A Look At ... Web-Based Assessment

Too busy to look at this really good article on Web-based assessment? Well--here's the conclusion: A Look At ... Web-Based Assessment: "While there are many differences in the various tools and systems presented here, there are several crucial considerations for those considering subscribing to any of them.
The first is the specific assessment needs of the school district. Some of these tools are good for one purpose and some are good for another. An additional consideration is whether or not an entire curriculum or large curriculum piece is desired, or if there is a more focused assessment need. Of course, as stated earlier, the amount of time students and other users need to spend with computers and whether or not that time is available needs to be established. And, finally, the listed assessment tools vary greatly in expense and the effort involved in their implementation. Educators and districts need to decide what they can afford, both in terms of money and time." --- If you have the time you should give the entire article a quick read.