Day+4

=Homework Helpers=

Trainer: Melanie Doucette

 * ===Subject(s) of the day's workshop===

Using a Wiki as a homework helper and homework evaluator. || **Prerequisite Knowledge **

Creating and using a Wiki Solving two step linear equations ||
 * == Content (Describe in a paragraph) ==

Homework is considered by many teachers to be a necessary evil. Methods for evaluating homework vary by teacher and range in effectiveness. It is difficult to find a good way to include homework assessment and ensure the student actually did the work themselves. Today we will look at a possible solution to this issue that will also serve as a helpful resource for students who may struggle when completing their homework. ||
 * **List the objectives for this lesson **


 * 1) Participants will identify the issues with homework assessment.
 * 2) Participants will develop a Wiki to be used for homework reporting, assistance, and evaluation. ||
 * **How will you teach the lesson. Details help. **

Think, Pair, Share Activity

As a group, the participants will be asked to first think about their experiences with assigning and assessing homework. They will then pair up with someone and share their thoughts. Finally the group will come back together as a whole and create a collective summation of thoughts on the issue.

Wiki Creation

The trainer will then propose the idea of using a class Wiki as a homework helper and means of assessing this type of assignment. Each of the participants is given a unique set of two step linear equations to solve. They must then do one of two things: Then each person must pick someone else’s posted problem and do one of the following: 1. post a response in which they provide the check for the solution the original posted provided 2. post a few steps that will help the person who originally posted figure out how to solve the problem they were stuck on
 * 1) pick one of the problems and post the problem with their worked out solution
 * 2) post a problem then cannot figure out

Strategy Evaluation

Participants will be asked to analyze the previous activity and the trainer will conduct a whole group feedback session. When responding, if participants foresee a problem they must not only give their opinion on the strategy but also a possible solution. This feedback will be recorded by the trainer and posted on the support Wiki at the conclusion of the day 4 workshop. ||
 * **Additional materials you will use and how will you use them **

Wiki for homework activity, two step linear equation problem sets ||
 * **Evaluation **

The feedback received during the final activity will be used to assess the effectiveness of the day’s workshop. ||