A Survey of Effective Technologies to Assess Student Learning

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Author(s): Suzanne Pieper (Northern Arizona University, USA), Erika Edwards (Northern Arizona University, USA), Brandon Haist (Northern Arizona University, USA)and Walter Nolan (Northern Arizona University, USA)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 18
Source title: Handbook of Research on Assessment Technologies, Methods, and Applications in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Christopher S. Schreiner (University of Guam, Guam)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-667-9.ch003

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Surveys, Measurements & Response Systems

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The purpose of this chapter is to review literature over the past ten years regarding technology tools that are being used in higher education to assess student learning. Three commonly used technology tools are examined: electronic portfolios, course management systems, and audience response systems. More specifically, each tool was studied in order to determine how it improved student learning and development, what issues might impede student learning and development, and what future directions we could explore in order to maximize the potential of the learning tool. Broad themes were then identified from the review, and three suggestions were made to teachers and researchers: (1) expand current research in this area, (2) get to know student background and characteristics before incorporating assessment technology tools, and (3) reconsider pedagogy and practice when integrating technology used for assessment.

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