Mandatory Participation as Examination
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چکیده
This paper discusses examination, focusing on the possibilities available in ALN based learning. ALN is an acronym for asynchronous learning networks and in this research this means a web based learning environment supporting anywhere/anytime learning. The notion of mandatory participation in learning activities is argued to be more viable in ALNs rather than traditional classrooms. Mandatory participation as the primary examination criteria is used and evaluated in a higher education ALN based course, resulting in several key experiences which are presented and discussed. These experiences contribute to a richer understanding of problems and difficulties involved in ALN based courses.
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