Measuring Success in Ed. Tech

Eatherton, T. (2016). A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS. Techniques: Connecting Education & Careers, 91(5), 8.


This article discussed a variety of options to use with students to assess their ability levels using technology. Students can explain, describe and solve different problems using educational apps and tools. The author talked about different programs and tools teachers could use to see if their students know the material and content that's being covered in the classroom. Kahoot and Quizzez are two applications she discussed in her article. Both are very similar to each other, except Quizzez offers more private response results and doesn't have that competitive vibe.

The article also discussed the importance of having students create a Power Point Presentation to project and share what they've learned about a specific topic. Students can add text and images into their presentations, along with citing references from their research projects. It is important for students to have a choice of what format they would like to use for their presentation. Power Point presentations allow students to choose their own designs and create colorful slides. When students are given choices, they feel more confident and enthusiastic about showing what they know.