This week’s resources provided me with a tremendous amount of information about assessment. Dr. Ross discussed three steps for determining effective assessment, and this clearly outlined information helped a great deal. I learned that teachers need to identify learning objectives, determine teaching methods and lastly, choose technology to support both of the above in order to effectively determine what students learn. As a result of this information, I was able to identify the kind of assessment that works best with my student objectives and classroom instruction. Based on the fact that I instruct students to create projects, problem solve, and share their information, I learned from Cennamo, Ross, and Ertmer (2009) that performance-based and project-based assessment are a great way for my students to demonstrate mastery.
References
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach (Laureate Education custom edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2009). Assessing Student Learning with Technology [Motion Picture]. Integrating technology across the content areas. Baltimore: Author.
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Have you used project based assessment in the past? It is a great way to assess kids' understanding. It takes more time than traditional assessment, but is well worth the outcome.
ReplyDeleteTravis
Hi Megan,
ReplyDeleteYou can use a rubric or a checklist so students can clearly see your expectations and set goals for themselves. Students and teachers really like the organization of these tools.
I have used project-based assessment in the past and I am doing so currently; however, until recently I was not able to define it! I also use checklists quite often and agree that they help the students know exactly what the expectations are. They also keep me focused, as well.
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeleteAssessment is such a great tool. I teach art and I find is very hard to stay objective. I assume it would be the same for any project-based assessment. I have recently been working on rubrics for different projects but I just find them very time consuming.