Assigning+Homework+and+Providing+Practice+Su17

Allison Havens
 * [|MobyMax]
 * Educational Website
 * **Rating **: 8- This is a great resource to provide extra practice for students. The website is not 100% free and there are some aspects of it that would be great to have, if you are willing to pay for it and it is quite expensive. That is why I gave it rating of 8.
 * **Website Description **: The website has every subject available. It allows the teacher to go in and assign specific lessons based on the students needs. It tracks the progress of students and shows weather the student passed or failed a lesson. You can set specific goals for each student. The students can earn game time based on how well they do in the lesson, so this provides motivation for the students. However, some of these features are only available if you pay for the subscription.
 * **Aligns with Instructional Strategy **: Setting objectives is guiding students learning in the direction that you as the teacher want it go. This website aligns with assigning homework and providing practice because it allows the teacher to go in assign specific lessons. Meaning the teacher can assign a lesson based on what was taught in class that day, providing the students with extra practice. This website allows students to review and apply what they have learned (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012).

Sources

Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Pitlier, H., (2012), //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Alexandria, VA: ASCD & Denver, CO: MCREL

___

**Pearl Fernandez**
Educational Website [|Front row]

====I rate Front Row a 9/10 because it is an educational website which is free for teachers and students and can be used on several platforms. The user can pay a fee to upgrade and access more advanced features. The site is visually appealing and appears to be user friendly. I also like that homework can be tailored according to the student’s level of learning. ====
 * Rating: 9/10: **

====Front Row is an educational website that works on math and reading comprehension with students. Front Row allows teachers to assign homework based on their student’s level of understanding of concepts. Front row allows the student to work on their Math, Reading and writing skills at their own pace. Each student has their own login and can pick up where they left off in their previous session. Students can watch videos on how to solve problems if they get stuck. Teachers can see where students stand by viewing their reports on the live feedback dashboard. Front Row allows teachers to create bench mark assessments and tailor interventions for individual students based on their learning needs and level. This helps to ensure all students are learning effectively. Front row promotes active learning as it uses real life examples when teaching students certain concepts. It has the capacity to bring math concepts to life by using real life examples; for example students can learn multiplication and division by planning a birthday party. Teachers can also view data at a glance how each student in their class is performing. ====
 * Brief description of the Resource **

** How does the resource align with instructional strategy examined for the week? **
====According to Hubbell, Kuhn and Pitler (2012), providing homework allows students to practice and familiarize themselves with concepts being taught by the teacher. Furthermore, Hubbell, Kuhn and Pitler found that assigning homework allows students to deepen their understanding of the content and encourages students to learn outside the classroom. Front Row not only allows teachers to assign homework, it also allows teachers to tailor the homework based on the student’s level of understanding of the concepts being taught.====

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (2nd Ed). Front Row Retrieved from https://www.frontrowed.com/
 * References **

**Assigning Homework and Providing Practice** Andrea Mera

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Website Name**: https://www.brainpop.com

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Rating:** 9/10. BrainPOP is an educational website that allows students to engage in self-directed learning. The website has hundreds of videos and follow up activities, but has a limited amount of free content (mostly videos and games). An annual subscription ranges from $99- $115 per year for families, $220 per year for classrooms, and $1,700 for schools. The page is very simple to navigate and provides great resources for students and teachers, however it is important to mention that the social studies content is mostly U.S.A. centric.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Description:** BrainPOP allows students from grades three to twelve to browse and select topics, then students watch the selected videos and can complete activities afterwards. These activities include: quizzes, games, concept maps, vocabulary reviews, and more. BrainPOP also allows students to submit their completed work to their teacher. Teachers are able to assign specific videos, review students' work, provide feedback, and grade directly on the website. Teachers also have the ability to share lesson plans that have been created by other users and can select specific lessons and activities they want their students to complete. The website includes content in math, science, social studies, English, art and music, health, engineering and technology.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Aligns with Instructional Strategy:** BrainPOP has high educational value as it allows students to practice self-directed learning, and encourages students to actively engage with material related to the subjects they are learning in school. The website allows teachers to assign homework that will support student learning in an engaging manner, and allows instructors to provide feedback using the same platform. This website encourages the use of a flipped classroom model as it allows students to use technology at home to learn, and students can then interact with the material in the classroom in a more productive manner (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012).


