CH 15 & 16 (Technology and Grading) Review

The TEACH Act of 2002

Allows some use of copyrighted material for educational purposes.

Copyright

An exclusive right granted by the federal government allowing the owner to reproduce and sell an artistic or published work.

International Society for Technology in Education standards

Identify technology skills teachers will need

Distance Education

Linking students and teachers in different locations through technology to facilitate learning

Types of test questions

Multiple choice, True/False, Matching, Fill in the blank (objective), Essay (subjective), SAQ's, Identification.

SAQ's

Require a very brief answer

Standardized test

Show the achievements of individual students, schools, and teachers; hold states accountable, and determine funding.

Validity

assessment actually measures learning objectives

Learning Management System (LMS)

can be used for organizing, implementing, and delivering educational content

Multiple choice

can test higher level thinking

Flipped classrooms

give students opportunities to engage in course content outside of the classroom (often using technology) before it is discussed, expanded on, or applied

Digital Immigrants

grew up in the era before the onset of digital technology, and may find new technology intimidating

Digital Natives

grew up using a computer and other digital devices, and acquired new skills gradually

Mentor Teachers

help new teachers assess and improve their skills

course evaluation

helps teachers improve their teaching •What worked and didn't work by evaluating •Motivational methods •Classroom management skills •Effectiveness of classroom arrangement •Schedule •Evaluation leads to reflection and change

Matching

identifies a relationship

Scorecards

identify a maximum point value for each criterion but do not describe levels of quality

Assistive Technology

item or piece of equipment that maintains or improves functional capabilities for students with disabilities

Online learning

makes lessons available to students over the Internet

1:1 programs

provide each student with a laptop, tablet, or other digital device to aid learning

Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) systems

require that students provide their own digital devices for use inside and outside the classroom

Identification

requires labeling or locating parts on a diagram or on a drawing

The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

requires that schools and libraries establish a school internet safety policy to protect students from obscene content

Reliability

results will be the same over time with different learners in different circumstances

Fill-in-the-blank

should be carefully constructed so there is only one correct answer

True/False

test recall

Instructional Technology

the application of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment

Assessment

the methods used to gain information about student learning; help evaluate and maximize student learning

Plagiarism

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

Summative assessment

• The evaluation after learning has taken place •Assesses if learning objectives were met •Often scored or graded •Allows progress to be tracked over time •Usually includes tests

If unfamiliar resources are available:

•Ask others to help you learn skills •Research online for help •Practice on your own

Software helps create lesson plans that

•Can be stored for future reference •Can be turned over to administrators •May be used to assist with makeup work for absent students

With technology, students may:

•Complete assignments •Participate in discussion boards •Take exams online

Benefits of virtual labs include:

•Costs for materials are less •Lab experiences can be repeated •Safer for students •Require less technical training for teacher

If you have few technology resources:

•Design group activities •Use your home computer for research and planning •Investigate grants or community support

Interactive whiteboards can function like:

•Dry-erase boards •Screens for projection from computer programs

Share technology knowledge with others by:

•Forming study groups •Using one-on-one support exchanges •Using the school's technology resource person

Teachers write tests based on:

•Learning objectives •What they have taught Knowledge of their students

Examples of Assistive Technology

•Modified keyboards •Voice recognition software •Text-to-speech software •Handheld magnifier technology •Electronic computer texts •Spell and grammar checkers •Electronic organizers •Software for English Language Learners

Technology...

•Offers options for incorporating variety into lessons •Integrates as many senses in learning as possible •Provides teachers with resources to provide differentiated instruction

Uses/applications of Technology

•Planning •Teaching •Communicating •Managing information

Rubric

•Quality ratings can be ranked using numbers and/or adjectives •Provide clear grading criteria for both student and teacher •Students accept more responsibility for work •Students feel less like victims of subjective grading •Help to communicate how a student did and did not meet expectations or standards

The internet assists in:

•Sharing ideas and advice •Sparking creativity •Providing information from experts, governments, businesses, and industries •Making electronic teaching aids available to accompany textbooks by publishers

Teacher-developed tests, help teachers measure:

•Student knowledge and understanding •How well students met the learning objectives The effectiveness of their teaching

•With self-evaluation and peer evaluation, students learn

•The importance of honesty •How to phrase constructive criticism •Acceptance of others' assessments •Important job-related skills

Types of alternative assessments

•Written papers •Multimedia presentations •Real-life tasks •Student portfolios

Essay

•measures knowledge and the ability to think clearly, organize information, and express thoughts •Requires higher-level thinking •Takes time and effort to grade

Alternative Assessment

•methods other than tests •Encourage teachers' and students' creativity •Evaluate student improvement over time, rather than achievement of specific objectives

Informal assessment

•methods rely on content or performance rather than on data •Teachers conduct informal assessment through •Observation •Portfolios •Anecdotal records •Interviews •Work samples

Formative assessment

•takes place during instruction •Allows teachers to adjust teaching to help improve learning •Purpose is to make instructional decisions •Not used as part of students' grades