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Affirmation of Performance

Digital Tools

“Players [of computer games] know where they stand and that their efforts count, and this knowledge keeps them trying even when they initially experience failure” (Engaging Students: The Next Level of Working on the Work, p. 55).

HaikuDeck

Glogster

Prezi

This is a creative alternative to poster boards. They are also able to show more of their personality and they can share their posters with a wider audience.

This is a creative alternative to powerpoint. It makes their presentations easy to share and appeals to students who enjoy movie making.

Example:

Example: http://www.glogster.com/meganbeattie/board-glog-by-meganbeattie/g-6kk3a5c8k5vbvos0mhm77a0

It is a creative alternative to PowerPoint presentations, which can be accessed across multiple platforms.

http://www.haikudeck.com/p/9Y0wh5zip8

Cinebeat

VideoFX Live

“Engagement is likely to increase when students perceive that the quality of their performance is of consequence to others who are important to them” (Great Schools: Six Critical Systems at the Heart of Educational Innovation, pp. 236-237).

This allows higher level thinking skills to be showcased and appeals to students who enjoy the arts. It also can include content across the curriculum and is an easy way to share information.

Students enjoying creating videos. This is one example of an easy to use video software. Videos allow students to easily display and share their learning with all stakeholders.

Affirmation of Performance

Affirmation is not just praise; it can come in many forms and from many sources. Identifying who the target audience that is important to the students is vital for the teacher to help make the students appreciate the affirmation. Identifying the groups of people that will give meaningful affirmation may be different for different students.

Credits

Nora Hickman

Megan Beattie

Demetrius Williams

Brandie Wilson

Misconceptions

Created with VideoFXlive

Misconception #1

Misconception #2

Affirmation is praise and positive feedback.

Affirmation only comes from the teacher.

“Affirmation is more than praise and positive feedback. It includes providing students with clear indications that what they are about it important and that they are important to what they are about” (Engaging Students: The Next Level of Working on the Work, p. 55).

“[Affirmation] encompasses concrete feedback that informs the student that he or she is making progress” (Engaging Students: The Next Level of Working on the Work, p. 55).