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">References **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">BrainPOP (2017). Retrieved from @https://www.brainpop.com/

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works(2nd Ed). Retrieved from @http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/Using-Technology-with-Classroom-Instruction-That-Works-2nd-Edition.aspx

Claudia Mellad
 * [|MyHomework]
 * Educational App
 * **Rating:** 10 - I would rate this app a 10/10 because it's a very help resource for both students and teachers to use track homework assignments. This app is very affordable at $4.99 for an annual subscription. There is a free version of this app as well, if one choses not to invest in this app, the free version has less features of course, but still serves the same purpose.
 * **Description:** MyHomework is an app that is available on iPhone, Android, iPad, Windows 8, Web and Kindle. It enables students and teachers to track homework assignments and classes. You simply add an assignment or test along with the due date and you can set reminder alerts that sync with your calendar. It also allows you to set a priority level and if you chose to colour code your outstanding tests/assignments users have the option to do this. Teachers can use to the app to send out announcements to students, reminders, syallabi and reading lists to other users of the app.
 * **Aligns with instructional strategy:** This app aligns with the instructional strategy of assigning homework because it serves as a reminder for the work that needs to be done. It is much better than an agenda as that can easily be forgotten at school. Due to the fact that this app can be accessed from multiple platforms, chances of forgetting what needs to be done is eliminated.

References: Hubbell, E.R., Kunh, M., & Pitlier, D., (2012), //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Alexandria, VA: ASCD & Denver, CO: MCREL

MyHomework (2017). Retrieved from https://myhomeworkapp.com/

**Educational App/Website**
 * Rachael Tucker-Yhap **
 * __ [|Google Classroom] __**
 * ** Rating: 9/10 ** Google Classroom combines several Google platforms all in one place which is beneficial since many teachers and students already use various Google platforms. Google Classroom keep you organized by class and also allows you to archive announcements or assignments and post to several classes at once. It is great for teachers who are not already set up to use platforms such as Blackboard.
 * ** Description: ** Google classroom is a free web service that makes it easy for both teachers and students to connect. It helps teachers save time and improve organization by combining Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Gmail and Google Calendar. After creating a class using an access code, teachers can easily distribute assignments, grade, edit, comment and provide feedback to students. Teachers can also use Google Calendar to note due dates and other important information. The information can be accessed through the app or website, allowing for increased accessibility.
 * ** Aligns with Educational Strategy: ** As recommended by Hubbell, Kuhn and Pitler (2012), Google Classroom makes it easy for teachers to provide feedback for both homework and practice assignments. It also enables students to “have access to resources that help them communicate in real time to teachers, peers or outside facilitators” (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012, p.178).

Reference

Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Retrieved from []

<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Eunjin Judith Jung


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">[|Basecamp]
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Website
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">**Rating:** 9 - I give Basecamp a rating 9 out of 10, because of its comprehensiveness. Originally designed for small business and its micromanagement, It offers a complete platform that can also be applied to the classroom use. The only drawback is its price: $100/ month. However, the site says it offers a free account for teachers and students.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">**Description**: Basecamp is a management website, allowing the students to communicate and collaborate online. Like any classroom management system, Basecamp offers the same tools for the entire assigned groups, enabling the students to download homework documents, post their works, and to respond to each others’ works. However, better than other widely-used classroom management system (such as BlackBoard that we currently use), Basecamp offers more options for interactivity, such as automatic check-in (posting updates on what’s been done today), to-do list (assigning works to the group) and campfire (a chatroom for the group).
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">**Aligns with instructional strategy**: Basecamp provides a platform for students to review the learned materials in interactive ways.By allowing the students to track own works and to comment on the others’ works, Basecamp can provide opportunities to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom and to deepen their understanding of the content (Hubbell, Kuhn, & Pitler, 2012).

