OFT - pr5_assessment
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This document discusses online assessment. It defines assessment as evaluating student learning, instruction, and program effectiveness. The purpose of assessment is to emphasize important learning goals, help students apply knowledge, and promote improvement. Different assessment methods should be aligned with learning objectives and address different learning styles. Some common online assessment methods include exams, quizzes, discussions, essays, reports, portfolios, and presentations. The best method depends on the intended learning outcomes.
OFT - pr5_assessment
- 1. Lesson 5: Online Assessment
- 2. Lesson Objectives After completing this Lesson, participants will: Define assessment. Identify the purpose of online assessment. Align online assessment methods with objectives. Choose the best online method of assessment for desired learning outcomes.
- 3. Focus Questions What is the purpose of assessment in online education? What are some methods for online assessment?
- 4. Defining Assessment “ Assessment is the process of evaluating student learning, instruction, and program effectiveness.” - Janet Donald, Improving the Environment for Learning
- 5. Purpose of Assessment Emphasize what is important and thereby motivate learners to focus on it. Help students apply the material learned in class. Identify what works and what doesn’t work, thus promoting the re-design and improvement of it. Ensure a master of certain knowledge and skills.
- 6. Aligning Assessment with Objectives IMPORTANT: Have a blueprint of how the elements of your subject should be aligned Objective = Content = Activities + Assessment From “Asseessing Open and Distance Learner” by Morgan and O-Reilly
- 7. Why Use Different Assements By using an assortment of assessment methods, you will address the students’ different learning styles and have more effective measures towards the intended learning outcomes.
- 8. Methods of Online Assessment Traditional Exams Open–book Exams Structured Exams Graded Quizzes Self Assessment Quizzes Discussions Essays Reviews Reports Practical Work Portfolios Presentations Oral Exams Blogs Wikis
- 9. Assessment and Learning Outcomes Thinking critically and making judgments Solving problems and developing plans Performing procedures and demonstrating techniques Managing and developing oneself Accessing and managing information Demonstrating knowledge and understanding Designing, creating, and performing Communication
- 10. Assessment: Critical Thinking and Making Judgments Discussions Essays Reports Journals Guided research Group collaboration
- 11. Assessment: Solve Problems and Develop Plans Case studies Simulations/role play Team design Drill-and-Practice
- 12. Assessment: Perform Procedures and Techniques Hands-on activity Virtual laboratory
- 13. Assessment: Manage and Develop Oneself Journals Portfolios Learning contracts Blogs Podcasts
- 14. Assessment: Access and Manage Information Annotated bibliography Guided analysis WebQuest/Scavenger hunt
- 15. Assessment: Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding Exams Quizzes Reports Essays
- 16. Assessment: Design, Create, and Perform Projects Portfolios Wiki Podcast Blog
- 17. Assessment: Communicate Reports Journals Essays Oral presentations Role playing Debates Discussions Blogs Wiki Podcast Social networks
- 18. 9 Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning Article that covers 9 ideas that should drive assessment of student learning. http://ultibase.rmit.edu.au/Articles/june97/ameri1.htm
- 19. Closure In this lesson, you learned many methods for online assessment. Assessment is not an end in itself, but a vehicle for educational improvement.