MIT 3406 Electronic Testing and Assessment

E-assessment types; Computerized adaptive testing, Computerized classification
testing; E-assessment for cognitive abilities; e-testing software, E-assessment for
practical abilities; e-portfolios, simulation software. Components of E-assessment;
Advantages and disadvantages. Terminologies; Computer-Assisted Assessment,
Computer-Aided Assessment, Computer-Mediated Assessment, Computer-Based
Assessment and online assessment. E-assessment standards, Hand-held student response
systems. Hardware and software required to create and deliver a test. Formative
versus Summative tests: issues, timed versus date controlled. Learning Management
System (LMS) features for E-testing: Quizzes; Question types and their
limitations. Principles and best practices for conducting effective E-assessment and
evaluations.