The text describes assessment as “the process of gathering and analyzing data to determine if intended learning outcomes have been achieved (Jonassen, 2008, p. 220).” Assessment activities should focus on the primary goal of better understanding your students' learning and to improve your teaching. Teaching should be intended to improve the students’ knowledge not their grades. If the knowledge is gained upon daily then the grades will follow suit. Assessment activities, such as technology based assessments are described to support complex learning outcomes because it allows the teacher the ability to assess outcomes in a multiple of ways as opposed to a single means of assessment.
An e-portfolio is a variety of electronic resources combined and managed by a user to demonstrate a multitude of skills. E-portfolios allow the user to compile information over an open ended amount of time and the flexibility to give and receive feedback from their peers and instructors. Feedback is a great tool for learning and improving one’s current skill set. E-portfolios allow for interaction among individuals or groups regardless of logistics (of course within the resources of an internet signal). Computer based tests (CBT) is a way of administering tests in which the responses are electronically recorded, assessed, or both. There are many websites available to teachers to monitor their student’s progress which can be turned into knowledge that creates more constructive teaching methods. Computer based tests can impact the validity and reliability of its outcome if the assessments are poorly constructed. CBT’s, when well structured in response and response choices as illustrated by the text can produce complex learning outcomes (Jonassen, 2008, p. 236).
Every week I learn more and more about technology and the amazing resources that are available to educators. The e portfolio is a great tool for any subject and I am excited about the possibilities it will offer me as an educator and the students I introduce it to. Blogging, on the other hand, seems to be more of a challenge for me. I do, however, appreciate the opportunity it offers students to place their thoughts, opinions and ideas in their own words. It seems to be a very non-threatening way to assess the student’s sills.
Jonassen, D. (2008). Meaningful learning with technology (pp. 218, 220). Upper Saddle, NJ: Pearson
I like how you can keep up with all of the stuff you learned throughout a semester by putting it on your e-portfolio so that you will be able to remember it. I know its hard for me to remember what exactly I learned in a class when its all over. This is a great idea to use in your classroom. Also, blogging in your classroom might be fun for kids and will help some of the shy kids talk with their classmates.
ReplyDeletebefore this class i thought i knew a lot about technology but like you as i go through this class I am learning a lot more about little things like blogging because i have never blogged before this class and now that i'm doing it, its pretty fun
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