3. Approaches to assessment which reflect a blended learning
approach
Two examples below
illustrate an innovative approach to assessment using blended learning. 3.1 describes how I revised the
assessment matrix to drive learning, to make it more aligned with learning
outcomes and to engage the students in more preparation for class, more participation
in class, and more out of class activity. 3.2
describes how I was able to use the Second Life Virtual Campus for the Student Orientation
program – and to use assessment exercises to motivate students to take part and
complete the activities and gain from the learning experience.
3.1 Note: I re-designed the assessment for this subject to
reflect the learning outcomes for the subject and included the pre-class test
(15%), tutorial tasks (30%) – both formative. Plus online group project (15%)
which included peer review and assessment, and examination (40%) both summative
assessments. The blended approach with the assessment strategy is explained in
a paper accepted by the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education (Pang
& Penfold, 2009) and which won the Best Paper Award (from 75 papers) at the 6th Asia-Pacific (APacCHRIE) Conference and THE-ICE
International Panel of Experts Forum 2008, Perth, Western Australia, May 2008.