Assuming that students are properly acquainted with the technology, and therefore aren't focused on learning a new program as well as the material, technologies can be a great tool for assessing student learning. One of the most valuable ways that technology can be used to assess work, in general, is if the students are able to use the technology to address all aspects of the material. For example, does the power point they create not only cover the topic, but make interesting connections? Do they include sounds or videos appropriate in theme and content to what is being discussed? Do they include a works cited page for info. as well as photos, sounds, and videos? This would show the student has a complete knowledge of the subject.
Taking this a step further, students can start to making connections between subject matter and appropriate mediums. For example: What does a visual slide show tell us that a regular time line wouldn't?
There are a million things that can be demonstrated through technology, but proving you understand something is a bit harder.
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