ITEST Newsletter: Issue 1, Fall 2005

Publications

This newsletter is designed to share the exciting work of teachers and students participating in ITEST (Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers) projects across the United States. Participating educators and young people work hand in hand with scientists and engineers on extended research projects that carry them beyond the classroom, using technology to explore topics ranging from biotechnology to environmental resource management. In this issue, we spotlight the work of five ITEST projects, highlight upcoming presentations and publications, and link to valuable resources

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Torrance® Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT)

Instruments

The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) are the most widely used tests of their kind since testing only requires the examinee to reflect upon their life experiences. These tests invite examinees to draw and give a title to their drawings (pictures) or to write questions, reasons, consequences and different uses for objects (words). These instruments have been used for identification of the creatively gifted and as a part of gifted matrices in states and districts in the USA, especially in multicultural settings, and for special populations around the world. Published in two equivalent

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Technology Self-Assessment Tool (TSAT)

Instruments

The Technology Self-Assessment Tool (TSAT) has been designed for: teachers, to determine their own levels of technology proficiency and to identify personal technology professional development needs; schools/districts, to assess their professional development needs and to plan professional development activities that will help all teachers become proficient in technology; and, the State, to gather and report data on technology competencies and technology professional development. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education adapted the Technology Self-Assessment Tool

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