Fenwick and Parson (2008) stated that “Evaluation is an integral part of learning”. It is used to ensure that students have acquired the knowledge and skills that are deemed to be essential to success in school and their life. In order to meet learning outcomes, I created a complete set of assessment strategies for improving my students learning. Activities such as Group Research Projects, Professional Development Blog, Analysing Scholarly Articles, Online Discussion Forums, Weekly Assignments, and Quizzes will help my students learn deeply statistical concepts and techniques. 1. Group Research Projects 25% One of the formal assessment strategies that I usually use to evaluate how well my students know and understand content and how well they can apply, analyze, and evaluate concepts and create new ideas is research projects and presentation. Use the following guidelines to complete your assignment (Group Research Projects):
2. Professional Development Blog 20%Students are expected to create and maintain their own weblogs or ‘blog’s as part of the course. The blog should have three pages: 1. A brief autobiography 2. Reflection Students should post their answers to the following questions every week:
3. Research Process This blog can help students in conducting research and writing a research report. Students should contribute to the blog throughout the course. They can use it as a way of collecting research material and reflecting on the articles. It can help them keep research material organized, allow them to reflect on the research process, and foster a sense of community in the online environment. Blog should be submitted after students worked through each of the modules. Creating a blog Blackboard has an internal blog system, and you may feel free to use it. However, if you already blog you may use the blog you have already established. Blackboard blogs are tied to the class and will be automatically erased by the system if you use the course blog. If you want to create a blog that will survive beyond the end of this class, you can use Blogger, WordPress, Weebly, TypePad, or another blogging system. Blogger is the easiest to use of all the systems but the most limited in function. Process for Blogger
Once your blog is created, email me its URL (web address) and I will link it. Frequency and Quality of Posts Make at least two posts of three paragraphs (though they can be longer) or more each week and add comments to the blogs of other class members (including mine) at least two times a week. A comment is where you add analysis to another class member’s post or critique either their point of view. Comments can be at least two sentences with no maximum length. A post should consist of a link to an online resource, along with a quick summary of the important point(s) and your own personal analysis. I have attached a blog grading rubric I will use to issue your blog grades. Students will be eligible for up to 25 points per grading period. The five criteria you will receive up to five points for are a) number of blog posts, b) number of comments on other blogs, c) adequate content as described above, d) Statistically-relevant content, and e) compliance with the due date. The blog tool is a good way for you to obtain knowledge and skill in statistical concepts and techniques. It can also help you to collect, organize and reflect on research material. The blog commenting feature also makes it possible for students to read and respond to each other so that they can share research successes and frustrations. I encourage you to write as many blog posts and comments as you would like, being sure to keep them relevant to the topic of Busyness Statistics.
3. Online Discussion Forums 15%You are required to make a "minimum" of 14 original postings and 10 replies to your classmates posts over the entire course. Please post to the "Discussion" forum area regularly (Weekly) over the entire course. There are various forums in the course that reflect the course outcomes. You are expected to post in ALL of the forums. The forums are available on the course page under "Course Forums Assignment 3" Self-assessment This assignment is self assessed. At the end of week 14 answer the following 4 questions. 1) How has your thinking changed regarding one of the forum topics? 2) What was your best posting or reply and why? (Include the actual posting) 3) What would you do differently next time you were involved in a forum? 4) What mark out of 25 (see rubric) reflects the quality and quantity of contributions to the learning of your classmates and yourself? Also include the number of posting and replies you made. Create a word for PDF and submit your answers in the Assignment 3 in the assignment submission area in the course. Note: The rationale you provide for your "self" mark will only be challenged by your instructor if there is notable discrepancy between your responses on the forum and "your" rationale for your "self" mark. Due Date: Sunday Midnight of Week 14 Online Discussion Forum Grading rubric
4. Analyzing Scholarly Articles 15%Read the article carefully. Use the research paper evaluation form to analyse the research article. If you select YES or NO, you should provide accurate explanation for your rating. Provide a report based on your evaluation.
Rubric for Article Critiques
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