Authentic Assessment in a Virtual World
PROCEEDINGS
Marge Maxwell, Nedra Atwell, Robert Smith, Western Kentucky University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Charleston, SC, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-67-9 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
Assurance that learning is authentic and not assessment driven is critical; many critics say that we have far too much assessment and too many decisions are based on high stakes testing. As we build our virtual online communities, we owe it to students and ourselves to continue to explore authentic assessment strategies that are compatible with learner needs and sound academic practices. This presentation will provide a summary and analytical discussion of authentic evidences that demonstrate accountability for preparation of high quality graduate candidates and the impact those graduates from two masters’ programs have on the learning of K-12 students. These two programs share collaborative experiences in assessment while preparing more than 425 exceptional education and 320 library media personnel. While each program has elements in common, distinctive strands do exist in their models.
Citation
Maxwell, M., Atwell, N. & Smith, R. (2009). Authentic Assessment in a Virtual World. In I. Gibson, R. Weber, K. McFerrin, R. Carlsen & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2009--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 130-131). Charleston, SC, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 8, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/30577/.
