Assessment Plan | Origin: EL103
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Teaching Online: A Student-Centered Approach --> Assessment Plan
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Meaningful feedback offers students information that can allow for increased knowledge and skill.
I think that the most valuable element of this module was the emphasis on substantive, meaningful feedback vs. generic feedback.
Finding meaningful ways to communicate student progress and providing valuable feedback is critical to student success.
Intentional, meaningful feedback is a strong indicator of student success.
Meaningful feedback, presented in different mediums can enhance the learning experience for students.
I have learned (and hope to remember and implement more often) that when giving feedback, it is best practice to give information to increase learning rather than using comments to justify the grade.
What I have learned is that using a good rubric help the students understand what is expected of them.
I like where it's emphasized that the feedback given to learners shouldn't focus on justifying the grade given. That's what the rubric is for. Instead, the feedback should help the student learn.
I try my best to do that in feedback I give. Often times, I'll record feedback as video so that what I'm referring to is more clear.
I learned that having a clearly devised plan, using rubrics, with both peer and self assessment, create a viable and well rounded approach to learning.
I like the idea of self- and peer- reviews. Students will develop critical thinking skills by doing that, and it could potentially help them understand the concepts being taught at a deeper level.
One can never go wrong with rubrics - transparent and effective.
Rubrics let students know how something will be graded and the criteria that the teacher is looking for in an assignment. But with the rubric grade the teacher should also be providing specific feedback. What exactly did the student do well? Where are the areas where the student can improve? Being purposeful with both positive and constructive feedback will help students improve for future assignments. Most jobs require reflection that impacts change. Students need to start practicing reflection now so that they understand its importance and how it drives change in their work.
Rubrics are essential tools for any online class. Especially in an environment where students do not have access to the instructor, rubrics provide detailed clarification on assignment expectations, so that students can work toward earning the grade they are striving for.
While summative and formative assessments both should be employed in a good assessment plan, communicating before and after the assessment is key. Whether through the rubric before or through feedback after, communication within these steps should be clear, concise, and easy to follow for student success.
It is important to use both formative and summative assessments to support student learning. I plan to use detailed rubrics for consistent, transparent assessments so that they align with learning objectives and offer constructive feedback.
The concept of summative and formative assessments is not new but the clear delineation between them is good for my understanding of why we do these assessments. I like doing both but struggle a bit with not providing a grade for the effort put forth on formative work. I do adhere to the idea of providing extensive feedback on assignments in order to enhance the student's learning.
I have learned that feedback is important to our students. Generic feedback can be used sometimes. However, detailed and specific feedback is more beneficial for our students.
The most impactful comment about feedback for me was the one about instructor comments not being used to justify the score. Good rubrics do that, and it's our job to use feedback as a teaching opportunity. We can also motivate students this way.
Balancing formative and summative assessments in your course provides both your students and you with information about the learning that is occurring.
