Assessment in he 2014 online introduction
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This 6-week online course focuses on assessment in higher education. Each week explores a different topic, such as designing assignment tasks, developing marking criteria, and providing feedback. Participants are asked to complete weekly tasks, like analyzing an assignment, and discuss topics in Google+ or Twitter. The course uses a Wordpress blog for information, Google Drive for file sharing, and Adobe Connect for webinars.
Assessment in he 2014 online introduction
- 1. Assessment in Higher Education A free, open, online course and community Friday, May 16, 2014
- 3. What is the course for? Friday, May 16, 2014
- 4. Format Six weeks duration Each week: • One question • One task Friday, May 16, 2014 Discussions are supported by suggested readings – please share others you know about or find
- 5. Weekly Topics 1. What makes a good choice of assignment task in higher education? 2. What do you need to consider when designing an assignment task? 3. What support do students need when preparing for an assignment? 4. What should marking criteria look like and how should we use them? 5. What is feedback for? 6. What can we learn from reflecting on past assignments?Friday, May 16, 2014
- 6. Technology • Wordpress blog for key information • Google+ for synchronous/asynchronous communication • Google drive or system of your choice to share documents • Twitter for updates/tweetchats • Adobe connect for webinars
- 7. Working Groups Friday, May 16, 2014
- 9. Topic 1: What makes a good assignment task in Higher Education? Friday, May 16, 2014
- 10. Task 1 Analyse an assignment you are familiar with (as student or tutor) Friday, May 16, 2014