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Digital Homework Checklist for Teachers

Use this checklist before constructing and posting homework assignments.  Linked resources are available for additional teacher support. It might not be necessary to include all items within one homework assignment. Rather, this checklist serves as an opportunity to evaluate your homework assignment from multiple perspectives. 

Relevant Instruction

☐ Is the assignment connected to the Massachusetts’ state standards?

☐  Is it UDL compliant?

☐  How well does it target the specific needs of each student? See below:

·         ELL

·         GT

·         Special Education

·         At-Risk Students

·         Underrepresented Minorities

☐  What 21^st century skills are being practiced within the assignment?

☐  Where does the assignment fall on the SAMR model?

☐  Where does the assignment fall on Bloom’s Taxonomy?

☐  Does the assignment reflect the culture of your classroom responsibly?

☐ Is the assignment too overwhelming? Too short? Just right?

☐ What are the assumptions you made before creating this assignment? Are they valid?

Clearly Communicated

☐  Is education jargon minimized?

☐  Can students restate the listed assignment correctly?

☐  Is the assignment posted on time?

☐  Is the assignment posted in a reliable location?

☐  Does it make sense to post the assignment in multiple locations?

☐  When possible, are ideas bulleted, underlined, embolden, and or italicized?

☐  Is text to speech available?

☐  Is there time or a space for students to ask clarifying questions?

☐  Are due dates clearly identified?

Student Supported

☐  Do students know how to access content resources if they get stuck?

☐  Do students have the opportunity to practice academic self-regulation skills reviewed during class to monitor their own progress?

☐  Do students know which digital tools are available to support them?

Parent Supported

☐ Do students have access to content resources to help their children succeed?

☐  Do parents understand the benefits of helping their children develop a growth mindset?

☐  Do parents have access to academic coaching techniques? See below:

·         Why homework?

·         Habits of Mind

·         When to help and when to let student’s problem solve themselves (FLOW)

·         Basic Study Skills

·         Overcoming Digital Distraction

·         SMART Goals