http://bit.ly/14J8A8U. The group is currently in the process of applying to become a Topic level SIG. The purpose of this special interest group is to investigate, apply and disseminate information as it relates to the topic of assessment and analytics. The group will concentrate on leveraging the use of technology for employing alternative ways to assess strategies, instruction, and programs. Accountability requirements tend to focus on traditional, standardized measures; however, this group will focus on multiple, alternative forms of assessment and analysis that provide evidence of effectiveness as well as providing a comfort with the use of these measures for accountability purposes. This SIG proposes to identify methods for assessing deeper learning including problem solving, communication, and collaboration as well as broader assessment of programs designed to make changes in educator practice and student achievement. The group’s premise is that assessment can and should be more than a singular standardized test. The group will investigate the use of multiple methods of assessment as well as the use of analytics for valid and reliable analysis of data. Members will investigate ways to incorporate assessment and analytics in their daily practice to inform their instruction. A major component of this group will be to disseminate to the wider ISTE and global audience via synchronous and asynchronous methods including but not limited to websites, social networking, video streaming and regularly scheduled online events. Potential areas for study will include but not be limited to:
Game mechanics including leader-boarding, leveling and badging The use of analytics and data visualization Measurement of Mastery Varied types of Assessment Assessment tools for both traditional and online learning Data presentation architecture Measurement vs. Completion of Assignments/ Achievements Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Benefits of Real-Time Feedback vs. Standardized Scale Scores
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