Media Object #1
Kahoot.it.com
Background: A kahoot is a quick and fun assessment, almost like a game, used to check the understanding of a large group of students quickly. It is a nice tool because the students usually think it is fun and the students can create nicknames to stay anonymous to their peers but still be accountable to the teacher. Each student will need access to either a smart phone, tablet or computer to access the Kahoot. The students will have already used Kahoot, but the first time they use it, I walk them step by step on how to enter the game, which is as simple as typing in kahoot.it.com and entering the number password that I give them. Then they are able to create a nickname that will display on the smart board as well as their individual device, whether that is a smart phone, tablet or computer. I am able to create questions coupled with 4 answers that they can view on the large screen. Then they must click what they think is the answer on their device. Once each student answers, the choices are displayed on the big screen and it will rank each person with points which are determined by how quickly and accurately they answer. The only con that I have really come across with this media object is that there is a very limited amount of words that can be displayed, therefore for this assignment, I had to print off the paragraphs for each student so that we could read the scenarios as a class before asking the questions.
Objective: This formative assessment will help me to see who “gets” main idea, topic, and supporting details while still being a fun thing for the students to do.
Paragraph 1 (goes with questions 1-2):
Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2 to 4 year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.
Paragraph 2 (goes with questions 3-4):
Congratulations! You have been offered a job. The time has come to negotiate your salary. The question to ask yourself is: “How much am I worth?” Your answer will likely affect the outcome of your salary negotiation. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.
Paragraph 3 (goes with questions 5-6):
There are gender differences in adolescents’ satisfaction with their bodies. Compared with boys, girls are usually less happy with their bodies and have more negative body images. Also, as puberty proceeds, girls often become even more dissatisfied with their bodies. This is probably because their body fat increases. In contrast, boys become more satisfied as they move through puberty, probably because their muscle mass increases.
Paragraph 4 (goes with questions 7-8):
Don’t wait for your company to send you to school. Determine your needs and ask about the company’s training program. If they don’t have one, sign up for classes at a local college. When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner. Put a high priority on learning new skills and on personal growth and professional development. Learn new software technology and improve interpersonal and writing skills.
Link to Kahoot:
KahootMain ideas and topics