Technology Enabled Formative Assessment

This page, from the The Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (CIRCL), offers information and resources related to the use of technology to accomplish formative assessment of student achievement in the classroom. The overview section describes how "Technology can help educators effectively implement formative assessment by enabling more immediate feedback, displaying feedback in readily usable ways, and by providing new possibilities for assessing student understanding of scientific phenomena in dynamic, interactive ways." An issues list includes an introduction to some of the issues related to assessment using technology, including data mining, professional development, design and accessibility, and technology cost and support. The site also offers substantial lists of further resources and readings for instructors and others interested in the topic.Â