A Framework for the Assessment of Wiki-Based Collaborative Learning Activities

The Challenge Of Assessing Collaborative Learning Activities

Assessment is a key component in the design of a learning activity. Effective assessment can enhance learning satisfaction, and it helps to set expectations of the students and to shape their learning process accordingly (Angelo, 1995; Shepard, 2000). Therefore, the assessment criteria should be clear to the students from the outset. The criteria should be related to the learning outcomes and reflect the goals of the task or learning activity (Angelo, 1995). The assessment should also include feedback and guidance and not just marks or grades (Shepard, 2000). Assessment should be related to the skills and performance of the students, instead of just measuring the learning products (Huba & Freed, 1999).