Utilizing technology in the classroom is a critical
component in today’s 21st century classroom. In this article, the
author reviews how colleges are now focusing in on the technology trend. I found this article interesting, because I
too believe that if used and monitored, the use of computers in the classroom
will help students learn and assist educators in delivery modalities. Because
colleges could be taking the lead incorporating technology, it is possible that
this will establish the norm, thus forcing the secondary education of high
schools to follow suit. So many high
schools today still have strict technology policies (i.e. none on campus).
Because today’s students are so comfortable with technology, the use and
incorporation of it in a classroom will no longer be a distraction. Colleges are now harnessing this idea and
using computers for frequent quizzing, using the Internet, and customization of
curriculum. An example of how colleges
would utilize student computers for quizzing is “They would be taking a short quiz in each subsequent class on their
computer. The quizzes would be short and personalized — seven questions that
the entire class would answer, and one tailored to each student, usually a
question from another quiz that he or she got wrong” (Carey, 2013). Overall I found this article a
good resource for teachers on a positive way to implement technology in the
classroom.
Carey, B.
(November 13, 2013). Frequent Tests Can
Enhance College Learning Study Finds. New York Times. Retrieved November
24, 2013 from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/21/education/frequent-tests-can-enhance-college-learning-study-finds.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0
Hi Ken,
ReplyDeleteI thought this article was interesting too. Have you tried computer-based testing in your classroom? I have not as of yet, but I think it would be a fun way to do some formative assessment to see what the students know before an exam. I don't know about the author's comment about personalizing the quizzes for each student, that would be a lot of prep work.
-Sam
Great article Ken. I am all about using technology in the classroom. I even use it at home with my own kids. The software fore making tests, quizzes or exams is becoming more and more advanced. They encompass true/false, matching, essay, etc.....and are getting much easier to use. I am not a fan of personalizing quizzes for each student. It would be very difficult to put students on a level playing field. The work would take more time than any of us have.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Ken. I think it would be awesome to have access to enough technology to be able utilize computer based quizzing and testing in my classroom. I could definitely see trying to incorporate this into my curriculum on a limited basis. I love the thought of the immediate feedback that the students could get from this type of assessment tool. Thanks! -Phil.
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