6+6 is more than 12

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6+6 is more than 12: How Online Assessments add to

Distance Learning John Kleeman and Eric Shepherd

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GUIDE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, ROME, NOVEMBER 2011

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Distance learning in higher education crossing chasm?

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TODAY


Internet / mobile growth

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6 key applications

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Learning

Assessment Through Learning Process

Evidence Accumulated

Windows CDPrepare For Learning

Windows CDIn/As Learning Assessments

Windows CDOf-Learning Assessments

Mentoring Instructor Collaborative & E-learning Work Place


Learning

Pre-Learning Assessments



Purpose: • Create intrigue • Route to course • Inform instructors • Establish benchmarks



Windows CDOf Learning Assessments


Learning

In-Learning Assessments



Purpose: • Encourages focus on learning • Provide instant feedback to instructor • Stimulate and strengthen memory • Correct misconceptions





In a Perfect World…

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In a Perfect World… we would remember everything we learn!

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In the Actual World…

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In the Actual World… we forget some of it!

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Learning

Post-Learning Assessments



Purpose: • Was learning environment okay? • Knowledge transfer occurred? • Reduce Forgetting Curve • Certifications





Evidence quizzes slow forgetting curve

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Learning

Distance learning: 6 key assessments


Windows CDPretests

Windows CDFormative quizzes

Windows CDExams

Windows CDCourse Evaluations


Windows CDSlow Forgetting Curve

Windows CDPractice tests


6 key improvements … start with embed assessments in learning

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Embed in a Wiki

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Embedded in a Wiki


Embed in a website

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Embedded in a Web Page


Embed in a Blog

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Embedded in a Blog


Deliver to any device in context

Single results set

Author once… deliver embedded

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Author once

Available Securely

SME

Windows based

Authoring Manager

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6 billion mobile subscriptions

Easy access to Practice tests

Quiz of the day

Course evaluations

Mobile delivery of assessments


Remote video monitoring

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Reduce opportunity and impact rationalization


Learning platforms Moodle

Blackboard

Sakai

SharePoint

Assessment systems Questionmark

others

Easy to use learning platforms

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Manage translation online

Multilingual assessments realistic

Easy to translate

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The Cloud eases deployment

Assessment Cloud

Author, manage item banks via the cloud

Deliver via the cloud

Reporting and Analytics via the cloud

Reporting and Analytics via the cloud

Deliver via the cloud

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How do I fairly give certificates? Remote monitoring technology

Frequent assessments rather than single exams

Randomizing questions

How do I engage and check engagement?

What are the students are learning? Frequent online assessments

Online assessments solve 2 distance learning barriers


Assess frequently Students know progress

Instructors know progress

Course correction

Encourage spaced study (not just for exam)

Aggregate results Complete story for each student

Aid retention

Frequent assessments - stay in touch

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6 + 6 more than 12?

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TODAY WHEN

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