I agree with Ms. Rebecca, many times I would see that students would delay in answering the question of the forum because they were waiting for someone to start. Sometimes what would end up happening is that they would be the first to answer and they would forget to give feedback to two of their classmates. That would hurt their grade even though it was a fantastic answer. So what I do know is I tell them on day one to answer and that way they can get that out of the way,
You can utilize quizies to boost your student confidence as long as you provide them with plenty of opportunities to pass. However, examinations test attempts should be limited.
This discussion is a review of the course components and how they are designed to work.
Having students understand the "why" to the assignment is extremely important to engage the student. By adding a preface statement places the assignment in to perspective of the course content!
When taking a quizz or an assesment it is very helpful to have more than one attempt. Having the chance to elavate your grade to a higher score allows the student to go back and reexamine the content, which will also help the student retain more information.
Providing students with greater context allows them to comprehend why they are learning as much "the what" of any particular lesson.
I plan to develop low tech lessons so students don't feel isolated when a link or some bit of software does not work in a proficient manner.
I am aware of all the bits that make up the course components and so will be more able to create them for courses I help design
A syllabus is needed for online learners and students also need to have quizzes at checkpoints to ensure they understand. They need to be able to re-assess these. Tests, however, should only have one attempt. Modeling is key during e-learning so students know the expectations.
I like the examples of the syllabus, the organization of the lessons, and the Course structure sample which I plan to use some parts. It gives me a beginning. The multiply attempts on quizzes will help the new online learner to gain some self-esteem which I will use.
One of the downsides to discussions is that a student may be delayed in completing their assignment because they are waiting on other students. Allowing student's to take quizzes several times allows them to have a better understanding of the course content.
quizzes and assesments are self checks of what you learned it identifiers of weakness and strength where improvment is needed or not needed.
This has helped me to think about how to set up my course if we go online in the fall. It has clarified the differences between quizzes and examinations. I have also printed the sample syllabus in case I must make a syllabus for both online and in person content.
I was struck by the level of detail needed to explain assignments. It is much more than just stating what to do. It should include reason, value, etc.
I learned about how to administer exams through online learning. I also learned the importance of modeling answers for students so they are aware of my expectations, as well as the correct answer(s).
I learned that the learned is influenced by the nature of the competencies in the course.
Learned Quizzes need to have multiple chances to take, and exams only 1 chance.
I like the idea of giving the student's quizzes that they can have multiple attempts can not only provide them checks on their learning, it also lets them understand the content better in their own way on their own terms.
I learned that it is beneficial to include model answers as well as explanations as to why that model answer is correct. Similar to a rubric.
The importance of allowing students to take quizzes mulitple times giving the chance to score a 100 (ego-booster). Also; how model answers give students a better understanding of the correct answer by viewing other students answer and reflecting back to the instructors explanation/criteria of the model answer.
