Alseyabi - Nov 12, 2009 11:46 am (8.)
The assessment will be on achieving the aims of the project and the development of their literacy.
In the introduction stage, there should be assessment on the understanding of the project and the steps that they should follow by using questions and more explanations. This assessment will be more individual.
In the implementation stage, as the project is collaborative, students will support each other so the assessment will be in pairs or groups to support students' understanding and giving appropriate and specific feedback using observation. For example, students should use past simple tense to report their project.
In the conclusion stage, students should display their project in the class. So, they will be assessed as groups work. They will be given general feedback on their work. They might do presentation to be assessed.
regards,
Moosa Al-Seyabi
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 3:24 pm (8.1)
Hello Moosa
It sounds great. You have done a good job.
I cannot see how you are going to implement your project together with your students.
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 3:19 pm (9.)
Ways to assess students
Hello everyone,
There is a lot of food for thought in the literature presented in the Multimedia Guide to iEARN on Assessment. I understand that assessment is a daily recurrent activity that we have been practicing without being aware of. Even in the kitchen while cooking, we have to taste the food we are cooking or we are trying to cook. However, at school, it is of paramount importance. It helps teachers to know what, how, and why, they are carrying out their teaching practices. Teachers are able to detect the learning needs of their students. They are aiming at to provide a constructive feedback and an adequate monitoring of their classroom.
This assessment should lead to systematic read-through and analysis of the outcome of teaching. It should identify the weaknesses and strengths of teaching and learning to capitalize on them for a better catering of students' needs and suggesting effective ways to achieve them. Assessment is an ongoing process; it can be formal or informal one.
In fact, in implementing my iEARN project, there will be formal and informal evaluation. I will pay attention to the students’ interaction and participation while communicating the skills and knowledge student will learn in participating in the project. At the beginning, I will have a diagnostic test to see what students know about the projects and direct them smoothly in the projects. I have to make a need analysis, which will help me to teach sufficient kills and knowledge they may need in the project. While working on the project, I will check if the students are on the right track, either to move ahead or reinforce certain skills or knowledge. At the end, I need to check their interaction in the forum: how effective it is and how much they have learned. I will use rubrics and adopt Bloomfield’s taxonomy to come up with assessment strategies for my students.
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 13, 2009 12:49 pm (9.1)
quite impressive, I completely agree with you
Ferihane_Sami - Nov 13, 2009 1:01 pm (9.2)
hi Abdesalam like your metaphor so much when we say "Even in the kitchen while cooking, we have to taste the food we are cooking or we are trying to cook."
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 2:16 pm (9.3)
Hello,
I don't think we haven't been aware of "Assessment" but rather a routine that hasn't been developed through time.
Remember what we often say in Arabic about repetition, just the simple act is repetition of an explanation, drilling, and learning by heart.
It is time that has changed so I believe we have to improve our assessment strategies.
What do you think?
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 11:11 pm (9.3.1)
Dear Kheira,
Practitioners and thinkers use different techniques to achieve their aim. In ancient times, this division was so clear that some societies reinforced it by assigning diverse roles for each social entity of people. Evaluation is a daily must because through errors and trials, we achieve to do marvelous things. The sparks of a candle would attract a little child, but once s/he touches it, s/he would be afraid to touch it repeatedly because of the pain.
We have been evaluating everything on a daily basis; we have been practitioners throughout our lives. Sometimes, we would be aware of our acts and deeds, but most of the time, we just do it for the sake of satisfying our social, political, educational, psychological, and physical… needs. Here, I would draw your attention to the theory of inventive solving problems. It states that for every problem, there is always a solution that has been proved to be perfect for that problem somewhere and sometimes, we just need to do little research to find it and adapt for our situation.
After all, we need to read and explore the available literature to make our teaching practices more beneficial and to achieve awe-inspiring outcomes.
Is that right?
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 11:46 pm (9.3.1.1) Posts: 109
Hello dear course-mates,
I totally agree with you, though I used the word "but" I was leading you do a debate because I know how much we benefit from your narrations.
