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Using reward contingencies in online activities to facilitate engagement in a statistics class
This presentation was by Xochitl de la Piedad Garcia opened by introducing a definition for engagement which is the time, energy and resources that students devote to activities designed to enhance learning at university. With statistics, the course and the knowledge-base is cumulative, so the … Continue reading
Unsupervised online constructed-response tests
Genevieve Johnson started by looking at how new technologies are often used in the same way as the old technologies (horse-less carriage = car). Therefore the ‘e’ in assessment is just that – old assessments shifted online. Diagnostic testing plays … Continue reading
Posted in All, Assessment
Tagged #ascilite2012, assessment, e-assessment, engagement, quizzes
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Prompting good learning and setting the stage for authentic student achievement
I have been reading and listening to Gary Stager for several years now, and much of what he says resonates with where I hope education in particular, and approaches to learning in general, are heading. In A Good Prompt is … Continue reading
Posted in All, Design, Future, Student voice
Tagged assessment, design, empowerment, Facilitator, gary stager, Learning, prompts, Research, Student voice, trust, voice
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The CAT amongst the pigeons: A reflective framework approach to personalised PD in open, flexible and networked learning
Image via Wikipedia This is an initiative designed by John Clayton and Richard Elliott (Emerging Technologoies Centre). Richard Elliott started the session by asking the question “is there a difference between education and training?”. He then used the scenario – … Continue reading
Standardised testing: What’s the point?
Image via WikipediaI would argue that “Assessment practice is at its most rich when assessment events are relevant, authentic and timely. Relevant assessment is that which is inextricably linked to learning outcomes designed to meet an agreed graduate profile (Biggs, … Continue reading
Posted in All, Assessment, ePortfolios
Tagged assessment, exam, French, NCEA, standardised testing
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How do I measure the effects of shifts in my professional practice?
This presentation looks at how self-reflection is positioned in relation to evaluation, feedback, assessment and research (and also looks at possible definitions and purposes). Links to a video and a Prezi around reflective practice as a personal and school-wide activity … Continue reading
A possible starting point for thinking about designing online courses
Image by hazelowendmc via FlickrThis presentation has been designed as a starting point for anyone thinking about online learning. It’s a very brief overview that looks at some of the outcomes and interactions that might be desired, along with a … Continue reading
Posted in All, Design, ePortfolios, ICT Enhanced learning and teaching
Tagged assessment, asynchronous, chat, communication, communities of practice, design, E-learning, e-portfolios, ePortfolios, evaluation, ICT enhanced learning and teaching, learning management system, mentoring, Moodle, Multimedia, networked learning, peer-support, sociocultural theory, synchronous
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Listening to Student Voice: Thinking about ways of improving schools
Image by hazelowendmc via Flickr In this Slidecast Nick Rate gives a brief overview of student voice in four areas: student voice in reflections on learning student voice in student led conferences student voice in learning and school design student … Continue reading
Feedback and Feedforward: Assessment for enhancing learning in an online environment
Image by hazelowendmc via FlickrA clear, well-explained video that talks about the role of the teacher (transmission to facilitation / mediation) and the student (novice to expert) on a journey from acquisition of content to participation and reflection. One of … Continue reading
