Assessing Meaningful Learning

There are many different assessment technology tools that I have learned about through this semester. The assignments that we have learned about through the past few months are ePortfolios, Grading Rubrics, Clicker Tools, and Inspiration/Kidspiration software. ePortfolio is an electronic portfolio that collects different assignments. Example of this would be is instead of having a final exam, have the students create an ePortfolio of what they have done throughout the semester.   This can allow the teacher to grade the student and what they have done throughout the course by using an online program.  There are many different rubrics that are provided that are available for you online. These sites are very useful for teachers to be able to find grading rubrics that will fit to you needs. A fun way to get your student involved is by using clicker tools. The Quizdom helps students get involved and increase their participation in the lesson. This also allows the teacher to gain knowledge of feedback so that she can see that were students understood what they are discussing. Inspiration soft websites is a great tool not only for the teacher, but also for the students. This website provides the student with diagrams, maps, graphic organizers, outlines, and lesson plans. The will allow the teacher and the student be able to succeed throughout the year.

Through this semester I have learned a great amount on how to incorporate technology throughout my classroom.  I have not only learned about the many new technology tools that are provided for the teacher and the students, but also how to teach them. Every tool that I have learned about through this class, I plan on using in my future classroom.  Blogs & Podcasting are all great tools that you can provide you student with. I think that using a site such as Quizdom would be a great tool to provide your students that will engage them in learning. Using technology in your classroom is very important part of your student’s education. By taking this class I feel that I am prepared to help my students to be able to succeed in their education.