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 14, 2009 5:52 am (9.3.1.1.1)
Dear Kheira,
Thank you so much for your kind compliments.
You questions are inspiring. You make me reflect on my any written posts. It is very nice for many ideas would be generated. That is the importance again of these educational forums. I would be right as far I can come up with enlightenments to my thoughts or figment of the imagination.
Is That right???
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 14, 2009 8:41 am (9.3.1.1.1.1)
Hi dear,
Please avoid your open question "Is That right??? " it will keep us debating even when the course if over.
Yet you are totally right.
Peer Assessment for teachers is also very beneficial.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 14, 2009 1:55 pm (9.3.1.1.1.1.1)
Dear Kheira and all,
Through debating, a lot of thoughts come across. Each time you raise an issue, too.
This time, you evoked the importance of peer assessment for teachers. In fact, It has quite a numbers of benefits. It is a self-reflection and self-discovery for students. It helps students to be aware of their learning journey requisites.
Therefore, they are equipped with the necessary tools throughout a consensus or a set of assessment criteria to respect while carrying out their project. The role of teacher, here, is work out this consensus, and provide a modeling procedure. Peer assessment entails responsibility for learners to take control of their own learning. Thus, students are highly motivated. Students’ skills and knowledge would be empowered, and their learning needs would be met.
This technique can be used while students are fully involved to realize their project work.
Are there any possibilities to use it in the beginning and end of the project?
Abdesalam
Jokha_Al-shukairi - Nov 12, 2009 9:44 pm (10.)
Educational assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs. Assessment can focus on the individual learner, the learning community (class, workshop, or other organized group of learners), the institution, or the educational system as a whole. Studies of a theoretical or empirical nature (including case studies, portfolio studies, exploratory, or experimental work) addressing the assessment of learner aptitude and preparation, motivation and learning styles, learning outcomes in achievement and satisfaction in different educational contexts are all welcome, as are studies addressing issues of measurable standards and benchmarks".
It is important to notice that the final purposes and assessment practices in education depends on the theoretical framework of the practitioners and researchers, their assumptions and beliefs about the nature of human mind, the origin of knowledge and the process of learning.
Jokha
Oman
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 10:52 pm (10.1)
Hello Jokha,
You theoretical ideas are of quite importance. You have done a wonderful job. However, you need to reconsider the questions. Have benefited from the guide? What are the possible ways to assess your students while implementing your projects: in the beginning, middle and end?
Abdesalam
Anup_Ghosh - Nov 13, 2009 6:55 am (11.)
First, we should bear in mind that learning is a continuous process. Hence, learning and assessment are integrated to show a link between these two/
Project work illustrates that ss learn through work/project(if they actually do things)So in the introduction stage ss should be assessed what they learn and get to know what they are learning.
Secondly,ss 'construct'their own knowledge by way of doing a collaborative work in line with their pre-learning and while-doing work,thereby gaining information and knowledge through group work across the computer.
Thirdly,ss learn through experiences,in a spiral way.Thus they revist,re-learn and construct.So at the final stage a complete report along with a superviser teacher finally reflects the project they worked on.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 12:34 pm (11.1)
Dear Anup,
It is a great contribution. I have some suggestions and comments. What is between quotes is your own paraphrasing:
• “introduction stage ss should be assessed what they learn and get to know what they are learning.” What do you mean here? It sounds too much to be assessed in the preliminary stages because you are using simple present indicating a habitual action and present continuous indicating the present moment and future. Of course, assessment is non-stop evaluation. However, you have to limit yourself to something restricted as a rubric or checking their background knowledge.
• “Secondly, ss 'construct’ their own knowledge by way of doing a collaborative work in line with their pre-learning and while-doing work, thereby gaining information and knowledge through group work across the computer. “ How are you going to measures this attainable knowledge?
• “Thirdly, ss learn through experiences, in a spiral way. Thus they revist, re-learn and construct. So at the final stage a complete report along with a supervisor teacher finally reflects the project they worked on.” Nice, students are supposed to report about their work. Can you think of other assessment strategies to enhance your testing skills?
