School 2.0 Tech Self Assessment

Reflection results for NETS-T Module: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

21st Century Teaching and Learning: Assessing New Knowledge

I investigated the NETS 2, Design Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessment.  This article talked about how technology can help assess the learning process.  Many times, the thinking process a student uses to get their answer is more important than arriving at the correct answer itself, and yet, the thinking processes are not usually what are rewarded.   I have seen students arrive at the correct answer and get marked down because the thinking process was not the teacher’s “preferred method.”  Technology allows process to be the focus of learning.  Technology allows the student’s thinking to be documented, so the teacher can see the steps the student took to get the end result.  Technology can help encourage new ideas, thinking outside of the box and alternate methods.  By having students use blogs, complete online assignments and work in groups in addition to regular textbook work, students have more opportunities to learn and teacher have more opportunities to evaluate the learning.  New technological resources are coming out, that can benefit teachers and students.  As teachers we need to research what is out there, to make sure we are using the best tool for the job every time. 

For this assignment I took a technology self assessment.  Then I reviewed my results.  Upon review I selected a NETS-S to learn more about by reading an article.  Then I reflected on what I learned.  Also I posted a screen shot of my results from the assessment on my blog.  This assignment covered NETS-T V.