III.5 If appropriate, self-check/practice types of assignments are provided for quick student feedback.
◎ Recommended Standard
Expectations
Expectations
- Allow students to take practice quizzes, before actual quizzes, so they can anticipate you testing style and be better prepared.
- Use games, simulations, or other interactive exercises, to both engage and assist your students.
- According to EDUCAUSE, half of students are interested in learning via simulation and gaming
- Peer revision can be helpful (e.g., having another set of eyes on a research paper before it is submitted can be invaluable).
NOTE: self-check practice assignments may not be appropriate for every type of course (e.g., a literature review course). In this case, the point should be awarded for this standard, and comments provided as to why self-check practice assignments are not appropriate for the course.
Examples
Examples
- Weekly, self-assessment quizzes.
- Ungraded homework.
- Mock exams.
- Peer review of papers, case studies, etc.
References
References
- QM FIPSE rubric III.5
- IDEA method 2
- ECAR Study of Students and Information Technology