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http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_3_2002/hanna.html

Effective Use of a Range of Authentic Assessments in a Web Assisted Pharmacology Course
Nydia R. Hanna, Georgia State University

ABSTRACT: Building upon previous research on teaching science at the college level, an Introductory Pharmacology course was designed in a problem-based learning environment, using cooperative learning pedagogies, case studies, and integrating technology into every class period.... Data from the online components (bulletin board, chat, email and the extra credit quizzes) in addition to in class assessments, created the opportunity for the instructor to develop an evaluation profile for each student in the course. Upon analysis by a qualitative rubric, the bulletin board postings demonstrated a progression in the “knowledge to application “ conversion of science and pharmacological concepts....

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