Asynchronous Participatory Exams: Internet Innovation for Engaging Students

Author

Wu, Dezhi ; Bieber, Michael ; Hiltz, Starr Roxanne

Author_Institution

Southern Utah Univ., Cedar City, UT

Volume

13

Issue

2

fYear

2009

Firstpage

44

Lastpage

50

Abstract

The asynchronous learning networks participatory examination (APE) is a constructivist approach that fully engages students in the entire exam life cycle. Students design and solve exam questions while evaluating their peers´ solutions using an anonymous, structured process enabled by Internet technologies. APE achieves higher-level learning by encouraging students to tap into all levels of cognitive skills. Compared to the traditional exam experiences in most classes, most students prefer APE, enjoy its process, and recommend its use. APE liberates both students and instructors by reengineering the examination process and deepening learning throughout.

Keywords

Internet; computer aided instruction; Internet innovation; anonymous structured process; asynchronous participatory exams; cognitive skills; constructivist approach; engaging students; exam life cycle; higher-level learning; students design; Bidirectional control; Collaboration; Communication system control; Distance learning; Education; Educational technology; Internet; Technological innovation; Testing; asynchronous learning networks; constructivism; distance learning; e-learning; exam; learning; participatory exam; peer assessment; virtual learning environment;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Internet Computing, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1089-7801

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MIC.2009.27

Filename

4797936