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#K-Chapter 11
In this chapter, it examines how educators and students can use technology in the classroom to evaluate and assess learning. Educators are evaluated by school personnel, to make sure that all students are actively involved in the assessment process.
The first section I found intriguing was, “Reasons for
Teaching with Clickers.” In this
section it was stated that when students are introduced to participate with
clickers, they are exposed to numerous instructional advantages. These advantages are: active learning,
student involvement, real-time feedback, and question-centered
instruction. Educators who promote the
use of clickers within the classroom will develop an active learning approach,
because it is a form of technology that will keep his of her students engaged
while having fun using them. Two key tools that determine the clicker’s use
are: they provide students to participate secretly, and it is a tool to
integrate a “game approach” where students will be engaged while learning
versus the “traditional” learning class approach. I personally believe that when an educator
uses this method of learning, students will not feel they are making a mistake
where their peers could possibly judge them.
Students will have the opportunity of selecting an answer to a multiple
choice, true/false, or a yes/no question.
Student’s results will be anonymously transmitted to the instructor’s
device and be displayed for the whole class to see. These immediate feedbacks can help the instructor
assess the students’ understanding of a particular subject area, while
receiving immediate responses and reinforce what is being taught.
“This video is an example how clickers could be incorporated
into a lesson.”
The second section I found resourceful was, “Preparing for
High-Stakes Test”. In this section it
states that there various ways to prepare students for high-stakes academic
achievement tests. Sometimes the stakes
can be higher. For example, secondary students may need to pass these
competency exams to graduate. As for
primary students, this form of exam is called individualized assessments. This form of testing will usually help give
the teacher some insight of a student’s prior knowledge of a particular
learning area. Some creative methods, to
help prepare your Kindergarten-Second grade students are to tell your students
that you are going to have some special time together while you “play” a
game. Always remind them to do their
best and if they don’t know the answer just simply say, “I don’t know.” Also, a teacher can send a letter home to
parents to inform them that you will be conducting assessments and you are
requesting the following: child gets a lot of rest, is under little or no
stress, and eats a nutritious breakfast.
When testing a student independently, the other students in the
classroom should be engaged in Daily Five Activities. Choose activities that students can work with
little assistance and quietly. Another
teaching method that can help an educator prepare his or her students for a
high-stakes test is a “repetition” throughout each lesson. Educators should be familiar with the
standards that are required, so they can become familiar as they can
incorporate them into their lessons.
The third section I found interesting was, “The Role of
Assessment in Teaching and Learning.”
In this section it states that assessments are the essential tool for
teaching. Every teacher plans a lesson
and delivers his or her instruction, while evaluating student learning. An assessment features three interrelated
elements: new teacher assessment, student assessment, and student
self-assessment. A new teacher
assessment is how leadership will assess you in the process. Before teachers are hired, they most likely
will be required to take and pass a state license exam. Then new teacher will be observed in the
classroom by college supervisors and be required to write a complete summary of
what they learned about academic subjects, teaching methods, and classroom
management strategies. A student
assessment is how you will assess students’ learning and your own effectiveness
as a teacher. Educators are required to
provide continuing data-driven evaluations about the learning process of every
student in their class throughout the school year. An educator’s responsibility
is to assign grades while reporting these on each student’s report card, and
conduct student/parent conferences.
Educators should always ask themselves, “Are my students engaged, and if
not, what can I do to help make an impact in their learning experience?” A student self-assessment is how your
students will participate in the assessment process. When students play an active role in their
learning process and it can help build their commitment to the curriculum being
taught to them.
References
"Clickers in the Classroom: An Active Learning Approach (EDUCAUSE Quarterly) | EDUCAUSE.edu." Clickers in the Classroom: An Active Learning Approach (EDUCAUSE Quarterly) | EDUCAUSE.edu. Web. 12 Nov. 2014. <http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/clickers-classroom-active-learning-approach>.
Maloy, Robert W. Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2011. Print.
"Teaching Tip: Preparing for High-Stake Testing | Scholastic.com." Scholastic Teachers. Web. 12 Nov. 2014. <http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/teaching-tip-preparing-high-stake-testing>.
"Why Is Assessment Important?" Education.com. Web. 12 Nov. 2014. <http://www.education.com/reference/article/why-assessment-important/>.
Excellent synopsis and good to see both the visual enhancements and the created Voki. Your examples of use of assessments in the classroom fit nicely with the overall evaluation methods that are common. Assessments have been associated with high stakes standardized testing for a decade or so, and there is definitely a negative connotation with that. However, assessments are a very critical part of the learning triad. We just need to use them properly and design assessments that truly do their 'job' with a personalization to individual needs and lesson uniqueness.
ReplyDeleteSorry that your PowToon Slides didn't embed - glad I saw it though...and guessing because it is so new, there were some snags. (Do try again and/or be sure it is set as public).