Reflection on Wiggins interview responses:
I agree with Wiggins views on assessment. It's important to keep in mind that any assessment is a snapshot of student learning and not a comprehensive picture. As educators we need to use multiple "snapshots" to accurately assess a students progress, growth and achievement. We teach children, therefore we must always remember to look at the whole child.
I liked Wiggins response about backward design or beginning with the end in mind. It's crucial to know what you are trying to accomplish. Once this is established, the teacher can craft lessons, instructional methods and assessment that will get your students to where you want them to go. Using the backward design helps prevent random acts of teaching.
Wiggins says that testing is a small part of assessment. Testing is just one piece of the puzzle. One needs the to see the puzzle complete before accurately evaluating student learning.
Beyond the article:
There are numerous ways to incorporate technology for both formative and summative assessment purposes. Additionally, many platforms can be used as early as kindergarten. For students, technology is engaging and enhances the learning. For teachers, technology is means for providing timely, individual feedback, as well as, keeping track of student growth over time.
I agree with Wiggins views on assessment. It's important to keep in mind that any assessment is a snapshot of student learning and not a comprehensive picture. As educators we need to use multiple "snapshots" to accurately assess a students progress, growth and achievement. We teach children, therefore we must always remember to look at the whole child.
I liked Wiggins response about backward design or beginning with the end in mind. It's crucial to know what you are trying to accomplish. Once this is established, the teacher can craft lessons, instructional methods and assessment that will get your students to where you want them to go. Using the backward design helps prevent random acts of teaching.
Wiggins says that testing is a small part of assessment. Testing is just one piece of the puzzle. One needs the to see the puzzle complete before accurately evaluating student learning.
Beyond the article:
There are numerous ways to incorporate technology for both formative and summative assessment purposes. Additionally, many platforms can be used as early as kindergarten. For students, technology is engaging and enhances the learning. For teachers, technology is means for providing timely, individual feedback, as well as, keeping track of student growth over time.