Slide #1 Technology/Content Assessment

Slide #2 Overview This afternoon, we will Review assessment data and discuss importance for technology projectsReview assessment data and discuss importance for technology projects Discuss 21 st Century skillsDiscuss 21 st Century skills Consider different approaches to technology/content integration and assessmentConsider different approaches to technology/content integration and assessment

Slide #3 Role of Assessment for Laptop Project State funding requires ongoing evaluation and assessment toState funding requires ongoing evaluation and assessment to –Document changes in student technology use –Document changes in teaching practices Federal and district initiatives focus onFederal and district initiatives focus on –Impact of projects on students and teachers –Teaching American History project requires participants to report changes

Slide #4 What type of assessment activities are valid? Valid Methods for Assessing Changes in Teacher and Student Technology UseValid Methods for Assessing Changes in Teacher and Student Technology Use –Teacher and Student Surveys –Interviews of participating and comparison teachers –Observations of lessons –Logs of teacher and student technology use Valid methods for assessing student content knowledgeValid methods for assessing student content knowledge –Teacher created assessments –Portfolios –Assessments produced by textbook publishers –NAEP, AP and MCAS items

Slide #5 What Have the Projects Learned? Participating teachersParticipating teachers –Report increases in technology use –Report increases in content knowledge Sample of studentsSample of students –Report increases in technology use –Report increases in content knowledge

Slide #6 Teachers Report Increased Technology Knowledge & Ability

Slide #7 Teachers Report Increases in Using Laptops

Slide #8 Teacher Gain Content Knowledge

Slide #9 Teachers Increase Use of Primary Source Materials

Slide #10 Students Demonstrate Gains in Knowledge

Slide #11 Next Steps Review ISTE StandardsReview ISTE Standards Review Teacher Baseline Report (posted on Wiki)Review Teacher Baseline Report (posted on Wiki) Participate in small group activityParticipate in small group activity