Teaching with Physical Computing: Assessment of Project-Based Learning

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Free Online Course: Teaching with Physical Computing: Assessment of Project-Based Learning provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 10 weeks long, 1-2 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Teaching with Physical Computing: Assessment of Project-Based Learning is taught by Robert Leeman.

Overview
  • Brought to you by Arm, this course focuses on an aspect of Project-Based Learning that teachers often find challenging: how to assess it effectively.

    Assessment of PBL can be challenging. In this course, we explore the purpose and methods of assessment, including what educators need to consider when applying both formative and summative assessment tools.

    The course also introduces you to the additional opportunities PBL affords in assessing soft skills, such as problem-solving and collaboration.

Syllabus
  • Module 1 Introduction

    Module 2 The 'big picture' of assessment

    Module 3 Language of assessment

    Module 4 Assessment of PBL

    Module 5 The methods of assessment

    Module 6 Question types

    Module 7 Learning outcomes

    Module 8 MCQs

    Module 9 Open questioning and leading thinking

    Module 10 Classroom investigation