Digital Blog Post #F

The Role of Assessment in Teaching and Learning:

Assessment has three interrelated elements, the new teacher assessment, student assessment, and the student-self assessment. The new teacher assessment is what all teachers have to go through in order to be recognized as being prepared to take over their own classroom. They have to work alongside other teachers so they can make the transition from learning how to become a teacher to actually teaching in a classroom environment. The student assessment is how exactly you will be able to assess student’s learning, grades and your own success as an educator. The way that a teacher chooses to deliver a student’s performance is extremely vital to the students ability to recover from any academic deficiencies. The student self-assessment is when the students actually get involved with the learning and assessment process. There is nothing more important than being able to assess each other in both roles so they can maximize the learning experience.

Digital Teaching Portfolios:

As a teacher, it is important to be able to adapt to any situation you are placed in. Whether it is teaching without certain materials that you are accustomed to having, dealing with a students’ personal issues that’s impeding with his/her learning abilities or knowing how to teach a specific subject. Maintaining a digital teaching portfolio assists you in keeping all the materials, resources and advice you have collected on your way to becoming a teacher. It definitely makes it extremely easier for you to maintain a portfolio that grows along with you and your experience.

Technology Integration Stages and Issues:

Anything that brings positive and good results will always come with its cons. Technology has supported the demand for different and effective styles of education. Not only has it given teachers an easier and more operational way to communicate with students but it has helped students who already have a difficult time learning in person a different shot at learning on their own. There still isn’t a way to help student’s families who struggle financially. Some teachers are completely relying on students to have computers and for those who don’t, are facing a problem that in some cases are hurting the families more than helping. 

Resources:

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.