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Summary
As we come to the close of this module, we want to acknowledge the important efforts you are making toward the design and development of your online course, as well as your development of essential skills as an online instructor. The assessments you create will help you uncover and correct common student misconceptions, develop critical teacher-student interaction, alerts you to potential learning barriers, and provide feedback to your students on their progress towards achieving the learning objectives. If you have any questions about any of the content in this module, you are welcome to discuss them with your instructional design consultant.
References & Resources
This is NOT a required activity for this module. The information below is provided only as a resource for further exploration of the topics covered in this module. As desired, read or view any of the following to further your understanding or see concepts from different perspectives. Topics are divided into two parts:
- Resources external to the module that can further what you learned from the lessons, plus
- References collected from the entire module.
Key Characteristics of Online Courses
Allen, I. E., & Seaman, J. (2013). Changing course: Ten years of tracking online education in the United States. Babson Survey Research Group.Retrieved from http://www.onlinelearningsurvey.com/reports/changingcourse.pdf
Culatta, R. (Producer). (2009, October 13). Designing online learning. [Video file] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-_GCFdLdo
Hattie, J. (2009). Visible learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Related to Achievement. New York: Routledge
Hattie, J. (2012). Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning. New York: Routledge.
Kumar, D.D. (1991). A meta-analysis of the relationship between science instruction and student engagement. Educational Review, 43(1), 49-61.
Moore, M.G. & Kearsley, G. (1996). Distance Education: A Systems View. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
Poulin, R (2017). On the OIG/WGU Finding, Part 1: When Interaction Is Not Interaction. Retrieved from https://wcetfrontiers.org/2017/09/22/wgu-interaction/
Scholz, C. (Producer). (2011, February 19). Interactions in e-Learning: From theory to practice. [Video file] Retrieved from http://youtu.be/1fAn-Un3Lys
Designing Effective Online Assessments
Boise State University Testing Center. (2017). Proctored tests. Retrieved from http://testing.boisestate.edu
Boise State University Office of the Dean of Students. (2016). Academic Dishonesty Policy and Procedure. Retrieved from http://deanofstudents.boisestate.edu/academic-dishonesty/
Cluskey, G., Ehlen, C., & Raiborn, M. (2011). Thwarting online exam cheating without proctor supervision. Journal of Academic and Business Ethics, 4, 1-7 [PDF] Retrieved from http://www.aabri.com/manuscripts/11775.pdf
Dikli, S., (2003). Assessment at a distance: Traditional vs. alternative assessments. The Turkish Online Journal of Education