CEP 813_Framework for Assessing CMSs Through the Lens of Assessment

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1	Sarah VanLoo							Note: Seesaw isn't technically a CMS but I use it often. I wanted to score it and see how it compares to other options, which is why I included it as #4.
2	CMS Critical Review - CEP813
3	0=No / 1 = Yes	17	Points scored	12	Points scored	14	Points scored	14	Points scored
4	Review Criteria	Canvas	Notes	Edmodo	Notes	Google Classroom	Notes	Seesaw	Notes

5	I can check students' login history as an indicator of participation	1		0	I can see Ss' posts & assignment completion but not login info	0	I can see Ss' posts & assignment completion but not login info	0
6	I can check the amount of time students have spent inside the course as an indicator of effort/engagement	1		0		0		0
7	I can see who is online at any given time.	0		0		0		0
8	I can integrate discussion forums.	1		1		1		1	Isn't integrated but Ts could create a work-around by posting a question and having Ss comment.
9	I can integrate discussion forums and integrate these into an assessment plan.	0		0		0		0
10	I can set up a gradebook.	1		1		1		0
11	I can set up quizzes.	1		1		1		1	It isn't integrated but Ts can link to Google Forms for quizzes. Gradebook is not included.
12	I can set up an assessment plan that aligns with curriculum objectives.	1		0	Yes for ELA or math; No for art, science, tech	1	Technically, it isn't integrated but the ability to download spreadsheets lets Ts track whether Ss have met standards.	1	Seesaw allows for tracking "skills" and Ts can input standards, objectives into this grid.
13	I can set up a learning portfolio.	0	Portfolios can be created by Ss to showcase their best work; they aren't set up by the teacher.	0		0		1	Seesaw is a portfolio - a collection of Ss' work.
14	I can set up surveys.	1		1		1	through integration with Google Forms	1	Again, it isn't integrated but Ts can link to Google Forms.
15	I can set up checklists so that students can track their progress.	0		0	Students can view gradebooks but not checklists.	0	Students can view gradebooks but not checklists.	0
16	I can set up rubrics.	1	Built in!	1	Rubric isn't built in; some teachers have designed work-arounds.	1	Again, rubric isn't built in but Ts have created scripts to work with Classroom	1	Rubrics can't be set up within Seesaw, but can set up and incorporated into Seesaw.
17	I can set up a dropbox where students can submit work.	1		1	interesting integration with MS Office online	1		1
18	Students can communicate with one another inside the CMS.	1	Includes a discussion board	0		1	Ss can comment on each others' work	1	Students can comment on each others' work
19	Students can communicate with me from inside the CMS.	1		1		1		1
20	Students can check their progress through a series of expectations/assignments.	1		1		1		0
21	Students can check their grades.	yes	But didn't score. In my current situation, this isn't an important factor.	yes	But didn't score. In my current situation, this isn't an important factor.	yes	But didn't score. In my current situation, this isn't an important factor.	0
22	Please add a few criteria based on your Rubric 4.0, your discipline, and your context:
23	Teacher feedback is timely (criterion 1)	1	Because assignments & turn-ins are nearly instantaneous, feedback can be gively immediately (as Ts have time to do so)	1	same as with Canvas	1	same as with Canvas and Edmodo	1	Same as with Canvas, Edmodo, Google Classroom
24	Teacher can provide direct & specific feedback (criterion 2)	1	Ts can provide written feedback through the LMS. Verbal or video feedback could be recorded outside the CMS and attached to a comment.	1	same as with Canvas	1	same as with Canvas and Edmodo	1	Ts can provide feedback in writing, as an audio comment, or through a video - all of which can be created in Seesaw.
25	Assessment provides multiple means of representation (criterion 6)	1	Although it isn't inherently built in, T could easily provide this within the CMS	1	same as with Canvas	1	same as with Canvas and Edmodo	1	Same as with Canvas, Edmodo, Google Classroom
26	Allows teacher to communicate with families (Isn't on Rubric 4.0 but is important in K-5 setting.)	1		1		1		1
27	Easy to use, even for youngest students (Isn't on Rubric 4.0 but is also important in K-5 setting.)	1	Canvas has a LOT of built-in functionality. It can be complex but allows Ts to customize so that it is accessible for young Ss. I have used Canvas in school with K-5 and they did well with it.	0	In exploring through both T side and S side of Edmodo, it seems like the S side could be challenging for younger Ss.	0	same as with Edmodo	1	Seesaw's interface is easy and fun for Ss. It has a lot of built-in functionality for assignment completion, but not for tracking.
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