Assessing Students Online Patricia S. Rahmlow, Computer Science Instructor Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
2 Why Assess Students Online? Space and time independent
3 Why Assess Students Online? Immediate feedback
4 Why Assess Students Online? Learning aide
5 Uses of Online Assessment Evaluation of student learning Pre-test Post-test
6 Uses of Online Assessment Evaluation of student learning Assessment of knowledge Exams Make-up tests
7 Uses of Online Assessment Evaluation of student learning Assessment of knowledge Self-evaluation Repetitive testing Feedback
8 Uses of Online Assessment Evaluation of student learning Assessment of knowledge Self-evaluation Distance learning assessment Keeps students as “distance” learners More convenient for student
9 Online Assessment Tools Course delivery software Blackboard Publisher sites (Course Compass)
10 Online Assessment Tools Course delivery software Simulated software application testing Train IT
11 Online Assessment Tools Course delivery software Simulated software application testing Free / low-cost quiz sites ss.asp#assessmenttools ss.asp#assessmenttools
12 Online Assessment Tools Course delivery software Simulated software application testing Free / low-cost quiz sites Textbook web sites pter.cfm?vbcid=4875&vsubmit=Go pter.cfm?vbcid=4875&vsubmit=Go many_4/0,4798, ,00.html many_4/0,4798, ,00.html
13 Online Assessment Modes Time constraints None Timed – warning mode Timed – shut down mode
14 Online Assessment Modes Time constraints Number of attempts One Multiple Unlimited Student specific
15 Online Assessment Modes Time constraints Number of attempts Restricted access Site password Assessment password **********
16 Online Assessment Modes Time constraints Number of attempts Restricted access Survey Anonymous Course evaluation ?
17 Types of Questions Knowledge based Fill in the blank Matching Multiple answer Multiple choice Ordering Short answer / essay True / false
18 Types of Questions Performance based (Simulated testing software) Open / close files Search internet Send Format documents
19 Assessment Integrity Timed Allow use of textbook Insufficient time to look up all answers
20 Assessment Integrity Timed Question pool Large pool of questions No two quizzes identical
21 Assessment Integrity Timed Question pool Randomize questions Facilitates face-to-face use Less likely to memorize answers
22 Assessment Integrity Timed Question pool Randomize questions Frequent assessments Less likely someone else will take assessment
23 Assessment Integrity Timed Question pool Randomize questions Frequent assessments Don’t reveal answers Send feedback after exam time ends
24 Assessment Integrity Timed Question pool Randomize questions Frequent assessments Don’t reveal correct answers Other forms of assessment “Portfolio” of student ability Discussions Homework Projects
25 Technical Issues ISP disconnect “Passive” assessments Keep under 30 minutes Reset Question pools “Active” assessments Count first recorded response
Blackboard Assessment Development