What do you think?
Abdesalam
Mayaa_Al-habsi - Nov 13, 2009 8:18 am (12.)
Assessment is a very important tool to show improvement or reflection of any work. I think it is very important that students get feedback about their work to feel that they are in the right way or not. It is important that students to be aware of the assessment tools that the teacher is using. For me, I got good ideas for assessment from IEARN. For example, the importance of assessment for the teacher to know what to do as next step. In addition, "Assessment helps students plan their projects. Class presentations, design reviews, conversations with teachers and group members, and teacher responses to journal and design/idea book entries, all give students valuable feedback to help them plan their next step." For me, At the beginning of my project I need to clarify everything for my students. Then during applying this project, I will let students to evaluate their work and their friend by reading them and I will give feedback. At the end they can give presentations and write journals about this new experience.
For me,
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:22 am (12.1)
Hello Mayaa,
Great!
Could you, please, elaborate about “I need to clarify everything for my students?” What do you want to clarify and what are the procedures you will adapt?
Reading a loud is a very importance aspect of effective learning. However, don’t you think that it would be time-consuming in such activity (online project work)?
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 1:48 pm (15.)
A Good Assessor is a good planner
Hello everybody,
First I care to thank and congratulate course-mates for their constructive reflections, I also care to thank Luisa and Farah for their continuous support and guidance.
Well,
As far as Project Based Learning is concerned, there are great opportunities of being effectively assessed.
As it was said in the guide: “Assessment should be focused on students 'achievements in relation to the goals of a course." And since goals and objectives are planned at the beginning of the course or project work, I believe that a good assessor is a good planner.
Assessment is an ongoing process that promotes some important skills such as " accuracy in observation, critical thinking, constructivist feedback and positive attitude."
So while implementing my project within iEARN, my students will go through three types of assessment all along the three phases of the project.
At the Introduction Phase:
Students will go through a Diagnostic Assessment to identify their strengths weaknesses and needs within the subject matters using a particular type of Graphic Organizers.
At the Implementation Phase:
Learners will go through Formative Assessment, as it is the longest phase they will undergo both peer and self-assessment and this to encourage self-direction, collaboration and cooperation. While doing so, students will monitor their progress and will be aware of their improvement.
At the Completion Phase:
Students will achieve an oral presentation shared between the team members and a report submitted by the whole team. At this phase, Summative Assessment will help the participants decide for their plans and projects.
In the project, two forms will be used to assess the project:
1- An evaluation grid that will be given at the beginning to follow the progress of the project work.
2- A feedback form will be given to the audience on the day of the presentation to assess the whole project; this form will also be submitted as an attached file to de used by the other learners who will get share the project.
Regards from Kheira
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 13, 2009 11:24 pm (15.1)
Dear Kheira,
You have very convincing analysis and ideas. You must have been reading a lot. Your thoughts are inspiring and easily understood. Then, you must be our forum thinker.
I have read at least three times to come up with some questions; it is completely to the point.
I cannot wait seeing you implementing your projects to benefit and share its promising outcomes.
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 13, 2009 11:41 pm (15.1.1)
Thanks a lot for your positive, constructive and encouraging feedback Abdesalam, make sure I expect any other comment from all course mates.
True that I read a lot as I also attended many training courses in my country, or better say in my district.
We had a Teacher Professional Development Course in January 2008.
As for the Project Based Pedagogy, I have been working on it since September 2005.
Regards
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:29 am (15.1.1.1)
Hello Dear,
These are not open questions
Could you, please, tell us a little bit about your “Teacher Professional Development Course in January 2008? Is it local, national or international? Is there any possibility to take part in it if ever the event is recurrent?
“Project Based Pedagogy” sounds colossal work. Could you be more specific?
Abdesalam
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 15, 2009 12:54 pm (15.1.1.1.1)
Hello dear,
Well:
TPD of January 2008 was about assessment; some teachers from different schools in my city were engaged to work in collaboration under the supervision of our Inspector of National Education.
