Learning Module: Designing Online Assessments

The design of assessments within a course can have a significant impact on student learning and engagement. Assessments are primarily developed to demonstrate achievement of course learning outcomes and serve as a motivational factor in driving student decision-making. Creating meaningful online assessments poses distinct challenges for instructors accustomed to teaching in face-to-face contexts. It is possible to develop effective, rigorous online assessments but special attention needs to be given to alignment with learning outcomes, technological limitations and academic integrity.  

• Select appropriate assessment strategies that are aligned to the course learning outcomes 

• Apply practices for communicating expectations around online assessment to students 

• Explain the differences between alternative forms of online assessment  

• Gain strategies to mitigate the occurrence of academic misconduct in online courses 

In this module, you will find: 

• 2 worksheets
• 5 templates
• 11 types of assessments
• Additional reading and resources

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