Module+5

=Assessment, Evaluation, Productivity, and Professional Practice=

**Description:**
Throughout the past couple of weeks, I have discussed the topics of assessment and evaluation with my fellow teachers, both in our online discussion forum and in my building.

The use of technology in many of my classmate's schools is astounding. Especially happening at the middle school level, software suites are being used to generate standards-based questions and track data on student performance. Not only are detailed and insightful reports being used to show students their progress, but it is also being used to inform the teachers as to their performance in the classroom. This is a display of exemplary use of technology for the purposed of assessment and acts as a significant piece of guidance in the teachers' planning processes. My hat is off to the teachers and administrators in these buildings.
 * Impact:**

**Intent:**
I intend to use these exemplars of practice as a template through which I can implement technology and data driven assessment into my own practice. I have mentioned trying online tools such as [|survey monkey] to do quick assessments of student understanding, get student feedback, and drive instructional decisions. These decisions could include which topics to emphasize or the pace at which I decide when to continue to practice and reinforce an idea or move on to the next one.

**Statement of Strengths and Weaknesses:**
My greatest strength is my productivity and willingness and ability to help others in my building. I tend to have answers or be able to get them when I am approached about an issue. I am forever excited by the opportunity to help staff members continue to learn and grow. My practices regarding assessment have always been of concern to me, but have improved immensely during the past year. Incorporating the use of technology and data, as well as more dynamic and product-focused assessments are what lay in the road ahead.