The Training course was divided into two parts, assessing the learner and assessing teachers’ performance. The second part was presented by the Inspector. In both parts, participants presented concepts video debates then they engaged teachers into interactive tasks.
I will keep your e-mails to forward you further details once I finish my article and my Inspector accepts to submit it. Well to attend a seminar here in Algeria is still difficult for teachers coming from the world, yet if it happens to you to be in my country, you will be our guests and you are more than welcome. Who knows, we might create the association of the online Alumni and then we go further in Collaborative Professional Development Courses.
For the Project Based Learning, I have worked with my students and colleagues on different projects; I guess it is in the website: www.eltalgeria.
Regard
Kheira
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 3:18 pm (15.1.1.1.1.1)
Hi Dear,
You have done a great job explaining, recalling back, and sharing your previous experience. I have already called you our forum thinker, but this time I would call you our forum female leader.
Your contribution has been superb. You really deserve to be your country iEARNer’s coordinator. Thank you so much for invitation. In return, you and any colleague who would like to come to Morocco, s/he is mostly welcomed.
Abdesalam
Asifa_Sohaib - Nov 14, 2009 7:57 am (16.)
Assessment plays a key role in all aspects of life, especially in teaching learning process. It is the only way that shows the true picture of one's efforts, on every end. As during this course, we have been evaluated after every new concept and that helped us to learn more and new ideas. It was an amazing guide clearly presenting the motives and tools of assessment. Through, this a teacher can easily evaluate her students and even her own work and can get the desirous results. When we as a teacher are clear about our aims and goals, it will definitely make our assessment effective and helpful towards students. By assessing our students, we actually promote some of their other skills like their acquired knowledge, critical reading or writing and constructive attitudes.
Implementing my project my students will be assessed in all three ways
at the first phase of introduction:
they will be introduced with the project and for that, I will try different methods to make sure that it is understood by everyone. They must know about the positive and negative aspects of the project and the methods they will use to get familiar with the topic. Parents and other authorities will be involved to get better results.
at the phase of implementation:
for students I think this is the most important and time/effort taking phase. Here they have to interact, collaborate and modify their work with their peers. They have to be more vigilant, focused and co-operative. On my behalf hey will be more demanding so here I should be more well-aware and organized to facilitate them.
at the phase of completion:
students will present an oral presentation with an article(regarding the difficulties and achievements throughout the activity).They will get this report published in school magazine or (if possible)in newspaper.
Regards,
Asifa Sohaib
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:13 am (16.3)
Hi Asifa,
It is nice. You have put forwards a well constructive detailed assessment.
It is a wonderful idea to launch your school magazine, if you have not already done in your school.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 14, 2009 10:38 am (18.)
Dear colleagues,
Sorry for being late in submitting my assignment I had a busy week!
The assessment guide provided me with a great help in order to know that I am on the right track. I needed to read the assessment guide to get to know my students' needs whether it is further guidelines or more materials to achieve the objectives of the project.
Most importantly, I think assessment answers some of the crucial questions that we should ask ourselves being iearners. Are our students achieving the objectives of the project? Are they learning what they are supposed to learn? The assessment guide that iEARN provided us with has said it all, we need to know what still needs to be reviewed and what new learning goals need to be introduced. 'Assessment should evaluate how well students’ have mastered old learning goals, as well as help in the planning of new learning goals' as it is mentioned in the multimedia guide of assessment.
Of course, I am going to assess my students in the introduction through providing them with questionnaires and checking their understanding of what they are up to do.
In the implementation phase, I am going to assess them through individual observation to see how far they have achieved of the objectives.
In the completion part of the project, I will assess students' products because they have to finish the project on time and they have to follow the directions in implementing that project, in my case they have to finish a product with some specification. The assessment can be group work assessment or pair work assessment. In addition, another questionnaire will be distributed at the end to check what they have learned through the previous weeks.
Kind Regards,
Sheikha
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 12:06 am (18.1)
Dear Sheikha,
Well done
Your assessment in the beginning is what we call knowledge survey. Probably, you would ask design questions about your student’s background knowledge. In this case, you have to call upon all the components that may have to do with project work. It is a good way to capitalize on and provide your students with solid backdrop to accomplish their project.
