The Boggs e-Learning Chronicle

Book on Training Evaluation....

Found this up on Jim Kissane's blog...

How Do They Know They Know?: Evaluating Adult Learning

by Jane Kathryn Vella, Jim Burrow, Paula Berardinelli

Synopsis: "Applies principles and concepts of popular education to evaluation?a critical piece in program development and training with adults. Using real-life case studies, the book shows how the model works in a variety of settings to help trainers evaluate adult learning."

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The Learner's Perception of e-Learning Quality

Quality of e-Learning: An Analysis Based on e-Learners’ Perception of e-Learning

by Rengasamy Elango, Vijaya Kumar Gudep, and M. Selvam Majan University College, Sultanate of Oman Skyline College, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract:

e-Learning, of late, has been witnessing an unprecedented expansion as an opportunity for higher education. This expanding alternative mode calls for ensuring and imparting a sound and qualitative education. The present study made an attempt to investigate the issues related to the quality dimensions of e-learning. Our results revealed the presence of both strengths and weaknesses in the e-learning system. It is interesting to note, that the e-learners have expressed diverse opinions with regard to administrative issues, instruction materials, instructors’ support, viper sessions (VIPER, Voice Internet Protocol Extended Reach is a software which helps interactive learning through the Internet) , grading and assessment. The findings of the study further demonstrate that if the concept of e-learning is imparted with a better approach and perspective, the reach will be phenomenal. This study reiterates the relevance of imparting qualitative education through e- learning.

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Book on Developing Student Assessments...

While its not particularly  on e-Learning per say,  here is a resource on how to develop student assessments and many of the concepts can be translated to an online context.

Assessment of Student Achievement

by Norman E. Gronlund, C. Keith Waugh

Synopsis

Gronlund (University of Illinois) offers a guide for testing and performance assessment. Although the book's emphasis is on achievement assessment, assessment is viewed as an integral part of all phases of the instructional process.......

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Paper on Developer's Perspectives of e-Learning Assessment

Conducting assessment online: educational developers' perspective by Peter Anthony Donnan of the University of Wollongong, May 2007

Abstract:

This study investigated educational developers' on conducting assessment in Australian Universities when online components were introduced into courses or subjects...

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Electronic Assessment vs Pencil and Paper...

Advancing Electronic Assessment by Nikolaos Doukas, Antonios Andreatos

Abstract:

"........This paper focuses on some new, advanced types of questions enabled by electronic assessment; it then compares paper-and-pencil exams to electronic exams; results from a small
student poll on the electronic exams are also presented. Finally, the directions for
planned future work are outlined."

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Episode 27: Error Analysis

The next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series is up!   This week's word is  "Error Analysis".

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Press Release:

The e-Learning Lingo Podcast #27: "Error Analysis"

Blog:

e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series Blog

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Article on Developing Training Efficiently....

Here is one for the folks who are analytically bent....

Forecasting Costs to Maximize Efficiency By J. Baylis

The focus of the article is to maximize training efficiency by looking at the cost of development.

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e-Learning Quality Standards....

Quality Standards in e-Learning: A matrix of analysis by Jia Frydenberg Irvine Distance Learning Center, University of California

Abstract:

Most institutions of postsecondary and higher education are creating or adopting quality statements, standards, and criteria regarding their niche of the “e-Learning enterprise.” In doing so, they have a tendency to reinvent the wheel. This article summarizes current published quality standards in the US, and analyzes and organizes them into a nine-cell matrix. It concludes with discussion of emerging issues with respect to the nine standards-areas.

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e-Learning Assessment Strategies

Enhancing E-Learning Assessment and Evaluation Strategies

by Thomas C. Reeves Professor, Department of Instructional Technology, The University of Georgia and William D. Aggen CEO and President, LearnWright, LLC

Abstract:

"Three major changes are needed before e-learning realizes it fullest potential. First, we must expand our basic mental model of what e-learning is. Second, we must improve the quality of assessment within our e-learning products. Third, we must get serious about investing in rigorous evaluation of e-learning initiatives. This paper describes 1) a new outcomes-based mental model of e-learning, 2) innovative e-learning assessment strategies developed to meet training needs in regulated industries, and 3) a rationale for how enhanced assessment strategies can lead to better e-learning evaluation."

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Problems With Grading Online Examines...........

Online marking of exams 'faulty'

I talked with some staffers who have taught various online courses  for a local university and they seem to think that the problem with online grading originates with the institution.

They said that there is just not a lot of training available for online instructors on how to use the universities  system and how grading should be executed.  They  also said that online facilitators, the folks who in many cases do the grading when there are large sections of students, are not well trained or paid.  They also said that the universities grading policies were very not very clear and did not take into consideration the nuances of online education and the system the university was using. So it seems that the problems stated in the article may not be isolated to the UK.

Please note:

(The SyberWorks LMS is not positioned for the academic or university market, and do we compete in this area so the course management system they are refering to is NOT THE SYBERWORKS LMS.)

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