I used Classkick to create a digital worksheet for my Co-op. Classkick is a great tool that allows educators to create more interactive worksheets for students. You can look through the assessment library to see other teachers' work or you can create your own worksheet from scratch. Then, there are options to create a textbox, use a highlighter, or use a pen to write instructions and questions for your students. There are also options to add in multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, or manipulatives. The manipulatives are extremely useful for assignments where students have to sort or order objects. Students are able to use their finger or mouse to move the objects on the screen to complete the activity. There are also options for both the student and the teacher to add in audio, pictures, or links which can help students who are struggling or give students a way to be more creative in their answers. Finally, as students are working, the educator is able to see their progress in real time. There is also a help button on the screen for students to click if they need to ask the teacher a question or want to request help from another student.
I will use Classkick in my classroom to help make classwork or homework more fun. I like that kids can use the microphone to record their answers or they can type or they can write with their finger. It gives students more freedom and creativity in their answers. It is also helpful that if you choose to use the worksheet live, you can watch your students' progress as they work. This can help me gauge how long it is taking most students to complete an activity or what information they are struggling to understand. Then, I can address any misconceptions right away instead of waiting until after an assignment is graded. Clacsskick is also fairly easy to use from the students perspective. One thing that I would change is the editing tool within the worksheets. For example, once a multiple choice question has been created, you cannot edit it. You must delete the bubble and create an entirely new one. Also, students must choose from A,B,C,D, or E. There is no option to add or take away choices. However, there are other digital tools for multiple choice quizzes, so overall I like using Classkick as a platform for digital worksheets.
Classkick ties in with the Danielson framework by meeting standard 3C: Engaging students in learning. Online worksheets can help students have more fun while learning since it is gives them a break from the "normal" routine of paper and pencils. The tool also has options for students to change the color of text or do an audio recording for their answers. This can also be a fun way for students to show what they know without formally writing out everything. Classkick also helps meet 3E: Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness. If students are struggling, Classkick is a great tool to help give students extra help. Teachers may need to be flexible in their lesson and take an extra day to work on particular concepts. One can also insert images or audio to help struggling readers with the activity. The reports tool also allows the teacher to watch the progress of each individual students and give them help as needed. This can be extremely helpful because then you can respond to any misconceptions immediately as well as give feedback as students are working or even be responsive while students are learning online/ at home!
Classkick can also help students become empowered learners which aligns with the ISTE standard 1. Students can demonstrate their learning through the digital worksheet while adding in their own personal touches. It is important for students to customize their learning environment and find what works best for them. Some students might find that they can easily express their thinking process while they type answers to different prompt. Other students may find that they enjoy the manipulatives on Classkick. Either way, students learn about different ways to express themselves through technology and even help each other online. This also helps students demonstrate the 4 C's. An online worksheet can challenge students to be creative in their answers while still using critical thinking. For example, asking students to create an audio recording of how they completed a math problem may challenge them to think about the "why" behind a problem rather than just using a formula. Finally, students can demonstrate communication and collaboration skills by helping each other out. The teacher can look at the report and assign a student who is ahead to help a student who is struggling. Students are then challenged to work together and express their reasoning to a classmate in a way that both kids can understand.
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