{"id":12922,"date":"2021-11-27T05:38:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T05:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/ctvsd2\/?page_id=12922"},"modified":"2021-11-27T05:38:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-27T05:38:25","slug":"assessment-methods-for-distance-learners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/course.oeru.org\/ctvsd2\/learning-resources\/assessment-methods-for-distance-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"Assessment methods for distance learners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Assessment methods for distance learners<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Evidence-gathering techniques<\/b>\n<\/td>\n Issues to consider for distance learners <\/b>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Observation<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • Involve third party in undertaking observation using observation tool.\n<\/li>\n
  • Supplement with oral questioning (by phone) or other forms of evidence.\n<\/li>\n
  • Assessor can travel to learner for observation\/verification and feedback on a range of evidence collection.\n<\/li>\n
  • Use information and communications technology, for example, webcam, blogs.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Simulation<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • Provide written case study for short-answer responses and oral questioning.\n<\/li>\n
  • Use video camera or video internet technology (if available) for role-plays or simulations.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Questioning<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • Use computer technology, written answers or phone.\n<\/li>\n
  • Authenticate written answers through use of third-party and\/or phone discussions..\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Review of products<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • Work samples or products can be posted to assessor.\n<\/li>\n
  • Draft versions can be sent in advance to help with authentication.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Portfolio<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • Portfolio evidence can be posted or emailed to the assessor.\n<\/li>\n
  • Proposed content and layout can be sent in advance to assist with authentication.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Third-party feedback<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • Can be obtained through phone, post or email with third-party.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Structured activities<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • Presentations can be made to workplace or community and then video sent to assessor.\n<\/li>\n
  • Learners can negotiate with workplace supervisor to undertake specified project team activities.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knowledge-based tests<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n
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  • These can be undertaken online with additional evidence collected to establish authenticity.\n<\/li>\n
  • Third party can be involved to establish authenticity and ensure that learner completes test in appropriate time and environment.\n<\/li>\n
  • Short-answer \u2018open book\u2019 tests can be undertaken and supplemented by other forms of evidence to show consistency of competence over time.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-evaluation<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\n