Module 6

Innovative Technologies for Assessment Tasks in Teaching and Learning

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 What is Module 6 - Innovative Technologies for Assessment Tasks in

Teaching and Learning
 ICT and Assessment of Learning
 Types of Assessment
 Formative assessment
 Summative assessment
 Diagnostic assessment
 Authentic assessment
 The Role of ICT in Assessment in Learning
 Current Trends in Assessment in Learning
 Electronic Portfolio
 Types of ePortfolios
 Ideal portfolio
 Showcase/Professional ePortfolios
 Documentation portfolio
 Learning ePortfolios
 Evaluation/Assessment ePortfolios
  Mobile Apps for Assessment
 ZipGrade
 Online Assessment
 Criteria in Choosing Appropriate Assessment Tools
 Creating an Online Quiz Using Google Forms
 Steps

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Module 6

Innovative Technologies for Assessment Tasks in Teaching and Learning

By: Wilmer B. Patrimonio

ICT and Assessment of Learning

 Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information

about students’ learning.
 The ePortfolio assessment is also presented as an alternative way that can
provide learners the chance to reflect how they learn.
 Online examination software and applications designed to assess and gather
data afford the teacher ample chance to give immediate feedback on student
learning.
 The criteria for choosing the appropriate assessment tool

Types of Assessment

1. Formative assessment

2. Summative assessment

3. Diagnostic assessment

4. Authentic assessment
Formative assessment – provides feedback and information during the instructional
process, while learning is taking place, and while learning is occurring. It is used to keep
track of students’ learning progress. It is not used for grading purposes.

Summative assessment – takes place after the learning has been completed and
provides information and feedback that sums up the teaching and learning process. It is
used for grading purposes so it must be announced ahead to give students the
opportunity to prepare.

Diagnostic assessment – can help in identifying students’ current knowledge of the

subject, their skill sets and capabilities, and to clarify misconceptions before teaching
takes place. Knowing students’ strengths and weaknesses can help you better plan
what to teach and how to teach it.

Authentic assessment – describes the multiple forms of assessment that reflect

student learning, achievement, motivation, and attitudes on instructionally relevant and
realistic classroom activities.

The Role of ICT in Assessment in Learning

 In educational assessment, the use of technology as an innovation and support

for teaching ang learning (Sindhu, 2013), is essential to improve instruction and
increase performance.
 With an effective classroom assessment system in place, a valid demonstration
of student learning and progress connected to classroom instruction and
experience can be confirmed.
 Tests play a vital role in traditional learning as well as e-learning and this helps
the teachers and the learners in measuring learning.
 Online examination systems seek to efficiently evaluate the test takers
thoroughly through a fully automated system that not only saves time but also
gives fast results.
 It is done in most cases through a Web- Based Online Examination Software.
  the advantages of using a web-based exam software or an online examination
system is that it gives a high level of transparency as opposed to the traditional
method or remote method.
 Most online exams generate their results instantly and it is often possible for the
exam taker to get information on his results immediately.

Some of the major advantages of online examination are:

(1) accessibility and flexibility;

(2) time management;

(3) save cost; and

(4) statistical analysis.

 Security and confidentiality should also be considered. Security needs to be

given top priority for any website that you will add information to. Some schools
utilized software for security and privacy of examinations.

Current Trends in Assessment in Learning

 Traditional assessment like objective test such as multiple choice, matching type,
true-or-false and other paper-and-pencil test received criticism by some experts
in assessment.
 the 21st century assessment includes: (1) utilizing multiple measures of
assessment, (2) increasing the use of technology, (3) focusing on the growth and
development of the learner, and (4) differentiating the roles and responsibilities of
the teachers, administrators and other stakeholders.
 Educational technology is used to increase the efficiency of education in
teaching, learning and assessment.
 Computers and related technology are viewed as the future of teaching and
learning and also as a powerful technological machine to promote development
of learning. Computers are able to create a more attractive and effective learning
environment (Keser & Ozcan, 2011).
Electronic Portfolio

 An electronic portfolio which is also known as ePortfolio, digital portfolio, or online

portfolio ([Link] is a collection of
electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the web
(Zimmerman, 2012).
 ePortfolio includes input text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries,
and hyperlinks. ePortfolios are both demonstrations of the user’s abilities and
platform for self-expression.

Types of ePortfolios

1. Ideal portfolio – It contains all work of students. It is not given to provide

students a grade.
2. Showcase/Professional ePortfolios – These ePortfolios are primarily a way to
demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic career.
3. Documentation portfolio – It involves a collection of work over time showing
growth and improvement reflecting students’ learning of identified outcomes.
4. Learning ePortfolios – These portfolios are typically created by a student as
part of a learning activity as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning
process.
5. Evaluation/Assessment ePortfolios – The teacher may utilize this for both
formative and summative assessments feedback.

