Classroom Administration, Professional Practice, and Development

How can teachers use technology to develop and maintain collegial relationships from a distance?

Teachers can use online resources, such as discussion boards, forums, and blogs to establish relationships with other teachers.  Through these online resources, teachers can share classroom ideas, lesson plans, and discuss potential  problems within the classroom.  It is great if teachers can maintain these collegial relationships, because many other teachers have experienced the same situations, and they may be able to offer assistance for those in need of it.  Also, teachers have many great teaching and lesson ideas, and others may greatly benefit from them if they have access through these online resources, especially if they are struggling to think of ways to teach the desired material.

Bitter, G. G., & Legacy, J. M. (2008). Using Technology in the Classroom (7th ed., p. 388-390). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.

Assessing and Evaluating, Including Portfolios

What assessment methods can be used to evaluate constructivist-learning lessons?

Assessments such as collaborative team projects and projects incorporating technology tools can be used to evaluate constructivist-learning lessons.  These types of assessments require rubrics, as they are not traditional assessment methods.  Anecdotal records and observations can also be used in these types of project-based assessments, according to the Bitter and Legacy text. 

Bitter, G. G., & Legacy, J. M. (2008). Using Technology in the Classroom (7th ed., p. 364-365). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.