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Should formal knowledge assessments and/or evaluations be developed as a part an online course?
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I would like to see what people think about this one....Should formal knowledge assessment and or evaluations be developed as part of an online courses? If you agree where you think they belong in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jodie Reeder Feb 16, 2012.

 

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M2O: An Introduction to Moodle 2.0 at Moodle

October 20, 2012 to October 25, 2012
This course introduces participants to the key features and functionality available in the much updated, Moodle 2. Through a series of hands-on activities and tasks, participants will develop their understanding of what Moodle 2 has to offer. This course will also provide a range of opportunities to communicate, collaborate and share ideas and experiences. Most activities will be asynchronous and participants will spend approximately an hour a day online at times convenient to them. The course…See More
Oct 5, 2012
Jodie Reeder replied to Cathy Forner's discussion Should formal knowledge assessments and/or evaluations be developed as a part an online course?
"CJ, I too find building in successful peer assessment difficult for those exact reasons you describe and when I have had success it certainly was with a group who knew each other f2f and were at basically the same point.  It seems that a…"
Feb 16, 2012
CJ MacKinnon-Scott replied to Cathy Forner's discussion Should formal knowledge assessments and/or evaluations be developed as a part an online course?
"I teach English 10 - 12 online. I think I could be an advocate of shifting focus to a 'Social Reflective Learning' model Sandy has put forward as a new paradigm that better matches ours cultural norms. However, one obstacle I have not yet…"
Feb 16, 2012
Sandy Hirtz replied to Cathy Forner's discussion Should formal knowledge assessments and/or evaluations be developed as a part an online course?
"Ah, the challenges of assessment, especially in a new learning culture. Changing perspectives on teaching and learning, combined with new demands in society on learners' knowledge and abilities, are gradually reshaping learning cultures.…"
Feb 15, 2012
Cathy Forner replied to Cathy Forner's discussion Should formal knowledge assessments and/or evaluations be developed as a part an online course?
"Thanks so much for taking the time to respond!  I appreciate your feedback!"
Feb 3, 2012
David Le Blanc replied to Cathy Forner's discussion Should formal knowledge assessments and/or evaluations be developed as a part an online course?
"Formal assessments are best implemented when they are integrated throughout a course. Formal assessments are most effectively used when these are small and provide frequent feedback to learners about their understanding and progress. Learners lack…"
Feb 3, 2012
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Should formal knowledge assessments and/or evaluations be developed as a part an online course?

I would like to see what people think about this one....Should formal knowledge assessment and or evaluations be developed as part of an online courses? If you agree where you think they belong in the course design?Thanks for taking the time to respond.See More
Feb 1, 2012
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Moodle Meet: Instructional Design Best Practice at Moodle

May 25, 2012 to May 30, 2012
About this Ceet MeetThe focus of this Ceet Meet is investigating what current research offers teachers and others to develop effective online courses. Among the topics we will discuss are:defining what quality comprises in (K12) online learningwhat are students' expectations of online learningwhat can teachers do to with moodle tools to promote quality in their virtual classroomsThe discussions are aimed primarily at course developer/teachers; however, there are a number of practices that DL…See More
Jan 27, 2012
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Moodle Meet: Building a Project Based Course From the Ground Up at Moodle

May 4, 2012 to May 9, 2012
About this CEET MeetProject Based Learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously developing cross-curriculum skills while working in small collaborative groups. During this week, explore research around PBL, view proven examples and learn the steps to develop a PBL curriculum. Course Moderator: Sharon Betts  CEET Meets are free, 5 day online professional development courses. Participants need approximately 1 hour for each…See More
Jan 27, 2012
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Moodle Meet: Virtual Learning at Moodle

February 10, 2012 to February 15, 2012
About this CEET MeetA free 5 day online pro-d event on Virtual Learning. Learning that is immersive, authentic, and contextual. As part of this course you will have a chance to examine the different global collaborative opportunities available to teachers, and explore the teacher skills, student skills and appropriate pedagogy needed to turn those connections into an authentic, collaborative learning experience. Course Moderator: Gord Holden Participants will need approximately 1 hour for each…See More
Jan 27, 2012
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Moodle Meet: Digital Literacy at Moodle

March 9, 2012 to March 14, 2012
About this CEET MeetDigital literacy is described as, "the ability to locate, organize, understand, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information using digital technology. While most students are great at locating and understanding information but less great at evaluation and and analysis. This session well focus on strategies to helps student (and teachers) become better better information evaluators and discriminating users. Course Moderator: John Goldsmith…See More
Jan 27, 2012
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Moodle Meet: Creating and Integrating SCORM into MOODLE at Moodle

February 24, 2012 to February 29, 2012
About this CEET MeetThis workshop introduces participants to the SCORM standard. We will begin with an overview of SCORM, including its definition and history. SCORM will be demonstrated by participants using learning objects packaged in SCORM and integrated within a MOODLE course. We will try out different learning objects developed both with commercially available software (Articulate Engage and Quizmaker) and free development tools. Participants will follow a step-by-step tutorial to develop…See More
Jan 27, 2012
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A Case for the Self-Paced Online Course at Adobe Connect

February 1, 2012 from 10am to 11am
At a time when the conventions of online teaching and learning favour student interaction in a variety of synchronous and asynchronous design features, what could sound more out-of-step than the self-paced course organized around autonomy and the isolated student? But claims for the value of online "learning communities" can be overstated, and the preferences of adult students overlooked. The self-paced course in which students work on their own to complete a sequence of activities (like…See More
Jan 27, 2012
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