This document discusses online assessment. It defines assessment as evaluating student learning, instruction, and program effectiveness. The purpose of assessment is to emphasize important learning goals, help students apply knowledge, and promote improvement. Different assessment methods should be aligned with learning objectives and address different learning styles. Some common online assessment methods include exams, quizzes, discussions, essays, reports, portfolios, and presentations. The best method depends on the intended learning outcomes.

1. Lesson 5: Online Assessment

7. Why Use Different Assements By using an assortment of assessment methods, you will address the students’ different learning styles and have more effective measures towards the intended learning outcomes.

18. 9 Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning Article that covers 9 ideas that should drive assessment of student learning. http://ultibase.rmit.edu.au/Articles/june97/ameri1.htm

19. Closure In this lesson, you learned many methods for online assessment. Assessment is not an end in itself, but a vehicle for educational improvement.