Digital Tools

The mp3 player
Large portable storage device
Create, manipulate, store
Attach camera to get pics and video
Download audio books
Link to a computer to transfer, download, upload
Maintain portfolios

Assessment and Evaluation Digitally
Infrared devices to key in answers via wireless network
Answers show up on a computer screen or can be projected for students to see - immediate feedback

Assessment and Evaluation: Intelligent Essay Grader
Essays on specific prompts are assigned
The completed essay is submitted on-line
Instant feedback is given with a diagnostic analysis
Data stored and can be referred back to later

Assessment and Evaluation: Intelligent Pattern Analysis and Performance Projections
Program used to make sense of large collections of data

The 7 Cs:

Convenient
smaller
portable
accessible
wireless

Capability
powerful processing
more storage
better interactivity
better transmitting

Customized & Content-Rich
tailored information for the learner
data better managed and understood

Convergent
different hardware platforms
barriers for use will minimize
transfer of data made easier

Collaborative
work on projects over large distances in real time
same tools as traditional use

Creative
use of phones, email, web, portable devices

Compliant
help meeting standards of NCLB

Things to Consider:
be careful when banning
be aware of changes that could occur in the future (be flexible)
beware of costs, legal issues, privacy, security, and benefits
involve all: teachers, students, etc.