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Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 11 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of California, Irvine
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Welcome to Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom! This course will help you effectively assess student performance virtually, including compliance issues, feedback models, online grade book functions, and data analysis. We will discuss why effective measures of performance and assessment are a crucial component of any virtual program, and the importance of teachers and administrators understanding both the myths and challenges of assessing performance virtually, administering standardized testing with geographical challenges, and complying with state and local requirements to make sure students are meeting requirements. Through the successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Examine the importance of authentic performance and assessment in the virtual classroom. • Discuss academic integrity and remote assessments in the virtual classroom.  • Apply best practices for data analysis and grade book management. • Consider performance and assessment for special populations: gifted, at-risk, and special needs students. • Discuss the importance of instructional feedback and monitoring progress and performance using technology.

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Course Overview

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  • About this Course
  • Pre-Course Survey

The Importance of Student Performance in a Virtual World

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Importance of Student Performance in a Virtual World

1 Discussions

  • Your Assessment Philosophy

4 Readings

  • Assessment Philosophies
  • Authentic Assessment Measures
  • Compliance, Auditing, Accreditation, and Funding Issues
  • Student-Teacher Interaction and Authentic Assessment

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Assessment Philosophies
  • Authentic Assessment Measures
  • Compliance, Auditing, Accreditation, and Funding Issues
  • Student-Teacher Interaction and Authentic Assessment

Academic Integrity, Virtual Assessment, and High-Stakes Testing

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Academic Integrity, Virtual Assessment, and High-Stakes Testing

1 Discussions

  • Seat Time Requirements

5 Readings

  • Online Resources and Assessment Integrity
  • Planning and Coordinating Testing
  • Increasing Assessment Integrity
  • Assessing Learning: Seat Time vs. Performance
  • Attendance and Truancy Policies

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • Online Resources and Assessment Integrity
  • Planning and Coordinating Testing
  • Increasing Assessment Integrity
  • Assessing Learning: Seat Time vs. Performance
  • Attendance and Truancy Policies

Data Analysis and Gradebook Management in the Virtual Classroom

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Data Analysis and Gradebook Management in the Virtual Classroom

1 Discussions

  • Learning Activity

2 Readings

  • LMS Grading and Data Features (and How to Use Them)
  • The LMS and Competency/Standards-Based Grading

Optional Readings and Resoures

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2 Readings

  • LMS Grading and Data Features - and How to Use Them
  • The LMS and Competency/Standards-Based Grading

Performance and Assessment for Special Populations

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Performance and Assessment for Special Populations

1 Discussions

  • Streamlining Technology

5 Readings

  • Special Populations
  • Working with Special Populations in a Virtual Environment
  • Accommodations in the Virtual Environment
  • Anticipating and Addressing Technological and Other Issues
  • Strategies for Mitigating Technological Issues

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • Special Populations
  • Working with Special Populations in a Virtual Environment
  • Accommodations in the Virtual Environment
  • Anticipating and Addressing Technology Issues and Other Obstacles
  • Strategies for Mitigating Technological Issues

Instructional Feedback, Monitoring Performance, and Technology

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Instructional Feedback, Monitoring Performance, and Technology

1 Discussions

  • Overcoming Feedback Challenges

5 Readings

  • The Importance of Feedback in the Virtual Classroom
  • Feedback within a Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Instructional Feedback Tools
  • Efficiency in the Virtual Classroom
  • Positive and Individualized Feedback

Optional Readings and Resources

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • The Importance of Feedback in the Virtual Classroom
  • Feedback within a Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Instructional Feedback Tools
  • Efficiency in the Virtual Classroom
  • Positive and Individualized Feedback

Course Wrap Up

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2 Readings

  • Message from UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education
  • Post-Course Survey

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"Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom" is a foundational course in Personal Development offered by Coursera. Led by expert instructors, it focuses on effectively assessing student performance in virtual settings, covering compliance issues, feedback models, online grade book functions, and data analysis. Ideal for educators and administrators, it addresses the challenges of remote assessments and standardized testing, ensuring students meet state and local requirements. The course spans 660 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options.

Racquel Stephens
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Racquel Stephens