Analyse
B1 Describe learners
Understanding the learners and their needs underpins the development of quality online assessment tasks. As a developer you will will need to consider:
- the learning styles of the target group and the implications of using technology based assessment. It is likely that some cohorts of learners will respond favourably to online assessment approaches whilst others may need more support and encouragement.
- adult learning styles by giving learners opportunities to contribute to their own learning pathways, providing contextualised and meaningful tasks
- learners who wish to seek RPL or RCC by using online tools
- the language and literacy levels of the target group and their ability to navigate a computer interface.
- the issue of accessibility for your learners.
Toolkit
Practical tools
Learner Profile Template
You can download the attached template to help you develop a profile of your learners.
The template can be adapted to suit your needs if required. Ask a small group of key people to complete the template. Bring the responses together to build a comprehensive profile of your learners.
B1 Learner Profile Template - Word
Document
(Right click on the link to save the document to your own computer)
Learning Style Questionnaire
Learning style questionnaire is a print resource that can be purchased from Pearson Education Australia.
The resource includes a questionnaire developed to help an individual determine their preferred learning style (participating, reflecting, structuring or experimenting) with directions on how to interpret questionnaire results. Advice is also provided on appropriate approaches for different styles.
You can order the questionnaire at http://www.pearsoned.com.au/
Learning Style Quizzes
There are many learning style quizzes and questionnaires available on the Web. Some are listed below.
The Worksearch web site provides two learning style
quizzes that enable a learner to determine their preferred learning
style.
Multiple intelligences quiz
Seeing hearing and doing quiz
https://www.jobsetc.ca/toolbox/quizzes/quizzes_home.do?lang=e
The VARK questionnaire can be completed online or
downloaded free of charge to help an individual determine their preferred
learning style.
VARK - A Guide to learning styles
http://vark-learn.com/
How to succeed as a flexible learner
This resource is designed to accommodate the different learning styles of its users
How to succeed as a flexible learner
http://www.tafefrontiers.com.au/static/flexlt/learner/index.html
Doing Assessment Online
Doing assessment online is a web site developed by Swinburne University and TAFE frontiers. The resource includes a basic tool that can be downloaded to build a profile of your learners.
Doing Assessment Online
http://project.vetonline.vic.edu.au/letsdoit/2002/index.html
Designing accessible websites
This website by Swinburne University TAFE Division provides simple checklists and tools to ensure that your online assessments meet accessibility standards.
Designing accessible websites
http://www.vetonline.vic.edu.au/accessibility/index.htm
