ver2.cloud computing assessment_reflection_3-25-11
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Lamar Research Conference, March 25, 2011TRANSCRIPT
Cloud Computing:Using Web 2.0 for Assessment
and Reflection Kay Abernathy, Ed.D.Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.
Cindy Cummings, M.Ed.Diane Mason, Ph.D.
Ed Tech Leadership Graduates
Lamar UniversityCollege of Education
Educational LeadershipBeaumont, TX
Lamar University ETL Master’s
• Implemented in 2008• 20 cohorts - approximately
500 program participants• Program is anchored in the ISTE Technology
Facilitator standards with emphasis on leadership
• Research focus - Web 2.0 Tools for learning and collaboration in PK-20
• Eportfolio for assessment and reflection
Initial Guiding Questions
What video-based and cloud computing examples did you use in your Educational Technology Leadership master’s program?
What cloud computing tools enable cost effective means for K-12 students to interact and creatively produce project-based activities aimed at enhanced engaged learning?
What are the best teaching and learning strategies for online learning that you used in your Lamar University master’s program?
• Cohort VI - 12 Universities - United States and Australia
• 3 year studies• Various e-portfolios, including those embracing
rich media and social software, which enact reflection and integration.
• Cohort VI investigating eportfolios in a systemic way for assessment and inquiring into their effectiveness.
Research Question
How has the participation of an ETL master’s candidate in an eportfolio process contributed to the implementation of eportfolio practices in K-12 instruction?
Online Survey of Graduates Findings
Graduate and Candidate Interview Findings
• Evidence of transference of concepts and learnings to other settings
• Focus is primarily on classroom teachings versus leadership.
• Little mention of leadership when it is a primary component of the ISTE Technology Facilitator standards.
• E-portfolios with reflections enabled faculty to critically reflect upon student progress and improvements.
• Candidates primarily view portfolio in a linear fashion.• Candidates have differing interpretations of the term
artifact.
Contact Information
• Kay Abernathy, Ed.D. - [email protected] or [email protected]
• Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D. - [email protected] or [email protected]
• Daryl Ann Borel, M.Ed. – [email protected] or [email protected]
• Cindy Cummings, M.Ed. - [email protected] or [email protected]
• Diane Mason, Ph.D. - [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact Information
For More Information: Lamar University
Beaumont, TXhttp://lamar.edu/ & http://stateu.com/lamar/
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