Analysis of Non-proctored Anti-cheating and Formative Assessment Strategies

• Autorzy: Kolitsky
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

This study looks at two closely connected issues in online learning - cheating in non-proctored but tightly timed testing environments and formative assessment strategies designed to alleviate stress in taking timed exams. Several courses in Biology - Histology and Human Biology, serve as models for analysis of these issues. The results show similar grade distributions for exams and final course grades in proctored and non-proctored courses and that formative assessment has a positive effect on student learning as measured in summative assessments. It was concluded that similar online, non-proctored formative assessment strategies could also be beneficial to students taking blended, hybrid or on-ground courses in disciplines other than Biology. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

e-learning; Exams; Students

PL

Zdalne nauczanie; Egzaminy; Studenci

• Czasopismo: e-mentor
• Rocznik: 2008
• Numer: nr 4
• Strony: 84--88

Twórcy

autor

Kolitsky

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