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The importance of Online and Computer aided assessment in E-Learning. E.C Makazhe – Computer Science. Table of Contents. Introduction Literature search Problem Statement Online and Computer aided assessment Methods of Inquiry Summary of Findings Recommendations Conclusion. Introduction.
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The importance of Online and Computer aided assessment in E-Learning E.C Makazhe – Computer Science
Table of Contents • Introduction • Literature search • Problem Statement • Online and Computer aided assessment • Methods of Inquiry • Summary of Findings • Recommendations • Conclusion
Introduction • During the last decade, academic workloads have been perceived to be growing in all aspects of the learning/teaching process. • Not surprisingly, therefore, the potential for using computers to aid assessment is attracting increasing interest from educationalists .
Literature search • Graham, D. (2004) -:” Use of OCAA results in significant efficiency gains as well as offering the potential to motivate students, thus enhancing their learning experience”
Problem Statement • For the past years face-to-face mode of teaching has been used in many institutions therefore introducing Online and Computer aided Assessment (OCAA) is still challenging to most institutions.
Online and Computer aided assessment • Online and Computer Aided Assessment (OCAA) is described as any instance in which some aspect of computer technology is deployed as part of the assessment process. • Online and Computer-Aided Assessment or Online and Computer-Assisted Assessment (OCAA) offers a variety of formative and summative assessment opportunities, which can be electronically delivered, submitted, marked and evaluated .
Methods of Inquiry • In order to establish students’ opinions regarding both assessment methods I gave 40 1st year Computer Science students who were familiar with OCAA and using written paper. • The questionnaire comprised of some of the following questions-:
Methods of Inquiry (continued) • What is your age? • Prior to using OCAA, how did you rate your confidence in the on-line system as a method of assessment? • Prior to using OCAA, how did you rate your confidence in using written paper answers as a method of assessment? • What actual limitations did you encounter when using the OCAA?
Findings • Results from the survey clearly showed that the age group was between 18-22 yearsand about 70% of them preferred OCAA to using written paper.
Recommendations • In order to implement fully OCAA institutions should-: • Explain clearly the advantages of using Online and Computer aided assessment. • Educate staff and students on how use the resources. • Make sure there are enough resources for everyone to use(computers).
Conclusion • Online and Computer aided assessment is important since students can see from feedback and results if their assessment performance is improving and in see what to do straight away. • It is our hope to bring awareness of the benefits e-learning can bring to our education system