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Leveraging Technology to Promote Assessment for Learning in Higher Education

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  • Christopher DeLuca

    (University of South Florida, USA)

  • Laura April McEwen

    (Queen’s University, Canada)

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Assessment for learning (AFL) is a highly effective strategy for promoting student learning, development and achievement in higher education (Falchikov, 2003; Kirby & Downs, 2007; Nicol & Macfarlane-Dick, 2006; Rust, Price, & O’Donovan, 2003; Vermunt, 2005). However, since AFL relies on continuous monitoring of student progress through instructor feedback, peer collaboration, and student self-assessment, enacting AFL within large-group learning formats is challenging. This paper considers how technology can be leveraged to promote AFL in higher education. Drawing on data from students and instructors and recommendations from an external instructional design consultant, this paper documents the process of pairing technology and AFL within a large-group pre-service teacher education course at one Canadian institution. Recommendations for the improvement of the web-based component of the course are highlighted to provide practical suggestions for instructors to evaluate their own web-based platforms and improve their use of technology in support of AFL. The paper concludes with a discussion of areas for continued research related to the effectiveness of this pairing between assessment theory and technology.

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  • Christopher DeLuca & Laura April McEwen, 2010. "Leveraging Technology to Promote Assessment for Learning in Higher Education," International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), IGI Global, vol. 2(4), pages 42-54, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jicthd:v:2:y:2010:i:4:p:42-54
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