Description / Overview

You have already learned about the basics of backward design, and you should already have some effectively written SMART learning outcomes. Now it’s time to learn how to design assessments effectively so that you can determine how well these course goals have been met. When they will be used in an online learning environment, assessments bring with them some unique considerations, which you will learn about in this module. You will also learn about some of the unique capabilities and limitations of building assessments directly in Blackboard Ultra.

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Rationale

Assessment is key to determining whether course learning outcomes have been met successfully. By learning the principles of online assessment, you will learn how to build assessment that is fair to learners, accessible, and aligned with learning outcomes.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:

Design online assessments for adult learners
Apply principles of backward design to develop assessments that are aligned with course goals
Create and administer authentic assessments
Consider alternative assessments and approaches to assessment parameters to make your course more inclusive and equitable for all

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Key Concepts

check_circle Academic integrity
check_circle Summative assessment
check_circle Formative assessment
check_circle Assignment (in Blackboard Ultra)
check_circle Discussion (in Blackboard Ultra)
check_circle Journal (in Blackboard Ultra)
check_circle Quiz (in Blackboard Ultra)
check_circle Authentic assessment
check_circle Rubrics (analytic, holistic, single-point)