Course Details
Course Code: EDUC624 Course ID: 4358 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
In this course, educators will examine various approaches to the assessment of online learning. Topics include types of assessment, technology-enhanced assessment, assessment challenges, and using assessment data to inform instruction. Additionally, course participants will analyze assessment accommodations and explore program evaluation.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Differentiate between evaluation and assessment.
- Critique evaluation and assessment in regard to instructional technology.
- Examine the relationship of various program evaluation models to online learning degree programs.
- Use concepts of reliability and validity in the development of online assessment surveys.
- Synthesize technology-enhanced online assessment strategies that will meet a variety of student learning needs.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Intro Forum | 1.00 % |
| Introductions Forum | 1.00 % |
| Discussions | 24.00 % |
| Week 1: Validity and Reliability of Online Assessments | 3.00 % |
| Week 2: Online Assessment Principles | 3.00 % |
| Week 3: Self- and Pre-Assessment Strategies | 3.00 % |
| Week 4: Classroom Assessment Techniques | 3.00 % |
| Week 5: Using Observational Data | 3.00 % |
| Week 6: Assessing in a Variety of Ways | 3.00 % |
| Week 7: Online Assessment Issues | 3.00 % |
| Week 8: Course Reflection | 3.00 % |
| Assignments | 60.00 % |
| Week 2 - Selecting Objectives and Assessments | 12.00 % |
| Week 3 - Assessment Actities | 12.00 % |
| Week 4 - Technology-Enhanced Assessment Activities | 12.00 % |
| Week 6 - Online Assessment Accommodations | 12.00 % |
| Week 7 - Assessment Issues Teaching Tool | 12.00 % |
| Final Project | 15.00 % |
| Week 8 - Final Project - Program Evaluation | 15.00 % |
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Differentiate between evaluation and assessment.
- Critique evaluation and assessment in regard to instructional technology.
- Examine the relationship of various program evaluation models to online learning degree programs.
- Use concepts of reliability and validity in the development of online assessment surveys.
- Synthesize technology-enhanced online assessment strategies that will meet a variety of student learning needs.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |
| Book Title: | Assessing the Online Learner: Resources and Strategies for Faculty - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780470283868 |
| Publication Info: | Lib |
| Author: | Palloff, R. and Pratt, K. |
| Unit Cost: | $28.60 |