The document discusses online assessment, which is defined as measuring information through computer-based tests delivered over a network. It outlines different types of online assessments, including formative assessments that provide feedback, summative assessments, and performance testing. The uses of online assessment are also explained, such as pre-teaching tests to establish baselines, practice tests to prepare for high-stakes exams, and surveys to collect feedback. New technologies are making online assessment more efficient and sophisticated by incorporating tools like video, sound, and interactivity.

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online assessment
SUBMITTED TO,
Mrs. SUSHAMA PRABHA
(LECTURER IN NATURAL SCIENCE)
SUBMITTED BY,
RASEEFA.R
(NATURAL SCIENCE)
SUBMITTED ON,
16/7/2014
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Introduction
Online assessment
Types of online assessment
Uses of online assessment
Conclusion
Reference
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Introduction
The internet has become an increasingly important factor of the learning environment
for teenager’s, the internet as an essential study aid outside the classroom and that the
internet increasingly has a place inside the classroom. Teachers are also starting to
incorporate the web into their classroom work. One science teacher from a big city vocational
school told the pew internet project she only uses the internet in her classroom every month.
Computer have come into the classroom. A rich variety of experience has been matched by a
baffling coincing of new terminology, telematics , educational technology, new information
and communication technologies, open learning, distant education, computer based learning
and more. This chapter sets out and assesses the record of using these technologies to
support basic education. And the online assessment is the process used to measure certain
aspects of information for a set purpose where the assessment is delivered via a computer
connected to a network.
ONLINE ASSESSMENT
Online assessment is the process used to measure certain aspects of
information for a set purpose where the assessment is delivered via a computer connected to
a network. Most often the assessment is some type of educational test. Different types of
online assessments contains elements of one or more of the following components, depending
on the assessment’s purpose: formative, diagnostic or summative. Instant and detailed
feedback , as well as flexibility of location and time, are just two of the many benefits
associated with online assessments. There are many resources available that provide online
assessments, some free of charges and other that charge fees or require a membership.
Types of online assessment
Online assessment is used primarily to measure cognitive abilities,
demonstrating what has been learned after a particular educational event has occurred, such
as the end of instructional unit or chapter. When assessing practical abilities or to
demonstrate learning that has occurred over a longer period of line an online portfolio is often
used. The first element that must be prepared when teaching an online course is assessment.
Assessment is used to determine if learning is happening, to what extent and if changes need
to be made.
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Independent work is work that a student prepares to assist the instructor in
determining their learning progress. Some examples are : exercise, papers, portfolio, and
exams. To truly evaluate, an instructor must use multiple methods.
Most students will not complete assignments unless there is an assessment. It
is instructors role to catalyze student motivation. Appropriate feedback is the key to
assessment, whether or not the assessment is graded.
*group work
Students are often asked in groups. With this brings on new assessment strategies.
Students can be evaluated using a collaborative learning model in which the learning is driven
by the students and or a co operative learning model where tasks are assigned and the
instructor is involved in decisions.
Uses of online assessment
Pre teaching – prior to the teaching of a lesson or concept, a students can
online pretest to determine their level of knowledge. This form of assessment helps determine
a baseline so that when a summative assessment or post-test is given, qualitative evidence is
provided showing that learning has occurred.
1) Formative assessment
Formative assessment is used to provide feedback during the learning process. In
online assessment situations, objective questions are posed, and feedback is provided
to the students either during or immediately after the assessment.
2)summative assessment
Practice testing : with the ever-increasing use of high – stakes testing in the
educational arena, online practice tests are used to give students an edge. Students can
take these types of assessments multiple times to familiarize themselves with the
content and format of the assessment.
3)evaluation
This type of survey allows facilities to collect data and feedback on any type of
situation where the course of experience needs justification or improvement.
4) performance testing

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The uses what they know and what they can do. This type of testing is used to
show technological proficiency, reading comprehension, math skills etc. this
assessment is also used to identify the gaps in student learning.
New technologies, such as the web, digital videos, sound, animations and
interactivity are providing tools that can make assessment design and implementation
more efficient, timely and sophisticated.
Conclusion
Online assessment is the process used to measure certain aspects of information
for a set purpose where the assessment is delivered via a computer connected to a
network. Different types of online assessments are summative, formative, surveys,
evaluations, performance testing etc. new technologies, such as the web, digital video,
sound, animations and interactivity are providing tools that can make assessment
design and implementation more effective, efficient, timely and sophisticated.
Reference
 En.wikipedia.org/wiki/online-assessment//
 http://www.google.co.in/#q=online+assessment