Solutions to improve formative assessment in e-learning environments

Assessment and especially formative assessment in e-learning has weaknesses and disadvantages that need to provide solutions to improve it. Therefore, the present study aimed to provide solutions to improve formative assessment in the e-learning environments.

The method of this research was applied in terms of purpose and qualitative in terms of how to collect information. Participants in the study also included professors of e-learning centers of Tehran universities, 13 of whom were selected as the research sample using the available purposive sampling method. Data collection tool was also semi-structured interview. The content analysis coding method was also used to analyze the data.

Findings showed that the professors of e-learning centers provided 10 main solutions to improve formative assessment in the e-learning system, which are: "Using different tools of Formative Assessment", "Appropriate Feedback", "Student Authentication", "Effective use of Class Presentations", "Management of Assignments and Activities", "Effective implementation of Online Tests", "Management of Class Discussions", "Preparation of Student Assessment Program", "Management of Exercises and Projects", and "Analytical and Comparative Reporting".

Improving formative assessment in the e-learning system requires constant attention and review, and identifying such solutions while identifying strengths and weaknesses provides the opportunity to modify and improve learning, which is the main goal of formative assessment.