tests are the only objective assessments of student learning.

Though tests may be the most widely used objective assessment of student learning, there are authentic methods of assessment that allow a deeper evaluation of student development, achievement and potential.

According to Martell and Calderon (2005), assessment is an ongoing process that involves planning, discussion, consensus building, reflection, measuring, analyzing, and improving based on the data and artifacts gathered about a learning objective. Oversight bodies and accrediting agencies are beginning to require the establishment of learner-centered outcomes that reflect the well-rounded knowledge, competencies, and abilities preferred in today's students; the alignment of curriculum to reflect the desired progression and cognitive development of learners; the collection of data that demonstrates the satisfaction of learning objectives; and the use of assessment information to inform decision making (Buzzetto-More, 2006).

The use of information technologies and e-learning strategies can provide an efficient and effective means of assessing teaching and learning effectiveness by supporting traditional, authentic, and alternative assessment protocols (Bennett, 2002). According to Vendlinski and Stevens (2002) technology offers new measures for assessing learning that will yield rich sources of data and expand the ways in which educators understand both learning mastery, and teaching effectiveness.

The use of information technologies and e-learning to augment the assessment process may include: pre and post testing, diagnostic analysis, student tracking, rubric use, the support and delivery of authentic assessment through project based learning, artifact collection, and data aggregation and analysis. The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the origins, evolution, and key concepts of assessment as well as illustrate some of the ways in which technology and e-Learning serve as the most promising mechanisms for satisfying assessment goals and objectives.

 
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Shipwrecked - Foundations of Governent

The links below will guide you through your"shipwrecked" journey to survival on your remote island
  
 http://www.slideshare.net/CKarimahFowlkes/shipwrecked-foundations-of-government

Link to Group Participation Rubric: https://w.taskstream.com/RubricWizard/RubricPrintVie/PrintView?encLegacyRubricId=pwhnhmhohyhthlho&platform=LAT


LESSON1:  Click on the links below to explore different types of government systems.
http://classroom.jc-schools.net
http://www.ushistory.org/documents/


 LESSON 2:  Click the links below to examine the Bill of Rights and the Code of Hammurabi to help with creating a system of laws.
http://www.slideshare.net/tiffsznn/bill-of-rights-resegmented
http://www.phillipmartin.info/hammurabi/hammurabi_situation_index.htm
http://www.ushistory.org/civ/4c.asp


LESSON 3:  Click the links below to learn about different types of economic systems

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg_4ogC_yiE

http://www.slideshare.net/guest2d1642/econ-system

A technology-Infused Classroom Environment

In my view, a technology-infused classroom incorporates technology in the daily routines that support learning, classroom management, improved productivity for students and teachers, creates   The way that I plan to have a technology-infused classroom is to have the learners involve in every aspect of the process.  This requires students to participate in a new set of classroom rules, procedures and routines in order for learning and academic success to take place.  

connections and improved communication.  Click  on the link below to read what Scholastic has to say about management of the learning environment.

To introduce an objective and essential questions of the lesson for the concept being taught, I will create and post a tutorial or have students to do it while creating a video podcast to be immediately uploaded to the class website that students can refer back to it at any time.    Students will use technology to conduct research, work on problem-solving games and puzzles, interact with multimedia that uses visuals, graphics,  audio, animations video clips, documentaries, participate in discussion and debate and work on a group and individual projects that provide the experience and knowledge to meet and build on the learning objective of the day. I will apply formative assessments by encouraging students to write a daily reflective blog posts examining their experience, answering the essential questions for the lesson and pose any questions that they have for the teacher or classmates.  Students will be encouraged to participate in discussions, ask and answer questions posed by the teacher and classmate.

 http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/order-classroom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Iu99aC8YK4Y#t=95