QUIZZES - CLASSMARKER

The ClassMarker is a professional online testing Web site, which allows the uses to create online quiz that mark the tests (ClassMarker, 2005-2009). The LM or business co-workers/boss simply creates the quiz: the question and answer, follow by students or learners or business co-worker taking the quiz online. ClassMarker subsequently marks the test automatically. Online testing can be either used class-based or external testing. Class-based the user can: create/manage classes, register the learners and assign the tests (ClassMarker). External testing the user can: link directly to tests, learners can add own details and add their business logos (ClassMarker).

Most online quizzes are multiple choice. ClassMarker is a long with other several ways the question can be answered for example: multiple choice either single or multiple answers, true/false, free text (learners must type correct answer), punctuation (correct sentence punctuation) and essay (single word or essay style answers). The ClassMarker quiz along with others alike fits into Oliver’s framework The LM can utilise this in a learning environment for making the quizzes authentic by means of making them: challenging, relevant, engaging for students and reflect real-world contexts and situations that will confront students outside of school, which all relates to authentic assessment (Brady & Kennedy, 2009).

I have made a quiz on ClassMarker, I found the experience quite enjoyable. It was simple to navigate and making the test was straightforward. I have made a test on elearning/ICT to correspond with the course we are currently undertaking. I have utilised a variety of ways the question can be answered: true/false, multiple chose both single and multiple and free-text. My link is http://www.classmarker.com/embedded_quizzes/?quiz=e621573f70f457377994755e141e20e6

The advantage of using ClassMarker over paper-based testing is:

• receive results instantly
• LM can utilise and change them to accommodate another class or learning experienceLearning environment can be done in the classroom or at home making it exceptional tool for distance learning and online courses (Classmarker, 2009).