MODULE 6: INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS IN

TEACHING AND LEARNING

MODULE OUTCOMES
1. Explained the role of ICT in assessment in learning.
2. Designed and created electronic assessment portfolio
3. Explored various digital online and offline assessment alternatives available
4. Described he current trends in technology-based assessment practices in school.
5. Selected appropriate assessment tools

INTRODUCTION
Assessment, learning and teaching are closely connected and interwoven
because each provides information that can determine effective instruction. In the
process of conceptualizing a plan on how to teach, as the learning outcomes are put in
place, the next step to consider is how these are to be evaluated. This is an important
part of instruction because data gathered in this phase of instruction will inform the
teacher whether the students have actually learned or that the teacher has to reconsider
a better approach in teaching.
Although the conventional ways of assessment still work, the role of ICT plays in
the present teaching and learning context has definitely changed the course of direction
that a teacher can pursue. The use of technology plays a vital role in assisting teachers
how to assess students’ learning. It involves digital devices or online applications that
can be used in constructing, delivering and reporting learners’ performance.
This unit, which is composed of two lessons, presents important concepts on
assessment in learning while integrating technology tools that can appropriately
evaluate students’ learning. Varied types of online assessment tools are discussed. The
ePorfolio assessment is also presented as an alternative way that can provide learners
the chance to reflect how they learn. Online examination software and application
designed to assess and gather data afford the teacher ample chance to give immediate
feedback on student learning. The criteria for choosing appropriate assessment tool are
also included.
LESSON 1: ICT AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING

LESSON OUTCOMES
1. Explained the concepts of the role of ICT in assessment
2. Evaluated assessment tools using rubrics

EXCITE
Assessment is very important in student learning. There are many approaches to
assessment in learning with an emphasis on the process of learning along with the
product of learning. The ultimate measure of students’ competence is performance.
Development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has thrown open
numerous possibilities for assessing student learning and providing immediate
feedback.
Lesson 1 on ICT and Assessment in Learning discusses about the basics of
assessment practices, explores how various technology tools can be integrated
effectively for assessing student learning and describes the emerging trends in
technology-based assessment in teaching and learning.

Task:
1. Look at the figure below, what are the key terms related to assessment?

2. How do students know what is expected and are they able to articulate
expectations, share their work and reflect on others’ work?
3. What is the role of ICT in assessment in learning?
4. Visit http://www.wordclouds.com/ and explore it. Try to encode some words
related to ICT and assessment in learning.
EXPLORE
Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information
about students’ learning. To understand better the different related terms on
assessment especially formative and summative assessment, please watch this video
on YouTube.
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After watching the video, on your own, do the following:

1. Write your reflection about formative and summative assessment, and then share
I in the class.
2. After listening to all your classmates’ sharing, make a general impression about
formative and summative assessment and then post it on your personal blog.
Invite classmates to comment on your post.
3.
Types of Assessment
1. Formative assessment – provides feedback and information during the
instructional process, while learning is taking place, and while learning is
occurring.
2. Summative assessment – takes place after the learning has been completed
and provides information and feedback that sums up the teaching and learning
process.
3. Diagnostic assessment – can help you identify your students’ current
knowledge of a subject, their skill sets and capabilities, and to clarify
misconceptions before teaching takes place. Knowing students’ strengths and
weaknesses can help you better plan what to teach and how to teach it.
4. Authentic assessment – describes the multiple forms of assessment that reflect
student learning, achievement, motivation and attitudes on instructionally
relevant classroom activities.
The role of ICT in Assessment in Learning
There are new technologies created to provide students with higher level thinking
skills, particularly the aspects of creative and critical thinking, and the opportunity to
teach and assess those skills. The use of ICT in assessment is very helpful to teachers
because students’ information and results of examination can be recorded and stored
and can easily be retrieved. With the use of ICT, the teachers can right away give
feedback to students on the result of assessment. Feedback from the computer during
the use of test material improves student performance in later use to the same test
material.
In educational assessment, the use of technology as an innovation and support
for teaching and learning (Sindhu, 2013), is essential to improve instruction and
increase performance. With an effective classroom assessment system in place, a valid
demonstration of student learning and progress connected to classroom instruction and
experience can be confirmed.
Tests play a vital role in traditional learning as well as e-learning and this helps
the teachers and the learners in measuring learning. There are many freeware where
the teachers can create quizzes and evaluate learning electronically. Online
examination system seeks to efficiently evaluate the test takers thoroughly through a
fully automated system that not only saves times but also gives fast results. It is done in
most cases through a Web-Based Online Examination Software. This online
examination will also eliminate the need for monitoring while the exam is being taken.
One of the advantages of using a web-based exam software or an online
examination system is that it gives a high level of transparency as opposed to the
traditional method or remote method. It is almost impossible to compromise exam
questions and evaluations because they cannot also be influenced. Most online exams
generate their results instantly and it is often possible for the exam taker to get
information on his results immediately. Some of the major advantages of online
examinations are: (1) accessibility and flexibility; (2) time management; (3) save cost;
and (4) statistical analysis.
Security and confidentiality should also be considered. Security needs to be
given top priority for any website that you will add information to. Some schools utilized
software for security and privacy of examinations.

Task:
With your peers, do the following:
1. Interview teachers regarding the use of ICT in assessing student learning
(conversation may be recorded if allowed by the teacher).
2. Create a short video clip about the role of assessment in student learning.
3. Present it to the class and rate using the rubric for video presentation.

