Week 3 Reflection

 

 

Electronic Portfolios as Digital Stories of Deep Learning was an interesting read that actually provided me with some comparable knowledge on assessment and technology.  After reading through the 10 research based principals to AFL (assessment for learning), I though I could most relate to AFL being part of effectice planning of teaching and learning.  Throughout my education and my short teaching career, I've heard several instructors say that 'assessment drives instruction.'  I try to rely on this advice each time I think of assessment.  Last year in my classroom, I kept a student portfolio that I refered back to often.  It was a quick and concrete way for my to communicate student learning to parents and administrators.  I was able to pull this information any time there was a questions.  Moving this concept to the world of technology seems like a very handy tool.  Students can create, maintain, update, and be in charge of their own portfolios.  I think it's imperrative that teachers remember that these tools can be used for assessment but shouldn't be dictated to students.  Students should feel free to use their creativity without feeling overly judged.  Students feel turned off by the assignments when they know they are critiqued.  Portfolio assessments make it easier for teachers to track student learning.  Teachers can view a running assessment on students without keep track of several weeks or semesters worth of papers.  This method saves time and space.  I think that creating and developing my own portfolio would allow me to put my learning into perspective.  I can self-manage, and track my own progress.  I would feel more motivated.  Electronic portfolios would allow me to feel up-to-date and use the modern technologies that I have been exposed to.  It makes my learning and interest in new world technologies feel valued.