DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND SUMMATIVE & FORMAL ASSESSMENT, DESIGNING ASSESSMENTS FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, assessment has expanded beyond traditional paper-based tests to include diverse digital tools that enhance learning, feedback, and evaluation. This course, Digital Tools for Assessment in Education, explores the wide range of technology-enabled methods and platforms that educators can use to design, administer, and analyze assessments effectively.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the role of digital tools in formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments..
- Explore and apply a variety of digital platforms for classroom and online assessment.
- Design technology-enhanced assessments that align with learning outcomes.
- Analyze data generated by digital tools to improve teaching and learning.
- Reflect on ethical, accessibility, and equity considerations in digital assessment.
Course Content
- WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- ASSESSMENT AND ITS NEED IN EDUCATION –> 1 lecture • 9min.
- EVOLUTION FROM TRADITIONAL TO DIGITAL ASSESSMENTS –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS IN EDUCATION –> 1 lecture • 10min.
- BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN ASSESSMENT –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT –> 1 lecture • 9min.
- DESIGNING ENGAGING QUIZZES AND POLLS –> 1 lecture • 10min.
- REAL-TIME FEEDBACK AND STUDENT MOTIVATION –> 1 lecture • 15min.
- TOOLS FOR SUMMATIVE AND FORMAL ASSESSMENT –> 1 lecture • 29min.
- AUTO-GRADING AND ANALYTICS IN DIGITAL ASSESSMENT –> 1 lecture • 22min.
- DESIGNING QUESTION BANKS AND RANDOMIZED TESTS –> 1 lecture • 11min.
- INNOVATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- PROJECT-BASED ASSESSMENT USING DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- GAMIFICATION AND SIMULATIONS AS ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- DATA ANALYTICS IN DIGITAL ASSESSMENT –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- TRACKING STUDENT PERFORMANCE THROUGH DASHBOARDS –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- LEARNING ANALYTICS IN LMS PLATFORMS –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- USING DATA TO INFORM INSTRUCTION AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- ETHICS, EQUITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY IN DIGITAL ASSESSMENT –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- DIGITAL DIVIDE AND INCLUSIVITY IN ASSESSMENT –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PLAGIARISM TOOLS –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- DESIGNING ASSESSMENTS FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- CONCLUSION AND LIST OF FURTHER READING MATERIALS –> 1 lecture • 3min.
Requirements
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, assessment has expanded beyond traditional paper-based tests to include diverse digital tools that enhance learning, feedback, and evaluation. This course, Digital Tools for Assessment in Education, explores the wide range of technology-enabled methods and platforms that educators can use to design, administer, and analyze assessments effectively.
The course provides a practical understanding of digital assessment strategies—from formative quizzes and real-time feedback systems to comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) analytics. Participants will learn how to select appropriate tools based on pedagogical goals, align assessments with learning outcomes, and ensure fairness, validity, and data security in the digital environment.
This course is designed for:
- Teachers and Educators at schools, colleges, and universities who wish to integrate digital assessments into their teaching practice.
- Education Administrators seeking to implement technology-based assessment systems within their institutions.
- Instructional Designers and E-learning Developers involved in creating online courses and digital learning environments.
- Research Scholars and Education Technology Enthusiasts interested in exploring innovative approaches to assessment.
A basic knowledge of computers is the only requirement to enrol for this course. No prior experience with advanced digital tools is required—only a willingness to explore and experiment with technology in the educational context.