Pédagogie & Technologie

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher, I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “H…

Online learning, new media, connectivism, MOOCs, personal learning environments, new literacy, and more from Stephen Downes

"Le MOOC (cours en ligne ouvert et massif) est un type récent de formation à distance d’un cours accessible à tous en ligne et sans restrictions quant au nombre de participants (Educause, 2013). L’évaluation des apprentissages en ligne est parmi les plus importantes préoccupations dans ce type de formation. En effet, même les MOOCs de plus petite envergure rendent l'évaluation traditionnelle laborieuse. "

Whether we use synchronous or asynchronous online sessions, whether we call it distance or virtual learning, we’re all challenged to provide meaningful education experiences at a distance as the education world grapples with the impact of Covid-19. This type of learning is nothing new, but it is new to many of us and has caused us to quickly shift our practices.

Formative assessment at a distance is challenging but possible, and we still need to check for understanding and provide meaningful feedback. The practices we use will look and sound different than they do in the classroom. Here are some ideas to consider.

The process of training employees does not stop with organizing training programs; the outcome of the training should also be evaluated. Training managers should take adequate steps to measure training outcomes. This is important when they need figures to explain the importance of training programs and justify their budgetary allocation. So how does one measure training outcomes? Online assessments are the solution.

Check this infographic for five tips on creating effective online assessments that will help you determine if your online training is successful or needs to be improved.

"Formative est un étonnant outil tice qui permet de créer des évaluations, des quiz et des questionnaires en ligne pour vos élèves.  "

Louis Hébert, professeur de stratégie à HEC Montréal, s'attaque ici à une question délicate à laquelle tout enseignant qui utilise la discussion comme méthod...