Technology assessment

opinion of assessment has changed because having to learn and research about different types of assessment open my eyes to a different opinion. Reading the lecture for the week, reading Mueller’s website, learning about authentic assessment versus traditional assessment, learning about standardized test in general and in our state, and reading about different opinions of people involved in the process has contributed for my reflection. To be clear in what I want to express about assessment, I…

In his essay Smarter than You Think: How Technology is Changing Our Minds for the Better, Clive Thompson explores the topic of technology and how it affects how we think and how we interact with each other. Throughout the essay, he uses many examples and comparisons that support his main point, which is that technology is in fact making us smarter by extending our memory and augmenting our abilities. The topic of whether technology is improving our lives is a highly debated one, and Thompson in…

The source fairly describes globalization as a force that unites countries and creates interdependence between them, and its potential virtues as being able to increase living standards using knowledge and the combined efforts of people. Rather cynically, though, it implies that human nature prevents globalization from bringing about sustainable prosperity for all. Conversely, those who advocate for and believe in international cooperation and progress would argue that the forces of…

part to this fact, I have not yet had the opportunity to see the first part of the language arts class and to observe all the technologies which may be in place to assist students. I have planned to see this part of the curriculum in the coming weeks and will have an opportunity to reflect on the technologies used at that time. Thus far, I have seen two different technologies in play in the classroom. On both my visits, the students had previously listened to the teacher read the book they are…

research contributing to the idea of transforming learning environments, in turn, changing ‘classroom’ or ‘learning space’ dynamics. Change can be relative. Cuban (1993) explains that for some teachers substituting textbooks, deciding to implement technology such as computers or introducing small group activities into a class once a week is a sharp withdrawal from constant routine and thus considered a substantial change from their perspective. The idea of change into the 21st century will be…

she noted that assessments only give one perspective. Assessments should not be used as the only criteria to diagnosis or define a behavior, “never use a test in isolation” was a statement by Wendy (personal communication, July 7, 2015). Wendy’s opinion on the isolated use of assessment is valid. Wendy described a strength of assessment is a way to provide helpful and objective information. This is something she is in need of when working with students. She will not use an assessment to tell her…

condition such as leg amputation, swollen or sore feet or negligence of the patient or carer including nurses. However, whatever is the cause of fall it can be reduced or prevented by appropriate assessment and interventions. In relation with the situation I experienced the incident can be prevented by proper assessment and good communication with the patient (Lovallo, Rolandi, Rossetti, & Lusignani, 2010). In the future, I will assess my patients properly, check their mobility status before…

critical that an assessment instrument to be the valid test for people from diverse ethnocultural background. Hays (2001) asserted considerations for the client’s ethnocultural and linguistic background as essential to the assessment process. People from various cultures express themselves differently. Various bio-psycho-social-spiritual factors influence cognition and individual expression (Hays, 2001; Akin & Turner; 2006). Therefore, in this increasingly diverse society, an assessment…

by the outcome number and course outcomes chart on the original syllabus. Dr. Fink (2003) stated that the key components of integrated course design were to “analyze the situational factors, formulate the learning goals, design the feedback and assessment procedures, and select the teaching/learning activities” (p. 2). And it is important to put these components together and show their inter-relationship (Fink, 2003). Therefore, I summarized the outcomes #1, #2, and #3 from the original syllabus…

different types of assessment, their primary uses, and the methods by which they can be carried out. Additionally, we have focused on the pros and cons of different methodologies, and extinguished any misconceptions in the surrounding realm. Co-creating quizzes allowed each member of the class a hands-on experience working with assessments in the way of creating questions that will provide a means to measure and judge outcome achievement. Snowman and McCown (2013) suggest that assessment is one…