Figure 3. Assessment for Learning Continuum (Adapted from Stefanakis, 2002 as cited in Finger et al. (2007) What do I need to know about students and why? In order for you to plan appropriate learning experiences it is essential that you maintain a reasonable amount of information relating to the composition of ICT capability. In other words, every component that constitutes ICT capability – routines, techniques, concepts, processes and higher order skills – needs to be assessed individually in order for you to ensure progression and continuity of student capabilities. The best way to assess a child’s ICT capability is by monitoring and observing these components and using different strategies for each of them. Techniques For this component, it is best to demonstrate them either in a whole-class or small group setting. The reason is that you want to know if a student can perform a technique after such a discussion. For example, when demonstrating how to use a bee bot I went through and discussed with the whole class how to do so and then I divided them into smaller groups and briefly went over it again. Then I allowed the student to undertake the task themselves. In this situation, it is ideal to have a method for you to be able to record their ICT skills in order for you to keep track of which students are confident in using the technique. It is important to remember to provide the minimum amount of support to students who need help and that this support to be withdrawn as
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