Is that so?
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 15, 2009 10:48 am (18.1.1
Hello Abdesalam,
Yes, I have planned to do what you have mentioned.
Thanks, a lot for your support bro.
Kind regards,
Sheikha.
Siham_Almaskari - Nov 15, 2009 6:07 am (19.)
hi course-mates,
the Multimedia Guide to iEARN on Assessment is so helpful and interesting. In my project ”One day in the life”, I assess my Ss following these strategies in the three stages which are:
Introduction Stage: identifying where we are and planning which direction want to take by holding a discussion between Ss and T.
Implementation Stage: after Ss finished writing about their day, peer evaluation and teacher evaluation are taken place.
Completion stage: producing a final draft of the Ss writing to present the best Outcomes in the project forum and school.
Siham
OMAN
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 11:20 am (19.1)
Dear Siham,
It is good start, I do not think that discussion with students would be enough at the beginning stage; you need to keep a record of reference that will be used late while implementing your projects. I suggest a questionnaire or survey.
In the implementation stage, could be more specific and set a useful tool for assessment and putting your students on the right track?
In the final stage, are you going to collect all the emails in the forum or do you have any other suggestions to be used?
How are you going to know about the best outcome? Would you, please, set an assessment tool for that?
Abdesalam
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 16, 2009 11:09 am (20.)
Assessment helps tears develop more relationships that are complex with their students by providing concrete pieces of work for students and teachers to discuss. Assessment also gives opportunities for formal and informal conversations about the work.
In the introduction phase, students will be asked questions about what they already know. What has already been learned? This will help plan new learning goals.
At the implementation phase, There will be teachers' conferences to help learners assess their progress. There will be computer based questioning and project templates, collaborations, including teams and peer reviews.
At the completion phase, there will be journal entries, follow up questions about the project, classroom debriefing sessions. Teacher responses to book entries, all give students valuable feedback to help them plan their next step. Class presentations also help the students own the project. Thus motivating
Abdesalam_Zouita (Nov 16, 2009 1:18 pm)
Hello Senorfe,
Well, you got it.
Could you, please, clarify this statement: “There will be teachers' conferences". Do you mean you are inviting other teachers to give presentations to your students? Alternatively, there is already a readymade database, which students may refer to, to get more knowledge and skill in implementing their project?
Abdesalam
Week 7: 1Assessment of student work
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 4:21 pm (3.2)
Dear Tubi,
You have done a good wok.
Your answers were detailed and easy to comprehend.
I like your quote “He is wise who always strives to find a right balance in everything: the right degree, how far, how much, how little, where on the scale the right answers lies."
You are summarizing the real meaning of assessment and the role of teachers in the classroom. What’s more, it can be extended to everyday life. Assessment is the spices of teaching and learning.
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 4:13 pm (5.)
Dear all,
Assessment of student work
• * *How will the appropriateness of student work be evaluated?
My evaluation has always been varied in the classroom. Therefore, it will take the form of formative and informative assessment. Through checking their submitted emails, both in form and contents, I will supply positive comments to encourage them and involve reluctant students in the forum.
• ** How will you assess the student work? I will use a rubric that students have to respect so as their emails and contributions would be submitted. I will handle the students’ expectation effectively. Their anxiety to join the forum should be minimized.
• In the introduction stage of the project? I will do my best to show them the benefits they will have in taking part in the projects and encourage them to sign the buddy-contract. I would make emphasis that the project is a continuation to the classroom for those who would like to further improve their skills and knowledge.
• In the implementation of the project? Checking the forum and reading the students contribution to provide helpful comments. Here, I will be using the Socratic method of teaching. I will be asking students a variety of questions to put them the right track of the projects. Students will have the opportunity to talk to their classmates about the projects.
• In conclusion of the project? Students will give short presentations about the projects. Access to the internet will be used to give a better picture about the projects and focus on the importance of this global opportunity. There will be peer-evaluation. Students will comment about their friends’ contribution. Students will talk about achievements.
