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Identifying the problem with higher education in the 21st was the easy part (Using technology to improve the cost-effectiveness of the academy: Part 1). Much more difficult is finding solutions to the problem. Summary of the problem In Part 1, I argued that the challenge for universities today is that student numbers have increased dramatically, The aim of this blog This is one of several blogs that explore the question: is e-learning failing in higher education? (See Is e-learning failing in higher education?, Expectations and goals for e-learning, Has e-learning increased access to learning opportunities?, Does technology really enhance the quality of teaching and learning? for previous blogs on this question.) e-Learning [...] White Paper from Questionmark Inc: Delivering Assessments Safely and Securely 2009 Distinguishing between the various delivery and security requirements for each style of assessment is essential. Over-engineering low-stakes assessments can result in unnecessary costs and wasted time. Under-engineering high-stakes assessments can disrupt people’s lives. This Questionmark white paper discusses the issues and suggests suitable technologies for [...] Scobey, D. (2009) Meaning and Metrics Inside Higher Education, March 19 A very thoughtful argument about assessment in the humanities and the important role e-portfolios can play |
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