How does this reading impact your thinking about technology’s role in teaching and learning?
This reading impacted my thinking on technology’s role in teaching and learning by emphasizing what computer use can do for assessment, and with that the credentials students can take at any age. As I read the beginning of this chapter, three terms were defined, customization, interaction, and learner control. As the author defined each of these terms, I thought differently than how the term interaction was defined. Interaction is supportive towards the students due to the immediate feedback because of a computer. However, if teachers took more time to do what they are suppose to do which is teach as well as help, than the student would receive that immediate feedback. Now, I am not saying that computers are wrong in engaging students in their learning, but sometimes I feel as if teachers are not given enough credit when feedback is given. Interaction should not just be related to technology, but also teachers.
As I read the section on performance-based assessment, I was amazed by what researchers want to pursue for performance-based assessment. The national credentials is an idea that I came more and more against while I read on it. I like the idea that these credentials would “certify a learner’s expertise with respect to specific skills” as the author mentioned on page 114. However, I believe that the education system we have now, students go to school and learn the curriculum created by that school district is just fine. I know the researchers are trying to get education more on specific skills to prepare the students early on like of their occupation in life, but I would believe many students would miss out on opportunities. Now that I think of it, I really do like the idea that students can pursue their own specific skills, but what about the skills that all humans need to know. An example, if a student wanted to be a science professor, he or she would miss out on the general education because they would be focusing on that credential relating to their future occupation. That does not make sense to me.
Later on in the chapter, the author mentions computer-based testing. I agree that computer-based testing will capture more knowledge because so much is available through a computer. I also know that computer-based testing has higher scores than paper-based testing. As I read this chapter, I agreed with things, but I also disagreed with things. I am so use to the traditional style that in time I will adapt to national credentials and other things that I am unfamiliar with.
As I read the section on performance-based assessment, I was amazed by what researchers want to pursue for performance-based assessment. The national credentials is an idea that I came more and more against while I read on it. I like the idea that these credentials would “certify a learner’s expertise with respect to specific skills” as the author mentioned on page 114. However, I believe that the education system we have now, students go to school and learn the curriculum created by that school district is just fine. I know the researchers are trying to get education more on specific skills to prepare the students early on like of their occupation in life, but I would believe many students would miss out on opportunities. Now that I think of it, I really do like the idea that students can pursue their own specific skills, but what about the skills that all humans need to know. An example, if a student wanted to be a science professor, he or she would miss out on the general education because they would be focusing on that credential relating to their future occupation. That does not make sense to me.
Later on in the chapter, the author mentions computer-based testing. I agree that computer-based testing will capture more knowledge because so much is available through a computer. I also know that computer-based testing has higher scores than paper-based testing. As I read this chapter, I agreed with things, but I also disagreed with things. I am so use to the traditional style that in time I will adapt to national credentials and other things that I am unfamiliar with.
What will you do differently as a future teacher as a direct result of this new thinking?
As a future teacher, one thing that I would try to do differently as a direct result of this new thinking is allow my students to get that chance to take computer-based testing/assessments. I believe that their scores will be higher than paper-based testing. As for national credentials, I will allow my students to do as they want. I cannot control what they do outside of the classroom, so if they wanted to take more credentials related to their future job, the more power to them. I think the national credentials will be most appropriate at the high school age or not “any age”. Another new thinking that I will apply to my classroom is looking for variety of different performance assessments. I think that giving tests does not always show performance to the best extent because some students just simply dislike test taking. So, I will try to incorporate projects, presentations, and tests in my classroom to meet everyone’s level of performance.
As a future teacher, one thing that I would try to do differently as a direct result of this new thinking is allow my students to get that chance to take computer-based testing/assessments. I believe that their scores will be higher than paper-based testing. As for national credentials, I will allow my students to do as they want. I cannot control what they do outside of the classroom, so if they wanted to take more credentials related to their future job, the more power to them. I think the national credentials will be most appropriate at the high school age or not “any age”. Another new thinking that I will apply to my classroom is looking for variety of different performance assessments. I think that giving tests does not always show performance to the best extent because some students just simply dislike test taking. So, I will try to incorporate projects, presentations, and tests in my classroom to meet everyone’s level of performance.
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