The Role of Digital Application Literacy in Online Assessment

2021 ◽  
pp. 004723952110526
Author(s):  
LeAnne J. Schmidt ◽  
Michael DeSchryver
Keyword(s):  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Return To School ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Academic Consequences

As educators and administrators look to countless mobile apps, software programs, and web-based learning tools to meet the demands of students in remote, virtual, and hybrid settings, risks and assumptions of online platforms and assessments must be considered. With the urgency of the COVID-response closure of many schools and the unusual methods employed during the return to school in Fall 2020, there is no better time to examine the digital application literacy which is necessary for students to effectively transition to online learning and assessment. “Digital application literacy” (DAppLit), a specific form of media literacy, involves the nimble use of an app (web-based) or application (computer-based) for education, including assessment. Learners with impaired DAppLit face academic consequences, when insufficient literacy in the platform is the culprit. This paper first explores various skills and strategies from both traditional and digital assessments that digital application literacy requires. Then, it presents the value of low-stakes assessment experiences with applications to introduce navigation techniques and troubleshoot barriers users may face before undertaking weighted assessments. The importance of skills instruction and practice of DAppLit methods is presented. A four-step process is introduced to: 1) set learning goals; 2) guide learners through the application with explicit instructions before use; 3) provide low-stakes explorations; and 4) debrief to address any issues which could represent a failing of application literacy and not content knowledge in an assessment.

Effectiveness of web-based learning environment: role of intrinsic learning motivation, computer self-efficacy, and learner engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimitha Aboobaker ◽  
Muneer K.H.
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Learning Effectiveness ◽  
Learning Engagement ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

Purpose In the context of the abrupt shift to technology-enabled distance education, this paper examines the role of intrinsic learning motivation, computer self-efficacy and learning engagement in facilitating higher learning effectiveness in a web-based learning environment. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected using a self-administered online questionnaire from a sample of randomly selected 508 university students from different disciplines, including science, technology, and management. Findings Learning motivation and computer self-efficacy positively influenced students' learning engagement, with computer self-efficacy having a more substantial impact. Proposed mediation hypotheses too were supported. Originality/value The insights gained from this study will help in devising strategies for improving students' learning effectiveness. Game-based learning pedagogy and computer simulations can help students understand the higher meaning and purpose of the learning process.

ACCESSIBILITY REVIEW FOR WEB-BASED LEARNING TOOLS AND MATERIALS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lourdes Marco ◽  
Sonsoles López-Pernas ◽  
Álvaro Alonso
Keyword(s):  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning

Exploring the Role of Web-Based Learning in Global Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 202-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Performance Enhance

This chapter aims to explore the role of web-based learning (WBL) in global education, thus describing the theoretical and practical overview of WBL, the multifaceted applications of WBL tools in educational settings, the application of web-based language learning, the application of web-based problem-solving activities, and the significance of WBL in global education. The fulfillment of WBL is vital for schools that seek to serve students and educators, improve educational performance, enhance competitiveness, and reach continuous achievement in global education. Therefore, it is necessary for schools to explore their WBL, establish a strategic plan to usually check their technological advancements, and immediately respond to the WBL needs of students and educators. The chapter argues that applying WBL in global education has the potential to increase organizational performance and reach educational goals in the digital age.

Qualitative Case Method and Web-Based Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Sandra Hansmann
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Alternative Evaluation ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Evaluation Of Learning ◽  
Generalization Of Data ◽  
Collection Methods

This chapter proposes a methodological framework for the use of qualitative research techniques in the evaluation of learning outcomes in Web-based courses. Topics include the use of alternative evaluation measures in Web-based courses and the appropriateness of a qualitative approach using WebCT course tools. The advantages of qualitative inquiry as an evaluative tool are considered and data collection methods are also discussed. The chapter also includes commentary on the unique role of the instructor as a qualitative researcher in Web-based interactions. Suggestions for the analysis , interpretation, and generalization of data are provided along with open, axial, and selective coding options. The chapter also includes consideration of critical limitations of the qualitative approach, including evaluator bias and transferability.

ECHO

2010 ◽  
pp. 539-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadas Weinberger
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experience ◽  
Semantic Annotation ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Context Aware ◽  
Web Based ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Web Based Learning

In this chapter, we suggest Echo, a model for utilizing Web technologies for the design of Web-based context-aware learning. Web technologies are continuously evolving to enhance information retrieval, semantic annotation, social interactions, and interactive experiences. However, these technologies do not offer a methodological approach to learning. In this chapter, we offer a new approach to Web-based learning, which considers the role of the user in shaping the learning experience. The key feature in Echo is the analysis and modeling of content for the design of a Web-based learning experience in context. There are three elements in Echo: 1) a methodology to guide the learning process, 2) techniques to support content analysis and modeling activities, and 3) a three-layered framework of social-semantic software. Incorporating this framework facilitates knowledge organization and representation. We describe our model, the methodology, and the three-layered framework. We then present preliminary results from on-going empirical research that demonstrates the feasibility of Echo and its usefulness for the design of a context-aware learning experience. Finally, we discuss the usefulness of Echo and its contribution to further research in the field of Web technologies.

Assessing the Effect of Web-Based Learning Tools on Student Understanding of Stoichiometry Using Knowledge Space Theory

2005 ◽  
Vol 82 (8) ◽  
pp. 1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh D. Arasasingham ◽  
Mare Taagepera ◽  
Frank Potter ◽  
Ingrid Martorell ◽  
Stacy Lonjers
Keyword(s):  
Student Understanding ◽  
Space Theory ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Knowledge Space ◽  
Knowledge Space Theory ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning
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