WHAT:
This was my second week out in field, and I observed the use of technology in the testing system this week.
SO WHAT:
This school does a weekly AYP test in the computer lab as practice for the end of year testing. It will include information they've learned as well as stuff they haven't gone over yet. Also at the end of the year, their year end testing is then taken in the computer lab. They believe that by doing this they can get faster results and the kids won't be as intimidated for the end testing because of the AYPs. This is important for me to know now because I need to be learning how to work these things and become more computer literate to better help my students academic needs. I also need to start doing things like this in my field lessons and try to incorporate computers more.
NOW WHAT:
As a future educator I really need to understand where our teaching is coming from. Kids today are so much faster with finding things on the computer and even more important, we can use this to our benefit. I like the idea of getting the testing results faster. I also like the idea of getting the students used to this style of testing so that it's not so intimidating in the end. I was a horrible tester because I had anxiety. This helps kids become accustomed to it so its not as big a deal. I want to learn more about the different programs being used so that I can become more familiar with them via field and other experiences. This way I can be a better teacher for the students of this generation.
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