CITW

CITW //Using Technology wiht Classroom Instruction that Works//

Providing Recognition  Chapter 3 **Providing recognition** // Giving student’s rewards or praise for accomplishments related to the attainted go a goal. //  Generalizations about providing student with recognition  · Do not necessarily have a negative effect on intrinsic motivation.  · Most effective when in attainment of some standard performance  · Praise is more effective than candy Based on the generalizations three recommendations to keep in mind when giving student recognition  · Personalize the recognition  · Give prompt recognition  · Use the correct type of recognition ** Data Collection Tools ** // Allow both peers and teacher to offer recognition to student work based on clear (usually teacher set) standards of performance. This will help to ensure that recognition is based on student work rather than an outside factor like popularity. // ** Multimedia ** //Use a multi media source to personalize student recognition. This will help ensure that the students your recognition is genuine and will hopefully motivate further success from the student//. Multimedia resources to consider  · Microsoft Power Point  · Microsoft Publisher  o Cards  o Awards  o Banners  o Posters  · Print Shop Deluxe ** Web Resources ** // Posting exceptional student work on the internet opens up possibilities or recognitions from friends, peers, professionals, and family from around the world! // ** Web Showcases and Picture Galleries ** [|http://www.kids-space.org] This is a collection of international student work dealing in all elementary subject areas. You can leave comments to the student creators. It’s presented in multi media: stories, artwrk and musical compositions. ** Online Certificates ** [|http://www.printablecertificateawards.com] Free printable awards and certificates [] Printable and electronic greeting cards for all occasions! ** Communications Software ** // Communication software capitalizes on individuals’ natural desire to socialize with others // ** Audio E-mail ** And unexpected (and exciting) way to send and receive recognition! Using your operating system record a message of recognition for your student when the email is opened your student will hear your words or recognition rather than reading them off of the computer screen. ** Video Conferencing ** Provides a more meaningful way of offering recognition because the recipient can see you rather than just hearing you (over the phone) or reading what you have to say (over email or card)  · Global WRITeS Project (Writers and Readers Incorporating Technology in Society) <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Skype [|http://www.dreamyard.com] Dream Yard is an innovative arts-in-education organization that integrates areas into the elementary, middle and high school curriculum.