Solutions to Improve Formative Assessment in E-learning Environments

Subject Areas : Education

hamed abbasi kasani ¹ (PhD in Information Technology in Higher Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.)
gholamreza shams mourkani ² (Associate Professor of Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.)
farhad seraji ³ (Associate Professor of Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Bu Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran.)

Received: 2021-10-08 Accepted : 2022-01-19 Published : 2023-06-22

Keywords: Assessment, e-learning, Formative Assessment,

Abstract :

Introduction: Assessment and especially formative assessment in e-learning has weaknesses and disadvantages that need to provide solutions to improve it. Therefore, the present study aimed to provide solutions to improve formative assessment in the e-learning environments.
Research methodology: The method of this research was applied in terms of purpose and qualitative in terms of how to collect information. Participants in the study also included professors of e-learning centers, 13 of whom were selected as the research sample using the available purposive sampling method. Data collection tool was also semi-structured interview. The content analysis coding method was also used to analyze the data.
Findings: Findings showed that the professors of e-learning centers provided 10 main solutions to improve formative assessment in the e-learning system, which are: "Using different tools of Formative Assessment", "Appropriate Feedback", "Student Authentication", "Effective use of Class Presentations", "Management of Assignments and Activities", "Effective implementation of Online Tests", "Management of Class Discussions", "Preparation of Student Assessment Program", "Management of Exercises and Projects", and "Analytical and Comparative Reporting".
Conclusion: In order to improve the quality of formative assessment and students' learning, attention should be paid to the identified solutions and conditions should be provided for their implementation.
 

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