1. Assessment and Evaluation Considerations in Distance Education

2. Definitions Often, the terms “Evaluation” and “Assessment” are considered synonyms that can apply either to learners or to instruction. Recently, many people have begun make the distinction that –Assessment refers to learner performance –Evaluation refers to the instruction or program

3. Evaluation Perspective Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation Learners Instruction How can the instruction be improved? Is the learner making progress? Did the instruction work? Did the learner learn?

4. Assessment or Evaluation FormativeSummative Learners Instruction Assessment Evaluation

5. Formative Learner Assessment

6. Formative Assessment What is the purpose or goal of formative assessment (evaluation) of the learners?

7. Formative Assessment To see if the learners have the prerequisites To determine if learning has taken place Measure performance Gauge progress See if students need remediation or enrichment

8. Formative Assessment What are some techniques that can be used for formative assessment of the learners?

9. Formative Assessment Demonstrations / practical exercises Performance evaluation Discussion questions Observations Pretests Embedded questions / tests Intermediary tests / quizzes Practice test Reflective writing Interviews Videotapes

10. Summative Learner Assessment

11. Summative Assessment What is the purpose or goal of summative assessment of the learners?

12. Summative Assessment Assign grades / see what students learned Licensing or certification Establish proficiency / mastery Placement or tracking Satisfy graduation or promotion requirements Pass/fail/repeat decisions

13. Summative Assessment What are some techniques that can be used for summative assessment of the learners?

14. Summative Assessment Post-test Final paper Projects Performance Portfolio Certification test Comprehensive final Combination

15. Formative Evaluation of Instruction

16. Formative Evaluation What is the purpose or goal of formative evaluation of the instruction?

17. Formative Evaluation Make sure you’re meeting learners’ needs Keep focus on objectives Improve instruction to increase learning To keep motivating students Tailoring instruction Avoid wasting time Salvage the semester

18. Formative Evaluation What are some techniques that can be used for formative evaluation of the instruction?

19. Formative Evaluation Interviews Assignments Surveys Focus groups SGID Pre-tests/Post-tests Peer evaluation Observations Reflective writing Discussion Minute paper Informal discussion Pilot study

20. Summative Evaluation of Instruction

21. Summative Evaluation What is the purpose or goal of summative evaluation of the instruction?

22. Summative Evaluation How well were goals/objectives met? Did any changes made have the desired impact? How did students react? Is it worth teaching again? Was it cost effective? Identify areas to continue to improve

23. Summative Evaluation What are some techniques that can be used for summative evaluation of the instruction?

24. Summative Evaluation Post-test Surveys Interviews Peer evaluation Cafeteria evaluation Standardized test SGID

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