05: ICT to Support Assessment

Aspect

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Purpose

Aimed at improving learning while it is happening. Teachers identify gaps, give timely feedback, and adapt teaching strategies.
Example: During a lesson on internet safety, learners take a short Google Forms quiz with instant feedback.

Aimed at judging the final level of achievement at the end of a unit, term, or program. Often linked to grading or certification.
Example: At the end of an ICT module, learners complete a computer-based test on Exam.net.

Timing

Ongoing, occurs during lessons or units.
Example: Weekly Quizizz challenges after teaching word processing skills.

Conducted at the end of a learning period.
Example: End-of-term practical exam on Microsoft Word and Excel submitted through Moodle.

Feedback

Provides immediate and constructive feedback. Learners can see mistakes, correct them, and improve.
Example: Using Socrative, learners get instant scores and explanations.

Feedback is often delayed, focusing on scores or grades.
Example: Learners get final exam results through the LMS gradebook.

Focus

Focuses on learning progress, learner engagement, and problem areas.
Example: Teacher checks if learners can apply basic coding commands in Scratch through Padlet.

Focuses on final outcomes, evaluating mastery of set objectives.
Example: Final project where learners develop a simple website and submit it for grading.

ICT Tools Used

Quizzes and Polls: Kahoot!, Quizizz, Socrative, Mentimeter.
Collaborative Tools: Padlet, Google Docs.
Learning Checks: Microsoft Forms, Nearpod.

Exams: Moodle/Canvas quizzes, Exam.net.
Assignments: Uploading final projects via Google Classroom.
Portfolios: Seesaw, Mahara.

Learning Approach

Learner-centered, promotes active participation and self-reflection.
Example: Learners peer-review each other’s PowerPoint presentations using Google Classroom rubrics.

Teacher-centered, emphasizes evaluating final achievements.
Example: Teacher grades a final ICT practical test in Excel.

Examples in ICT Context

After teaching spreadsheet formulas, the teacher uses Kahoot! live quiz to test understanding. Learners get feedback immediately and revise mistakes before moving to advanced formulas.

At the end of the spreadsheet unit, learners complete a comprehensive Excel assignment (charts, functions, data analysis) and submit through Moodle for grading.