Assessment & Feedback Techniques Flashcards

Which is an example of authentic assessment in an online course?

Answer: Creating a project plan for a real organization

Authentic assessments ask learners to perform tasks resembling real-world work.

How soon should feedback ideally be given on a low-stakes online activity to maximize learning impact?

Answer: Promptly, while the material is still fresh

Timely feedback lets learners apply corrections while the content is still relevant.

What is reliability in assessment?

Answer: Consistency of results across administrations or raters

Reliable assessments produce consistent results under similar conditions.

Which strategy best supports academic integrity without relying solely on proctoring?

Answer: Designing open-ended, applied tasks with process checkpoints

Applied tasks with drafts and checkpoints make misconduct harder and learning more visible.

Peer review in an online course is most effective when instructors do what?

Answer: Provide a structured guide and model examples

Structured guides and models help peers give useful, criterion-based feedback.

A rubric uses the levels Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, and Beginning. What type of rubric is this?

Answer: Analytic rubric

Analytic rubrics score separate criteria across defined performance levels.

Which accommodation supports accessibility in online timed quizzes?

Answer: Extended time for learners with documented needs

Extended time is a common accommodation that supports equitable access.