Chapter 10 reading

Assessment with Technology

This chapter works off the premise that, to give students authentic learning experiences necessitates authentic assessment. Authentic assessment is more than a multiple choice test, it is one where student demonstrate the depth and breath of their grasp of the skill or concept. Technology offers a powerful tool to such ends. In the past (and today) computers were used to scan in answers from multiple choice test, or to give them. This does have its merits in that the administrator can quickly and easily analyzed test results using statical analysis that can drive the focus of future instruction. However, there are more options today where students can demonstrated their learning beyond selecting the correct response. Students can create portfolios in a number of ways and through a number of mediums that demonstrate their learning, where they are teaching the computer what they know. Students can also get instant feedback from computers and teachers can quickly check for understanding and adjust instruction as they teach through remote responders and survey programs. Rubrics have been around for a Milena and computers have made it easier and more effective to produce them. I will run student papers through a printer and print the rubric right on the back of the paper. We need to use authentic assessments to really know what advancements are occurring in the classroom, we can just appeal to good testers.