My Pecha Kucha has gone through some evolution. I have come to the realization that some old habits are hard to break. I have so many more slides to show to get my point across. The point is, less is more! There is always room for improvement. I can always write another one. I have to think of entertainers who have the mantra "Always keep your audience wanting more". Furthermore, if the audience is not enjoying my Pecha Kucha, would I really want to subject them to one that is longer than 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Rubrics
What a contradiction to the Pecha Kucha! I will admit my ignorance of Rubrics when I began teaching. Having gone through a proficiency based licensure program, I had no idea what a rubric was when I first got in front of a class. I believe rubrics complicate grading tremendously. I understand why they are used, in that, they supposedly spell out every contingency for a students grade, but in the eyes of this math teacher, they exacerbate something that could be so simple, percentages on tests, quizzes and homework.
Did I cut my own throat here?