Mobile Apps for Assessment

 The smartphone grading app ZipGrade is very popular in the university. Many
teachers use the app to easily score student test papers.
 ZipGrade is used in that test for fast and accurate scoring, item analysis, and
record-keeping.
 This is done utilizing a pre-designed, customizable answer sheet. After the test
each answer sheet is scanned using the app and after just a couple of seconds
the score is obtained accurately.

Online Assessment
  Google Forms – this is an online facility that allows anyone to create and use
forms to gather information from individuals.
 This includes event registration, contact information, party invitation, etc. And our
concern and interest here is that it offers the option to create an online quiz.

Criteria in Choosing Appropriate Assessment Tools

A simplified guide in choosing assessment tools. The following characteristics in

selecting appropriate assessment tools whether conventional or ICT-based
assessment:

1. Measure the desired level of performance (level of satisfaction, productivity,

efficiency, student performance)

2. Cost effective in terms of effort, time and money

3. Useful that will produce results that provide information that can be used in
making decisions to improve student learning.

4. Reasonably accurate and truthful

5. Dependable, consistent responses over time

6. Evidence of being on-going, not once and done

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Module 6

Innovative Technologies for Assessment Tasks in Teaching and Learning

By: Wilmer B. Patrimonio

Assessment, learning, and teaching are closely connected and interwoven because
each provides information that can determine effective instruction. In the process of
conceptualizing a plan on how to teach, as the learning outcomes are put in place. the
next step to consider is how these are to be evaluated. This is an important part of
instruction because data gathered in this phase of instruction will inform the teacher
whether the students have actually learned or that the teacher has to reconsider a
better approach in teaching.

Although the conventional ways of assessment still work, the role that ICT plays in the
present teaching and learning context has definitely changed the course of direction that
a teacher can pursue. The use of technology plays a vital role in assisting teachers how
to assess students’ learning. It involves digital devices or online applications that can be
used -in constructing, delivering and reporting learners’ performance.

In this lesson, presents important concepts on assessment in learning while integrating

technology tools that can appropriately evaluate students’ learning. Varied types of
online assessment tools are discussed.

ICT and Assessment of Learning

Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information

about students’ learning.

Assessment is very important in student learning. There are many approaches to

assessment in learning with an emphasis on the process of learning along with the
product of learning. The ultimate measure of student’s competence is performance,
Development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has thrown open
numerous possibilities for assessing student learning and providing immediate
feedback.

The ePortfolio assessment is also presented as an alternative way that can provide
learners the chance to reflect how they learn. Online examination software and
applications designed to assess and gather data afford the teacher ample chance to
give immediate feedback on student learning. The criteria for choosing the appropriate
assessment tool are also included.

Types of Assessment. We have 4 types of assessment. These are…

1. Formative assessment

2. Summative assessment

3. Diagnostic assessment

4. Authentic assessment

Formative assessment provides feedback and information during the instructional

process, while learning is taking place, and while learning is occurring. It is used to keep
track of students’ learning progress. It is not used for grading purposes.

Summative assessment takes place after the learning has been completed and
provides information and feedback that sums up the teaching and learning process. It is
used for grading purposes so it must be announced ahead to give students the
opportunity to prepare.

Diagnostic assessment can help in identifying students’ current knowledge of the

subject, their skill sets and capabilities, and to clarify misconceptions before teaching
takes place. Knowing students’ strengths and weaknesses can help you better plan
what to teach and how to teach it.

Authentic assessment describes the multiple forms of assessment that reflect student
learning, achievement, motivation, and attitudes on instructionally relevant and realistic
classroom activities.

The Role of ICT in Assessment in Learning

In educational assessment, the use of technology as an innovation and support

for teaching ang learning (Sindhu, 2013), is essential to improve instruction and
increase performance. There are new technologies created to provide students with
higher level thinking skills, particularly the aspects of creative thinking, and the
opportunity to teach and assess those skills. The use of ICT in assessment is very
helpful to teachers because students’ information and results of examination can be
recorded and stored and can easily be retrieved.

With an effective classroom assessment system in place, a valid demonstration

of student learning and progress connected to classroom instruction and
experience can be confirmed.

With the use of ICT, the teachers can right away give feedback to students on the
results of assessment. Feedback from the computer during the use of test materials
improves student performance in later use of the same test material.

Tests play a vital role in traditional learning as well as e-learning and this helps
the teachers and the learners in measuring learning. There are many freeware
where the teachers can create quizzes and evaluate learning electronically.

