I learned the value of investigating tools prior to implementing them into the classroom.
I learned that to select the appropriate technological tool for student evaluation, we must take into account the rubric of a particular topic, examine whether the chosen tool meets the established objectives and if not, try another tool, and before doing so, take into account the feedback provided by the students.
I appreciate the discussion about the pros and cons for each type of technology tool.
Online quizzes and tests are familiar types of assessment tools for the online environment. Other examples include audio/video, digital portfolio, performance assessment, Track Changes, virtual labs, simulations, and WebQuests. There are a variety of technology assessment tools that function to assess student learning.
Utilizing the right tools can be what separates learning and just getting by with students. We must understand the value it can bring in and out the classroom.
Using WebQuests for project-based assessments is something new to me. I appreciate that it is "an all-inclusive activity to help the student focus on the content rather than spending time trying to search for information online." Finding more ways to have students engage more in learning rather than stressing about researching is always a plus.
I learned about WebQuests. This is a new-to-me tool that I will explore for my online classes.
I have learned that not all the assessments used in on-ground courses will be the most effective for an online learning environment and that I need to learn more about online learners to discover which type of assessment will work best for them.
This course allowed me to understand the reasoning behind knowledge-based modules and assignments especially before hands on training to receive the best outcome and retain learning for students.
Since there are tools for specific outcomes, one must select the tool with the end in mind.
Getting student feedback is very important to accessing the tool and the student.
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Different tools will reveal a variety of outcomes.
This lesson helped me differentiate between assessment tools. Being sure that the tool helps with learner feedback.
I intend to apply the knowledge gained from this module by integrating a variety of technology tools into my teaching practices.
Have to figure out whether the students are getting what they need or not and go from there.
This module of learning is very thought provoking. Our school is starting to develop online course content and I look forward to the many resources we can incorporate to assess learning and enhance it too.
When planning a course, the Instructor must select the tools and strategies to use to evaluate. For this she must understand that all students learn differently, therefore she must be careful when standardizing these evaluation tools, she must also consider the learning objectives so that she can select the most appropriate tool to achieve the proposed objective
Select the technology tool that will provide the student with assessments in a timely fashion and give the instructor the information needed to modify course content.
I learned new ways of delivering and evaluating students such as WebQuests and portfolios.
