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Authentic language assessment online
Cecily Wright
Issues
“before language faculty throw themselves into this
movement; there are a number of logistic,
pedagogical and professional issues that would need
to be addressed” Robert Godwin-Jones(2012)
Godwin-Jones, Robert. (2012). Emerging technologies challenging hegemonies in online learning. Language Learning & Technology, 16 (2), 4-13.
authentic assessment
Principles of authentic assessment• application of knowledge and skills• explicitly stated criteria• higher order thinking• real-world context• collaboration with experts and peers• best performances across time• no set answers• teacher as a guide and supervisor • ongoing feedback
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References• Lam, W., Williams, J. B., & Chua, A. Y. K. (2007). E-xams: harnessing the power
of ICTs to enhance authenticity. EducationalTechnology & Society, 10 (3), 209-221.
• Gulikers, J. M., T. Bastiaens, et al. (2004). A five-dimensional framework for authentic assessment.Educational Technology Research and Development 52(3): 67-86.
• Oskoz, A. (2005). Students' dynamic assessment via online chat. Calico Journal, 22(3)
• Blake, R. J. (2009). The Use of Technology for Second Language Distance Learning. The Modern Language Journal 93: 822-835.
• Liang, Xin & Kim Creasy (2004). Classroom assessment in web-based instructional environment: instructors’ experience. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 9(7)
Assessment for learning• ongoing/continuous• based on interaction and participation• improves instruction• focuses on achievable learning objectives• promotes a continuous feedback process
Image created in Wordle from the text of Gulikers et al (2004) A five-dimensional framework for authentic assessment. Educational Technology Research & Development
FLO Live
Explicitly stated criteria
Higher order thinking tasks in real-world context
Task: Prepare an oral presentation of 3-5 minutes based on one of the advertised excursions. Tell the story of your imagined participation in this excursion.
Authentic resources
Interaction and collaboration
Interaction and collaboration
Interaction and collaboration
Interaction and collaboration
Interaction and collaboration
Live and immediate feedback
Text chat area
Speaker and microphone
Recording sessions
Issue Solution
Small text on shared screens and documents
• Participants select the Full screen button.• Host uses the File sharing pod to share
documents
Audio settings for different roles can be confusing
• Participants automatically promoted to Presenters
Two different ways in which a website can be shared
• Practice
Text displaying incorrectly • Upload slides before session and check readability in FLO Live
Online multimedia (e.g. YouTube video) difficult to share
• Videos to be watched as an asynchronous activity before the online session
Conclusion
• continuous engagement and participation
• carefully planned topic objectives and
criteria
• authentic resources and activities
• application of knowledge and skills to
communicate competently