(Always include a discussion prompt that connects students to the module content. Be sure to facilitate the online discussion in such a way to promote students "talking" to each other. )

Discussion Prompt

In this module we are learning that effective assessments are a key component to ensuring that students will meet the learning objectives of a course. For this discussion, think about the assessment challenges you are currently facing or one you may have already solved as you transition to online teaching and learning. This discussion will serve as a brainstorming session for all of you as we move ourselves outside the f2f classroom and get creative about assessment.

(Be sure to include clear guidelines for all discussions. Include topics for discussion, range of words acceptable for the initial post, and requirements for responding to peers. Remember that your involvement in the discussion is crucial.)

Follow these discussion guidelines:

For your initial post: Provide 3 examples of assessments you have used previously in f2f teaching. Discuss any challenges you see in using these in your online class.
For your initial post: Discuss any new techniques for assessing in an online classroom that you have learned about in this module. Are any of these techniques applicable to your course?
Please be sure that your initial post is between 200 and 300 words.
Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least 2 posts offering substantive feedback that adds to the discussion topic.

Click on the "Reply" button below to post to this Discussion Board.

This assignment links to Module objectives 2 and 3.