| Citation |
| Achtemeier, S.D., Morris, L.V., and Finnegan, C.L. (2003). Considerations for developing evaluations of online courses. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 7(1). http://www.aln.org/publications/jaln/v7n1/v7n1_achtemeier.asp |
| Synopsis |
| The article reviews a wealth of literature on best practices for teaching online courses. The researchers also evaluate the appropriateness of assessment tools used in thirteen institutions in Georgia to redesign an evaluation tool for on-line courses. |
| Technology Type |
| assessment tools for on-line courses |
| Technology Purpose |
| Assess quality of on-line courses |
| Research Type and Method |
| Quantitative literature review of assessment instruments. |
| Assessment Methods |
| N/A |
| Assessment Description |
| Informed redesign of on-line course evaluation tools using Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. |
| Assessment Results |
| Evaluation instruments offered limited assessment in relation to student collaboration, active learning, on-line dialogue, and student feedback. |
| Discipline |
| Multiple; on-line |
| Sample |
| Thirteen evaluation instruments |