Access+and+Reflect

These are some examples of technology that can be used to Assess and Reflect.
These are the outcomes in the ELA 20 curriculum for Assessing and Reflecting. b. Explain the importance (to self and others) of new understandings, skills, and strategies. c. Evaluate own contributions to the group process and seek support where needed. d. Consider alternative ways of reaching goals and implement plans to achieve personal goals. e. Celebrate special accomplishments. || b. Explain the importance (to self and others) of new understandings, skills, and strategies. c. Evaluate own contributions to the group process and seek support where needed. d. Consider alternative ways of reaching goals and implement plans to achieve personal goals. e. Celebrate special accomplishments. || One of the easiest ways to use Assess and Reflect is the use of Journals, if one wants private reflection that only the teacher can see, or Blogs, if one wants the public to respond and comment on the student's thoughts. The school division's Blackboard site allows this, or any of these blogging platforms could be used. {[|Blogger], Wordpress, ([]) Kidblog,([]) etc.}
 * < Outcomes ||< Indicators ||
 * < AR 20.1 Assess own ability to view, listen, read, speak, write, and use other forms of representing effectively. ||< a. Develop goals and plans for improving personal language learning and use.
 * < AR 20.2 Establish goals and plans for personal language learning based on self-assessment of achievements, needs, and interests. ||< a. Develop goals and plans for improving personal language learning and use.

For a different way to engage students, or to provide adaptations for those for whom writing is a challange, here are some alternatives.

Audioboo [] This website lets you record and share audio clips with whoever you want. There are apps available for iDevices and Android tablets and phones, as well as Nokia smartphones.

Eyejot [] This website creates "video email" which can be sent to the intended recipient. Also available for iDevices, with Android support coming soon.

Voicethread [] This site allows one to upload a graphic, document or video, which then can be commented on, either with voice (by recording, uploading, or recording from a phone) with video, or with text.

Assessing, Evaluating, and Reporting Student Progress This document was created by the Ministry of Education. It contains many assessment tool samples that can be used as starting points for your own tools.

Sample Assess and Reflect Protocol: Anecdotal Notes This example was created by Pam Stephen to assist teachers in assessing the assess and reflect outcomes.

The Talking Circle Information Sheet This document was created by Pam Stephen to assist teachers in setting up a talking circle in their classrooms.