Group Assessment in the On-Line Learning Environment.

Nicolay, John A.

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ERIC Number: EJ655871

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Group Assessment in the On-Line Learning Environment.

Nicolay, John A.

New Directions for Teaching and Learning, n91 p43-52 Fall 2002

Identifies five principles for grading the products of student collaboration in on-line courses, derived from a survey of on-line instructors: thoroughly structure the project, construct the groups and match membership, monitor and communicate effectively, evaluate consistently, and evaluate the many as one. Offers a cautionary note on handling plagiarism. (EV)

Descriptors: College Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Distance Education, Group Activities, Higher Education, Online Courses, Plagiarism, Student Evaluation, Web Based Instruction

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue titled "Assessment Strategies for the On-Line Class: From Theory to Practice," edited by Rebecca S. Anderson, John F. Bauer, and Bruce W. Speck.