Topic outline

  • Welcome

  • Introduction to Unit 5

    • Why this Unit?

      Assessment is a key part of teaching and learning, helping teachers identify what learners know, the skills they have developed, and areas that need further support. ICT tools make possible to design quizzes, collect feedback instantly, track learner progress, and even use multimedia such as audio, video, and simulations to assess practical skills in real-life contexts.

      In this unit, you will explore how digital assessment tools can enhance classroom practice. Also, you will learn to design both formative and summative assessments, select and use online quizzes and survey tools, integrate multimedia into performance-based tasks, and apply ethical principles of data use. By mastering these skills, you will be empowered to conduct assessments that are curriculum-aligned, learner-centered, and relevant for the digital age.

      Unit Competencies

      By the end of this unit, you will ... 

      1. demonstrate competence in using ICT tools to plan, 
      2. implement, and manage effective digital assessments while ensuring ethical practice and data privacy.



      Recommended time: 2 hours

  • Lesson 1: Concept of Digital Assessment Tools

    • Introduction

      Assessment is a key part of teaching and learning, helping teachers understand learners’ progress and areas for improvement. Traditionally done through paper-based tests, it is now enhanced by Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Digital assessment tools are applications and platforms that allow teachers to design, deliver, and evaluate assessments more efficiently. They save time through automated grading, provide instant feedback, track learner progress, and support interactive learning. These tools are now essential in modern classrooms for improving teaching practices and learning outcomes.

      Lesson outcomes

      You will be able to:

      1. Explain concept of digital assessment tools
      2. Differentiate between formative and summative assessment in ICT.

      Dear teacher, go through the page on the Concept of Digital Assessment Tools. As you read, focus on the definition, features, and real-life examples. Also, note how these tools improve efficiency, engagement, and accessibility in learning. 

    • Watch the video provided carefully to explore and understand how digital assessment tools are used in teaching and learning.

    • Lesson Discussion:
      Use the forum bellow to reflect on your experience using traditional assessment tools to evaluate learners’ progress. Consider the difficulties you faced and how these challenges affected learning and teaching. Write a summary of your observations and insights, then share your reflections with the colleagues using the forum below.

  • Lesson 2: Applying Online Digital Tools

    • Introduction

      Digital quizzes and surveys transform the way we measure learning. They offer a flexible and dynamic approach to assessment, making it easy for learners to respond, reflect, and receive feedback instantly. These tools bring excitement to learning, foster collaboration, and give teachers insights into learners’ progress, making education more effective and meaningful.

      Lesson outcomes

      You will be able to:

      1. Select and apply appropriate online quiz and survey tools.
      2. Integrate multimedia into performance-based assessments.
      3. Use Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track learner progress.

      Factors for choosing the online assessment tool

      Online quiz and survey tools are widely used in modern education to enhance learning and assessment. Selecting the right tool ensures effective engagement, accurate tracking, and meaningful feedback for learners. Click the below page to access factors to consider when choosing the assessment tool

    • Preparation of Online quiz

      Before preparing an online quiz, a teacher needs to think carefully about how the assessment will serve its purpose in teaching and learning. A well-prepared quiz does not only test what learners know but also supports their progress by giving meaningful feedback, encouraging participation, and ensuring fairness. To achieve this, teachers must reflect on the goals of assessment, the design of questions, accessibility, and the digital tools they intend to use. Below are the link to the videos which show necessary step for preparing quiz and survel through various tools

    • Activity 2

      Visit the internet using the links below. Prepare a quiz or survey based on area of your specialisation using either of the tools investigated and then share with your colleagues using the forum below.

    • Share your Survey or Quiz Forum
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  • Lesson 3: Peer & Self-Assessment

    • Introduction

      Peer and self-assessment shift the focus of learning from the teacher to the learner. By reviewing their own work and that of their peers, students gain deeper understanding, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence in their learning journey. Such approaches promote active participation, fairness, and accountability while fostering skills that are useful both inside and outside the classroom. 

      Lesson outcomes

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to set up a peer evaluated assessment.

      Please, read the provided pages bellow and watch video clips to gain more clarification on the importance of peer and self assessment.

    • Activity: Peer Assessment

      Welcome to this Peer-Assessment Demonstration Activity

      This Moodle LMS has a built in Peer Assessment tool called a 'workshop'. We have set up this activity so that you can experience h how peer assessment can be done using technology. In this activity you will, 

      1. experience the Moodle Workshop tool as if you were a learner, and 
      2. begin drafting a peer-assessment task for use in your own class.

      Access the workshop tool below to see the assignment.

    • Now let us pool our experience of peer assessment. Use the forum below to discuss,

      1. What part of the peer-assessment process would work with your learners without major changes?
      2. What part would need to be adapted (for language, time, devices, group size, instructions, etc.)?
      3. What must you do as the teacher before running peer assessment so that learners can do it successfully?

    • Peer Assessment Experience Forum
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  • Lesson 4: Data Privacy and Ethical Use of Assessment Technologies

    • Introduction

      Data Privacy and Ethical Use of Assessment Technologies refers to the responsible handling of learners’ personal and academic information when using digital tools for assessment. Teachers and schools must ensure that data collected through online quizzes, surveys, or learning platforms is kept secure, used only for educational purposes, and shared only with authorized individuals. Ethical use also involves gaining consent, being transparent about how data will be used, and avoiding misuse such as bias, discrimination, or unauthorized access. By protecting privacy and promoting fairness, educators build trust and create a safe digital learning environment.

      Lesson outcomes

      By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply ethical guidelines and data privacy principles in digital assessment.

      Lesson content

      • Explore the Tanzania cyber security Act of 2023
      • Elaborating data privacy practices for Teachers

      Instructions

      Read the article below and consider what is your role in ensuring ethical use of Assessment Technologies

  • Unit Discussion

    • Digital assessment is not only about using tools — it is about selecting appropriate technologies, applying them in meaningful ways, enabling learners to participate in feedback processes, and doing so ethically and responsibly. In this discussion, reflect on your own context and respond to the following in one post.

  • Unit Assessment

    • We covered a lot in this unit. Let us see how much you retained. Complete the short unit quiz below.

    • Unit 5 Final Quiz
      Receive a grade

  • Summary and Conclusion

    • This unit introduces teachers to the use of ICT for assessment by focusing on four key components: first, understanding what digital assessment tools are and how they improve efficiency, feedback and learner engagement; second, learning to select and apply appropriate online tools such as Google Forms, LMS quizzes or survey platforms in ways that serve clear learning goals; third, exploring peer and self-assessment as strategies that deepen learning by involving students actively in giving and receiving feedback; and finally, ensuring that all use of technology in assessment respects data privacy and ethical standards so that learners’ personal information is protected and assessment remains fair, transparent and responsible.

  • Attribution, References and Licence