Week 15 Technology, an instant feedback tool

The article “Assessing language using computer technology” by Dan Douglas and Volker Hegelheimer was really interesting because it is about using technology for assessments. What surprised me was the fact of having more advantages using technology than providing a piece of paper and a pencil. For example, technology enhances the learning process not only for students, but also for teachers. In fact, students can take a quiz on line and have a result immediately. What´s more interesting is that technology, nowadays, offers apps, websites, videos, etc that students can use as tools to improve their English skills out site the classroom. Regarding to scoring, feedback, and reporting systems, it is mentioned that programs have been developed to provide instant feedback when students make a paragraph. In addition, speech is another area that is showing progress to provide scoring. As a consequence, this process will take less time, so that, students and teachers will enjoy quiz time. In my opinion, this type of feedback is easier to manage and it is good for busy teachers because the result will be shown in the moment the students finish the quiz, instead of going home and start to check the quiz. Even though the program can be difficult to control it, but once teachers get used to it, they will find out the technology can make the difference in a classroom.