Weekly quizzes and exams are a great way to evaluate the knowledge of the student and for students to find out what they don't know so they can learn from their mistakes
I appreciated the clear list of questions the assignment description should address for learners. What will I demonstrate and why this assignment is relevant are but two examples. By addressing these questions upfront, the learner can align to the goals and be unburdened by thoughts of why am I doing this.
I learned that quizes are really a method a student and instructor can use as a way of checking themselves and what was learned. It should be teting what you do know, not what you don't know
Tests that are constructed well test the practical knowledge of the student, and also identify areas where the student does not have the required knowledge and needs to to additional study.
It is important for online students to feel that they are a part of a learning community and that their instructors are accessible to them throughout the course.
I learned how important it is to have clear communication of all parts of the course and to incorporate active learning.
Encouraging student interaction with the course material will help keep them engaged and learning.
Quizzes are given multiple times as an opportunity for self-evaluation. They will see on higher-stakes tests to practice the questioning while the exams are only provided once.
I learned more about syllabus construction and course description, and how the use of quizes to boost egos and realize mistakes immediately. One thing I plan to do is incorporate critical thinking exercises in my course content.
Immediate feedback helps dtudents to correct their thought process.
Course components are critical to facilitate learning and for the learner to demonstrate understanding of the information knowledge learned. From the presentation of the syllabus to the final exam, the developer must produce components that encourage learning.
Online courses should be set up methodically and well-presented so students have a clear understanding of the course content and expectations.
I like the idea thast exams are testing what the student does know.
Course syllabi for online courses are very similar to syllabi created for synchronous classes. It is important for students to know what they will learn and what is expected of them.
Quizes are great way to assess how well the student are retaining the knowledge learned and a great way to boost self of steem.
Components of an ideal coure are discussed
This brought back memories of designing and revising courses. In my current position, courses are updated via a learning community (a group comprised of the instructors that teach the course). There is also standardization with the module format of the various courses so that students know what to expect when they enter the classroom. This makes the process far easier for those of us who revise and create courses.
Nancy Tosh
One of the complaints I hear from students is their frustration of the lack of feedback they get from their teachers. I appreciated the focus on reviewing answers with students to address issues and build confidence. I also like the emphasis on being clear in the what and why of an assignment. Relevance and clarity is important to all of us!
The course syllabus is the foundation component of the course with setting expectations, grading, learning activities, etc. Students need a 'road map' of those expectations aligned weekly, by modules, etc. Along with self checks with learning, there needs to a connection to the learning objectives and course competencies.
