COCD7003X - Assessment Online
Course Description
There are many different aspects and definitions of the role of the teacher in the larger context of teaching and learning. Ultimately, the teacher acts as a guide, leading students through the curriculum, and facilitating a deeper understanding of the content and its real-world application. Effective teachers develop a curriculum that not only assesses the attainment of the agreed-upon standards but also incorporates measures throughout the learning that capture complex knowledge and skills.
This type of learning supports students as they develop their skills in:
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Design
- Teamwork
- Communication
To avoid the trap of merely assessing basic skills, it is critical to design assessment. Designing an assessment plan for your online learning environment helps your students understand what they need to know, how it connects to their prior learning, how it fits into the real world, and how they can develop their work to reach learning goals.
The following questions will be addressed in this module.
- What is my role as an evaluator?
- How do I design assessments for an online learning environment that conveys what students should know and provide students an opportunity to examine their understanding?
- How are curriculum and assessment intertwined?
- How do I capture complex knowledge and skills through assessments in an online course?
*Enroll and complete the five following courses to receive the Certificate in Online Curriculum Development:
- Assessment Online
- Collaboration in Online Learning
- Engagement in Online Learning
- Defining Success in Online Learning
- Planning Lessons for Impact
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Examine assessment as, for, and of learning in an online course
- Discover the role of the teacher as an evaluator
- Develop an assessment plan for teaching online
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required to take this course. A teacher licensure is also not required, but highly recomended to help better understand best practices in developing online curriculum.
Notes
This is a self-paced course with 4 units of content and activities.
- This course will take approximately 10 hours to complete.
- It is recommended you complete the course in a week.
- While you can take the units in any order, 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 Curriculum Development : Professional Certificate in Online Curriculum Development