Effective Online Assessment | Origin: EL142
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Effective Online Assessment
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
This was a very helpful and informative class. I learned how effective online assessments can help instructors monitor students’ progress and provide timely feedback. I plan to apply these strategies by using clear instructions, varied assessment methods, and constructive feedback to support my students’ learning.
It's very important to develop the technological skills in our students because they have to adapt and operate in an increasingly technological world.
The three-legged stool analogy lets us understand that students are really able to learn, but it's important to keep the strength in each leg of the stool, which represents the areas before, during, and after the lesson, in order to not getting an off-balance situation.
Tip that deserves to take into account.
In this module I learned that online assessments allow the professor immediate feedback students preferences.
They also offer the opportunity to promote testing environments and digital skills that can carry over into the students' profession after graduation.
And very important: online assessments before, during and after a lesson can help students evaluate their progress towards course goals, and also help teachers appraise the teaching methods they're using to ensure the students have the best opportunities to learn successfully.
I'll use these tools from now on to get better the teaching process.
Lo que más me llevo de este módulo es que la evaluación en línea funciona mejor cuando se planifica como parte del aprendizaje y no como un paso final para poner una nota. La idea del "taburete de tres patas" me pareció muy clara: si solo evaluamos al final, perdemos la oportunidad de saber qué traen los estudiantes y de corregir el rumbo mientras aprenden.
También me hizo reflexionar sobre la integridad académica. Las herramientas de supervisión y detección de plagio son útiles, pero creo que la mejor estrategia es el diseño de la propia evaluación. Cuando las preguntas se basan en escenarios reales y piden al estudiante aplicar, justificar o tomar decisiones, copiar una respuesta de internet deja de ser útil. En ese sentido, coincido con quienes mencionaron los exámenes a libro abierto: si la pregunta está bien planteada, el material de consulta ayuda a pensar, no a hacer trampa.
En mis cursos, planeo empezar cada unidad con una breve encuesta diagnóstica, incluir actividades formativas con retroalimentación rápida (incluso en audio, que se siente más cercana en un entorno virtual) y transformar algunas preguntas de memorización en casos prácticos con rúbricas claras. Creo que así los estudiantes entenderán mejor qué se espera de ellos y la evaluación servirá realmente para aprender.
I can see how scenario-based questions can make assessments more meaningful and reduce simple memorization. In my courses, I could revise definition-style questions by placing students in realistic situations where they have to apply concepts such as cultural awareness, communication, or government processes. This would better measure whether students understand the material and can use it in real-world situations.
Dayamy Fuentes
En este modulo aprendi diferentes estrategias para crear evaluaciones en lineas efectivas y mantener la. integridad academica, aprendi sobre el uso de bancos de preguntas ,preguntas aleatorias , limite de tiempo ,herramientas para detectar plagio y servicios de supervision.
I have learned the assessment technique before, during, and after an online activity using the stool technique.
I have learned how to create an online assessment integrity planner.
Online assessments provide opportunities to further enhance student learning. Though, appropriate planning and administration is essential.
En este módulo comprendi que la evaluación es una herramienta para mejorar el aprendizaje y no solo para asignar una nota. Ahora reconozco la importancia de utilizarla de manera constante para identificar necesidades, orientar la enseñanza y apoyar mejor a los estudiantes.
En este módulo aprendí que la evaluación no debe verse solamente como una calificación al final de una lección, sino como un proceso continuo que ayuda a conocer mejor el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Me hizo reflexionar sobre la importancia de evaluar antes, durante y después de la clase para identificar qué saben los estudiantes, cómo van progresando y qué aspectos necesitan reforzar.
Este curso me ha permitido incorporar valiosas sugerencias para el proceso de evaluaciones online, partiendo de un correcto diseno pedagogico y el uso de herramientas novedosas en la identificacion de posibles acciones de plagio y como ofrecer a nuestros estudiantes un examen que le permita poner en un contexto practico sus conocimientos teoricos
Very interesting online curse
The biggest takeaway for me is the “three-legged stool” idea... assessments before, during, and after a lesson. If one is missing, the whole thing is off. Before checks what students know, during guides them, and after shows what they learned.
Feedback also stood out. Online, you don’t get those quick in person moments, so timely (and even voice) feedback matters a lot more.
I liked the approach to cheating, not trying to eliminate it altogether, but designing better, scenario based questions that force actual thinking instead of easy lookups.
Going forward, I’d make sure I’m using all three types of assessments, not just lesson quizzes, and focus more on real world, scenario based questions with clear rubrics. Overall, it shifted my thinking... assessments aren’t just for grading, they’re there to guide learning the entire way.
Overall, this module reinforced that effective online assessment is not only about measuring but also about supporting and enhancing it, which align with my goals of fostering critical thinking and meaningful engagement, in my courses.
Comment on Andrea Santos's post: I agree that the worksheets were very helpful in directing lesson plans. These will come in handy this semester.
I was reminded of the importance and effectiveness of pre-assessments. Identifying where a student is academically helps predict the level of support they may need and allows the instruction to tailor instruction more effectively. Another topic I found particularly interesting was the consideration of online testing as open-book assignments, which I support. When combined with scenario-based questions, this approach can discourage cheating while still promoting critical thinking and application of knowledge
I have learned how to review assessments effectively and without bias. I found the information useful on how to keep students engaged when using online learning techniques. I like the idea of incorporating different methods of learning for the students as well. I intend to incorporate these things by expanding on more case studies and real-world scenarios when possible.
I love these worksheets and will use them as a tool to keep notes on strategies to identify plagiarism. The sample lesson plan helps to emphasize the various methods for evaluation