Rubrics for video presentation

Current trends in Assessment in Learning
Traditional assessment like objective test such as multiple choice, matching type
true or false and other paper and pencil test received criticism by some experts in
assessment. The 21st century assessment includes: (1) utilizing multiple measures of
assessment; (2) increasing the use of technology, (3) focus on the growth and
development of the learners, and (4) differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the
teachers, administrators and other stakeholders. In the 21 st century, educators and
students can no longer afford this disconnect. To help students become college and
career-ready, we need to teach them how to apply what they are learning in school to
the practical and intellectual tasks in their everyday lives (Wolpert-GAwron, 2010).
The concept of ‘classroom’ has been shifting in recent years with dedication to
purposefully designed learning spaces and seamless integrations of technologies
(William, 2017). In the 21st century, we are facing a global economy where information
travels set the speed of light and knowledge of how to harness and sift through that
information has become vital to our personal and national well-being. As an educator,
we know that our students must graduate ready to function in this expanded world.
Educational technology is use to increase the efficiency of education in teaching,
learning and assessment. Computers and related technology are viewed as the future
of teaching and learning and also as powerful technological machine to promote
development of learning. Computers are able to create a more attractive and effective
learning environment (Keeser & Ozcan, 2011).

Task:
On the web, create an electronic portfolio that contains the following:
1. Reflection about the current trends in assessment;
2. Pictures;
3. Sample alternative assessment; and
4. Sample rubric in rating alternative assessment.
Send the link to your instructor/professor.

EXPERIENCE
Education technology has introduced new, exciting and innovative ways to
engage students’ active learning while online. The teachers can incorporate active
learning activities through technology in fully-online lessons, homework, modules, and
even in-class online activities. Roblyer and Edwards (2000) as cited in (Keeser &
Ozcan, 2011) suggested that there are important reasons for teachers to use
technology in education, motivation, distinctive instructional abilities, higher productivity
of teachers, essential skills for information age, and support for new teaching
techniques (cited in Samak, 2006).
Online learning initiatives often fails to engage and teach learners because they
are passive in nature – reading PDF’s, flipping through slides, listening to long lectures.
One way to improve these experiences is to focus on incorporating active learning
methodologies.
Active learning in any learning activity in which the student interacts or engages
with the material, as opposed to passively taking in the information. The parents can
also help the learners engage in rich learning experiences at home and during daily
activities such as field trip.
The teacher will give learning activities that are intentional, meaningful and
useful. Activities which involves students’ interaction with content can include listening
to and/or watching a live or recorded talk, engaging with a written or visual text,
engaging with multimedia, or a combination of these.

Task 1:

Exploring live lecture

Successful live lecturers are not simply those with the most expertise or the most
outgoing personalities. Knowledge of the subject and comfort in public speaking are
helpful, but a live lecture is only successful if it communicates the materials effectively to
the listeners. Please follow the following steps in preparing your live lecture.

1. Form a group of 12 and select the live lecturer, students, camera man/woman,
and technical staff. Follow the steps in preparing live lecture.
a. Beginning the Lecture
1) Plan an introduction to catch the student’s interest.
2) Provide a brief general overview of the content
3) Tell students how you expect them to use the material.
4) Define or explain unfamiliar terminology.
b. The Body of the Lecture
1) Organization
2) Allow time within the lecture to summarize key ideas and prepare relevant examples
to illustrate key ideas.
3) Observe non-verbal clues.
c. Closing the Lecture
1) Answer any questions raised at the beginning of the lecture and provide closure for
the lecture.
2) Restate what you expect the students to gain form the lecture material.
3) Give concluding statement.
2. Record/video your live lecture and show/present it in the class.
3. Upload your live lecture video in YouTube/Facebook and send the link to your
teacher.
EXCHANGE
Assessment has always been an integral part of the teaching and learning
process. The information from assessments can be used for several purposes. It
provides valuable insights into students’ learning and serves as a reference point for
their progress. Assessing students with the use of ICT will help teachers receive
feedback right away. The use of computer-adaptive tests is only of the recent
advancements in assessment. It is a design which add a great deal of efficiency to the
testing process.

Task:
Conduct an interview with your teachers, regarding their practice on assessment.
Make an unstructured interview guide.

EXAMINE

Task:
A. Answer the following questions.
1. Cite some advantages and disadvantages of online examination.
2. What is the role of technology in assessing student learning?

B. Directions: read the following question carefully and encircle the best answer.
1. The following are major purposes of assessment, EXCEPT .
A. Evaluate learners’ achievement
B. Diagnose a learners’ prior knowledge
C. Provide corrective feedback
D. Assess native intelligence
2. Teacher Marie utilizes online assessment to measure student learning on a
specific topic. What do you call this assessment?
A. Diagnostic
B. Formative
C. Placement
D. Summative
3. Which of the following statement is NOT correct?
A. 21st century learners are technology savvy.
B. The use of ePortfolio is always beneficial to the learners.
C. Web based examination may be utilized as formative assessment.
D. The use of ICT in assessment gives immediate feedback to teachers and
learners.
4. Which is TRUE about portfolio assessment?
A. All teachers utilize portfolio assessment correctly.
B. It is not an alternative assessment.
 C. It is considered authentic assessment.
D. It requires no planning.
5. Teacher F assigned her students to create a video presentation about the
current problems in the school. As a student, what will you do first?
A. Conduct survey online on the problems encountered by the students.
B. Ask permission for the student affairs to conduct online survey.
C. Make the video presentation right away.
D. Download video form YouTube.