Interactivity #2 Feedback

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While uploading a single image or graphic along with a one-line caption may have sounded very simple, Interactivity #2 (History of Technology in Schooling) was actually a complex task requiring media literacy. Your task required creating a message about the historical influence of a particular technology upon your particular content area using both image and text. In this regard, your image could not stand alone without your caption; and your caption would not convey your message without the image. Together, they were supposed to create a unified message. Many of you accomplished this goal.

The good news is that the average score for Interactivity #2 was 8.4 (84 percent), which is very high. You can download the full grade report with a breakdown of points by the last four digits of your CWID by [clicking here]. Here are some of the reasons points were deducted:

• Image portrayed a post-1990 version of the technology
• Image did not convey the impact on schooling
• A link or source for the image was not provided, or was linked to the wrong source
• Unclear linkeage between the image and/or caption and the subject content area
• Caption contradicted (rather than complemented) the image
• More than one sentence was used as a caption
• Text was included in the image
• A narrative blog entry was posted as part of Interactivity #2

If you are perplexed, disappointed (or both) at your score, please take the time to look at three things: 1) your score breakdown; 2) the assignment criteria; and 3) your Interactivity #2 post. Critically examining all three will help you discern where you misunderstood the assignment (this is part of the reflective practice that we tout in the Portrait of a Teacher). After due diligence, if you still need clarification on your score then feel free to contact Michelle or myself and we'll be happy to provide you with additional feedback.

Since you must pass this course with a B-minus or better to move forward in your program, everyone who scored 7 points or lower on this (or any other) interactivity is encouraged to set up an appointment to come speak with me directly so that we can get you on the right track to successful completion of this course module.