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=**Technology and Assessment** =

== The first one was more reader friendly and something that a classroom teacher would benefit by reading if they were interesed in implementing new technology and new assessments into their classroom. In addition to the brief outline about several of the technology tools, it included several websites for teachers to review to obtain more information. ==

== The second journal article was more research oriented; it outlined a lot of statistical information that the researchers learned from their research. The article was discussing the research relative to their findings on Inquiry Based Learning Activities/Adventure Learning. One of the most interesting statements was that when the activity included the use of technology, the students felt more enthusiastic about the activity. == == The general conclusion is that students need to be given rigorous and relevant assignments; the assignments must be challenging, but be within the student's ability level to allow for success during the activity. Students of today feel as if learning takes place when technology is involved because it is a normal part of their everyday lives. They use it every day and would like for teachers to use it in the classroom and allow them to use it for their assignments as well as assessments. ==

[|Taylor-Mounts Module 4 Technology Int and Assessment.doc]
Moos,D. C., & Honkomp, B. (2011). Adventure learning: Motivating students in a Minnesotamiddle school. //Journal of Research on Technology in Education//, //43//(3),231-252. Salend,S. J. (2009). Technology-Based classroom assessments. //Council forExceptional Children//, (July/Aug), 48-58.