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 13, 2009 10:22 am (5.1)
@ Abdesalam@
Your assessment is clear and effective. Assessment using Internet is a significant way of assessing and students get a better picture about the projects as you mentioned.
Wish you all the best
Nawal
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 3:02 pm (18.)
Dear all,
What is noticed is that the second assignment is a repeat ion of the first one. It could have been better to give another question that would generate more ideas, or would a review of any aspects of iEARN concept.
I would like to comment and provide some feedback for my colleagues, but it seems that I would be duplicating myself. The first question needs some reading and meditating, whereas the second one, I do it because it is one of the requirements.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 16, 2009 8:28 am (18.1)
Hello Abdesalam,
I totally agree with you, It is kind of repeat of the first assignment, but as you see week 7 is over maybe the facilitators would use your suggestion for future participants.
Regards,
Sheikha
Dear Tubi,
You have done a good wok.
Your answers were detailed and easy to comprehend.
I like your quote “He is wise who always strives to find a right balance in everything: the right degree, how far, how much, how little, where on the scale the right answers lies."
You are summarizing the real meaning of assessment and the role of teachers in the classroom. What’s more, it can be extended to everyday life. Assessment is the spices of teaching and learning.
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 12, 2009 4:13 pm (5.)
Dear all,
Assessment of student work
• * *How will the appropriateness of student work be evaluated?
My evaluation has always been varied in the classroom. Therefore, it will take the form of formative and informative assessment. Through checking their submitted emails, both in form and contents, I will supply positive comments to encourage them and involve reluctant students in the forum.
• ** How will you assess the student work? I will use a rubric that students have to respect so as their emails and contributions would be submitted. I will handle the students’ expectation effectively. Their anxiety to join the forum should be minimized.
• In the introduction stage of the project? I will do my best to show them the benefits they will have in taking part in the projects and encourage them to sign the buddy-contract. I would make emphasis that the project is a continuation to the classroom for those who would like to further improve their skills and knowledge.
• In the implementation of the project? Checking the forum and reading the students contribution to provide helpful comments. Here, I will be using the Socratic method of teaching. I will be asking students a variety of questions to put them the right track of the projects. Students will have the opportunity to talk to their classmates about the projects.
• In conclusion of the project? Students will give short presentations about the projects. Access to the internet will be used to give a better picture about the projects and focus on the importance of this global opportunity. There will be peer-evaluation. Students will comment about their friends’ contribution. Students will talk about achievements.
Abdesalam
nawal.rash_alnassri - Nov 13, 2009 10:22 am (5.1)
@ Abdesalam@
Your assessment is clear and effective. Assessment using Internet is a significant way of assessing and students get a better picture about the projects as you mentioned.
Wish you all the best
Nawal
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 15, 2009 3:02 pm (18.)
Dear all,
What is noticed is that the second assignment is a repeat ion of the first one. It could have been better to give another question that would generate more ideas, or would a review of any aspects of iEARN concept.
I would like to comment and provide some feedback for my colleagues, but it seems that I would be duplicating myself. The first question needs some reading and meditating, whereas the second one, I do it because it is one of the requirements.
Abdesalam
Sheikha_Al-Ajmi - Nov 16, 2009 8:28 am (18.1)
Hello Abdesalam,
I totally agree with you, It is kind of repeat of the first assignment, but as you see week 7 is over maybe the facilitators would use your suggestion for future participants.
Regards,
Sheikha
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Week 6: 4 Writing in the teacher's forum
Senorfe_Fiawoo - Nov 6, 2009 1:40 pm (13.)
Visiting the Teachers' Forum
There is a lot of information to share. I read about the Free Webinar available to teachers. However when I tried to register for it I realized that it was not free. I read about what projects others are engaged in.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 6, 2009 2:31 pm (13.1)
Hello Senorfe,
I do not think so. You need only to activate your account. Since you are taking this course, then you are automatically registered in the forum.
