Readings
http://pre2005.flexiblelearning.net.au/guides/assessment.html
The above site provides a wealth of information about flexible learning and online assessment. From the reading this week I wanted to retain reference to the website and two charts found in the reading.
Some of the online options listed in the literature include:
Written assignments
Essays
Online quizzes and questions
Collaborative assignment work
Portfolios
Online Exams (open-book; structured; timed)
Practicals
Participation in online discussions
Publication of student work /presentations
Experiential activities, such as role-play
Debates
Reviews
Journals and reflection
Assessment can be by: teacher, self, peer, or by an external person or group.
McLoughlin and Luca (2001) demonstrate just one way student activity and assessment processes can be integrated in participatory forms of assessment:
1. Student contributions to the unit, 2. Interactive assessment activities
Attending 1. Design and develop team web site, 2. Intra-team peer review
Practicing 1. Post solutions to weekly problems, 2. Intra-team peer review
Discussing 1. Post weekly journals, 2. Inter-team peer review and commitment to tasks
Articulating 1. Develop electronic portfolio, 2. Critique and peer feedback on portfolios
1. Develop a team contract outlining team responsibilities,2. Negotiate roles and commitments for each team member
Ah Ha Moments
I enjoyed reading the reviews of the different online tools. The Wiki Choice tool , http://www.wikimatrix.org/wizard.php that assists individuals in selecting the appropriate Wiki will be helpful. The tool reviews also highlighted the functionality difference available along with the costs. It is amazing what is available for free. There are of course drawbacks such as data not being maintained.
The use of online tools brings the issue of security, authenticity, and hacking to the top of the discussion.
Collaboration
The group project brought challenges this week with the timing of individuals logging in, the request for responses and no responses given, and different interpretations of instructions. When working on group projects in an onsite classroom, questions can be asked and issues can be resolved within minutes. Online the timing of logging increases the ability of the team to move forward. Our group resorted to phone calling, which helped us resolve issues quite quickly.
The group I worked with was productive and each of us brought different strengths to the team.Carol was willing to try some new adventures, Dale brought the perspective of comparing and reviewing previously done assignments, and I got us started with organizing the assignment.
Our toolbox
Good morning Kim,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the communication timing. It is a real challenge when working in groups. I think that the next time I have a group project I will try chat or phone. Your groups tool box is professional looking and comprehensive. I will refer to it in the future. Carolyn from SC