2.7 Assessment
Candidates model and facilitate the effective use of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure student learning and technology literacy, including the use of digital assessment tools and resources. (PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g)
Artifact: Data inventory
Reflection:
I created this artifact in the course ITEC7305, Data Analysis and School Improvement. The purpose of the Data Inventory was to provide a summary of the data available within my school. This artifact consists of both formal and informal assessments. For the artifact, I analyzed my school’s website, the School Strategic Plan, our data sheets we submit each quarter, and the Georgia Department of Education’s website. By completing the Data Inventory, I analyzed the various ways that assessments are used at Powder Springs and how these assessments are being effectively used for data analysis.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of Standard 2.7 because it provides a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments that measure student learning and technology literacy. Modeling and facilitating the design and implementation of the Data Inventory helped enhance learning experiences with student content and technology standards. Many assessments were completed utilizing traditional testing situations, while others were completed using available digital assessment tools and resources. As as a result of this inventory, a direct analysis and measure of student progress monitoring at the school could be completed.
While I am fully aware at how much data I am required to turn in as a classroom teacher, it was eye opening seeing how many assessments, on top of regular classroom assessments, occur at my school. I learned that good technology facilitation takes organization. Organizing data and taking inventory of what information is available helps determine next steps and creates an accurate picture of reality. I learned that good leaders stay organized and informed. By completing this artifact, I was able to see how assessment as a valuable too that eventually guides teaching and student learning. I also learned a great deal by determining why certain assessments currently are place and how they could be used more effectively. If I were to complete this artifact again, I would have had additional conversations with my school’s administration about some of the data that I retrieved. This would have given me a better understanding of the inventory that I was reporting.
The Data Inventory impacts school improvement and student learning. The inventory summarized assessments that are used in the data analysis process at my school. This ultimately plays a major role in the school improvement process, promoting reflective teaching. Student learning is impacted because assessment enables teachers to determine how their students are performing as well as determines next steps in teaching. The impact of the Data Inventory could be assessed by the School Strategic Planning Team or by reviewing the School Strategic Plan to determine if the assessments/instruction is being analyzed to a great enough extent that student learning is increasing.
I created this artifact in the course ITEC7305, Data Analysis and School Improvement. The purpose of the Data Inventory was to provide a summary of the data available within my school. This artifact consists of both formal and informal assessments. For the artifact, I analyzed my school’s website, the School Strategic Plan, our data sheets we submit each quarter, and the Georgia Department of Education’s website. By completing the Data Inventory, I analyzed the various ways that assessments are used at Powder Springs and how these assessments are being effectively used for data analysis.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of Standard 2.7 because it provides a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments that measure student learning and technology literacy. Modeling and facilitating the design and implementation of the Data Inventory helped enhance learning experiences with student content and technology standards. Many assessments were completed utilizing traditional testing situations, while others were completed using available digital assessment tools and resources. As as a result of this inventory, a direct analysis and measure of student progress monitoring at the school could be completed.
While I am fully aware at how much data I am required to turn in as a classroom teacher, it was eye opening seeing how many assessments, on top of regular classroom assessments, occur at my school. I learned that good technology facilitation takes organization. Organizing data and taking inventory of what information is available helps determine next steps and creates an accurate picture of reality. I learned that good leaders stay organized and informed. By completing this artifact, I was able to see how assessment as a valuable too that eventually guides teaching and student learning. I also learned a great deal by determining why certain assessments currently are place and how they could be used more effectively. If I were to complete this artifact again, I would have had additional conversations with my school’s administration about some of the data that I retrieved. This would have given me a better understanding of the inventory that I was reporting.
The Data Inventory impacts school improvement and student learning. The inventory summarized assessments that are used in the data analysis process at my school. This ultimately plays a major role in the school improvement process, promoting reflective teaching. Student learning is impacted because assessment enables teachers to determine how their students are performing as well as determines next steps in teaching. The impact of the Data Inventory could be assessed by the School Strategic Planning Team or by reviewing the School Strategic Plan to determine if the assessments/instruction is being analyzed to a great enough extent that student learning is increasing.