Big Ideas and the Big Picture Assignment

Each candidate will select a book length treatment of 21

st
century learning and educational transformation
with technology from the bibliography included in this assignment. Each book can only be selected by one person in
the class first come, first served. Post the title you have selected to the Discussion Forum titled Big Ideas and Big
Picture - Book Sign Up. After reading the selected title, you will develop an online reflection/reaction to that work.
The reflection/reaction will utilize a variety of cutting-edge presentation tools.


Criterion Unacceptable
0 Points
Acceptable
1-3 Points
Target
4-5 Points
Your Score
Summary
Summary is mostly an
outline of the book and
does not discuss the
major points and ideas.
Summary consists of the
major points and ideas of
the book
Summary consists of a
discussion of the major
points and ideas of the
book and includes direct
quotes that link the
discussion.
/5
Reaction what
did you think
Reaction is based only on
candidates opinion.
Uses details from the
book to support reaction.
Uses many details from the
book to support reaction to
the main ideas.
/5
Reflection on the
connection to
Technology,
Leadership, and
Change
Reflection does not
include insight into the
candidates views.
Reflection includes
detailed description on
how the book furthers the
discussion of technology,
leadership, and change.
Reflection includes
detailed description on
how the book furthers the
candidates understanding
of technology, leadership,
and change.
/5
Presentation
Did not utilize a variety
of Web 2.0 tools.
Presentation includes use
of online tools.
Presentation demonstrates
creative use of several
online tools.
/5

Effort
Minimal effort.
All components are
completed with minimal
content and thought.
Meets expectations.
All components indicate
the candidate has a solid
understanding of the
book.
Exceeds expectations. All
components indicate the
candidate has a thorough
understanding of the
content and main points of
the book. Presentation is
creative and clearly
describes the focus of the
book on the integration of
technology in schools.
/5