Week 4 NSQ D Quizziz

National Standards for Quality Online

Courses Workshop NSQ D

By Dawn Halbakken

IDL-7020

Learning Objectives

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After viewing this course, learners will identify required resources for
online course learner assessment for NSQ Standard D and all
indicators with 90% accuracy.

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After viewing this course, learners will analyze the benefits of providing
students of a quality online course with the requirements of NSQ
Standard D at a high level of understanding.

NSQ Standard D

Learner Assessment

Open Ended

Icebreaker:

What are three things you expect to be available in a learner assessment in an online course?

Draw

Hook & Hold Activity:

Why must assessments in an online class be engaging and provide feedback to students?

Multiple Choice

NSQ Standard D Assessment:

Learners to do NOT need to receive feedback on each assessment. The final grade is sufficient.

• True

• False

National Standards for
Quality Online Courses

Indicator D-1

NSQ Standard D-1 Indicator

Learner assessments are linked to stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies.

(National Standards for
Quality Online Courses,
2023)

NSQ Standard D-1 Explanation

The course learning objectives must be clearly reflected in the assessment.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-1 Example

If the learning objective in an Algebra 1 course says students will identify a linear equation, then an assessment should not ask them to graph a parabola.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

Multiple Choice

NSQ Indicator D-1 Assessment:

Which of the following best describes requirements for assessments in an online course according to NSQ D-1?

• All assessments must by multiple choice so the computer can auto grade them.

• Course assessments must reflect a variety of types and must be reflective of the course learning objectives they measure.

• All assessments must be open-ended to meet higher depth of knowledge.

Open Ended

NSQ Indicator D-1 Reflection:

Describe the benefits of course assessments measuring the student progress towards learning objectives and providing a variety of assessment types, and provide feedback to students.

National Standards for
Quality Online Courses

Indicator D-2

NSQ Standard D-2 Indicator

Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward mastery of content.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-2 Explanation

The course includes frequent formative assessments which monitor student progress.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-2 Example

Algebra 1 students are asked to first identify linear

equations, then graph them.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

Multiple Choice

Indicator D-2 Assessment:

It is unnecessary for students to receive feedback on formative assessments. They will see their final grade.

• True

• False

Open Ended

NSQ Indicator D-2 Reflection:

Describe the benefits of students receiving feedback from formative assessments which align to course learning objectives.

National Standards for
Quality Online Courses

Indicator D-3

NSQ Standard D-3 Indicator

Assessment practices provide routine and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-3 Explanation

Once assessed formatively, learners get feedback they can use to plan how meet learning objectives.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-3 Example

The online quiz gives feedback and allows a second

attempt for each question.

(National Standards for
Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

Fill in the Blank

NSQ Indicator D-3 Assesment:

Students must have a variety of types of formative assessments that provide ______________ so they can see what they need to do to master learning objectives.

Open Ended

NSQ D-3 Reflection:

Describe the benefits to students to have a variety of types of formative assessments where they receive feedback on progress towards mastery of learning objectives.

National Standards for
Quality Online Courses

Indicator D-4

NSQ Standard D-4 Indicator

Assessment material provide the learner with the flexibility

to demonstrate mastery in a variety of ways.

(National
Standards for
Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-4 Explanation

A variety of assessment types are given through the course such as essay and performance tasks.

(National
Standards for
Quality Online
Courses,
2023)

NSQ Standard D-4 Example

Students may write a paper, do an oral presentation, or create podcasts to show mastery.

(National
Standards for
Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

Multiple Choice

NSQ Indicator D-4:

For equity purposes, all assessments must be multiple choice or true/false.

• True

• False

Open Ended

NSQ Indicator D-4 Reflection:

Describe the benefits to students to have a variety of assessment types that measure the course learning objectives.

National Standards for
Quality Online Courses

Indicator D-5

NSQ Standard D-5 Indicator

Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-5 Explanation

Learners must have access to rubrics which are aligned to standards and show what mastery looks like.

(National Standards for Quality Online
Courses, 2023)

NSQ Standard D-5 Example

The module performance task includes a rubric for students to show levels of mastery.

(National Standards for
Quality Online Courses,
2023)

Multiple Choice

NSQ Indicator D-5 Assessment:

Which of the following best describes the use of rubrics in online assessments?

• Students must be provided with a rubric which clearly shows levels of mastery on assessments.

• Rubrics are not required in online classes as all assessments are multiple choice or short answer.

• Only simple rubrics that show exceeds, meets and does not meet are necessary.

Open Ended

NSQ Indicator D-5 Reflection:

Below type a rubric that reflects the course learning objectives and clearly describes multiple levels of mastery.

Conclusion

Learners must be provided with a variety of formative assessments which monitor progress and give feedback to students.

(National Standards for
Quality Online Courses,
2023)

​Summary

Next Steps

For more support for NSQ Standard D, click here to access the standards digitally. Read and review the standards.

Thank You!

Thank you for participating in this online course on NSQ Standard D. Please email the instructor with any questions.

Open Ended

NSQ Standard D Assessment:

Describe the benefits to students to have a variety of types of assessments, including performance tasks which include rubrics which clearly describe levels of mastery towards the course learning objectives.

References

National Standards for Quality Online Learning

(2023). Quality Online Courses. National
Standards for Quality. Retrieved July 12, 2023,
from
https://www.nsqol.org/the-standards/quality-online
-courses/