Understanding Assessment Options for Online Courses

Gary Gigliotti, AVP Academic Affairs, Teaching and Assessment

Monica Devanas, Dir. Faculty Development and Assessment Programs

This presentation discusses the role of assessment from global, national levels to the individual assessments for online assignments. Differences in teaching in traditional versus online environments, needs to engage students regardless of venue and some ideas for assessment strategies were presented.

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