I teach a blended course that introduces faculty to teaching and learning in the online environment. One of the basic concepts is differentiating between assessement of learning and evaluation strategies. In some circles, the terms are used interchangeably; in academia there are clearly defined differences. This course continues to muddy the waters for people who are not clear on uses for assessment and evaluation. The block on in module 2 titled Defining Assessment and Evaluation does a good job of defining assessment, but then uses student grades as a description for evaluation. In the final quiz, question # 14 even uses… >>>
