Assessment is probably one of the single most important elements of the learning environment to keep students motivated. Quite often assessment is an after thought to the planning of a lesson. Instructors should be careful to ensure that there is a mix of formative and summative forms of assessment. Yes, the frequency of assessment is important, but this does not mean more is necessarily better. You do not have to test or quiz students every class, as there are other ways to assess student learning, such as exit slips, assignments, and written reflections. Equally important the the assessment is the feedback. Constructive feedback can be helpful to facilitate student learning. Compared to the traditional classroom, the online learning environment provides many opportunities to support the practice of good assessment. To read the critique of some of the assessment tools in my Moodle practice course, click on the following link or go to the assessment tools page.
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