Providing feedback on online assessment
Because online assessment is predominantly used to supplement other (more traditional) assessments in most courses, it is mostly used in formative assessment activities. Feedback plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of an assessment, especially in formative assessment (i.e. assessment for learning). Nicol and Milligan (2006) suggest the following 7 guidelines and practical solutions for effective feedback in technology-supported assessment:
1. Good feedback practice helps clarify what good performance is
Students must understand what the criteria and goals for good performance are.