Saturday, November 26, 2011

Week 2, Blog #1 - Technology Assessments

In the 21st Century, technology is the driving force in accomplishing tasks throughout all aspects of life. Assessments are necessary in order to ensure students are learning essential skills for the future, and educators’ have the knowledge and skills to teach and inspire students to continue learning after high school. Technology assessments provide essential information regarding an educator’s strengths and weaknesses. They provide positive feedback for identifying technology areas that need to be improved. Assessment recommendations may involve long term learning activities. The LoTi Digital Age Survey is based on The ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) Performance Indicators. I completed the survey, and the professional development priorities results were reasonably accurate.
The LoTi Digital Age Survey provides personalized professional development priorities for a teacher to enhance their skills in technology and classroom instruction. According to the NETS-T Performance Indicators, an example set of LoTi professional development Survey results is shown below:
NETS-T Performance Indicators
NETS-T Description
Professional Development Priority
Digital Age Work and Learning
Teacher creates technology application learning activities that inspires learning, creativity, and innovation in the classroom.
High
Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Learning activities involve digital tools and resources, and evaluation methods are implemented to meet technology standards.
Mid
Student Learning and Creativity
Learning activities reinforce student creativity and innovation using various methods of communication.
High
Professional Growth and Leadership
Educators continue professional development, and display leadership qualities.
Low
Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Legal and ethical uses of technology and information are taught in classroom activities.
Mid

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