Assesment Using ICT

With the integration of technology into an educational setting, it can be expected that the use of technology would be an element of the assessment of today's students. Also through "using technology in both teaching and assessment" it "improves student learning"(Kent & Campbell. 2013, p 34). Through assessing a student with technology, it is not only examining their knowledge of the set subject but also their ability to use technology effectively.

The most commonly used technologies within assessment would have to be programs such as word and PowerPoint. However, there are a whole array of technology out there which can be utilized for student assessment.

An example of such is Jing. Jing can be used in conjunction with programs such as PowerPoint, in order to bring it to life. After creating a PowerPoint slideshow the student can use Jing to narrate, or insert other media onto the slides (Howell. 2012, p 217). After this has been completed, the PowerPoint slide and the media are created into a video which can emailed to the teacher for assessment. Or alternatively the teacher can email Jing videos to the students of specific topics as a way to continue the learning outside of the classroom- and increasing the connectivity within the classroom (Howell. 2012, p 217).

Jing can also be used as an alternative to Oral Presentations, which allows "more multimedia to be used" (Howell. 2012, p 217). This also allows the shyer students to be able to present their presentation with clarity and confidence.

This video is quite helpful in gaining a stronger understanding of a Jing presentation: Click Here

 

A screen shot of the video (link above)

 

Another technology which can be used for assessment is ePortfolios. ePortfolios can have a range of uses. They can be used as a self introduction page, which lists things like hobbies, this use of the technology can be used for assessing a younger grade or if one was assessing the use of technology itself.

 

An ePortfolio can contain text, images and other form of multimedia (Howell. 2012, p 207), this makes it not only engaging to make but also to view. Also through the use of these various forms of multimedia it demonstrates both the students "abilities as well as self expression" (Howell. 2012, p 207). Another positive of using ePortfolios is that because of their online nature they can continue to be maintained over time to keep the information current and up to date. 

 



An additional example of a technological platform which can be used for assessment is blogs. Blogs "facilitate formative learning that is linked to assessable learning outcomes" (Kent & Campbell. 2013, p 35). The online nature of blogs allows the teacher as well as other students to give further feedback, which can be left in the comments section of the appropriate blog post (Kent & Campbell. 2013, p 35).

References

Howell, J. (2012). Teaching with ICT: Digital Pedagogies for Collaboration and Creativity. Australia: Oxford University Press.

Kelley, R (Creator). (April 15 2010). Screencasting: Creating a Narrated PowerPoint with Jing [YouTube Clip]
available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npMuCWOvmVE 

Kent, P & Campbell, C. (2013) Assessment for Teaching Today. Australia: Macmillan Teacher Resources