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The Assess2Learn initiative is a step in the direction being discussed here.
David Engle
dsengle@seattleschools.org
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From: Ahlness, Mark
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 9:22 PM
To: tictech@learningspace.org
Subject: RE: tictech: DWA comments
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> Graham Ford:
> I am all for using technology and testing students in "real world"
> conditions. However I think one major sticking point relates to the
> so-called digital divide. I worked last summer for Giant Campus and it
Yes, good point, Graham. I would encourage anyone interested in getting more
involved in this (shouldn't we all be?) to get on the Digital Divide
discussion list: http://www.benton.org/digitaldivide-faq.html
However,.... I refuse to be drug down by this argument in this particular
situation. My students should be penalized by archaic test rules because
others have less? No, no, no. It is up to those designing these assessments
to make this right, find an equitable, non-punitive solution to the digital
divide testing inequalities.
What I find especially discouraging is the apparent lack of "push" toward
tech integration into the testing process from our tech leaders. Maybe it's
happening, but I sure don't see any changes. - Mark
Mark Ahlness
mlahlness@seattleschools.org
Arbor Heights Elementary
www.arborheights.com
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