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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Online activity	20	Participation in both synchronous and asynchronous online learning
Independent Study	90	Self-study is a large part of this module. In particular participants are expected to integrate their learning into their teaching as they progress through the module.
Tutorial	5	An initial familiarisation session which will be taken online at the start of the module
Online activity	10	In addition to the online learning component participants will be expected to engage in a number of Moodle discussion fora
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Overview of Assessment
Assessment and feedback as key aspects of teaching and learning

Understanding e-Assessment
The 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 challenges
Examining the main issues and challenges associated with assessment in an online context.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

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None

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