Technology in Education

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Since the beginning of the evolution of technology, the way that people think and learn seems to have evolved simultaneously. Children understand technology at a much younger age and many times are called upon to help older generations use new technologies. Technology has become a large part of education in the last fifty years. Assessment software and technologies are available for almost every educator. However many teachers do not utilize Assessment software as intended because they lack training or understanding of the software. Integrating assessment software is imperative to gauging students’ progress. When the teacher is trained and the software is utilized as intended, assessment software can be a powerful teaching tool.

Ways in which technology facilitates the ongoing effort to assess student learning

Technology provides a great resource for teachers and students in the ongoing effort to assess student learning. Mayen and Greer (2010) mention 9 ways technology helps in assessing student learning.” Technology provides the capacity to (a) provide immediate feedback to teachers on the performance of learners individually, and in aggregate, to facilitate databased instructional decisions; (b) provide feedback to students as they engage in Web-based instruction; (c) present skills and concepts in graphics and animation for clarity; (d) offer opportunities for students to interact with the delivery of instruction in a manner that is engaging; (e) deliver instruction aligned with standards and formative and summative assessments; (f) embed assessments in instructional applications; (g) provide instructional opportunities in nonschool settings; (h) employ features that enhance mo...

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...o prepare for it. Using technology to assess student learning engages students and gives students a sence of ownership in their learning, and levels the learning field for all students. Everyone learns differently and technology provides a innumerable resource of evauation.

References

Garrison, C., & Ehringhaus, M. (2007). Formative and summative assessments in the classroom. . Retrieved October 15, 2011, from Association for Middle Level Education: http://www.amle.org/Publications/WebExclusive/Assessment/tabid/1120/Default.aspx

Meyen, E. L., & Greer, D. L. (2010). Applying Technology to Enhance STEM Achievement for Students with Disabilities: The Blending Assessment with Instruction Program. Journal of Special Education Technology, Volume 25, Number 3.

Schaffhauser, D. (2009). Which comes first—the technology or the pedagogy. T.H.E. Journal, 27-32.

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