Moving on from Essays and Multiple Choice: developing e-assessments for effective learning

1. Moving on from Essays and Multiple
Choice: developing e-assessments for
effective learning
Prof Liz Falconer
Director
Education Innovation Centre

2. Forms of e-assessment
Word-processed essays that
are electronically submitted
Computer-based assessments that
are marked by computer systems
Most frequently are …

4. But what else could we do?
Students can use a range of technologies to practice
applying their skills in realistic simulations, demonstrating
how they can apply a thorough understanding of theory in
practical situations.

5. But what else could we do?
Students can build reflective online journals
during the course of their studies.
I think
therefore I
blog

6. But what else could we do?
In environments like virtual worlds, students can work alone
or together to construct environments, items, buildings,
machines and artwork, and demonstrate a wide range of
creative abilities.

7. Let’s help students to be successful!