One of the more dynamic functions that Moodle has to offer is the quiz module which allows the creation of quizzes with different types of questions. These questions can be adapted to specific learning outcomes / objectives which can contribute to the teaching – learning process. Currently in Wawasan Open University (WOU), the use of the quiz module as a teaching or learning tool is kept at a minimum since there are no university policies encouraging the use of Moodle quizzes for teaching purposes. Academics are, however, encouraged to use whatever means necessary to enhance the learning experiences of the learners. Moodle quizzes are used primarily as a non-graded self-assessment tool in the learning environment of WOU. The quiz module has been diligently used in the elementary Microeconomics course since 2007 for the purposes as stated earlier. As there is a constraint in time, this paper will compare the performances of two cohorts of learners in two different semesters all of whom are first year learners. This paper focussed on analysing the learners’ answers and performing a psychometric analysis of the appropriateness and quality of the questions used in the quizzes in achieving the learning outcomes. The questions are generally appropriate with the ability to discriminate between good and bad students. However, further fine-tuning is necessary for improving the tool. It is possible to use them as assessment tools within the context of open and distance learning environment. However, there are a lot of preliminary work that needs to be done on the design of the quizzes so that the tool is more effective.
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Paper presented at the 28th Asian Association of Open Universities Conference (28-30 October 2014; Hong Kong)
Moodle quizzes in the learning environment
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