TF-IV. Assessment and Evaluation
Educational technology facilitators apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Educational technology facilitators:
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Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. Candidates: |
| 1. model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. | |
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2. assist teachers in using technology to improve learning and instruction through the evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data. |
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| B. | Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and
maximize student learning. Candidates: |
| 1. guide teachers as they use technology resources to collect and
analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve
instructional practice and maximize student learning. |
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| C. | Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students'
appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and
productivity. Candidates: |
| 1. assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students' use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. | |
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2. examine and apply the results of a research project that includes evaluating the use of a specific technology in a PK-12 environment. REFLECTION
Standardized testing was always part of a student’s life. In 2001, the implementation of No Child Left Behind created a rush of standardized tests for almost every grade in math and language arts literacy. Recently, the state of New Jersey has piloted standardized state tests in algebra and biology. IN 8th grade students must take GEPA focusing on knowledge and skills that will help them pass the HSPA. HSPA is administered to 11th graders. Achieving passing scores is necessary for graduation in NJ. NJTAP-IN is New Jersey’s initiative to support, require and assess the infusion of technology in all curriculum and instructional areas. Presently, NJ is focusing on assessing 4th and 8th graders in their ability to use technology to solve problems. It is expected that this assessment will “trickle-up” to high school students. It is the technology facilitator’s responsibility to provide professional development opportunities and support to infuse technology into the curriculum and to provide opportunities for meaningful activities that intertwine technology with curriculum areas. The following power point was used during a meeting of the
Professional Learning Community assembled consisting of 4th grade teachers, technology teachers, and media specialists to
collaborate on units that would reach this goal.  Once the power point was shown, we provided the 8.1 technology assessment checklist. Each student has one. It is the responsibility of the classroom teacher, the media specialist and the technology teacher to access students and check the appropriate skills that have been demonstrated. I provided a source of activities that lend themselves to authentic learning activities in all the core subject areas with a technology and library component. |
