633 - Assessment

             The mobility of testing has done a great deal to add to the flexibility of distance education.  While some institutions still use testing centers and some agencies still require proctored exams for distance education, for many students, taking advantage of mobility is a key.    With mobile hot spots, tablet PCs with cellular networks and Wi-Fi adaptors there is no limit to where a test can be taken. 

             While it may be strange for first time distance education students, as they become more familiar with the testing process they become more efficient and more confident.  It is important for students who are embarking on a degree through distance education to be familiar with the computer, word processing and the internet.  If they have the skills needed, then assessments cannot only be given through a multiple choice test, but they can also be authentic assessments like projects and presentations. 

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