2007/11/12

Online Assessment


Online Assessment is a common method that uses computer system to question students. The online assessment is just other normal assessment methods. It can use for tests to grade students. Also, it can be used as a vehicle to present students' strengths and weaknesses. For example, online assessment can judge how students master the skills and knowledge that they learn from class. Sometimes, it can diagnose student learning difficulties and measure how they improve.

Some people think that online assessment is not a good form of test but some people think it is good. In my experience, I don’t really like online assessment. The first reason is the security of online test is not perfect. We all did WebCT before. The first person goes to the test can memorize the questions and tell others. The question in the WebCT is limited and there is a large chance to get the same questions as others; therefore, it is not fair for all the students. Some people might know the questions a heard of time. Secondly, it is hard to concentrate in the online assessment. As everybody knows, the WebCT class is for every body who is taking the test. In the WebCT class, people walk in and walk out anytime they want. Even though people try to not making any sounds, it still easily disturbs the people who are taking the test. Third, sitting in front of the computer for a long time is very uncomfortable. It easier make people headache than taking paper test. Therefore, people might not do well on WebCT test.

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