This document discusses assessing technology literacy of both staff and students. It begins by outlining various technology mandates that require technology integration and literacy. It then discusses different rubrics and models that can be used to assess teachers' technology integration, including the Assessing Technology Integration Rubric, SAMR Rubric, and Level of Technology Implementation Rubric. Methods for assessing students' technology literacy are also presented, including knowledge-based, performance-based, portfolio-based, and project-based assessments. The use of ePortfolios to demonstrate students' technology skills and learning over time is explored in depth. Examples of ePortfolios are shared and considerations for how schools can begin implementing ePortfolio assessments are provided.

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Assessing Tech
Literacy
of Staff and Students

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In the next 50 minutes…
Become familiar with
different models/rubrics for
assessing teachers
Define the parameters for assessing
teacher use of technology
Investigate different assessment
methods for both staff and students

5. Technology
Mandates

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Technology Mandates
Technology TEKS
– SBOE has mandated that all enrichment TEKS will be taught
(K-8 Technology TEKS are enrichment TEKS)
– secondary courses all have technology expectations
SBEC
– requires technology competencies of all beginning teachers
NCLB
– all students must be technology literate by the end of 8th grade
– all teachers must be technology literate
– technology must be fully integrated across all curriculum areas

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Technology Mandates Con’t
House Bill 5
– House Bill 5 (Texas) introduces a new component to the state
accountability system that requires each district to report to TEA and
make publicly available a self-evaluation of the district and each
campus in the area of community and student engagement.
Technology Plan
– The ePlan system helps districts effectively and efficiently plan for
and use technology to improve teaching and learning.
– It is submitted to TEA for approval.

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House Bill 5
• a new component to the state accountability
system that requires each district to report to TEA
• a self-evaluation of the district and each campus
on certain factors
• requires a local committee to establish criteria that
will be used to issue a rating to the district and
each campus

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House Bill 5 Con’t
The 9 factors include:
• fine arts;
• wellness and P.E.;
• Texas Association of School Administrators 16 community and parental
involvement, i.e. tutoring programs or participation in community service
projects;
• 21st Century Workforce Development program;
• second language acquisition program;
• digital learning environment;
• dropout prevention strategies;
• educational programs for gifted and talented students; and
• record of district and campus compliance with statutory reporting and policy
requirements. (Source: TASA HB5 Summary)

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T-TESS Rolls Out in 2016-2017
• Developed by
educators
• Growth-mindset model
• Piloted in 60 districts in
2014-2015
• Implemented/refined in
250 districts in 2015-2016

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Domains of the T-TESS Rubric
PLANNING INSTRUCTION
1. Standards and Alignment
2. Data and Assessment
3. Knowledge of Students
4. Activities
1. Achieving Expectations
2. Content Knowledge and Expertise
3. Communication
4. Differentiation
5. Monitor and Adjust
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Classroom Environment, Routines
and Procedures
2. Managing Student Behavior
3. Classroom Culture
1. Professional Demeanor and Ethics
2. Goal Setting
3. Professional Development
4. School Community Involvement
1 2
3 4

12. Assessing Teachers
Use of Technology
Integration

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Technology integration means
using technology as a
transparent tool
to fit the task at hand and
to enhance learning.
Technology Integration

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• Tier 1: Teacher Focus on Productivity
Focuses on the teacher using technology to get their job done.
• Tier 2: Instructional Presentation and Student
Productivity
Involves teacher facilitation of large group learning activities and student
productivity use of technology.
• Tier 3: Powerful, Student-Centered 21st Century
Learning Environment
Promotes students to be actively engaged in using technology in
activities.

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1. Assessing Technology Integration Rubric
(Based on 3 Tiers)
2. SAMR Rubric
(Based on SAMR Model)
3. Level of Technology Implementation Rubric
(Based on LOTI Framework)
Rubrics

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True or False?

