Technology’s Role In Curriculum and Assessment Michael Fischer EDU 640

Student View of Technology

Teacher View of Technology

Why Include Technology in Education? Expansion of time and place ◦WWW=Whenever, Wherever, Whatever Depth of Understanding ◦Simulations and Online field trips Learning vs. Teaching ◦Shifts learning responsibility unto the student New media for self-expression ◦Slideshows, videos, blogs, animation, music

Why Include Technology in Education? Collaboration ◦Web 2.0, , chat Going Global ◦World is at your hands Individual Pacing and Sequence ◦Students can learn at their own pace through their own learning style

Why Include Technology in Education? Weight ◦Less for students to carry around Personal Productivity ◦Students need to learn to make life more productive Lower Cost ◦Technology and curriculum resources may help lower costs

National Education Technology Plan of 2010 Learning: Engage and Empower ◦Goal: All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society.

National Education Technology Plan of 2010 Assessment: Measure What Matters ◦Goal: Our education system at all levels will leverage the power of technology to measure what matters and use assessment data for continuous improvement.

National Education Technology Plan of 2010 Teaching: Prepare and Connect ◦Goal: Professional educators will be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences that can empower and inspire them to provide more effective teaching for all learners.

National Education Technology Plan of 2010 Infrastructure: Access and Enable ◦Goal: All students and educators will have access to a comprehensive infrastructure for learning when and where they need it.

National Education Technology Plan of 2010 Productivity: Redesign and Transform ◦Goal: Our education system at all levels will redesign processes and structures to take advantage of the power of technology to improve learning outcomes while making more efficient use of time, money, and staff.

Technology in Assessment Smarter Balanced Assessment will help states test on Common Core Standards Advantages ◦Timely Data ◦Individualized, Accurate Assessment ◦Accessible Reports ◦Increased Efficiency and Security

Technology in Assessment Will see a shift in hardware/software in schools ◦From desktop/laptop to mobile devices ◦Hardware Requirements Scientific Pilot vs. Volunteer Pilot Still so many ? ◦Conference call on Feb. 11 th with Smarter Balanced COO to help clear up some questions