Evaluation in e-learning: what, why, how

• Main Authors: Abbasi kasani H, Shams mourkani G, Seraji F, Rezaeizadeh M
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences 2021-04-01
• Series: Development Strategies in Medical Education
• Subjects: evaluation; e-learning; initial evaluation; formative evaluation; summative evaluation
• Online Access: http://dsme.hums.ac.ir/article-1-276-fa.pdf
• ISSN: 2383-2185; 2588-2686

Introduction: Evaluation is an integral part of the educational process and it's very important. Also, the advancement of modern technologies has led to a shift in learning and education, and according to that, the evaluation has changed. The purpose of this study was to review the evaluation in e-learning. Methods: The present study was a qualitative research which carried out with respect to the principles of qualitative paradigm. The method of data collection was the study of documents and the search for scientific information from written and digital sources. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive-interpretive approach. Results: The findings of the study showed that in e-learning, evaluation of learners and the course is carried out as initial, formative, and summative evaluation. Also, the research findings also showed that the reason for evaluation in e-learning is evaluation as an integral part of any educational system, helping the learner, and helping the educator. And used from various methods such as online quizzes, webinar, portfolio, discussion forums, telephone appraisal, project, self-assessment, peer review, article, and ... for evaluation in e-learning. Conclusions: Indeed, Evaluation in any kind of educational system (both traditional and electronic) is of particular importance and should always be considered. Because it brings about different situations and through it, you can improve and improve yourself.Evaluation, E-learning, Initial evaluation, Formative evaluation, Summative evaluation