Category Archives: Assessment

Creating Online Tests that Are Not Tests

Posted on April 28, 2009 by pwkelly

Although online tests are often associated with student assessment, online testing tools can be used in many different ways. Yes, online assessment is possible, allowing for students to complete tests for grades. On the other hand, online quiz tools can … Continue reading →

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What the Best College Teachers Do – Assessment

Posted on March 24, 2009 by pdyjur

I’m reading an excellent book right now, What the Best College Teachers Do, by Ken Bain. Though it’s research-based, it’s actually an easy read and chock full of ideas for instructors. In the chapter on evaluating students, he makes a … Continue reading →

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Rubrics for online activities

Posted on March 18, 2009 by D'Arcy Norman

When integrating online activities into a course, it’s important to clarify what is expected from all participants. How do the instructors define “participating”? What exactly is expected from students? From instructors? How will everyone know if they are participating at … Continue reading →

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Creating Rubrics to Bridge Instruction and Assessment

Posted on March 9, 2009 by pwkelly

As mentioned in an earlier post, students tend to prefer rubrics over written feedback. Which brings about the question, “How do I create a meaningful and useful rubric”? I describe a rubric as a teaching and assessment tool that brings accountability … Continue reading →

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Student Assessment: The Importance of Written Feedback

Posted on March 3, 2009 by pdyjur

I came across an interesting article on written feedback in The Teaching Professor (found on the TLC’s Resource page, scroll to the bottom click on the link and log in using your UCIT information).  This one-pager summarizes a couple of … Continue reading →

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