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University of MarylandEducational Technology OutreachDirector: Davina Pruitt-Mentle
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Statement of the ProblemStatement of the Problem
Technologically mediated instruction offered at a distance has rapidly become an important component of higher education. However, faculty/instructors often find it difficult to assess student learning and outcomes when they have little, if any face to face interaction with participants.
While student assessment through distance learning poses a challenge, a focus on interactivity, design strategies that help decrease student anxiety level, and multi-pronged activities and assessment measures can provide unique opportunities for detailed feedback to learners.
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ObjectivesObjectives
Discussion of lessons learned from the evolution of the development and delivery of the University of Maryland, College of Education, Educational Technology Outreach On-line Course Assessment and Evaluation Model.
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ETO Online Course Assessment ETO Online Course Assessment and Evaluation Modeland Evaluation Model
1. How will our courses provide evidence of student content knowledge and skill competency to meet the NCATE review board requirements? and
2. Have the course content and activities actually changed participant behaviors in the classroom/workplace?
Resulted from two overarching questions:
NCATE=National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Include a variety of formats– on-line discussion threads– mini-assignments– group work– chat room discussions– projects and papers– on-line self tests and quizzes – graded quizzes and tests
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Importance of FeedbackImportance of Feedback
Feedback gathered from assignments has helped in the redesign of course activities (both in the on-going course and in redesign of the same course offered later)
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Open Ended Discussion Open Ended Discussion QuestionsQuestions
• Subject: Experience Reflection Message no. 378 Author: Davina S. Pruitt-Mentle (EDUC477)Date: Sunday, November 30, 2003 9:50pm
• Please share your experiences with this course this semester. What did you expect? What did you get out of the course? What will you remember months from now? (you can either post to the discussion thread, or send an email to [email protected]).
• Please give a critical analysis of this course, course content, course experience (including the online format). What formatting features in the instructional design would make it easier to navigate (given the WebCT format)? How many "discussions, mini exercises" etc… do you feel are appropriate each week? (remember this is a graduate course and we do not meet the 3 full hours F2F or online each week). Did you prefer the assignments separate from the discussion or embedded within the discussion section? Please indicate anything else that would be helpful towards presenting this information to others. It is understood that everyone here is an adult and professional and therefore critical analysis is appreciated and in no means will be reflected in the grade. (You can either post to the discussion thread, or send an email to [email protected])
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Open Ended Discussion Open Ended Discussion QuestionsQuestions
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How I as a Student Meet How I as a Student Meet Standards MatrixStandards Matrix
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Changed Behaviors?Changed Behaviors?
• To answer the second question, “Have the course content and activities actually changed participant behaviors in the classroom/workplace”?
• ETO uses follow-up surveys to see if and how students have continued to apply the knowledge/skills after course conclusion. This is done 1-2 semesters after completion of the course (via email).
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Contact Information:Davina Pruitt-Mentle
Director: Educational Technology Policy, Research and Outreach