ISTE Assessment and Technology Forum Classroom Observation Tools Workshop

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ISTE Assessment and Technology ForumClassroom
Observation Tools Workshop

• Doug Danniell
• ISTE
• Helen Padgett
• Mary E. Odom
• Arizona State University West

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Learning Objectives

• Understanding the roles and importance of
  classroom observations in assessing technology
  integration by teachers and students
• Learning about the strengths and weaknesses of
  different classroom observation methodologies

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Question

• What role does classroom observation data play
  in assessing technology integration?

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Technology Integration Module

• Phoenix Union High School District

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Goals

• Establish ongoing, collegial dialogue
• Encourage reflective practices
• Support continuing education in the use of
  technology
• Provide incentives for integration
• Create a sustainable program

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Prerequisites

• Stable technology in labs and classrooms
• Professional development program in technology
• Professional development specialists in the use
  of technology
• Administrative/campus leadership support

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Observation Protocol

• 15 hours of technology instruction
• Request for observation
• Observation Rubric
• Level of Integration form
• Post observation interview

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Observation Rubric

• Lesson reflects content of course completed
• Teacher integrates technology to enrich
  understanding of content
• Students engaged in manner which enriches
  understanding of content
• Technology uses demonstrates use of digital-based
  systems

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Level of Integration

• Used in conjunction with the Observation Rubric
• Designed to be used over time to track the
  development of integration in a classroom
• Measures the level of sophistication with which
  technology in integrated

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For the Future

• Online classes as well as traditional instruction
• Additional observers
• Lesson design and management strategies
• Additional funding for activities

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Technology Integration ScalesScoring
RubricISTE/ASU West

• Document how certain aspects of technology
  integration appear in K-12 classrooms

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Technology Integration ScalesScoring Rubric

• Does not ask observers to rate quality of
  instruction
• Higher score not necessarily an indication of a
  better lesson
• Does not assume a particular instructional
  emphasis is superior

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Technology Integration ScalesScoring Rubric

• Does assume that technology can be integrated
• Does assume attributes assessed may apply to any
  learning environment

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INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY OBSERVATION INSTRUMENT

• Arizona State University West

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Assumptions

• The instrument must have certain characteristics
• The instrument itself should
• a. Answer the core question has this teacher
  integrated technology in an appropriate way?
• b. Be adaptable
• c. Be suited to a 30-45 minute observation
• d. Possess high inter-rater reliability
• e. Be sensitive to the developmental process of
  technology integration

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Assumptions

• We can learn from other sources
• Useful information
• a. The Timms instrument
• b. Information technology competencies
• c. NETS standards from ISTE
• d. Previous observation instruments
• The most critical feature Defining integration
• The instrument must reflect technology
  integration, which is observable.

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Integration of Technology Observation Instrument

• 1. Pre-Observation Form
• 2. Timed Interval Observations
• 3. Post-Observation Conference Form

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For More InformationVisit

• www.west.asu.edu/pt3