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ISTE’s Standard IV, Assessment and Evaluation

This standard discusses accountability for both the educator and student. It addresses using technology to assess student learning of core academic content, differentiate instruction and assess student technology literacy. The assessment of core academic content is used to determine the schools Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Computer based testing (CBT) allows for easier differentiation especially in core subject areas. It provides avenues for Individual Education Plans (IEP) to be met much easier. The use of audio, larger text and use of graphics is easier to perform on a computer. It also allows for children with IEPs to remain in the same testing environment. “When implemented properly, these features of CBT reduce teacher administrative work to prepare assessments and provide educators with the student assessment data needed to modify and differentiate instruction” (Williamson & Redish, 2009).

CBT allows for easy data collection and disaggregation. The data is available immediately and does not require individuals to manually compute results. Schools are required to report data to the state to verify compliance with NCLB. One area of concern is "over testing".

Technology leaders are required to communicate research on the use of technology, develop a variety of techniques to use technology to assess student learning, identify and procure technology resources and design strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of technology resources. One area that continues to puzzle me is why our district doesn’t have an assessment bank on the network. If we have 40 fifth grade science classrooms in the district, all teacher the same topics and objectives it seems logical to me that when a teacher creates CBT or student response quiz why it’s not posted in a central location. I would like to work with administration in the district to create a bank and build it each year. References Williamson, J., & Redish T. (2009). Assessment and Evaluation. In Jeff Bolkan, Lynda Gansel, Lanier Brandau (Ed.) ISTE’s Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards (pp. 77 - 98). International Society for Technology in Education. Eugene, OR