COT7008X - Assessing Learning in a Multimodal Environment
Course Description
In the nineth course of the Certificate in Online Teaching, Assessing Learning in a Multimodal Environment, you will learn how to assess learning in multi-modal environments. Understand the theories and approaches to assessment in multimodal environments, exploring the various assessment approaches to build learning knowledge and skills. Careful online assessment planning will yield meaningful online assessment results that can not only help students to improve their performance, but can also inform your teaching and practice.
The following questions will be addressed in this course. Please keep these questions in mind as you proceed.
- How do I design my course to include an effective assessment cycle?
- Which should I plan first: assessments linked to learning objectives or instructional engagement?
- Are there specific types of assessments I could adapt for a multi-modal delivery?
- How do I engage learners in their own online assessment practices?
Learn how to:
- Observe application of skills through performance assessment
- Use authentic assessment in online courses
- Use simulation activities to assess learning
- Show progress over time with portfolio assessment
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Use the basic terminology of online learning?
- Demonstrate crafting targeted online assessments, engaging discussions & relevant assignments
- Apply productive e-practices for crafting rubrics, assessment and course design
- Analyze traditional practices for adaptation into multimodal learning spaces?
- Interpret online learning from the perspective of the student learner?
- Evaluate affordances & constraints of new educational technology for best fit
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.
Notes
This is a self-paced course comprising 4 units of content and activities linked in the left navigation.
- This course will take approximately 10 hours of concentrated time on task to complete and it is recommended you complete a course each week during your program.
- It is recommended you complete the units in the order presented for the best learning experience. The course will be available to you for 6 months from your date of enrollment.
Estimated Time of Completion
10 Hours
Access Time
6 Months
Credits
1.0 CEU
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Professional Certificate in Online Teaching : Professional Certificate in Online Teaching