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Kane, Michael T.; Tannenbaum, Richard J. – Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research and Perspectives, 2016
It is one thing to produce an innovative, construct-based assessment task; it's another to produce 10 a year that are comparable in difficulty, measure the same competencies, are free of differential item functioning, and can be scaled and equated. These challenges contributed to the failure of the performance (or authentic) assessment movement of…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Computer Assisted Testing, Courseware, Science Education
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Santos, Patricia; Cook, John; Hernández-Leo, Davinia – Educational Technology & Society, 2015
Authentic assessment is important in formal and informal learning. Technology has the potential to be used to support the assessment of higher order skills particularly with respect to real life tasks. In particular, the use of mobile devices allows the learner to increase her interactions with physical objects, various environments (indoors and…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Interaction, Models
Behrens, John T.; Mislevy, Robert J.; DiCerbo, Kristen E.; Levy, Roy – National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST), 2010
The world in which learning and assessment must take place is rapidly changing. The digital revolution has created a vast space of interconnected information, communication, and interaction. Functioning effectively in this environment requires so-called 21st century skills such as technological fluency, complex problem solving, and the ability to…
Descriptors: Evidence, Student Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Influence of Technology
Molenda, Michael; Russell, James D.; Smaldino, Sharon – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 1998
Examines trends related to media and technology that are affecting formal education and corporate training/development. Discusses incorporation of audiovisual, computer-based, and telecommunications-based media into mainstream instruction; application of advanced interactive technologies; acceptance/support of educational technology; the home as…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Change