When one’s education is taken into consideration; it is important to use assessment activities which vary in style in order to evaluate one’s progression in learning, by gathering particular data determine whether one’s expected outcome has been met, (Jonnasen, Howland, Marra, Crismond, 2008). Accordingly, I believe assessment activities can be used to generate feedback that can improve learner performance by taking the student’s strengths and weaknesses, and developing a style of teaching and helpful information that would allow a student to thrive in a particular subject, (Connelly, n.d).
On the other hand, an e-portfolio is a collection of a student’s work and/or accomplishments in the area of education that can be found in digital, graphic, sound, and writing sample formats, which will allow for one to get an in depth idea as to how much a student has grown to learn from a particular area of education, (Jonnasen, Howland, Marra, Crismond, 2008). In essence, this type of virtual presentation will allow for teachers to be able to measure the quality of a student’s work, while determining whether he/she has met the requirements of the curriculum. In addition, this type of presentation can assist a student with feedback not only to improve his/her knowledge of the subject, but to improve one’s assessments in general. Furthermore, computer bases tests are used an efficient way of grading by allowing a student to access questions via their computer while having the opportunity to answer them as well. In addition, a form of computer based testing can occur by way of a scantron which is filled in with a pencil, and scanned in order to grade the particular test, which both make it easy and quick for students to retrieve their scores in a timely manner, (Jonnasen, Howland, Marra, Crismond, 2008) However, computer based tests do impact validity, and reliability as every subject is different, and perhaps multiple choice questions are not always the way to go. For instance, if a child is asked to complete a computer based test based on his writing ability; one might find this type of test to be unreliable, (Holder, Gibson). However, if one is trying to conduct a test of core knowledge; then this type of test may be valid.
Nevertheless, it does not matter what type of assessment one uses whether it be for student and/or teacher purposes; the type of format and information for which each assessment uses should be accommodated so that it fits the particular area, scope of students, and reliability in order to ensure that one obtains the feedback responsible for the improvement of a student’s learning ability and overall educational success within any given area of education. For instance, no one assessment should be used to measure a student’s level of success as they all vary in subject matter. However, one should determine which tests are appropriate for what a teacher and/or student is trying to gain from the information gathered. In essence, all tests are not created equal, and one should consider the benefits and limitations of each in order to carefully determine which assessments are appropriate for each student, or a class as a whole. On the other hand, an e-portfolio is an exceptional way for a student to put what he/she has learning in written format while transferring his/her mental knowledge of the subject to a format in which one is able to view and evaluate his/her comprehension. Moreover, assessments are necessary, and should be used as much as possible in the classroom, and at home.
References:
Connelly, Dr. J.F. (n.d.). Assessment. www.ied.edu.hk. Retrieved from
Holder, S.D., Gibson, R., Ph.D (n.d.). Electronic Versus Paper-Based Testing in
Education. aitp.org. Retrieved from
Jonassen, D., Howland, J., & Marra, R. M., Crismond,D., (2008). Meaningful Learning With Technology
(3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Merrill Prentice Hall.
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