Post on 08-Jan-2016
description
Online assessment methodologies
and examples
Bronwyn Beach, Lynn Huguenin and Davin Nicholas
GippsTAFE
(Part 2 of 2)
Link to Units of Competency
Dates
Outcomes
• 43 apprentices and 3 teachers (2011)• Participation varied• Some added photos only when prompted• Others made good use of the opportunity to
share and showcase their work
Factors to Consider
• Access to technology – On the job– In the workshop
• Motivation of individuals
Smart apprentices with Smart phones made best use of this opportunity
Painting & Decorating 2012
• Were given four classroom computers• Some individuals making good progress using
this technology• Able to fast track the apprentices that
participate regularly
Painting & Decorating 2013
• Continuing to use Flickr• Encouraging the apprentices and promoting
the benefits to all employers
Support for Teachers
How to guides created
Assistance with Flickr
account
Assistance with Flickr
group
Develop Group logo
Online Learning Help Guides
Using Flickr with your Students
• Introductory face to face session
• How to guides
• Clear instructions about what is required
• Discussion about appropriate Flickr names and appropriate
group behaviour
• Provide opportunities to use the technology
Clear guidelines
Timely interaction
SMS messaging
Constructive comments
Incorporate into
activities
Prizes
TeachingStrategies
Adding images to Flickr• Upload from computer• App for smart phones• Email photos directly to
your account
Flickr supports Geotagging
Flickr supports Geotagging
Everyone’s a Winner
Students• Document learning• Analyse and reflect• Less repetition• See work of peers• Visual record• Security
Teachers• Better use face-to-
face time • Authentic examples• Provides evidence• Increase student
engagement• Stimulates dialogue• Less site visits
Employers• Less time off the job• See workshop
activities• Improved
understanding ofwhat goes on at TAFE
Students• Document learning• Analyse and reflect• Less repetition• See work of peers• Visual record• Security
Teachers• Better use face-to-
face time • Authentic examples• Provides evidence• Increase student
engagement• Stimulates dialogue• Less site visits
Employers• Less time off the job• See workshop
activities• Improved
understanding ofwhat goes on at TAFE
Students• Document learning• Analyse and reflect• Less repetition• See work of peers• Visual record• Security
Teachers• Better use face-to-
face time • Authentic examples• Provides evidence• Increase student
engagement• Stimulates dialogue• Less site visits
Employers• Less time off the job• See workshop
activities• Improved
understanding ofwhat goes on at TAFE
Who owns the photos?• Student owns the photos• Flickr has the right to use them for promotion while
they are in Flickr• Check Terms & Conditions of other tools
Auditing
Students own and control their own Flickr accounts so could delete all their photos
Take screen shots to show evidence of engagement (photos can only be exported from Flickr one at a time)
Want to know more?• Contact
Davin Nicholasdavinn@gippstafe.edu.au03 5127 0229
Lynn Hugueninlynnh@gippstafe.edu.au03 5662 8546
Questions
Using Voice Boardsfor Assessment
Case study: Medical Terminology
The Course
The Students
• Working• Varied locationsThe solution?• Fully online course
What is a voice board
• Communication tool• Voice and text• Asynchronous
Before Voice Boards
• Audio limited• Assessing pronunciation
With Voice Boards
• Extra audio activities• Assessing pronunciation
Types of Voice Board ActivitiesThis course• Ice breaker• Pronunciation Practice• Pronunciation Task• Listening TaskOther ideas• Discussions • Role plays
Advantages of Voice Boards• Asynchronous• Simple to use• Integrated with LMS• Increases students’
exposure to pronunciation• Different learning styles
Listening to a Message
Recording a message
Types of Assessment
• Pronounce words• Read text• Listen and type
More about the Course
• http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au/designing/learning_design/sequences/Gipps/index.htm
Lynn HugueninGippsTAFE
Innovation Departmentlynnh@gippstafe.edu.au
03 5622 8546