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The prevalence and characteristics of online assessment in Australian universities

Author(s) -

Rod Byrnes,

Allan Ellis

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

australasian journal of educational technology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1449-5554

pISSN - 1449-3098

DOI - 10.14742/ajet.1309

Subject(s) - snapshot (computer storage) , online learning , online assessment , quality assessment , higher education , distance education , computer science , medical education , mathematics education , psychology , engineering , multimedia , political science , engineering management , medicine , formative assessment , engineering education , law , operating system

Assessment is one of the key elements of the teaching and learning process. It provides teachers with a means of evaluating the quality of their instruction. Students also use it to drive and direct their learning. Online teaching and learning will continue to become more important to Australian universities in order for them to remain competitive and economically viable. In the online environment, assessment is no less critical than in traditional face to face environments. However, assessment risks being overlooked or at least marginalised in the rush to place course content online. This paper provides a snapshot of the prevalence and characteristics of online assessment in Australian universities during 2004. It highlights useful information regarding the use of online assessment in the university sector and illustrates that overall this crucial area is not being given the attention or resources it requires.

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