This can't easily be answered without knowing a bit more about the course. What subject is it in? Maths, cultural studies. history, a language? What are you trying to assess? (Grasp of basic concepts, memorised facts, critical thinking, ability to problem solve...?) The answers to these questions will help to focus your range of options immediately. I'm not sure what a 'valid' course is, nor what you're intending to use as your measure of 'reliability'. Assessment is part of the curriculum, and can't really be considered apart from the content of the course. M-H On 23/05/2007, at 5:38 PM, Michael Baron wrote:
Hi all, I am designing an online course right now that is to be tought via an online delivery mode only. I am wondering, what are the pitfalls that i should be avoiding in order to make sure that the course is valid and the assessments are reliable?
thax for your help, Michael