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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description This module aims to equip participants with the skills to develop appropriate online assessment instruments and approaches. The module is delivered online to provide participants with direct experience of being an online learner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Reflect on their experience of assessment including challenges, difficulties, opportunities and requirements. 2. Critique the key assessment issues in their own disciplinary context. 3. Evaluate contemporary e-assessment approaches in the light of their current teaching context and practice. 4. Design e-assessment instruments appropriate to their context and discipline. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Overview of AssessmentAssessment and feedback as key aspects of teaching and learningUnderstanding e-AssessmentThe Practitioner’s Perspective/The Learner’s Perspective.e-Assessment Tools, Technologies and Techniques.Overview of the various tools available for e-assessment.Design principles for effective online assessment and feedback.Ensuring that assessment is appropriate to the learning outcomes, the discipline and the learner.Key issues and challengesExamining the main issues and challenges associated with assessment in an online context. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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