Implementing alternative assessments such as e-journaling and multimedia presentations can significantly enhance students' learning experiences. E-journaling leverages technology like email and digital gradbook software to facilitate reflective learning.
E-journaling allows students to become active in learning.
E-journaling is ideal for reflective learning activities in the classroom and enhances distance classrooms that use video to connect multiple sites
Alternative Assessment
Advantage
Increase Performer Esteem
Promote Real-Life
experiences in Learning
Encourages Critical Thinking
Multimedia/ Video Presentation
Power Point and You Tube
are the most useful
web resources with regard
to incorporating
a video presentation
into your curriculum.
Technology needed to incorporate this form of assessment include mulitmedia applications, such as power point, access to the world wide web, video/audio equipment, video projector, projector screen, etc. In preparing for a multimedia
presentation, prepare an outline,
identifying the targeted outcome.
Take advantage of the
graphic design and
sound effects available
via the PowerPoint application.
Ensure appropriate equipment,
such overhead projectors,
projector screens
speakers, etc. Lastly,search
the World Wide Web
for tips on how to
incorporate a You Tube
video into your
Power Point Presentation.
E-Journaling
Consider using online applications
such as email. Choose
a system that would be
beneficial in compiling
emails taking into account
the number of learners in your course
Technology needed to incorporate this form of assessment includes email/Listserv, computer labs, digital gradbook software, microphone and audio software to record topic of the day, etc. Planning is essential to E-journaling. Educators should consider the number of entries and the rubric regarding grading submissions
Disadvantage
Occur toward the end of the learning project
Time consuming for learners
to complete, as well as for
educators to grade