Tips on Designing Assessments

Have you ever wondered about the strategic intricacies behind designing an effective eLearning course?

In this episode, let’s unravel the key steps to a successful eLearning course, focusing on the often overlooked but critical aspect of assessments. Explore how these elements contribute to a seamless and impactful eLearning experience.

Essential Learning Points:

• Why is it crucial to consider course goals during the assessment design process?
• What factors should designers consider when determining learner assessment methods?
• Why is assessment considered a shared responsibility among learners, instructors, and peers?
• Why is it important to have specific objectives for both the entire course and each module or unit during the assessment design process?
  
  

Key Quotes:

• "Assessments should be designed considering the goals of the course and information gathered in goal and learner analysis, aligned with written learning objectives.”
• Assess skills in a context as close to the performance setting as possible, using clear, well-written questions without intentionally complicating or misleading aspects.”
• "Consider the goals of instruction when designing assessments, using performance objectives created during the analysis phase to create effective assessments.”

Important Links and Mentions:

• Software Toolkit for Instructional Designers (https://www.eteachonline.com/toolkit)
• eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community & Academy (https://www.eteachonline.com/join)
• Instructional Designers Mastermind FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/eteachonline)
• eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Mastermind LinkedIn Group (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idforbeginners/)
• 5 Quick and Easy Ways to Enhance eLearning Skills (https://www.eteachonline.com/5tipselearning)
  
  

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