Assessment

= = = = =E-Learning Assessment Tools in K-12 - (Whole Group Activity) =

Over the past couple of weeks we have learned effective ways and strategies for teaching online learners. It is important that we also know how to evaluate and gauge how much these participants are learning both during and at the culmination of the course. There are a variety of online tools and programs used to collect and analyze assessment data.

During this session, we will focus and discuss the two main types of assessments and when they should each be used. We will explore the different types of E-learning assessment tools that are being used in the K-12 community. Finally, once we have a foundation in assessment we will discuss ways to share results with parents and administration.

1. Identify a variety of tools that can be used to aid in assessment. 2. Determine the difference between Formative and Summative assessments and the best way to share results with Administration. 3. Discuss how different assessment tools can be used within a web 2.0 tool.
 * Intended Outcomes for Assessment Session:**


 * To begin, read the below:**


 * 1.** **Formative and Summative Assessments**
 * Palloff & Pratt pages 205-207
 * PowerPoint – Please click on the below link to download the PowerPoint file on Formative and Summative Assessments
 * Assessments Through the Learning Process– pages 1-8. Please click on the link below to download the PDF article.


 * 2.** **Technology & Assessment**
 * Read articles from [|THE Journal: Personalizing Assessments To Improve Instruction]

Optional Reading: Below are some additional readings on current online assessment programs and tools used on the market.

[|Student Response Systems for Active Learning] – pp 803-806 [|Maryland Statewide Assessments - TechLiteracy] [|Algebra Assessment] [|Aha Science!] [|Quiz School]

Quia and eInstruction are two examples of software products on the market that can be used for assessment purposes. Links to their sites are below. Feel free to to browse the site for ideas and examples. [|Quia] [|eInstruction]

1. Please start by completing the readings.
 * Directions:**

2. After reading the articles, go onto the web and find two online/e-learning assessment tools (they can be ones that you are already using now in your classrooms or ones that you would like to start implementing). Specifically try to find examples of formative or summative tools.

3. Respond to the below discussion prompts in the **Session 8: Assessment** Forum located in the Discussions tab in the ELC:

//(Read and review your classmates products. Post follow-up comments on at least two people's posts by 4/7/09 .)// 4. After you have completed all of this sessions Whole Group activities please fill out an assessment on our session at the following by 4/13: []
 * In the "E-learning Formative/Summative Example" Thread respond the following prompts by 4/3/09:**
 * Please post links to the two articles or products that you found along with a brief description. Provide an example of how you would use this tool as a formative or summative assessment.
 * Explain what makes this an effective assessment tool and why you would like to use it in your class. Please also list any limitations of the tool/product.
 * In the Sharing Assessment Results thread post an initial response to the following prompt by 4/10/09. Then read and respond to at least two classmates by 4/13/09.**
 * How can you use and share the data collected from these tools with Principals, parents, etc?