Having compared online and traditional assessments, it was time to move into the course proper. The major task at this point was taking a critical look at the online assessment tools. We discussed the tools, the kind of what they could assess, the merits and the demerits of the assessment tools among others. The discussion forum is very rich with 54 discussions and it carries the views of all the participants (though we are 4 including the instructor). The discussion is capped with the individual summation of the learning experience. The online discussion forum tells the whole story and could be linked up here:
Online Assessment Tools Discussion Forum
The major thing I have been exposed to in this section is that of alternative assessments. When it was first mentioned, I decided to go and read more about it and my findings were remarkable. I was also introduced to the e-portfolio as a form of alternative assessment through one of my colleague's submission. As a form of alternative assessment, e-portfolio is authentic and can be used without bias if the rubrics for assessment are clearly stated. Finally, I learnt that online assessment should take on many models, such as: forum discussions, assignments, projects, group works, e-portfolio among others. This would help the learners as those who are wek in one model would make up through another mode. I had no serious challenges in doing my work also in this section.
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