Technology Performance Assessment Teacher Observation Form

 

Group # ____      Evaluator _________________________________

 

0 = little or no evidence         1 = some evidence         2 = strong evidence

 

A.      Group Dynamics

 

1.  Brainstorming 

a.  there is adequate initial discussion of the task                              0    1    2

b.  a variety of ideas is generated by the team                                   0    1    2

c.  the team sets a self-imposed time limit                                        0    1    2

 

      2.  Division of Tasks        

a.   relatively equal tasks are assigned to group members                0    1    2

            b.   group assigns tasks based on interests                                      0    1    2

            c.   group members quickly slip into their tasks                                 0    1    2

 

     3.  Balanced Work Load

a.  everyone contributes equally                                                         0    1    2

b.  everyone is on task                                                                        0    1    2

c.  the team monitors and adjusts work loads as they progress       0    1    2

 

     4.  Social Interaction

      a.  team listens to and supports everyone’s ideas                             0    1    2

      b.  there is peer praise for work done                                                 0    1    2

      c.  there is ongoing communication between group members          0    1    2

      d.  team members offer each other assistance                                 0    1    2

 

Notes and observations on Group Dynamics:

Brainstorming

 

 

 

 

 

 

Division of Tasks

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balanced Work Load

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Interaction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group # ____      Evaluator _________________________________

 

0 = little or no evidence         1 = some evidence         2 = strong evidence

 

B.     Finding and analyzing information

 

 

1.      When gathering information, the team selects information with clear criteria in mind.

 

 

0   1   2

  1. When organizing information, the team organizes information in a logically consistent and thoughtful manner.

 

 

0   1   2
  1. When using information, the team shows a high level of skill in drawing conclusions from the information.

 

0   1   2

 
  1. When thinking about information, the team clearly demonstrates divergent thinking and works toward a deeper understanding of the problem.

 

 

0   1   2

 

Notes and observations on Finding and Analyzing:

Gathering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organizing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thinking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group # ____      Evaluator _________________________________

 

0 = little or no evidence         1 = some evidence         2 = strong evidence

 

C.     Capable Use of Applications

 

1.  Windows environment

a.      easily locates and opens prepared files & applications               0    1    2

b.      able to work with multiple open windows                                     0    1    2

c.      able to save files to drive T: or drive P:                                         0    1    2

 

  1.  Reference sources

a.      uses a variety of resources to gather information and ideas       0    1    2

 

  1.  Extracting & electronic storage of information

a.      uses notepad, Word or other electronic resource to

      store notes                                                                                    0    1    2

b.      uses foresight to gather charts, graphs, graphics                       0    1    2

      for PowerPoint presentation

 

  1. Spreadsheet use

a.      creates a chart or graph to show meaningful data in                   0    1    2

      support of their proposal

 

  1. PowerPoint (mechanics, not presentation)

a.      uses text, graphics, and fonts that provide clarity of visuals        0    1    2

b.      uses backgrounds, colors, text and bullets effectively                 0    1    2

c.      uses fades and transitions                                                           0    1    2

 

Notes and Observations on Capable Use:

Windows Environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference Sources

 

 

Estimate the percentage of time spent on each resource:  Internet _____  ProQuest ____SIRS ____  World Book ____ Other_____

 

 

 

 

Extracting & Electronic Storage

 

 

 

 

 

Spreadsheet use

 

 

 

 

 

 

PowerPoint (mechanics)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group # ____      Evaluator _________________________________

 

0 = little or no evidence         1 = some evidence         2 = strong evidence

 

D.     Quality of Presentation

 

  1. Clarity of Proposal to the Department of Transportation       

a.      proposal shows a clear understanding of the prompt      0    1    2  

b.      focused on one proposal and did not vary throughout

      presentation                                                                      0    1    2

c.      the thesis is clear                                                              0    1    2

 

  1. Relevant data

a.      data clearly supports the point                                          0    1    2

b.      pictures, charts & graphs support the point                     0    1    2

c.      main idea presented without clutter                                  0    1    2

 

  1. Introduction

a.      proposal clearly laid out and defines a solution                0    1    2  

b.       provides rationale                                                             0    1    2  

c.      draws audience in by creating interest                             0    1    2

 

  1. Logical sequence

a.      transitions between parts are evident                               0    1    2

b.      there is a smooth flow of ideas                                         0    1    2

 

  1. Conclusion

a.      restates proposal arguments                                           0    1    2

 

  1. Persuasiveness

a.  the proposal is persuasive to the DOT                              0    1    2

 

Notes and Observations on Quality of Final Presentation:

Clarity of proposal to DOT

 

 

 

Relevant Data

 

 

 

Introduction

 

 

 

Logical sequence

 

 

 

Conclusion

 

 

 

Persuasiveness