Choosing and assessing the assessment tools will help you and your students to reach their goals.
I have taken many online courses and participated in some, during the past 2 years. I really loved how this course is focusing on the importance of choosing the right tools rather than using them becasue they are just there! Also, it is important to keep in mind that as students differ in their learning styles, we need to choose different tools to make sure we are assessing the students correctly and appropriately.
In this module, I have learned that obtaining feedback from students about the assessment process provides information on whether or not the technology assessment tools helped the instructor provide meaningful feedback and whether or not the technology caused difficulty in the assessment process. Feedback from the students' point of view provides valuable information to analyze before teaching the course again so that any changes to the assessment methods can be made.
I learned the differents tools of assessment that you can use in the class. Use the differents types of evaluation to measures the learning.
In this module I have review assessment objectives and different strategies end assessment tools for these evaluations.
Technology tools used for assessment are only as good as the foundation upon whuch they are built. They must be flexible and explained to students. They must be able to be revised as needed. They must be used for the right job.
The plethora of possible technology tools for assessment intrigues me. I would like to move into different assessment techniques instead of just relying on examinations and end of unit assignments. WebQuests and simulation labs are two areas I would like to investigate further.
Feedback from students are as important as the breadth of knowledge of the iinstructor
I have learned that the tools used to assess the students needs to be reviewed to make sure it helps to reach the goals intended. Student feedback is important to assess the effectiveness of the tools utilized by the instructors.
This unit reinforced the idea that instructors must take several points into consideration before selecting a tool. Student feedback is important, but so is the usefulness of the tool overall.
Good reminder to use a variety of tools, even when I feel lazy.
To take my time to pick an appropriate tool rather than trying to make due with whatever is at my disposal.
It is important the the tools are user friendly and ask for student feedback.
After reading and listening to the module, i've learned that online is a great tool. But you have to know and research your source
Hello Everyone,
I guess my main question with "WebQuests" is: Is this a require software that we have to use for students assessments and/or discussion forums when we create/development a new course or will the "Lead Faculty" that is in charge of certain subject contents will use?
I am currently an adjunct in the math dept for EduKan and I have not had the opportunity to develop any of the school's online courses, so, while it is awesome to learn what are some of the newest and available software that are available out there in the online learning environment, I think adjuncts will not have any opportunity to develop any online courses in the near future.
David
Use of a variety of assessment tools which provide correct feedback of student learning is essential.
I have learned that portolios are a form of assessment. I teach Microbiology and think it might be an interesting project because many of my students are in healthcare.
Mary Patterson
I learned that there are many forms of assessment, and the best ones do not just have students memorize facts. There are advantages and disadvantages to the assessments. I had never thought of a portfolio as a form of assessment.
Mary
The value of the appropiate tools is important
There are a wide variety of tools available to use in the online environment.
