ComprehensionHow do I check for understanding in an online course?

The assignments for the class are all based through a software system called ALEKS. Through the software, students were able to complete a ‘pie.’ A pie represents total knowledge of the material of the course. - Sarah Eichhorn (UC Irvine)

Comprehension: how do I check for understanding in online course?

Frequent assessment opportunities allow you to check for student understanding. You can integrate formative assessments in presentations and add knowledge checks that provide formative feedback. In your discussion forum, you can require students to discuss key course concepts, and you can provide rubrics to help guide peer evaluation.

Objectives:

  • Identify assessment opportunities in an online course.
  • Design formative and summative assessments.
  • Create peer-evaluated learning activities.

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