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20. Assessing Students
Use of Technology
Integration

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Standards-Based Assessment
A student assessment should be based on the current Technology
Applications TEKS.
The method of assessment used is determined at the local level.
Can be commercially developed or locally developed.
Technology Applications
K-8 document
http://goo.gl/Retxd9

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Student Assessment Methods
The assessment method can be:
– Knowledge based (test)
– Performance based (checklist/rubric) or capacity matrix
– E-portfolio based (collected over a period of years)
– Project based
– Grade from a Technology Applications course or courses
– Grades from multiple courses when integrated into the
foundation areas*
– Combination of any of the above
*When integrated within other courses, only those individual assignment grades related to the
Technology Applications TEKS should be used to determine mastery of Tech Apps TEKS

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Continuum of Assessments
KNOWLEDGE BASED
ASSESSMENT
PERFORMANCE BASED
ASSESSMENT
PORTFOLIO BASED
ASSESSMENT
PROJECT BASED
ASSESSMENT
Use as a base, PLUS Evidence of integration A continuous process over
time
A culminating activity
• Standardized Test
• Item analysis
• Rubric for content
• Observation
• Product summary
• Checklist
• Artifact
• Rubric for content and
process
• Student production logs
• Student reflection
• Collection of artifacts
• Rubric for portfolio
elements
• Interviews of team
members as a group or
individually
• Analysis of project
elements
• Rubric for relevance of
project outcome

24. ePortfolios

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Source: http://youtu.be/nOYB-vQbBFA/

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ePortfolios
E-Portfolios are:
• Collections of work designed for
a specific purpose
• Artifacts are the evidence of growth over time
• Highlights of how new understandings and learning is
developed
• Works that use electronic media and services

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• Personal information
• Education history
• Recognition – awards
• Reflective comments
• Teacher comments
• Goals, plans
• Personal values and interests
• Presentations, papers
• Coursework – assignment, projects
• Personal activities – volunteer work
All artifacts should have a purpose
Components

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The student... ...or the school?
•Interests
•Passions
•Goals
•Choice and Voice
•Reflections
•Life long learning
•Standards
•Outcomes
•Achievements
•Accountability
•Terms / Years
•Graduation
What or Who Dictates an ePortfolio?

29. Advantages of
ePortfolios

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"A portfolio that is truly a story of learning is OWNED by the
learner, structured by the learner, and told in the learner's
own VOICE
(literally and rhetorically)."
Helen C. Barrett, Ph.D.
Why use ePortfolios?

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Advantages

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Advantages

33. Types of
ePortfolios

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3 Types of ePortfolios

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Documents learning for achievement of specific
outcomes or standards
Focuses on administrators’ need for data
Accountability ePortfolio

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Supports students in achieving
their goals
Focuses on student growth
Process ePortfolio

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Celebrates learning outcomes & shows the
highest level of achievement
Focuses on best samples of work
Showcase ePortfolio

38. ePortfolio
Examples

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Provide a Template

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Abigail's ePortfolio Lillia's ePortfolio
Design of the ePortfolio - http://goo.gl/69q86x
Lewisville ISD Sample
Student ePortfolios

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http://goo.gl/fQUP00
McAuliffe Elementary School

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Kindergarten
https://sites.google.com/a/s.dcsdk12.org/pce-k-lillian-rayburn/
First Grade
https://sites.google.com/a/s.dcsdk12.org/pce-1st-jake-blair/home
Second Grade
https://sites.google.com/a/s.dcsdk12.org/pce-2nd-emily-tucker/home
Third Grade
https://sites.google.com/a/s.dcsdk12.org/pce-3justin-nguyen/
Fourth Grade
https://sites.google.com/a/s.dcsdk12.org/pce-4th-kayla-blair/
Fifth Grade
https://sites.google.com/a/s.dcsdk12.org/pce-5th-andrew-feghali/
Sixth Grade
https://sites.google.com/a/s.dcsdk12.org/emma-portfolio/
Secondary Student Examples
https://sites.google.com/a/staff.lisd.net/tcea_eportfolios/what/secondary-student-samples
More Student Examples

43. How to Begin

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Assistant Principals Present e-Portfolio Research Project
Administration

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How do individual campuses begin?
http://goo.gl/ICsGjx
Campus

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• Free technology literacy assessment for 8th
grade students
• Includes a blend of interactive, performance-
based questions and multiple-choice,
knowledge-based questions
• Open to all districts
http://www.tcea.org/assessment
TCEA Technology Literacy Assessment

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