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DE Shell Review Rubric http://lamission.edu/curriculum/forms/DE_Rubric.pdf

Overview-Summary Content
Assignments
Forums Quizzes

 

 

2. Assessment and Measurement

2.1  (Content & Assignments) The types of assessments selected and the methods used for submitting
assessments are appropriate for the distance learning environment. Multiple methods of student assessment appropriate for the course. Requirements and directions clearly stated. (content and design)

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2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3


2.2 (Discussions) Sufficient discussion topics referenced to the textbook or assignments. Clean discussion forums topics. Open and closing dates published learning objectives forums to meet course grading criteria. Evidence of regular instructor participation in discussion forums.

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2.3 (Quizzes)  Collaboration activities as appropriate for course learning objectives.  If quizzes are used, quizzes have appropriate durations and availability dates. Open and closing dates are posted. Policy of time limits and number of times students may take a quiz is posted. Responses are provided for
the quizzes. Grade book function is used and up to date.

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Best Practices and Additional Resources



quality matters checklist
http://mccsocialsciences.wetpaint.com/page/Quality+Matters+Checklist
http://blogs.berkshirecc.edu/ctl/files/2009/10/quality-matters.pdf


 
online tests
http://www2.winthrop.edu/.../Best%20Practices%20for%20Assessment%20in%20Online%20Courses.pdf

1. Give campus-based, proctored tests when it is feasible to do so.
2. Give timed online tests.
3. Make online tests available for a limited period of time.
4. Design online test questions in a manner that it isn’t easy for learners to look up information and still complete the test on time.
5. Utilize a variety of question types, i.e. multiple choice, fill-in, and short answer.
6. Include several questions that relate directly to online discussions. These questions will be difficult to answer by someone who hasn’t actually participated in the discussions.
7. Take security measures such as issue a password to enter the online test; arrange that a learner contact you before gaining access to the test; or utilize a lockdown browser to prevent printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications.
8. Randomize the question and answer order. If you choose to randomize answers, consider not using answers such as ‘all the above,’ ‘both a and b are true,’ etc. The randomization may cause these answers to be invalid.
9. Deliver one question at a time.
10. Don’t release the test to learners after the test has been completed.
11. Don’t rely on online testing for grading learners. Make sure you have at least two other methods of evaluation, such as papers, discussion participation, or projects.
12. Utilize a plagiarism detection


instructional activities
source
http://www.ion.illinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/instructionalstrategies.asp

designing online discussions
http://ets.tlt.psu.edu/learningdesign/crafting_question

best practices - student centered class
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/publinks/CRLT_no18.pdf

course assessment
http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/2852.asp

Principles of Best Practices - 7 parts


http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffaculty.nwacc.edu%2Fkburkes%2FPrinciples%2520of%2520Best%2520Practices%2520Inventory.pdf&rct=j&q=principles%20of%20best%20practices%20nwaac&ei=Qvz4TciyJ4yWsgP7j_3dBQ&usg=AFQjCNHTwLcAAr-EzbdVes33p0_0zD5rnw&cad=rjahttp://faculty.nwacc.edu/.../Principles%20of%20Best%20Practices%20Inventory.pdf

sample statements for your online class
http://ctl.mesacc.edu/wiki/images/c/c0/Samples.pdf

sample moodle gradebook weighting
https://tlt.atlas.illinois.edu/_media/moodle/gradebook_examples.pdf

also moodle gradebook tutorial
http://docs.moodle.org/20/en/Gradebook_1.9_Tutorial