This week
we are discussing about Assessments and Technology. This article is about how
teachers can use computers to asses language, English in our case.
Before
reading this article, the first thing that comes to my mind is that, I really
do not like to take evaluations in computers; I still believe that the old
methods are better and I have my reasons. As a student I have to chance to take
many evaluations and quizzes and is really uncomfortable had to face problems
with internet connections. Moreover, I know that exist programs specially
designed for check the task, and I not believe 100% in that programs, they are been
made for humans, and we make mistakes with more reason a software can make
mistakes at the time to check answers. Another reason, if students take a quiz from
home, they can cheat by opening a new window in their browsers and looking for
the answers on the internet. Because of this reason I will always prefer take
quizzes in paper with my pencil and eraser than taking that in a computer.
I know that
as teacher, I will have to accept that in a future all quizzes could be taken
in computer. But, we have to remember
that, like me, not all students could feel comfortable taking evaluations in
computers, and is our responsibility look for solutions that can befits
everybody.
