Past Project Descriptions
Assessment
A Generalized System for Online Self-, Peer- and Product-Assessment
Faculty Member: Paul Resta
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Student Technologist: Kartik Sankar
Project Description: Dr. Resta'sproject was developed to enhance an existing online feedback system,used in two of his online courses, that supports self-, peer-, andproduct-assessments based on norms identified by class members. Theresulting assessment data are collected and represented graphically.The updated version of the application allows the instructor to revisethese norms every semester and customize the access and presentation ofthe collected data.
Implementation of a User-Friendly System of Providing Feedback on Formative Assessment for Apprentice Teachers
Faculty Member: Jill Marshall
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Student Technologist: Tyler Hamm
Project Description: The goal of thisproject was to update the UTeach Math and Science Apprentice TeacherObservation website to make it more useful for formative assessment,providing students an opportunity to reflect on their performance andallowing instructors to identify the kinds of support needed. Featuresinclude secure file uploading, a function that permits users to enterand edit information entry by entry in an online rubric, and a link to"help" resources.
TEKS Website
Faculty Member: Mary Claire Gerwels
Department: Educational Psychology
Student Technologist: Bindi Shah
Project Description: This websiteallows anyone to access activities for the TEKS in grades K-5 inLanguage Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The activities areprovided by UT students in the Professional Development Sequence. Thewebsite also provides a checklist that allows teachers to keep track ofthe TEKS they have covered each year.
Technology Standards, Integration, and Assessment Online Training Using RAT Framework
Faculty Members: Joan Hughes
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Project Description: The Replacement, Amplification, Transformation (RAT) online assessment modules lead learners through a series of online and offline activities that acquaint them to the concept of the National Educational Technology Standards, "technology integration," technology integration assessment, and then RAT.
Texas Beginning Teacher Technology Competencies Assessment
Faculty Member: Anne Fuller
Department: Special Education
Student Technologist: Ramsey Safadi
Project Description: This project wasdesigned to create a series of individualized assessment and trainingopportunities for students who will be required to pass the TexasTechnology Competencies for teacher certification. The applicationassesses students' skills based on a series of benchmarks. If they donot show mastery on one of the skills, they are directed to acollection of online tutorials. Face to face tutorials are also madeavailable for students who need additional support.