Sessions

Lighten the Load – Computer-Scored Assignments in Moodle

While it is relatively effortless to assign online language tasks to students, the organization and evaluation of incoming assignments can quickly overwhelm teachers. A number of computer-assisted scoring tools exist to help facilitate the evaluation of student work. This practical workshop will introduce a range of language learning tasks that make use of computer-assisted scoring within a Moodle course. The presenter will first introduce computer-scored credit/no-credit tasks, as well as auto-scored reading and listening tasks. But more importantly, participants will gain a better understanding of how to administer computer-scored speaking and writing tasks. The presenter will also illustrate how peer-feedback and self-reflection tasks can be administered and shared among students.