The article from the Australian Flexibility Learning framework discussed the validity, reliability and fairness of student assessment in online environments. I am finding many of the same challenges that were addressed here: (1) preventing or even detecting plagiarims (2) issues of security especially with online testing (3) atuthentication of student's work (4) encouraging students to take more responsibility for their own learning ie - taking on the value of learner-centered instruction.
The impression I get from students is that online courses take less time are easier. Then they are surprised that they are not doing well. One common thread seems to be that the student does not even log on and only 'checks in' once a week. For both of my online courses, I require a minimum of an initial post and the two responses to two different people on two different days to force the log on and at least browse through the postings. I get complaints that this is too restrictive and students have a hard time of seeing the value of being involved and building that collaborative community.
One assessment tool I utilize are case studies and will rotate them every 3 semesters to avert that syndrome with responses from past students being cut and pasted into a current document. I like the flexibility of online courses and am seeking additional forms of assessments. The article points out additional challenges, barriers, strenghts, etc with online course. Jeanne/EC,WI
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