IV.+Assessment+and+Evaluation

=TF-IV. Assessment and Evaluation= Educational technology facilitators apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Educational technology facilitators:

 A. Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. Candidates:
 * 1) model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.
 * 2) assist teachers in using technology to improve learning and instruction through the evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data.

 B. Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. Candidates:
 * 1) guide teachers as they use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.

 C. Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. Candidates:
 * 1) assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students' use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.
 * 2) examine and apply the results of a research project that includes evaluating the use of a specific technology in a PK-12 environment.


 * //This standard says that the TF should help teachers maximize the use of technology in evaluating and assessing student progress. Assessments can be both formative and summative. Examples of programs to use when evaluating and assessing student progress: // **
 * ** Online grading systems: Pinnacle, Progress Book, etc **
 * ** Microsoft Excel (to graph and analyze data) **
 * ** Student Response Systems **
 * ** Online rubrics generators **
 * ** Graphic organizers & checklists **

 ** Resources: **

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 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">** This site provides many examples (rubrics, articles, etc) that can be used when assessing students both formatively and summatively. **

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 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">** This site has many examples of ways to assess students, including portfolios. **

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 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">** Online rubric maker **

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 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">** Online quiz maker. (This site is not free) **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">** Online quiz, survey, and game maker. (This site is not free) **