I have recently assigned a large project for the end of term, that will represent half of the the student's final exam grade, yet I haven't heard of anyone making any progress on it. They think it is one they can throw together at the last minute, which tells me they really haven't read the rubric or paid any attention to it. It is a tough, thorough project and the rubric doesn't allow them to half-a** it. So I liked the concept of using Google docs to track student progress.
While the students are required to create a trifold in the standard science fair format, many haven't begun to look for their content. I think I will create a series of Google Docs, one for each week, that will challenge students to update me on their findings, or allow me to comment on their potential design. I'm still working out the challenges since it does require google access, and that has been my headache.
I tried using Google Docs with my NHS kids recently and half of them still don't have a gmail/google acct. I am going to pin them down in the room and make them get it then and there. I know these kids have so many different accounts and passwords it's impossible to keep up with them. I see this as a huge flaw in the digital age, but I don't know how to fix it.
I also plan on using Google docs to keep my homework assignment chart updated more readily in the future. I will be playing with that this weekend. It's been a crazy few weeks and getting crazier by the second. I don't find these assignments difficult, I just have trouble finding the time between the boys and my students and their upcoming tests...yaaaawwwwnnnn
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