Lockheed Martin: Technology Assessment Introduction The International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing reports that aligning technology resources and business objectives is essential to maintaining business value (Cuenca, 2011). “Successful alignment between business and IT strategy is evidence where both IT and business strategy can demonstrate a planned alliance which then leads to tangible, successful, business-focused outcomes (Jovita & Graeme, 2007).” Presently, Lockheed Martin
Technology Assessment on GIS and Crime Mapping Introduction The role of law enforcement agencies is to “serve and protect” society. The advancement in technology has improved their role by providing many opportunities for law enforcement agencies to collect and analyze data at crime scenes and in the crime labs more efficiently and more accurately. Another way technology has entered the law enforcement field is in the form of crime mapping through the use of geographic information science
Eastern Illinois University’s Master of Science Technology programme is based on a careful consideration of my aptitude, interests and professional ambition of being a part of my country’s technological workforce. Though, Ghana my country of origin has seen tremendous growth in the use of technology in the past two decades there still remains a huge gap between Ghana and the Advanced World in terms of technological innovation, application and use of technology amongst the indigenous population. Motivated
at two different assessment tools one is a traditional assessment tool to an authentic electronic portfolio assessment. I will look at the age of 4-5 years old (preschool age) assessments. I work at Little Giants Learning Academy in Florida were the teachers use three assessment tools one from the center and two made from state. I will look at the one from the center and one from the state which is Teaching Strategies GOLD. The tool that I won’t compare is the VPK Florida Assessment tool which is just
I will be using two assessment tools when conducting the final evaluation assignment, the SETT and the WATI. Before making any AT decisions it’s important that the IEP team collect initial data using a systematic and multidimensional approach (Marino, 2006). Student, environment, task, and assistive technology tools (SETT) consist of several questions that serve as a guide for collecting data and making important assistive technology decisions” (Barbara, n.d.). The purpose of these questions is
As a future teacher I was curious about the different types of assessments they do in elementary grade levels. I know a lot has changed since I was in elementary school. There is a lot more technology and new standards that teachers should aim for. To learn a little more about assessments in the elementary level I decided to interview a teacher who teaches at Wings Park Elementary, the same school I went to several years ago. The teacher I interviewed was Katie Kregel, a second grade teacher. Katie
am writing started out as a philosophy paper back in 2010 that changed into college application letter, into something I tried to actually apply in work when I was a substitute teacher, into concept map of pedagogical theory, into a philosophy of assessment, and finally into now philosophy paper--again. Honestly, I feel like nothing else I have tried in the past has peaked interest or fulfillment as trying to teach students concepts. While at Tech as teaching assistant for the School of Physics under
Student assessment information should always be what drives a teacher’s instruction. Until taking the Literacy Assessment 637 class I had not been required to administer so many assessments. This class also required me to not only assess my students, but to interpret the data and use it to develop and create remediation activities. The purpose of assessing any student is to gain information about a child and identify strengths as well as deficit areas. This can include formal assessment such a DIBELS
also outline the complaints procedure for learners should they encounter any occasions when the teacher fails to act in a professional manner. Learners should undergo initial assessment prior to starting a course in order to ascertain the level they are currently working at. Through discussion within the initial assessment it is possible to identify any specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia or autism if the learner is aware of such learning difficult... ... middle of paper ... ...ssional
The use of vocational assessments is not employed in every Individualized Plan for Employment created, despite evidence they are helpful in developing employment plans for consumers of vocational rehabilitation services. Vocational assessment reports give beneficial information regarding the consumers’ abilities, interests, and aptitudes and assists both consumers and counselors in deciding the best occupational match for the consumer. Also, it is theorized a consumers’ career belief in their ability
significant to a reasonable assessment plan. For instance, formative assessments examine student development throughout instruction. It’s function is to guide students during the learning process as the teacher continuously checks for understanding and modifying instruction to help the student as much as they can. On the other hand, a summative assessment is the conclusive result for a specific lesson as well as the establishment of a new period of investigative and formative assessments. Regardless, sensible
student, all material produced must be true to the work the student carried out. It must give a near to exact reflection of the student 's work and must be based on credible assessment. I will ensure I put this into practice by being accurate in my measurements of my student 's capability. · Authenticity – All assessments taken of my students must be genuine and have proven origins. Planning – A plan must be made to ensure that the student progresses at a good rate through the course material
summarizing what students have learned and for ranking students and schools. The problem is standardized tests cannot provide the information about student achievement that teachers and students need day-to-day. Classroom assessment can provide this kind of information. Formative assessment to inform instruction and guide student learning is being underutilized. Many students are not given feedback that is effective in helping them see where they are in regard to reaching the learning goals or that provides
them. Cite specific examples from your own experience which confirms or disconfirms what she is stating in those understandings. Understanding 1: Informative assessments isn’t just about test. (Agree) I chose to agree with this statement because Tomlinson presents an ongoing conflict when discussing the concept of informative assessments. While most teacher struggle with this understanding, I feel that more and more teachers are coming around to the idea that students have the ability to show
of Testing and Assessment Assessment is defined as “an exercise—such as a written test, portfolio, or experiment—that seeks to measure a student's skills or knowledge in a subject area” (edweek.com). Mainly today, we rely on multiple-choice exams, or tests that are easy to grade in a very generalized manner. The focus is mainly on math and reading, and requires remembering an assortment of different facts. Alternatives to these testing norms are often called alternative assessment. Alternative assessment
vast excitement and interest (Reeves, 2013). However, the curriculum and the assessment process that is currently being practiced in the learning environment is one that continues to be utilized with through the foundational basis of earlier centuries. While the desire and the urgency for 21st century skills is highly publicized, curriculum continues to be rooted in that of 20th century practices and current assessment practices struggle to advance from those procedures conducted as far back as the
process students are requested to make oral presentations as part of a course, dissertation seminar or demonstration. The purpose of these presentation, apart from the academic or training, could also be for persuading, informing or as part of an assessment. In order to fulfill these purposes, presentations have to be effective. An effective presentation can be defined as a presentation that achieve its purpose and communicate new knowledge or benefit its audience. To consider that a presentation is
Authentic assessment, though sometimes referred to as performance-based assessment is not a new idea, in fact its history dates back to the 1950’s. With more than half a century of debate on the subject in varying branches of thought, this paper will focus on a few of the key concepts of authentic assessment as seen through the lens of an artist. An investigation of the literature begins with a brief look at the historical concept of mastery as was practiced through the ancient system of patronage
Student competency assessment in CBE Assessment in CBE. In social work education, assessment of student practice is pivotal to student progress. The assessment refers to what values, knowledge, and skills which students acquire and how they apply them in their practice settings, such as a community (Cowburn, Nelson, & Williams, 2000). As CBE becomes a trend in higher social work education currently (CSWE, 2012; Damron-Rodriguez, 2008; O’Hagan, 2007; Phillips, 2011), assessment of student competencies
Family Health Assessment is dynamic and progressive tool that plays an important role in developing an appropriate healthcare plan for the family. It helps in assessing the health of the family, addressing any health issues or concern, and assist in educating and making appropriate health-related choices or formulating proper intervention strategies for the family. The Gordon assessment involves 11 components to assess the health of the family. Using the Gordon’s assessment, the family interviewed