Modifying Formative Evaluation Techniques For Distance Education Class Evaluation

Year 2005, Volume: 6 Issue: 4 , 7 - 11 , 01.12.2005

Scott L. Walker

https://izlik.org/JA49HM69YB

Abstract

Post-secondary classes are usually followed by mandatory summative evaluations, yet changes in teaching and course structure cannot be made with summative evaluations. Formative evaluations in online education can result in candid responses from students if a third-party facilitator is involved in the process. This paper presents a method for conducting formative evaluation in an online class by utilizing the assistance of a colleague. Results of one such evaluation are presented, as are its advantages and disadvantages.

Keywords

Distance Education , Class Evaluation and Instructional Feedback