Every time we think about class, we can imagine is a teacher and student, in which a teacher teaching students and the students record notes. He came to our mind naturally because we all learn that way. But the scenario has changed today because many schools are incorporating technology in the classroom that makes learning more effective and more entertaining. Various types of technology in the classroom and easy to make education and learning an enjoyable experience for children.

Types of Technology Used in the Classroom

Given below are some of the most basic kind of technology to use in class that will help you understand the importance of technology in the classroom that is valued by many teachers.

White Board: We’ll name ‘magic boards’ it. Does the name sound exciting? Imagine how the children will feel happy when they hear this name from the board, usually dull black. Whiteboard is one of the most basic type of technology in schools that make education interactive process. It is easy to use device that is used in combination with computer and projector. Forum you can quickly turn into a computer screen that can be seen by all children in the classroom. Moving objects, sounds, and images can make the learning and teaching an attractive and easy to understand.
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he method commonly used in the assessment of educational institutions including tests, quizzes, multiple choice questions, short answer, etc. This method is used since a very long time and aims to understand students’ ability to understand the knowledge and skills in accordance with established curriculum. Students are assessed to check whether they have mastered a particular subject or not. The practical application of acquired knowledge and skills have been ignored. Learning approach does not incorporate the skills needed and failed to support the students in the long run.

Authentic assessment is a technique that can be used by teachers to assess the overall growth of students. It evaluates student learning throughout the year and asks students to use knowledge and skills to produce meaningful content. This method helps to instill a variety of skills in students, using projects, presentations, journals, etc. The authentic assessment prepares students for professional life will come with some aspects such as instilling a deep understanding of knowledge, social skills, problem-solving skills, time management, work teams, etc.

Authentic assessment can be broadly classified as Formal and Informal assessment ratings. Formal assessment is a systematic approach to assessment that teachers can use to evaluate the students after a structured instructional program. These tests help teachers to understand whether the student has actually acquired the skills and concepts of the program or not. Informal assessment informal approach through group projects, oral presentations, performances, etc. Teachers need to record their observations about a particular student during informal assessments, such assessments can be done anytime in the classroom. There are several types of authentic assessment. Let us learn more about them.

Different Types of Authentic Assessment
Performance Assessment: This assessment technique is not new. It has always been part of the education system to directly evaluate the skills acquired by students. Be it dancing, woodworking, typing, etc., validate mastery acquired by direct observation. Real-world scenarios given to students to evaluate their performance in problem-solving tasks. Read the rest of this entry »