Exploring Moodle Functionality for Managing Open Distance Learning E-Assessments

Authors : İndira KONERU

Pages : 129-141

Doi:10.17718/tojde.340402

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Publication Date : 2017-10-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Current and emerging technologies enable Open Distance Learning insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ODL); institutions integrate e-Learning in innovative ways and add value to the existing teaching-learning and assessment processes. ODL e-Assessment systems have evolved from Computer Assisted / Aided Assessment insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CAA); systems through intelligent assessment and feedback systems. E-Assessment insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(electronic assessment); connotes using electronic technology and tools to design and administer assessments, collect and store students’ assessment evidences, grade performance, provide feedback and generate reports. The widely recognized advantages of e-Assessment over traditional, paper-based assessment include: lower long term costs, instant feedback to students, greater flexibility with respect to location and timing, improved reliability with machine marking, improved impartiality, and enhanced question styles that incorporate interactivity and multimedia. The advent of Learning Management Systems insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(LMS);, such as Moodle insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment); paved the way for integrated advanced services for: interactive dialogue, controlling knowledge at different stages of distance process and e-Assessment systems. Moodle provides the complete integrated environment for handling all aspects of e-Assessment from authoring questions through to reports for course teams insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Butcher, 2008);. This study explores how Moodle functionality: supports diagnostic, formative, summative and competency-based assessments and facilitates ODL institutions design, administer and manage e-Assessments.
Keywords : Competency based assessment, e assessment, e learning, Moodle, learning management system, open distance learning