Communication Tool # 4- Twitter Chat

Communication Tool # 4- Twitter Chat  

Evaluation Rubric for Communication Tools

Team 4

Criteria	1 (Below Expectations)	2 (Near Expectations)	3 (Meets Expectations)
Learning Effectiveness	__No collaboration tools __Motivation is minimal __Very few students are engaged __Clearly does not challenge learners __No graphics __Does not meet learning objectives	__Collaboration tools may not be as effective __Motivates some student learning __Engages some students __Meets and challenges the needs of most learners __Uses some graphics that promote understanding __Meets most learning objectives being addressed	__Promotes effective collaboration __Motivates student learning __Engages all students __Meets and challenges the needs of all levels of learners __Uses graphics to promote understanding __Meets all learning objectives being addressed
Reliability & Support	__Very little tech support __No updates or they cost money __Does not support instructional strategies or only touches on a few __Does not track student progress __Does not provide assessments __Teacher needs a lot of support	__Tech support is available but not as accessible __Some updates provided __Supports most instructional strategies __Tracks student progress __Provides some simple assessments __Challenges teacher	__Easy access to tech support __Provides updates __Supports instructional strategies __Effectively tracks student progress __Provides built in assessments __Teacher friendly
Ease of Use	__No expectations __Instructions confusing; clearly not user friendly __May not fit some student abilities __Navigation features and menu are very confusing	__Expectations may be confusing __Instructions are a bit complicated __Student friendly but not so friendly for parents __Navigation features and menu may take time to understand	__Clear expectations __Simple instructions __Parent and student friendly __Clear navigation features and menu
Safety	__Many ads or pop-ups __Students information can be accessible to others __Teacher has not tested out the site __ Teacher can not monitor __Students do not have accounts	__Some ads or pop-ups __Students information can be accessible to others __Teacher may not be able to monitor the student's progress __Students do not have accounts	__No ads or pop-ups __Private access __Teacher tested __Constant monitoring __Students/Teachers have private accounts
Technology Requirements	__Teacher does not have access to accounts or unblocking sites __Laptop of devices are limited __Tools may be difficult to use and understand __Lacks one or more options such as text, video or audio __Students can use the tool on one device such as an iPad, phone, or computer __Most activities cost money after a limited time __ No storage space __Students can not have accounts	__Teacher access to “unblock” __Most students have access to devices __Teacher has an understanding of the tools __May have limited  text, video, and audio options __Tools can be used on most devices such as iPads, phones, and computers __ Free limited activities, accounts and etc. __ Some storage is in the cloud __Limited number of student accounts	__Teacher access to “unblock” __One-on-one laptop time __Teacher has a clear understanding of the tools __Has text, video, and audio options __Students can use the tool on multiple devices such as iPads, phones, and computers __ Free unlimited activities, accounts and etc. __ Storage is in the cloud __Unlimited student account (users)
Curriculum Connection	__Is not standards based __Not aligned with the Common Core __Only focused on one task __Not engaging __Unclear expectations __Few assessments __ Can not change settings to meet students needs __No reporting access	__Standards based __Some standards may be aligned with the Common Core __Some integrated tools __Interactive   __Expectations are established __ Post assessments __Some differentiation for individual students __Students can see the data	__Standards based __Aligned with the Common Core __Integrated when possible __Interactive and very engaging __Clear expectations __Pre and Post Assessments __Differentiated with flexibility to change settings to meet student needs __Reporting: Data is available to the student/teacher/parents

I think Twitter Chat could be very useful in the classroom. I can see using this tool when students start their research projects. Students could chat with an expert or another person about the topic. I believe the ease of use will become "meets" the more we use this tool.