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Mini-Project Assessment Pack

Your mini-projects will be assessed based upon how well they promote the
following 21st Century goals:
Learning and innovation Skills (50% of grade)
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ic Communication and Collaboration
ënformation, Media, and Technology Skills (50% of grade)
ic Information Literacy
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ic ICT (Information, Communications & Technology) Literacy

Each of the mini-projectsshould also cover aspects of the NETS*T standards, such
that in your final portfolio you will have demonstrated all six aspects:
O Facilitate and ënspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and
technology to facilitate experiences that advance studentlearning, creativity, and
innovation
2 Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and
assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources tomaximize content
learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in
the NETSȈS as necessary for the 21st Century.
3 Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an
innovative professional in a global and digital society.
4 Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an
evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethicalbehavior in their professional
practices.
5 Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning,
and exhibit leadership in their school and professionalcommunity by promoting and
demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
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There are two (2) assessment items Ȃ one is based on the P21 goalsandthe other for
the NETS*T. Each time you submit a mini-project, you are to complete both items as
a self-assessment of your work and turn them in with a copy of a lesson plan for the
project. I will take your self-graded score into account when I grade each project. In
addition, you are to submit to me in electronic form examples you created related to
the activity Ȃ when you do so, your subject line should read DzINTC 3610 Project #dz
where Dz#dz is the number of the project (such as DzProject 3dz). Failure to properly
submit the project may result in grading delays.
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TECHNOLOGY AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS RUBRIC

(adapted from the Alabama Best Practices Center ~ http://abpc.wikispaces.com/ )

These skills are based on the new 2008 NETS*T standards. The standards will provide a framework
for you to use in determining your level of use of technology and 21st century skills personally and
with your future students.

In the space _____ provided next to each skill, enter a 0 (=Not at this time) through 4 (= Outstanding,
consistently doing this, advanced) (See below). Be sure and include a bulleted description (example)
of each skill in action from your mini-project when possible. Use the scoring guidelines below to
determine a your skill level for each section.

Score Guidelines
4 = Outstanding, Consistently, Intentionally, Advanced
3 = Great, Most of the time, Purposefully, Proficient
2 = Good, Inconsistent, Planned, Basic
1 = Fair, Introductory, Spontaneous, Limited
0 = not at this time, need training and/or to investigate further

O Facilitate and ënspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and
technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and
innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. As a teacher, I . . .

_____ promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and
inventiveness.
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_____ engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic

problems using digital tools, learning networks and resources.
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_____ promote student reflection using collaborativetools to reveal and clarify

students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
Example:

_____ model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with

students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Example:

Total Composite Score for Facilitate and ënspire Student Learning

and Creativity Maximum Score = O

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2 Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and

assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content
learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for students
which involve creativity, communication and critical thinking. http://nets-
implementation.iste.wikispaces.net/
As a teacher, I . . .

_____ design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools
and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
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_____ develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students

to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their
own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own
progress. I am intentionally helping my students develop a digital footprint.

Example:

_____ customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse

learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
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_____ provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative
assessments aligned with content and technology
standardshttp://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/NETS_for_Stude
nts.htm and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
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Total Composite Score for Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning

Experiences and Assessments Maximum Score =O

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3 Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an

innovative professional in a global and digital society. As a teacher, I . . .

_____ demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current

knowledge to new technologies and situations. I use 21st Century tools in my own
learning.
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_____ collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using
digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. I also have a
personal learning network that includes peers from around the globe.
Example:

_____ communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents,

and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
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_____ model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to
collaborate and locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support
research and learning.
Example:

Total Composite Score for Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Maximum Score = O

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4 Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an

evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional
practices. As a teacher, I . . .

_____ advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and
technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the
appropriate documentation of sources. I understand Creative Commons licensure
and know how to license my own work as well as help my students license theirs.
Example:

_____ address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies
providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
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_____ promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related
to the use of technology and information.
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_____ develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging
with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and
collaboration tools.
Example:

Total Composite Score for Promote and Model Digital Citizenship

And Responsibility Maximum Score = O

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5 Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning,

and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting
and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. As a teacher, I . . .

_____ participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative

applications of technology to improve student learning. I understand how to build a
personal learning network.
Example:

_____ exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion,

participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing
the leadership and technology skills of others.
Example:

_____ evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular
basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in
support of student learning.
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_____ contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching

profession and of my school and community in both physical spaces and online. I
have a digital footprint.
Example:

Total Composite Score for Engage in Professional Growth and

Leadership Maximum Score = O