Technology Based Assessments: Improving Education
The use of technology will revolutionize the next generation of assessments. Assessments are only valuable if teachers can access and use the data that they provide to drive instruction.
Goal: At all levels, our education system will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data to improve learning US Dept. of Education, 2017).
Assessments are a critical component of educational success. They help teachers guide learning and ensure that all students are on track to meeting learning benchmarks, goals, and state standards. Technology based assessments can help reduce the time, resources, and disruption to learning that was required for traditional assessments while also providing results in a more useful, …show more content…
While we use technology in the form of videos, on-line trainings, and access to materials for professional learning and development, we are not connected to many outside communities for the purpose of staff development. Many of my colleagues, myself included, have sought outside learning through the use of technology on an individual basis. Many universities have extension coursework available through online programming (such as CSU global) for certification and degree work, but there is also a plethora of programming for topic specific learning that is free or very affordable and open to everyone. In the future, I hope that my district schools start using some of these resources to enhance our professional learning …show more content…
The National Education Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Administrators has published some important pointers for school leaders to recognize when they have reached milestones in this area:
Visionary Leadership- Leaders work with their team and school specific needs to develop and write a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology around student achievement.
Digital Age Culture- Leaders work with their team and school specific needs to create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that maintains a rigorous, relevant, and engaging curriculum for all students.
Excellence in Professional Practice- Leaders work with their team and school specific needs to promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to incorporate technologies which enhance student
Goal: At all levels, our education system will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data to improve learning US Dept. of Education, 2017).
Assessments are a critical component of educational success. They help teachers guide learning and ensure that all students are on track to meeting learning benchmarks, goals, and state standards. Technology based assessments can help reduce the time, resources, and disruption to learning that was required for traditional assessments while also providing results in a more useful, …show more content…
While we use technology in the form of videos, on-line trainings, and access to materials for professional learning and development, we are not connected to many outside communities for the purpose of staff development. Many of my colleagues, myself included, have sought outside learning through the use of technology on an individual basis. Many universities have extension coursework available through online programming (such as CSU global) for certification and degree work, but there is also a plethora of programming for topic specific learning that is free or very affordable and open to everyone. In the future, I hope that my district schools start using some of these resources to enhance our professional learning …show more content…
The National Education Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Administrators has published some important pointers for school leaders to recognize when they have reached milestones in this area:
Visionary Leadership- Leaders work with their team and school specific needs to develop and write a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology around student achievement.
Digital Age Culture- Leaders work with their team and school specific needs to create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that maintains a rigorous, relevant, and engaging curriculum for all students.
Excellence in Professional Practice- Leaders work with their team and school specific needs to promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to incorporate technologies which enhance student