You can click on this link to get access:
http://foro.iearn.org/webx?128@@.1eade1dc
Good luck
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 6, 2009 2:33 pm (14.)
Dear all,
The teacher‘s forum is a resourceful platform for teachers to know each other and be prepared to engage in a fruitful learning environment. It is an extra step to know outstanding educators, who are interested in proving a helping hand. It is making a large scope vertically and horizontally. These teachers may be in your country or elsewhere. They may have been involved in a different course online. They may be interested in the same project.
All the uncertainties and issues related to iEARN projects and learning environments are discussed. There is a lot food for thoughts. By reading messages in the forum, I am sure you will get inspired. There are learning and teaching innovations, methodologies, strategies, and some of the best practices that are dealt with.
Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity to check regularly for answers, clarification, or worries to reflect upon. I was surprised that I know some contributors whom I have met during the international iEARN conference.
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 7, 2009 2:44 pm (14.1)
Quite true it is some thing incredible
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 8, 2009 8:46 am (19.)
The Teachers Forum
Hello everybody,
I find the iEARN teachers forum quite rich, true that it is overwhelming but the variety of topics allows us to feel at ease since we don't fail to find a topic that fits us.
On the other hand there are people who seem to be always available to receive new comers like Lynn.
I personally started using the forum in the summer and I found no problem joining discussion forums, yet I launched 2 new topics and I got no answer except from Dr Gragert about my new , moreover I couldn't come back to my topic.
May be the posts could be at least classified by months as in the blogs system.
Well this is what I think.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 8, 2009 8:58 am (19.1)
Dear Kheira,
I am so pleased to know that you have already explored the learning circles. That is to say will be our role model to supply us with the necessary needed information to implement projects related to LC.
What are your launched topics? They can be the background of fruitful discussion in our forum.
Abdesalam
Visiting the Teachers' Forum
There is a lot of information to share. I read about the Free Webinar available to teachers. However when I tried to register for it I realized that it was not free. I read about what projects others are engaged in.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 6, 2009 2:31 pm (13.1)
Hello Senorfe,
I do not think so. You need only to activate your account. Since you are taking this course, then you are automatically registered in the forum.
You can click on this link to get access:
http://foro.iearn.org/webx?128@@.1eade1dc
Good luck
Abdesalam
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 6, 2009 2:33 pm (14.)
Dear all,
The teacher‘s forum is a resourceful platform for teachers to know each other and be prepared to engage in a fruitful learning environment. It is an extra step to know outstanding educators, who are interested in proving a helping hand. It is making a large scope vertically and horizontally. These teachers may be in your country or elsewhere. They may have been involved in a different course online. They may be interested in the same project.
All the uncertainties and issues related to iEARN projects and learning environments are discussed. There is a lot food for thoughts. By reading messages in the forum, I am sure you will get inspired. There are learning and teaching innovations, methodologies, strategies, and some of the best practices that are dealt with.
Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity to check regularly for answers, clarification, or worries to reflect upon. I was surprised that I know some contributors whom I have met during the international iEARN conference.
Abdesalam
tubi_naz - Nov 7, 2009 2:44 pm (14.1)
Quite true it is some thing incredible
Kheira_Mezough - Nov 8, 2009 8:46 am (19.)
The Teachers Forum
Hello everybody,
I find the iEARN teachers forum quite rich, true that it is overwhelming but the variety of topics allows us to feel at ease since we don't fail to find a topic that fits us.
On the other hand there are people who seem to be always available to receive new comers like Lynn.
I personally started using the forum in the summer and I found no problem joining discussion forums, yet I launched 2 new topics and I got no answer except from Dr Gragert about my new , moreover I couldn't come back to my topic.
May be the posts could be at least classified by months as in the blogs system.
Well this is what I think.
Abdesalam_Zouita - Nov 8, 2009 8:58 am (19.1)
Dear Kheira,
I am so pleased to know that you have already explored the learning circles. That is to say will be our role model to supply us with the necessary needed information to implement projects related to LC.
What are your launched topics? They can be the background of fruitful discussion in our forum.
Abdesalam
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