There are various assessment tools that you can use but it is important to identify which has the best function for what you are trying to assess. It is also important to assess frequently.
Selecting the right assessment tool is important when providing feedback. Assessment tools should be select based on learning objectivies.
I didn't know about track changer, and I really need to look into being able to get students to engage in other type sof assessessments besides quick check quizzes. Students' weren't engaged in the spring, so I am curious to see how the rest of this module goes.
I wasn't aware of the whole spectrum of the learning technology tools. This module did help me knowing them all as well as the pros & cons of each!
you have to choose the right tolls that will work for the class that is being taught.
The key take away was truely looking at the course outcomes and objectives and determing the technology tool needed in order to identify/provide that information to the student.
Tehnology tools used for assessments may include online quizzes, virtual labs, digital portfolios, and web quests, and track changes on essays ans assignments, among others. Technology tools can simplify assessments and enable question pools for randomized questions and unique tests each time, as well as being capable of deployment at any place and time and being automatically graded The downfalls include the quality of the technology affecting the assessment, the time-consuming nature of developing test banks and the need to word questions very carefully. Evaluating technologies for use in assessments should include whether students received effective feedback and found the technology easy to use as well as whether the instructor found it easy to use.
I have done some research on performance based assesments but finding a demo to test the virtual lab has been tough. I will be doing some research into WebQuest for project based assesments.
I am familiar with all of the assessment tools that were mentioned in this section. After having to teach totally on line last quater, I agree whole heartedly about the challenges that were posted for each format. I am hopeful that I will be able to utilize different formats that will ease the learning experience for both my students and myself. I utilized feedback questions/responses related to the learning process last quater. It was a huge leaning curve for both me and my students. I thought that they would be a lot more "tech friendly" than me. We were all challenged. I am thankful that I know my content well. Now it comes down to the delivery and sellecting the right "tool".
Assessments using technology can expand beyond what is "hands-on" because it can provide the student with experiences in simulations that will help them with their learning - especially in healthcare.
Knowing what technology is availabe and how to best utilize it
Understanding the advantages and disadvanteges of using the technology
Getting feedback to modify process for better outcomes
Technology is only as good as it can be when the type of selected activities in the course map back to the learning objectives and outcomes. It all must fit together with the overall process of assessment and evaluation in education
I have learned to investigate each tool so that I choose the proper tool of assessment for what I will have my students do in an online course. It is also important to try various tools but not necessary to use all tools within a given tool. Getting student feedback at the end of the course can be helpful in whether a tool should be used again or not.
To be objective the teacher needs to use several different assessments to get a true understandig of what the student has learned. I believe the students love to use problem-based assessments because it is more of an hands on assessement. There are several different kinks of LMS one can pick fromif the school board is willing to use it.
This module supports the need for assessment tools needed whether online or face to face. I assume they should be different tools since the delivery method is different and involves technology. The goal is the same though, to assess student learning. Thus as the module states, it is best to ask students and gather data for analyzing and possibly making needed changes. We always seek to provide the best learning experience and process.
I really like to use technology to assess learners knowledge, it breaks down all variables and helps you to identify trends.
It is important to collaborate in using the right tools.
I learned about the importance of fully understanding a tool, its function, and its use before utilizing it in an online learning platform. I also learned about many of the different ways e-learners can be evaluated and engage in check for understanding such as Webquests, quizzes, animiations, etc.
I learned that there needs to be an assesment of technology tools in order to determine which will be best for the course content
I learned that is totally imperative to investigate the technology tools you would like to use in your course to see if they are a good fit for the learning outcomes of your students.
