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=**Week 7 - Assessment**=

= = Asynchronous Discussion: Evaluation & Assessment

Technology offers an avenue to plan learning experiences that are focused on real-world, authentic activities. These unique opportunities require a new type of assessment.

Please Read the following two articles:

Assessment for Understanding [|Assessment.pdf] Toward Genuine Accountability: The Case for a New State Assessment System [|New Assessment.pdf]

After reading the articles, please use the "Evaluation & Assessment" discussion thread to discuss the following questions:

What does assessment mean to you? How can assessment be aided with the use of technology? Can you provide any examples of how you have used technology for assessment?

This discussion will be worth 10 points and should be checked on a **daily basis**. Postings should be made no later than Monday, October 5th at noon. * Your contributions would show that you have a) read, b) researched and c) reflected on this week's learning activity and discussion.*