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Communicate 3 - Feedback

Create: Choose a standards-based area of study and create an assignment. Then create a method for assessing student work utilizing one of the mediums discussed in this lesson. Ensure the tool demonstrates an instructor’s employment of effective feedback.

 In a recent unit on evolution, students studied Charles Darwin and the various theories, experiences, and persons who shaped his explanation of evolution by natural selection. Students were then asked to create a product that summarizes their understanding of people and experiences that shaped Charles Darwin. Below I've outlined the details of the assignment, provided an example of a student submission, and an artifact showing my feedback to the student.

 STANDARDS:The Georgia Standards of Excellence for Biology that are assessed in this assignment are below:
SB6. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to assess the theory of evolution.a. Construct an explanation of how new understandings of Earth’s history, the emergence of new species from pre-existing species, and our understanding of genetics have influenced our understanding of biology.

 PRODUCT:Students were given a few different options for creating this assignment.
  • Create a social media profile for Darwin that shows connections and interactions with other scientists as well as posts about experiences that shaped his views on evolution. Technology Tool: Classtools.net Fakebook Generator
  • Create a virtual tour of Darwin's life-changing journey aboard the HMS Beagle. Suggested technology tools: Google My Maps or Google Tour Builder
  • Other options as approved by teacher. Must meet same criteria of assignment.
CRITERIA:
  • 5 posts on social media site OR 5 key stops on voyage map.
  • Fakebook: Posts showing interaction with various individuals (Not all posts by Darwin)
  • Map/Tour: Images and details about each stop on the voyage map.
STUDENT FAKEBOOK SUBMISSION:
Click here to view the student's live Fakebook page.



TEACHER FEEDBACK:
In addition to posting written comments to the student's submission in the LMS, I created the screencast below to provide specific feedback on the assignment.


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