Dr. Timothy Vansickle, QAI We Teach How We Test: How Technology Enhanced Assessments Are Changing the Face of Instruction Ms. Jane Miller, QAI dr. Les SewAll, QAI Ms. Jennifer Dugan, MDE Dr. Timothy Vansickle, QAI
Overview The concept and meaning of “form follows function” Examples of this concept in education Technology enhanced items as a possible model Implications of new accessibility standards, e.g., APIP Implications for teaching, learning, assessment, technology, and psychometrics
Form and Function Assessment activities = classroom activities Writing prompts Writing practice Performance events Scenario-based assignments and problem-based learning Evidence-based responses Research-based learning Computer adaptive testing Computer adaptive learning Digital testing environments Digital learning environments
Technology = More Technology Technology = Technology Enhanced Items (TEIs) and more Interactions that involve decision making and higher levels of cognitive processing New environments and tools Appropriate for the age and population Facilitate teaching, learning, and assessing
TEI as a Model Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) Templates Partnership for Assessing Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) Item Types Enhanced Assessment System (EAS) Interactions
TEIs as a Model Minnesota Science Test Science simulations on statewide assessments Consistent with classroom experiences
MN Science Sample Item
Technology Standards Online (assessment) tools Assistive devices APIP Making “accommodations” obsolete
Implications for Teaching and Testing Is a new and novel test item valid if students are not taught in that manner? How does teaching change to accommodate the technology that may be used in testing? What psychometric challenges appear due to these new technologically enhanced tests? How are the items scored? What measurement model(s) apply?
Challenges and Opportunities Variety of interactions, platforms, and tools Tablets, iPads, programs Commonalities that we might teach to 3 T’s – Teacher Technology Training Resources come from the oddest sources … Cost and accessibility Build partnerships