E-Assessment is an electronic assessment, in which all the assessment procedures from the start to the end of assessment should be carried out electronically.

I enjoy using e-assessments as a way of measuring student progress in an engaging and transformative manner. Through e-assessments I am able to to digitally capture student learning using tools like Google Form or Activities in Seesaw.

Five Roles of an Online Instructor

In 2015 Julie Taylor-Massey wrote a piece about Redefining Teaching: The Five Roles of the Online Instructor. She outlined those five roles as seen below. See the snippets I have put together of those roles.

1. E-learning Designer

   • Able to adapt (or develop new) content and communication of the course in a way that achieves the learning objectives.

2. Technology Specialist

   • Able to ensure technical aspects of the course are running without issue, allowing students to focus on learning.

3. Content Coach

   • Able to find ways to ensure learning in the virtual classroom.

4. Social Director

   • Able to help students feel like part of the group and engaged in the course, thereby increasing feelings of connectedness and reducing feelings of isolation.

5. Managing Correspondent

   • Able to encourage, critique and, ultimately, use his/her typed words to support students as they proceed through the learning experience.

According to Rachel Bork and Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana in their 2013 study of the role ambiguity in online courses:

In order for instructors to present a variety of content in diverse and engaging ways, including utilization of text, audio, and video, community colleges may want to help instructors assess their course learning objectives to determine the appropriate technologies to integrate in their online courses.

1. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/original-e-assessment-methods/212280
2. Bork, R. H. & Zawadi, R. A. (2013). Role ambiguity in online courses: An analysis of student and instructor expectations. Community College Research Center.