of
Instructors
Evaluating
how well learners have achieved the course objectives is key to
any instructor. In a web delivered course it is essential that
the instuctor be able to use a variety of evaluation tools and
have flexibility to control how learners have access to assessment
tools.
Some key assessment features for instructors would be:
- ability to offer a variety of objective types of test questions
(T/F, multiple choice, matching) and have them automatically
evaluated
- easy to use interface for producing test questions
- variety of testing controls (time available, time limits,
weighted questions, variable forms)
- an efficient means of managing a large number of essay submissions
of
Learners
Learner
needs dealing with assessment are much more basic. Learners want
assesment instruments to be clear and easy to use.
Some
useful features would be:
- the
ability to review all answers before final submission
- basic
word processing functions (cut, paste, etc.) for essay type
questions
- immediate
feedback after submitting objective answers
for
Instructors
The e-education software is excellent for developing tests. All
major types of questions are supported. (T/F, multiple choice,
matching, fill-in, and essay) The question editors (Fig.
2) make it an easy matter to prepare questions.
The
software also gives a tremendous amount of control over the test
to the instructor. Options are available for setting time constraints
or having proctored tests. (Fig.
3)
for
Learners
The flexible design features of the e-education software enable
the production of most traditional types of test questions in
online form. A typical example of a multiple choice question is
seen in Figure 1.
The
software is certainly capable of handling the delivery of the
assessment. The true responsibility for success lies with the
instructor in the preparation of the assessment.
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