Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Learner Assessment



http://www1.teachertube.com/members/viewVideo.php?video_id=220752&title=learnerassesmentvideopughs_wmv
Annotated Bibliographies 

1.Kim, N., Smith, M. J., & Maeny, K. (2008). Assessment in Online Distance Education: A           Comparison of Three Online Programs at a University. vX1, no 1, Spring  (2008).
Online Journal of Distance Learner Administration. University of West Georgia,
            Distance Education Center. Retrieved from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/

This was a study to investigate whether or not principles of assessment in online education are reflected in the assessment activities used by developers and administrators of actual online distance courses. The findings showed that assessment activities do not follow the guidelines suggested in the literature. Several suggestions were made to the school to correct the discrepancies.

2. Sussman, S. & Dutter, L. Comparing Student Learning Outcomes in Face-to-Face and Online Course Delivery. V13, is4, Winter, 2010. Online Journal of Distance Learner             Administration. University of West Georgia, Distance Education Center. Retrieved from
            http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/

The study sought to highlight the differences and similarities in student learning outcomes between the modes of delivery for an undergraduate social science course which focuses on public  policy and administration.


3. Bright, N. (2010). Online Graduate School Can Be Convenient for Many Students. E-Zine.
            Articles. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?Online-Graduate-School-Can-Be-           Convenient-For-Many-Students&id=5652685

The article discusses the convenience for graduate students. Assessments are submitted electronically. Students online are said to do as well as students in traditions classrooms.


4. Beebe, R., Vonderwell, S., & Boboc, M. (2010). Emerging Patterns in Transferring
            Assessment Practices from Face-to-Face to Online.
Electronic Journal of e-Learning v8 n1. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/

            The study explores the similarities between face-to-face and online environments. It
focuses on factors that influence online assessment.


5.  Yu, F. (2011). Multiple Peer-Assessment Modes to Augment Online Student Question
            Generation Process. Computers and Education. v56n2, p484-494, Feb 2011.
            Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov


The study was on student generated questions approach to learning and the benefit of technology. Learner systems have been established with student generated questions, in essence a peer assessment component.

6. Liang, J., & Tsai, C. (2010). Learning Through Science Writing via Online Peer Assessment     
            in a College Biology Course. Internet Higher Education, v13n4, p242-247, Dec 2010.
            Retrieved from
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The study provides information on peer assessment. Students submitted writings to be reviewed
and assessed by their peers. This occurred 3 times. The scores of the expert graders were compared with those of the peers. After each round the peers scores were more in tune with the experts. Students’ writing also improved after being assessed by their peers.





9 comments:

  1. Sonja,
    I appreciate your video and like the topic you selected. I think I may have viewed some of the same articles over the course of my time with Walden. Good selections :)
    Thank you,
    Diane

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  2. Sonja

    Great video. Learning assessment collaboratively is a big task for instructors, and you explained it well. Your connections to the topic was good. Love the video.

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  3. Sonja,

    Thank you for sharing your video with us. Collaborative assessment is a great topic. What did you use to edit the video?

    Kevin

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  4. Sonja,
    I viewed your video on learning assessments. I thought that your pictures were appropriate and I thought your speaking voice was great. Assessment is an important element of education, and in distance learning the tools need to be in place to assess the learner and to provide feedback within a reasonable timeframe.

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  5. Sonja,
    I enjoyed viewing your video on learning assessment. You have some great assessment collaborative learning tools demonstrated throughout the video. You really have a great speaking voice that demonstrates your knowledge of what you have learned in putting this video together.
    Marion

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  6. Great video, very thorough explanation of learner assessment. I also liked your use of graphics. It was very visually engaging and academically stimulating.

    Margaret Neal

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  7. Sonja, I thought your examples were very specific and easy to follow. I enjoyed watching and I found your questions throughout followed by answers were a great way to relay content on your topic. Great job!

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  8. Dianne,

    Thanks for viewing and responding. Compiling the video was fun and challenging at the same time. I'll be better equipped to do it next time.

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  9. Nice job, Sonja! The video is a nice look at assessment in online learning. I also liked looking through your research annotations. I'm going to take a closer look at some of them because I think they might come in handy for my work.

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