Weaknesses and Challenges
The biggest weakness and challenge as an assessment tool is the quality of the actual survey or questions – how is each one developed? Is the survey/quiz limited to only multiple choice or are there too many question types? Is the survey too long? Is the survey forced response choices which may not allow some respondents to express their honest opinion? The wording or organization of the survey and how long the survey is can greatly affect the learning objectives resulting in a instructor-centered learning vs. learner-centered.
To avoid areas of weaknesses, the instructor can create more diversified quizzes and surveys defined by clear, concise course learning objectives. The instructor could solicit suggestions and input in building a quiz or survey from colleagues and students.
If a survey is too long you risk disengaging respondents halfway through the survey. To avoid these weaknesses, it may be very helpful to use Bloom’s taxonomy as a road map to a successful assessment tool outcome aligned with learning objectives.
SurveyMonkey is a free online assessment tool with limitations. This can be considered a weakness as it limits you to very basic surveys without advanced features. To avoid this weakness, you do have options to upgrade your account at low, affordable pricing.
To avoid areas of weaknesses, the instructor can create more diversified quizzes and surveys defined by clear, concise course learning objectives. The instructor could solicit suggestions and input in building a quiz or survey from colleagues and students.
If a survey is too long you risk disengaging respondents halfway through the survey. To avoid these weaknesses, it may be very helpful to use Bloom’s taxonomy as a road map to a successful assessment tool outcome aligned with learning objectives.
SurveyMonkey is a free online assessment tool with limitations. This can be considered a weakness as it limits you to very basic surveys without advanced features. To avoid this weakness, you do have options to upgrade your account at low, affordable pricing.