References:

Hubbell, E.R., Kunh, M., & Pitlier, D., (2012), //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed). Alexandria, VA: ASCD & Denver, CO: MCREL

Rating: 10/10
SeeSaw is an app that serves as a digital portfolio accessible by children, teachers, and parents (SeeSaw, 2017). The app has a number of options such as video, photo capturing, and voice recordings that can be uploaded by either student or the teacher. Teachers can assign tasks, and document the learning process, and assess student learning.

The resource aligns with instructional strategy assigning homework because it allows students to revisit their and practice what they learned. According to Hubbell, Kuhn, Malenoski, & Pitler (2007) “[w]eb resources allow students to practice concepts and skills repeatedly from their homes” (p.195). Once are connected to the classroom through the app they can document their learning and revisit it at any time.

Hubbell,E., Kuhn, M., Malenoski, K., and Pitler, H., ( 2007). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.
 * References**

SeeSaw.(2017). Retrieved from https://web.seesaw.me.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **Sharon Thurman** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **Educational Website (page):** [] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **Rating 9/10**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assigning Homework and Providing Practice **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">moodle.reeths-puffer **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **Description**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">I gave moodle.reeths-puffer 9/10 because of the numerous informative, presentation videos and other resources that are located on the web page regarding assigning homework and providing practice. moodle.reeth-puffer also suggested reading Chapter 7 of the textbook used in EDU 590//, “////Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works.”// In addition, the instructional web page is very user-friendly

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to Hubbel, Kuhn, and Pitler (2012), multimedia can assist students to learn as well as help them to complete their assignments. Therefore, moodle.reeths-puffer aligns with the instructional strategy examined for this week because teachers can gain useful knowledge from the web page on to how to assign homework and the benefits of students practicing new knowledge learned.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">How the Website Aligns with Instructional Strategy **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> **References**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> 7: Assigning Homework and Providing Practice. (n.d.) Retrieved from []

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012).//Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works// (2nd Ed).


 * Meaghan McNeil**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">[|Cram] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Educational Website <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Rating: 6/10 – Cram is a free resource however requires a device (computer or iPad) and sometimes needs an internet connection (Cram, n.d.). I think Cram is a good resource for memorization, however it does not actively engage the student’s skills. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Brief Description: Cram is a website that offers “a wide selection of flashcards for you to study, memorize, test yourself on, and more” (Cram, n.d., What do you want to learn?). Cram also has an app that allows students to access flashcards. Cram also features a module where students or teachers can create their own flashcards and share them with others (Cram, n.d.). <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Align with instructional strategy: As indicated by Cram.com, “flashcards are the fastest and best way to memorize almost any type of information” (Cram, n.d., About). This can be helpful if students are required to become very familiar with a set of data. However, while Cram can assist with memorizing, it does not allow students to actively practice a skill, as recommended by Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler (2012).

References <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (2nd Ed). <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Cram. (n.d.). Retrieved from <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline;">[]


 * Daniel Robertson**

[|Blackboard]
 * Assigning Homework and Providing Practice**
 * Source:** Educational Website
 * Rating: ­­7/10** – Blackboard while highly scalable, is hard to actually get right unless there is a shell to start with. When done right it can be wonderful but I haven’t ever really seen it used to its full potential.
 * Description:** Blackboard is used in many institutions to organise the online learning environment that most courses occupy. It is especially critical in online courses and in the flipped classroom. The space can be used to essentially link to whatever the instructor wants. There are built-in functions that allow for discussion boards, group forming, assignment submission and review and for grading to name a few key features.
 * Instructional Strategy Alignment:** Blackboard can be used to communicate expectations, policies around homework and its purpose as well as to grade and return feedback on homework submissions, an essential part of assigning homework and providing feedback (Hubbell, Kuhn & Pitler, 2012).

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">References <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Blackboard (2017.) Retrieved from http://www.blackboard.com/ <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Hubbell, E.R., Kuhn, M. & Pitler, D. (2012). //Using technology with classroom instruction that works// (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: ASCD