Assessments, E-Portfolios, and Computer- Based Testing

The definition of assessment is the process of gathering and analyzing data to determine if intended learning outcomes have been achieved (Crismond, Howland, Jonassen, & Marra, 2008, p. 219). With that being said it only makes sense teachers have certain activities to make sure the outcome teachers expected where achieved by students. I feel that assessments that are creative and students feel comfortable with are the most effective. I think when students approach things as test we get more nervous and aren’t able to concentrate, so it may appear a student haven’t fully got the grasp on a topic. In order to use assessment activities as a way to generate feedback that can improve a learner’s performance, teachers should move on to the next objective once majority students understand. If teachers just move on students may not feel as if there is no hope if they keep feeling left behind.

E-Portfolios are a collection of digitized artifacts that may include video clips, graphics, sound, writing samples, artwork, and multimedia presentations (Crismond, Howland, Jonassen, & Marra, 2008, p. 220). It helps students and teachers by providing a creative spin to things. Most of the time, when using for class if they all pertain the same thing it will have basically the same thing expect a background. This can be an attention grabber for the students and teachers. I believe computer-based tests impact can impact validity and reliability. When students take a computer-based test it increases the chance of things possibly going wrong. And a lot of times there may be a number listed to contact if something goes wrong, but sometimes the patron may panic and not even contact the person they need or it could be too late because they may have tried to fix it themselves.

In conclusion, I believe E-Portfolios and computer-based testing could be used, but it is up to the teacher to get to know their class and what best works for them. If students aren’t able to learn in the styles listed above then I believe it is time to move to a different style or take the time and make sure the students do understand what and how to use E-Portfolios.

References

Crismond, D., Howland, J., Jonassen, D., Marra, R. M.  (2008).  Meaningful Learning With Technology. Upper Saddle, New Jersey: Pearson.