Diaz, Camille Ba.Ed. EDU645: Learning and Assessment in the 21 st Century Gray, Amy Ph.D

My name is Camille Diaz I was born in the town of Aibonito in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and obtained a Ba.Ed. Later I obtained a pre-med certification at the Pontifical University of Puerto Rico. I also participated in an exchange program where I had the opportunity of attending the University of Seville in Spain. Once I graduated from college I gave classes in the grade levels of elementary, middle, and high school all in four years. I worked both for the public school system and the private sector.

I relocated to Massachusetts in 2013, where I still am. My current job position is Home Visitor for the WCAC Early Head Start Program in Central Massachusetts. Even though I am no longer teaching inside a classroom I am providing families with the support and necessary knowledge so that parents can become the teachers of their own children at home.

Some of the outcomes that I am looking for in this new project of mine, MAED, are: “Design a variety of evidence-based assessments used for ongoing evaluation of student progress, and to guide teacher and learner decision making;”( details.htm) details.htm “Use knowledge of subject matter and central concepts of the discipline(s) to create technology-enriched learning environments that promote learner achievement and innovation;” ( Use a range of digital technology tools to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information while exhibiting an understanding of ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of information technologies.” ( details.htm) details.htm

Assessment for me is a way in which individuals can learn what they already know and what they can accomplish if they put a little effort. Usually an individual can assess himself through a self evaluation or let someone assess him/her through formative and/or summative assessments that can be standardized or individualized depending of what the individual or group wants to obtain from the assessment. By using assessment in a classroom both the teacher and students can identify the strengths and weaknesses of the student or himself.