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

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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