Assessment is an essential part of instruction.
Without it, you have no idea what your students know or are able to do. Consequently, mapping out your formative and summative assessments for your online course is very necessary.
The questions you must ask yourself are–
- How do I gather information to make decisions about instruction and intervention for my students?
- How do I measure, evaluate, and document students’ progress?
Because I am a curriculum and instruction addict, mapping out the ways in which I assess learning is one of my favorite things about teaching. You will probably feel my passion for this topic in this 50-minute workshop I created.
Trust me. I had no idea it would take me so long to cover this topic but felt led to share so much, so I did.
The interesting thing is that this mini-workshop only skims the surface. I could actually do a 3 or 4-day webinar series on assessment, maybe even longer…perhaps, one day, I will. Until then, grab a beverage, notetaking instruments, and enjoy learning what I know to be true from over 15 years of designing and facilitating college courses online.
If you feel led, share your reaction, comments, or questions in the comments. I would love to hear from you.