Online examination systems seek to efficiently evaluate the test takers

thoroughly through a fully automated system that not only saves time but also
gives fast results. It is done in most cases through a Web- Based Online
Examination Software. This online examination will also eliminate the need for
monitoring while the exam is being taken.

One of the advantages of using a web-based exam software or an online

examination system is that it gives a high level of transparency as opposed to the
traditional method or remote method. It is almost impossible to compromise exam
questions and evaluations because they cannot also be influenced. Most online exams
generate their results instantly and it is often possible for the exam taker to get
information on his results immediately.

Some of the major advantages of online examination are: (1) accessibility and
flexibility; (2) time management; (3) save cost; and (4) statistical analysis.
Security and confidentiality should also be considered. Security needs to be given
top priority for any website that you will add information to. Some schools utilized
software for security and privacy of examinations.

Current Trends in Assessment in Learning

Traditional assessment like objective test such as multiple choice, matching type,
true-or-false and other paper-and-pencil test received criticism by some experts
in assessment.

the 21st century assessment includes: (1) utilizing multiple measures of

assessment, (2) increasing the use of technology, (3) focusing on the growth and
development of the learner, and (4) differentiating the roles and responsibilities of
the teachers, administrators and other stakeholders.

In the 21st century, educators and students can no longer afford this disconnect. To
help students become college and career-ready, we need to teach them how to apply
what they are learning in school to the practical and intellectual tasks in their everyday
lives (Wolpert-Gawron, 2010).

Educational technology is used to increase the efficiency of education in

teaching, learning and assessment. Computers and related technology are
viewed as the future of teaching and learning and also as a powerful
technological machine to promote development of learning. Computers are able
to create a more attractive and effective learning environment (Keser & Ozcan,
2011).

Electronic Portfolio

An electronic portfolio which is also known as ePortfolio, digital portfolio, or online

portfolio is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user,
usually on the web (Zimmerman, 2012).

ePortfolio includes input text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and
hyperlinks. ePortfolios are both demonstrations of the user’s abilities and platform for
self-expression.
Types of ePortfolios

1. Ideal portfolio – It contains all work of students. It is not given to provide students
a grade.

2. Showcase/Professional ePortfolios – These ePortfolios are primarily a way to

demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic career.

3. Documentation portfolio – It involves a collection of work over time showing

growth and improvement reflecting students’ learning of identified outcomes.

4. Learning ePortfolios – These portfolios are typically created by a student as part

of a learning activity as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These
portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning
portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning
process.

5. Evaluation/Assessment ePortfolios – The teacher may utilize this for both

formative and summative assessments feedback.

Mobile Apps for Assessment

Nowadays, countless apps can be seen in the internet that offer a variety of uses. As
technologies are generally meant to make human work easier and faster, smartphone
and computer apps are developed to make assessment tasks easier and more efficient.
The smartphone grading app ZipGrade is very popular in the university. Many
teachers use the app to easily score student test papers. If you remember, you took
an entrance exam before you were admitted to the university. ZipGrade is used in that
test for fast and accurate scoring, item analysis, and record-keeping. This is done
utilizing a pre-designed, customizable answer sheet. After the test each answer
sheet is scanned using the app and after just a couple of seconds the score is
obtained accurately.

There are a lot of amazing grading apps that help teachers save time doing their job.

Online Assessment
One of the trends that have evolved along with technology is online learning. This is
very important nowadays that everybody wants to avoid face-to-face contact with other
people as much as possible. Along with it comes the practice of online assessment.
While this technology is not totally new, it is becoming very significant and popular
because of the pandemic as people (and classes) meet via social media and the like. In
USM our very own uVLE (University Virtual Learning Environment) uses the Moodle
platform to host virtual/online classes. This platform has its own tool that allows
teachers to create and administer online tests—maybe you have tried taking tests
directly there.

One very popular online assessment tool readily available now is Google Forms. This
is an online facility that allows anyone to create and use forms to gather
information from individuals. This includes event registration, contact
information, party invitation, etc. And our concern and interest here is that it
offers the option to create an online quiz.

Criteria in Choosing Appropriate Assessment Tools

Provided here is a simplified guide in choosing assessment tools. The teacher may
consider the following characteristics in selecting appropriate assessment tools whether
conventional or ICT-based assessment:

1. Measure the desired level of performance (level of satisfaction, productivity,

efficiency, student performance)

2. Cost effective in terms of effort, time and money

3. Useful that will produce results that provide information that can be used in
making decisions to improve student learning.

4. Reasonably accurate and truthful

5. Dependable, consistent responses over time

6. Evidence of being on-going, not once and done