Formative and Summative Assessment

Formative assessment: is a range of formal and informal assessment procedures, it typically involves qualitative feedback that focuses on the details of content and performance. Summative Assessment:refers to the assessment of the learning and summarizes the development of learners. It is the procedure to assess or grade one's level of learning in certain period of time. For example a test may be given to assess how much a student has learned from the lessons given.
I can use these assessments in my classroom to discuss with students about their work , as well as see what they have learned over the period of their assignments. Grades can be given on their knowledge of the art vocabulary and formative assessment can be used when discussing their work, and how they have used or can improve their knowledge of Art with in their artwork. I believe that technology can be used to support assessment by allowing for teachers to set up quizzes online for students about art topics or artists that they have discussed in class and assess what students have learned. it is also a great way for educators to see where they need to improve their teaching as well, by seeing where students are struggling, and how the teacher can help those students gain that information.

Professional organizations

Professional organizations in education are groups or organizations that aid student teachers and educators by providing resources for particular industries or professions. For example, as an Art educator I have access to the (NAEA) National Art Educators Association and the Nebraska Art Teachers Association (NATA) conferences. These organizations bring Art educators together from all over the us, and help them to discuss changes in the arts in schools, and how we as educators can better the lives of our students through art. The NAEA also publishes books for classrooms and teacher. NAEA also provides expertise, training, and resources that support professional growth and leadership, helping members affect the quality of student learning in their local schools, communities, and states.
The NATA is the Nebraska affiliate of the NAEA, It is a more local based association for Art educators with in Nebraska. Becoming a member of the NAEA also makes you a member of the NATA by being in their district. There is a $35-40 yearly membership charge for student members to the NAEA, and this is also your fee for the NATA. Student ID is required for this discount rate. Advantages of this membership aid in school portfolios and when applying for teaching positions.
NAEA: http://www.arteducators.org/
NATA: http://www.nebraskaarteducators.org/