DDL: Challenges in Measuring Student Learning in Online Instruction

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Short Description

It is well known that challenges in measuring student learning in online environments exit and typically include securing assessments, data and student privacy, and controlling for academic dishonesty. However, other lesser known challenges exit and could impact how well student learning is measured. This concept paper identifies such challenges and explains how instructional design processes might reduce their impact when measuring learning.

Authors

• Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers, University of South Alabama

• Rebecca M. Reese, Laramie County Community College