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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1303519
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-2891
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Formative Assessment and Scaffolding Online Learning
Luckritz Marquis, Timothy
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n169 p51-60 Spr 2021
Facilitation of online learning relies on an intentionally designed strategy for embedded formative assessment and scaffolding in order to encourage adult learner engagement with the educator, fellow learners, and the learning content. This article examines the nature of online formative assessment by discussing prior studies and offering practice examples to distill best practices.
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Electronic Learning, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Adult Students, Learner Engagement, Teacher Student Relationship, Peer Relationship, Best Practices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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