Online formative assessment in higher education: A review of the literature

By J. Gikandi, D. Morrow, N. Davis. Comput. Educ., 2011

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Formative and shared assessment in higher education. Lessons learned and challenges for the future (2017, background): “Although research into how technology can support formative assessment is still at an early stage (Gikandi, Morrowa, and Davis 2011; Lara-Ros 2001), studies published to date suggest its use has significant advantages.”
Trends in Educational Research about e-Learning: A Systematic Literature Review (2009–2018) (2020, background): “Due to the complexity of the analyzed phenomena, many researchers choose the case-study methodology, with their frequent participation in the formative action as teachers and/or instructional designers [67].”
Issues and Challenges for Teaching Successful Online Courses in Higher Education (2017, background): “Although formative assessment has historically been less emphasized in online courses, it is not only a way to support learning but a strategy to keep students engaged in the online environment (Gikandi, Morrow, & Davis, 2011).”