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Goals. To obtain an understanding of my students' understanding of the technology standardsTo determine if students learn the tech standards by being engaged in project-based learning activities. What will be done?. Evaluate different assessments Purpose of the assessmentPro's
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1. Problem of Practice Students enter the class with different technology skills
Using text book exercises, not beneficial for all students
Need to determine that ALL students have mastered the technology standards
2. Goals To obtain an understanding of my students understanding of the technology standards
To determine if students learn the tech standards by being engaged in project-based learning activities
3. What will be done? Evaluate different assessments
Purpose of the assessment
Pros & Cons
Timeline of when assessment should be given
Research project-based learning activities
Further evaluate Michigan & National standards
Communicate with other professionals
4. How will it be done? Use book Resources for Student Assessment NETS Resource book
Identify assessments & learning projects for standards
Take practice online tests & see how they relate to the standards
Develop skills checklist for student survey
Students will complete survey on Quiz Star
Develop or locate capstone projects from books, Internet, teacher resources
5. Sample Student Survey - Excel If you were asked to demonstrate the skills below to another person would you be able to complete the skills listed below:
How to use absolute reference in a formula
Create a chart or graph
Use functions (average, max, min, sum)
Create formulas using If Statements
Show Sample Quiz @ Quizstar site
6. Online Assessment Resources REMC Toolkit 8th Grade Technology Test
Multiple Choice
Linked to each standard for middle school
NETS Performance Based Tests
Cover Word, Excel, Access & Web Design
CAT Technological Fluency Institute
Help screen tutorial tips for students
Assesses 6 strands of learning (Tech devices, File Management, trouble shooting, productivity tools and research/communication
7. Other Assessments Observations/demonstrations
Capstone projects from project-based learning activities
Teacher created tests
Portfolio Web Page
Develop checklist similar the endorsement list written in student language
Students will reflect on their learning by including project examples &/or written summary
8. Project-Based Learning Best practices in Business Education Resource with many projects
Dream Car Project
Plan Business Trip Conference
9. How will I use Assessment Info? Tabulate results from student survey into Excel & group students by skill level
Some skills will be learned with partner share
Tabulate results from online assessments
Implement project-based learning activities
Retest students to see if scores increased
10. Questions/Concerns Classroom management
Grading on individualized learning projects
Getting tests set up
Grouping students by ability level
Students who know teach students who dont know
Finding project-based learning projects for business & linking to standards