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ASSESSMENT & TECHNOLOGY FORUM June 19, 2004

2004 Gallery Walk Projects Title: Integration of Technology Observation Instrument (ITOI) Organization: Arizona State University Web site:  http://tblr.ed.asu.edu/ITOI




Contacts / Presenters:	Dr. Helen L. Padgett
What purpose does your assessment tool serve?	The Integration of Technology Observation Instrument ITOI© is a classroom observation instrument. The observation items in this instrument are aligned with NETS-T and NETS-S and are limited to observable behaviors. To collect the data, the observer checks the presence of various attributes of technology integration observed during three-minute intervals of a class. The ITOI© is included in “NETS for Teachers: Resources for Assessment.”
Please indicate the category that best describes your project:	Technology as an Assessment Tool: ___ NCLB Statewide Assessments (Preparation, Delivery, Analysis) ___ Classroom Assessments (tests, quizzes) ___ Electronic/Digital Portfolios ___ Computer Scored Essays ___ Information Management Systems ___ Tools for Observation of Student Work/Behavior ___ Special Needs/Alternative Assessments _X_ Other: Classroom Observation Instrument Assessing Technology Skills (NETS * S and NETS * T): ___ Digital Transcript ___ NCLB 8 th Grade IT Literacy ___ High School IT Graduation Requirements ___ IT Certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, etc.) ___ 21 st Century Skills _X_ Other: Classroom Observation
How long has this assessment tool been in use within your organization?	ITOI© was developed at Arizona State University West. It has been in use for three years by educational institutions.
Who is the audience for this assessment tool?	There are two audiences: a) university faculty and the preservice and inservice teachers who are their students, and b) K-12 principals and curriculum and/or technology specialists who are responsible for classroom observations of teachers. There are two versions of ITOI© : Higher Education for classroom observations of faculty and K-12 for classroom observations of K-12 teachers.
What technology is used? (Please indicate hardware, software, and networking requirements)	ITOI© is an integration of technology classroom observation instrument. Currently, it is a hard-copy format. Future formats may include a PDA version.
Approximately how many people are currently using this system?	K-12 Students (current year) Please indicate grade level(s):______   K-12 Teachers   Teacher education students 12 Teacher education faculty at Arizona State University West X Other: A number of universities are using ITOI© with preservice teachers; some are conducting observations of graduates during their induction years; and others are conducting observations in university classes to evaluate the integration of technology in courses by faculty.
What professional development (for students or assessors) is required to use the tool?	ITOI© is a classroom observation instrument. Observers need training using the instrument and analyzing the data.
To use the tool effectively, what else should the school have in place?	To use ITOI© effectively, observers should be trained in classroom observation techniques, have an in-depth knowledge of NETS-S and NETS-T , and be familiar with all of the technology being used in the classrooms to be observed.
If you haven't already addressed it, how does your tool help students or teachers demonstrate that they are meeting standards?	ITOI© documents the integration of technology by university faculty, K-12 teachers, preservice teachers, and K-12 students. The analysis of the classroom observation data reports on the NETS observed in each classroom.